Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Chanel: are you sure you are buying a real bag
When a designer bag becomes an icon it is always easier to come across a fake. So, first rule: be wary of easy discounts and super offers, especially if they come from unknown sites or dubious shops: I always hide some scam .
In order not to fall into the usual scams, there are some tricks that allow you to recognize a real it-bag from a tarot .
The most banal advice is to go and buy it directly from the source, that is in the brand’s store or in any chic shop where they will never give you a fake. But if you are a sufferer ofshopping online or you seem to have found a unique opportunity, pay attention to the details , as the Daily Mail explains. Therefore, better check the stock market live than online. According to Alexandra Mills , CEO of the online shopping store Brands Exclusive, only up close are some details that unmask the fake.
Check seams and finishes :
Check the zip, the buckles and the rivets on the bottom if they have already lost their shine it is probably a fake. Before purchasing, make sure you know the type of material used by the brand in question for the interior lining.
Usually the counterfeiters focus only on the external aspect, while neglecting the internal elements.
Many brands use materials and leathers with their logo engraved on them, while counterfeiters don’t care because the only thing that matters to them is the external appearance. Do not rush to buy the bag , get familiar with it, study its details. If you decide to buy it online, Mills recommends checking if the site is still online after a couple of weeks:
Because if it is a site that sells fraudulent goods, it is usually discovered and closed. Also try to get in touch with customer service and if no one responds, try looking for reviews on the web. Contact the credit card banks accepted on the site and check for any reports of fraud.
It is preferable to buy on local sites because they offer greater guarantees . While foreign sites that sell cheap designer bags are more likely to fool you with tarot cards. In fact, most of the fakes come from China, India and Brazil. Not from Italy . Purchase from an Italian site, in theory, it should offer more protection to ask for your money back if the item turns out to be a fake.
However, the best thing when you make major purchases is to always go to the store. Also remember that a certificate of authenticity is always issued for designer it-bags.
Going into even more detail: Louis Vuitton bags do not have a serial code. Whoever shows it to you is selling you a fake. The LV logo is never cut and the letters of the logo are always symmetrical. Gucci
bags usually have handles and trims in leather and not in plastic. The real Gucci G attaches to the horizontal temple making a kind of inverted half pyramid.
The bagsFendi have a security hologram. The internal card with the Fendi logo has the purchase details (bag code, materials, fabrics, color….). The presence of the tag is linked only to bags with privileged materials.
