Five Keys to Avoid Buying a Counterfeit Coach Handbag

Fakes are everywhere aren't they?  I mean you can't go to a flea market, a roadside stand, a mom and pop store, and in many cases the Internet without running into fake or knockoff Coach Purses.  Not just Coach, but all of the famous designer labels.  I want to give you five areas you can focus on to help you avoid being duped, taken, or conned into buying a fake handbag.  Now realize, these are only guidelines.  The counterfeiters are getting better and better at what they do but you can protect yourself by observing some key areas.

Stitching

Bad stitching on any "designer" handbag is a dead give away to not only an inferior product but to a much higher likelihood that you have encountered a counterfeit or a fake. Examine the stitching closely.  Is it consistent throughout the bag?  Is the underside or inside stitching much poorer than the rest?  If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then steer clear of that item.  Designer bags, like Coach, are more expensive because they are more complex in their structure. Examples of this might be double and triple stitching and multiple layers of fabric. This applies to Coach wallets as well.

Materials

In this area the counterfeiters have gotten better.  They are not using cheap PVC or vinyl to in their knockoffs. They are using leather and lambskin.  However, you will still notice that the material in the fake is not as good as the material found in the real designer bags.  Coach bags will not have any discoloration in the material at all and many fakes will have exactly that.  Often times the material on the fake is stiff and uneven.  Focus on the material.  It should be good quality, durable yet flexible, with no discoloration.

Label

This is often the giveaway.  You would think that someone who went to the trouble of procuring materials, stealing the design, and hiring the labor would at least take the time (or hire someone) to insure that the spelling on all the labels and tags attached to the bag had correctly spelled words.  Also words should not be ran together.  You know, likethis.  Also, many times the label will be even more cheaply made than the rest of the bag.  When it comes to labels and tags, poor quality, poor stitching, and poor spelling are all indicators that this garment is a fake.

Packaging

This an area that can be an indicator when shopping at retail.  The designer experience includes nice packaging, properly sized, tissues, and shopping bags.  It helps complete the transaction to complete the transference of value to the consumer.  This is more difficult to gage when purchasing on the Internet.  However, even on Internet transactions most Coach bags and other designer bags will come with a high quality, thick flannel or cotton dust bag.  Packaging is another area to watch when purchasing designer handbags.

Other Details

Other indicators are a layering of the materials. This would include the thread, fabric, leather, metals, and any stamping.  Also most authentic items don't come with just an authenticity card but also product literature detailing the company and the care of the handbag.  Other things you might look for are things that might seem obvious but often are overlooked. Like, are the handles on the bag the same length?  Does the color of the handles fit the overall color scheme on the handbag?  Do the latches and snaps match up correctly or are they "a little off".   Paying attention to these other details can help insure you don't get let holding the "fake" bag!

Armed with this information you should have a higher comfort level when shopping for designer handbags.  Just remember this...if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't true!

Genuine Coach Handbags and Accessories are your best bet!