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Whether you are buying your authentic designer bags online, from a seller, or in a store, there are certain things you can look out for to make sure what you get is genuine. Here are some top tips for guaranteeing that the bag you buy is everything you want it to be.
Feel and Look
The weight, smell, and touch of a designer bag is an important indicator of whether it is genuine or not. A good way to get an idea of how the real thing appears is to go to a brand store and look closely at one. The smell will be rich and fragrant— the designers ensure that the product on the shelf maintains a specific element of luxurious aroma.
The weight of the bag will have a bit of heft to it. You must be able to feel the thickness of the materials and adornments. They are heavier than cheaper brands because the leather, silk, and buttons have all been custom made in small batches.
Stitching
The stitching inside and outside of a real designer bag will be perfect. Check the one you are looking at to see if it has any overruns (when the end of the seam does not match up to the beginning of the seam and overruns it). Another indicator of poor quality is if the material that lines the inside of the bag has not been stitched neatly to the bottom. If you can reach your hand in and pull the bag lining inside out, then you know it is fake.
Buttons, Zippers
The buttons, studs, and zippers of a real designer bag will be heavy, and usually, have an imprint of the logo on them as well. If the bag is designed to stand on the floor without tipping over, it will have studs at the bottom of the bag to make sure it doesn’t get soiled when it does this. The studs will lift the bag’s bottom off the surface.
If All Else Fails
If all of this seems like too much stress, and you still worry about accidentally buying a fake bag, consider using the services of an online designer resale forum instead. They use professional authenticators to verify the quality and genuine brand of every bag they recommend for resale.
For example, if you are looking for a Couture USA Gucci Bag, you will visit the site, choose which color and style you like, and which method of payment you prefer. Once that is complete, all you have to do is sit back and wait for delivery. There is no danger of being stuck with something you don’t like because the company has a 30-day return policy that guarantees your money back if you are not completely satisfied.
This is the only way to make sure that the item you buy online is genuine, perfectly refurbished, and excellently priced. Fashionistas all over the world buy their bags this way for years.
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