How to Tell if a Designer Bag Is Fake

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Look closely at the stitching to see if it is sloppy.. Inspect the quality of the leather and the lining.. Check the functionality and quality of the zipper.

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Look closely at the stitching to see if it is sloppy.

Step 1

Look closely at the stitching to see if it is sloppy.

2

Inspect the quality of the leather and the lining.

Step 2

Inspect the quality of the leather and the lining.

3

Check the functionality and quality of the zipper.

Step 3

Check the functionality and quality of the zipper.

4

Examine the bag for brand tags, authenticity labels, and serial numbers.

Step 4

Examine the bag for brand tags, authenticity labels, and serial numbers.

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Check to see if the bag's logo looks exactly the same as the designer's logo.

Step 5

Check to see if the bag's logo looks exactly the same as the designer's logo.

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Make sure the color and finish of the hardware is metal and consistent.

Step 6

Make sure the color and finish of the hardware is metal and consistent.

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Compare the bag to a picture of the same bag on the designer's website.

Step 7

Compare the bag to a picture of the same bag on the designer's website.

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Go to a brand-name store for designer bags.

Step 8

Go to a brand-name store for designer bags.

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Avoid flea markets and street vendors.

Step 9

Avoid flea markets and street vendors.

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Be realistic about the price of a real designer bag.

Step 10

Be realistic about the price of a real designer bag.

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Get a refund if you bought the bag on eBay.

Step 11

Get a refund if you bought the bag on eBay.

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