There are many web sites out there claiming to sell authentic designer handbags. Unfortunately, many of these blogshops, although claiming to sell authentic handbags, are in reality selling fakes. Here are some simple tips that can help you figure out whether a web site is selling authentic goods.
Tips in identifying authentic from fake:
- Wrapping of the bag
It is also important to check the wrapping of the bag in the pictures from the auction. Paper around buckles, plastic over handles and square tabs of material hanging from a strap are all things that point to a replica.
- Guarantee
A bloshop selling authentic hand bags will always have a guarantee: Authentic or money back. If this policy is not listed on the web site, contact the web site operators to find out if they offer such a guarantee. If they don’t it indicates that they are not so very much convinced that the goods they are selling are really authentic.
- Clear answers from sellers
Make sure you get a clear answer from the seller when it comes to the purchasing of the bag. If the seller says the bag was originally purchased across the internet, ask them which website.
- Quality
If the blogshop claims that the products being sold are of the best quality, or something along these lines, something is wrong. If they are selling authentic goods, then the quality is constant and is equal to the quality offered by each competitor. If they talk about offering good quality, they are really saying that they have good quality fakes
- Do research
It is important to do proper reseach on what the bag should look like. If there is a store in your area that sell the bag you are after, have a look. Pay close attention to the exact colours, the seams, stamps in the leather, and the markings on the hardware.
- Louis Vuitton
If a web site is selling Louis Vuitton goods, this is usually a very bad sign. The only web sites that sell authentic Louis Vuitton goods are eluxury.com and vuitton.com. Other web sites may have a limited choice available in limited qualities, but even that is exceptional.
- Contact
A trust worthy web site will list a street address. If a web site does not list a street address or phone number, stay away.
- Return policy
Stay away from web sites that will not take returns.
The most important thing when buying a high end designer bag is to do research, find a reputable seller, ask questions, and be comfortable with your purchase. Never rush into a sale, and always ask the questions you have before you bid. The world of high fashion is full of excitement and glamour, don’t settle for less than you want.
There is no simply formula that will determine whether a blogshop sells authentic designer handbags. You always have to use your own judgment. But the above rules should help you make this judgment with better confidence.
With reference to: eHow, eBay review, squidoo, authenticdb