How Do You Identify A Counterfeit Handbag Or Purse?
Counterfeit handbags are everywhere – on street corners, in small boutiques, and on eBay. Learn how to identify a fake bag and avoid getting ripped off. Counterfeit merchandise funds all kinds of illegal activity such as terrorism, gangs, drug trafficking, prostitution, and organized crime. When you buy a counterfeit item, your money isn’t just going to support a local vendor or small business owner, your money is funding illegal activities. To identify a fake handbag, first, look at the price. An authentic Kate Spade or Dooney and Bourke bag costs at least $200. Gucci and Coach bags are easily in the $400 range. If you see one in a shop for $25, it is a fake. Where is it being sold? If the bag is at Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Saks, or another legitimate retailer, you are ok. If it is being sold on a street corner or at a bus station, it is a fake. Check the metal parts, Look at the zipper pull, medallion, latches, feet, or other metal parts of the bag. The name or logo should be stamped i
