How to Spot Fake Louis Vuitton Purses

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Locate the "made in" stamp imprinted in the leather on the bag.. Check to see if the bag's date code matches the "made in" stamp.. Ensure that the pattern is even throughout the bag.

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Locate the "made in" stamp imprinted in the leather on the bag.

Step 1

Locate the "made in" stamp imprinted in the leather on the bag.

2

Check to see if the bag's date code matches the "made in" stamp.

Step 2

Check to see if the bag's date code matches the "made in" stamp.

3

Ensure that the pattern is even throughout the bag.

Step 3

Ensure that the pattern is even throughout the bag.

4

Look for upside down LV's on the back of the bag.

Step 4

Look for upside down LV's on the back of the bag.

5

Examine the overall quality of the bag's hardware and zipper.

Step 5

Examine the overall quality of the bag's hardware and zipper.

6

Look for a patina on the bag's handles if it's vintage.

Step 6

Look for a patina on the bag's handles if it's vintage.

7

Look for 5 mustard-yellow stitches across the top of each handle.

Step 7

Look for 5 mustard-yellow stitches across the top of each handle.

8

Inspect the interior lining to see if it's brown canvas.

Step 8

Inspect the interior lining to see if it's brown canvas.

9

Research the seller before you buy.

Step 9

Research the seller before you buy.

10

Be wary of sellers offering a bag at a considerably discounted price.

Step 10

Be wary of sellers offering a bag at a considerably discounted price.

11

Avoid sellers offering "wholesale" or "closeout" bags.

Step 11

Avoid sellers offering "wholesale" or "closeout" bags.

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