How Do You Authenticate A Gucci Purse?
There’s nothing wrong with buying a knockoff designer bag–except for when you pay hundreds of dollars for what you thought was the real thing. Gucci bags are popular among design counterfeiters, so beware if a shady character tells you they can give you a great deal for one at a knockoff sale. The devil is often in the details though, as a close inspection can reveal if a bag is the real thing. You can authenticate a Gucci bag by taking these precautions. Buy your bag from a Gucci store or Gucci.com (see Resources). It’s the foolproof way of knowing you own the genuine article. Use common sense. If you are shopping on Rodeo Drive or in midtown Manhattan, such luxury retailers like Lord & Taylor carry Gucci products. If you are hanging out on the Sunset Strip or in Chinatown, that bag that the street vendor is pawning off on you is not a real Gucci Hobo. Look for the authentication card. This is a card that has a manufacturer’s logo embossed on it along with product information. One si
