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How to tell if a Coach Bag is Fake

This guide to help all of you young girls that are trying to find great deals on Coach bags at garage sales, ebay, and the like. I just want to make sure you do not get ripped off by somebody telling you its a real Coach Bag, because it has happened to me. I have a bunch of tips that will be really helpful.

1) The easiest way to tell if a Coach bag is, to look at the symmetry of the print on the bag. Any authentic Coach bag will have a perfectly symmetrical print on both sides of the bag, right down the middle. What I see on some fake bags is that many times the print is off center, or if you look at the stitching make sure the print is perfectly symmetrical over the stitching. Another mistake is that sometimes they will have a single row of "C"s and then they will be flipped, but on all signature Coach bags, even the op-art design there will always be two rows of "C"s and then two rows of "C"s, even down the side. The reason it is symmetrical is that an authentic Coach bag is made from one piece of leather wrapped around, while knockoffs put together bags from whatever pieces they can find to save money.

2) Another thing is too take a look at the inside, and look at the lining. If the bag is a signature bag and it has the "C" print on the outside, there will never ever be a "C" logo on the inside of an authentic bag. But if your bag is a plain bag with no "C" print then it may have one on the inside, but never both on the outside and inside. This is true for all sizes of bags, even their wallets. It may just have stripes of colors on the inside.

3) The next thing you want to check for if you are not sure about the authenticity of a bag is the stitching. Knockoffs are made very hastily and cheaply, they do not pay much attention to the stitching and it is usually pretty "crappy". On a fake Coach the stitching may be uneven, not perfectly strait, thicker in some areas, or maybe even crooked. On a real Coach the stitching will be perfectly even, always flawless, even on the buckles. This is a good giveaway for most bags because knockoffs don't pay much attention to stitching detail.

4) The next thing to check is the Creed on the inside, it is the leather piece on most of the larger bags which says this is a Coach bag. Authentic Coach bags that has a creed should have a serial number underneath the creed, on most fakes there is a creed but no serial number underneath. Also check out the material, it should be flat, high quality leather. On many fakes ones it is puffy like it is stamped. And don't get worried if there is no creed in your bag, many of the smaller bags don't have any creed at all.

5)The next thing is the zipper. Coach zippers are the highest quality zippers, they should last you a lifetime. That is why we pay so much for these bags, because it is something that can keep for the rest of our lives. So just try the zipper, it should be getting caught or stuck, and should zip very smoothly.

6) The next segment is hardware, and that is any metal on a bag. On an authentic Coach bag, the metal is either nickel or brass and should have a weight to it. So if you are checking out the bag in person, feel the metal, does it feel like real metal, or just metal-coated plastic. It should not be really shinny plastic looking. Also on ebay I always see the metal wrapped in plastic, many other brands do this on their bags to keep it scratch free until you bring it home, but a real Coach bag will never have the metal hooks and hardware wrapped in plastic.

7) Also another little thing is to check the buckle connecting any metal rings or hardware. It should be a good fit and not very loose. A lot of times I see on fake bags that there is a huge loop around the wring.

Another thing is to look at the tags. They now make metal tags so it can come in leather or metal now. They also come in new shiny tags so that cannot be used anymore as a method to tell if its fake. But you should see the stitching on the tags and make sure its flawless. On a lot of fake tags the Coach logo might be crooked or the stitching will be weird.

9) The next thing is to check the dust bag, it should feel like very high quality satin. If you can't see it in person, then look at the colors. It is almost always brown, and will always have either a white/cream colored string or a red string. The bag may also be another color but very rarely so don't worry if its not brown, but make sure to look at the string. The bag will also have the established date on the bag.

10) The last thing that is a dead giveaway for a knockoff bag is the quality of the leather. A fake bag will not be real leather because that is way to expensive, it will probably be pleather. So make sure it is thick and not flimsy. Coach bags are made to last you a life time so it should be some serious heavy duty leather, try tugging on it, it should not be something that feels like it would break after five years.

Well those are my tips and I hope they help you to never get ripped off again. I usually find great deals on ebay and with many of the Coach coupons and deals going on at the store. You can check out my site below which has a bunch of more buying tips and Coach coupons and deals. For more shopping tips and Coach coupons you can check out my site http://coach-coupons.com/

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Copyright (c) 2008 John Nolan

Designer handbags do not come cheap. Whether you buy a Fendi, a Prada or a Gucci design you will usually make all of your friends jealous, especially when you tell them the great deal that you got on the price of the bag. But are they really authentic bags, or are they just fake? Even fake bags can really look authentic, so it is important to learn how to spot the sigs that your bag might not be worth the money you paid for it.

Appearance: Firstly you will need to take a careful look at the way the bag appears. Do all of its materials really look like they are made at the highest quality? For example, if the bag is made out of leather then you should be able to find the leather logo engraved onto the inside of the leather somewhere on the bag. You should also check that the stitching contains no loose threads, and that these threads are also of a high quality: completely even and matching the bag perfectly.

Bag Lining: The lining of the bag should be made out of quality fabrics such as silk, where the designer name will also be printed on the inside of this liner. Accents to the bag will never be made from cheap plastic if it is a real designer brand, and there will always be leather underneath the top layer proving its genuine quality.

Hardware: The hardware of the bag is also an important indication as to whether the bag is genuine. These pieces should all be quality and weighty, and should definitely not include any scratches. Check that the color does not vary across the surface and that the brand name is properly engraved/ embossed into the surface. The brand name is nearly always also engraved into the hardware that attaches to the strap, and in many cases designers will use plastic faces to protect the hardware before the bag is purchased.

Certificate of Authenticity: One of the best ways to check the authenticity of a handbag is when it comes with a certificate of authenticity, containing the logo of the manufacturer as well as other information about the bag. There will often be serial numbers on the bag, though not all designers use these.

Think Carefully!

The most important factor in determining the quality of the bag is when a deal sounds far too good to be true. Most of these bags can never be purchased at such a cheap price, so you need to stop and think whether that seller on eBay is really offering you genuine quality. There is no way that they can undercut designer boutiques that much, so the chances are that this bad is a fake.

Of course, when faced with a great deal on a designer handbag, you will probably try to convince yourself that the deal is genuine and that the seller got a good deal, but this is extremely unlikely to be the case. Be extremely wary when being sold cheap designer handbags.

Sometimes you might not mind if it is a fake designer handbag and purchase it anyway, but always remember that these kind of bags are actually illegal. Think long and hard about how much you really want an illegal fake designer handbag. If you really are looking for a designer handbag then don't just throw your money away - but it from a licensed reseller who you know you can trust. Being careful in this way will ensure you purchase a bag that will really last for years to come.

If you think that you have just gotten lucky with the deal that you have made on a Hermes handbag, you might be wrong. You should not waste your money on fake handbags, which you thought are real because the dealer said so. If you have spent hundreds on a “designer bag” from an unfamiliar store, the most probably thing that will happen is that you will not be using that bag for a long time. Real Hermes handbags are not that easy to find. What is more, you just cannot find them in a store that you are not familiar with.

In order for you to determine the authenticity of your Hermes handbag, you should always buy from well-known retailers or dealers. While you can buy designer handbags in boutiques, you can always find great bargains if you are patient enough. There are some local dealers that sell Hermes handbags for less. However, you are not really sure which sellers are actually telling the truth. While there are local retailers from within your area, you can also find handbag stores online. One such store is Eurohandbag, where you can find different brands of designer handbags, purses, and wallets.

Hermes handbags are among the most popular brand of designer handbags all over the globe. There are two main reasons why this brand is one of the top selling bags of all time. The first would be the luxurious and expensive materials from which the handbags are made from. The second reason would be the amazing craftsmanship of the bags. A bag from this brand is made with beautiful and elegant designs. What is more, the bag is carefully created to make it last for a long time. The quality of a Hermes handbag is guaranteed since the reputation of the designer is compromised, when the quality is not worth its price.

There are two famous kinds of Hermes handbags. The Kelly has first appeared during the 1930’s. Its popularity has sprung, when Grace Kelly used the bag during a magazine photo shoot. This bag is a famous name within the industry of designer handbags. Another famous Hermes handbag is the Birkin, which is a dream bag for a lot of women. The price of a Birkin can range from $6,000 to a whopping $50,000. Who knew that one bag can cost so much as this? If you want to own a Birkin bag, you have to wait for at least 6 to 7 years before you can buy one. Unless you are a well-loved celebrity, you will not be shopping for one the moment it comes out.

If you really want to buy a Hermes handbag and you do not want to wait for years, you can shop for a custom handbag at Eurohandbag. This online handbag store offers customized designer handbags, according to your specifications. You can take a pick from different types of leather like box calf, togo, crocodile skin, ostrich skin, lizard skin, and snake skin. Aside from the liberty to choose from different materials, you can also choose from different colors. You can specify a certain style and dimension for your Hermes handbag.

You will not find fake Hermes handbags at Eurohandbag. Neither will you find bags that will not last for years. With your own suggested style and material, you are assured of total satisfaction.

wheretobuyhandbags.com Some tips to help you identify the difference between authentic designer handbags and cheap fakes.

 

All girls love bags and most usually have handbags as their collector’s item. With the help of Internet, many can now have deal with handbags. Some may also find the cheap handbags that look really great. Of course, if you got the type of handbag that any girls would love, you got that sense of pride and excitement to include it in your collection. However, sometimes you might just find out that what you got is not the genuine brand but a knockoff!

Many handbag aficionados can relate to this scenario. It’s not only a shame to bring that handbag around the mall but it’s also a great disappointment to have a deal with a fake handbag, especially if it’s a designer handbag. So to avoid this circumstance, you should be able to spot the difference between the fake and the original handbag.

Follow these simple tips so next time you shop for a handbag, online or offline, you won’t end up with a fake one:

Practice to be a human fake handbag detector. This can be fun and really challenging. All you have to do is familiarize yourself with the pictures of various celebrities who are sporting the latest handbags. For example, Ann Hathaway often carries a real fabulous tote handbag from Coach. There is also Jessica Simpson who has a line of elegant handbags under her name. The more you get to know the looks of the real and original designer’s handbag, the easier it will be for you to be a real human fake handbag detector!
Don’t forget to inspect the materials used for the handbag. Real designer handbags will never use cheap materials. They use authentic leather. You may find fake handbag with nice leather materials but these are not as luxurious as the real materials used by handbags like Coach, Fendi, Fossil, and Gucci. Even the zipper and accessories of real designer’s handbags are made with expensive and elegant materials. Some tags of these handbags are also made of real leather.
Inspect the small details of the handbag. Aside from the materials and accessories, check also the lining and stitching of the handbag. Real designer handbags have straight and even stitching. The lining of most designer handbags is also made up of one color. The linen should also be made of luxurious fabric like satin that has a very nice sheen to it.
Make an nspection of the designer’s logo. You can easily spot the fake handbag with the designer’s logo alone. Most designers usually place their product’s signature on the same part of their every bag so that buyers would know that it’s the real handbag. There are also designer’s handbags that come with authenticity card. This has the manufacturer’s logo that was embossed on the front. It may also come with a magnetic bag code strip, though this too may be replicated. Just check if the code strip is made of luxurious materials and you’ll know it’s a real elegant designer’s handbag.

Spending hundreds of dollars for a counterfeited handbag is a real lose and maybe depressing sometimes. Good thing there are still ways on how to fight against fake handbags and be a real wise consumer.