Ladies Handbags - Are You Holding A Counterfeit?

By Ashlynn Mario

Designer handbags are extremely popular, but you should be careful buying them. That's because you could be getting a knockoff, instead. Some handbags that look like designer bags are really just imitations, made in huge quantities using low grade materials and construction. There are some that are higher in quality, and might be called "designer inspired" handbags. These look a lot like authentic Dior, Prada, Kate Spade and similar bags, but unlike the cheap knockoffs, they don't claim to be the real thing. These bags have the look, but don't fake logos or tags. That makes them inexpensive alternatives for people who like designer bags but can't pay the high price for the designer name.

Designer inspired handbags can be purchased in traditional stores, and are bought by many people who don't feel like they can afford the real thing, whereas counterfeits are sold in nontraditional markets like auction sites and flea markets. They may cost more than designer inspired pieces, even though the construction is poor. That?s because sellers of these fake handbags are hoping that you?ll believe they're authentic.

Purchasing online is very difficult unless you are dealing with a renowned store or boutique that you already know and trust. This is why, for instance, famed online auction houses use their feedback factors as some protection.

Check the photographs of the bag you're thinking about buying, too. Is the bag carefully photographed to show you all the details and the quality of its construction, or has it been photographed in a group of other bags. The quality of the images can tell you whether or not you're buying the real thing, or a fake that'll fall apart in only a few months.

Materials are important, too. If the bag is made of cheap vinyl and has low quality stitching, it's not the real deal, since manufacturers of designer bags are very careful about their materials and construction. The picture you see should show a bag that you'd like to own.

Use a credit card to pay for any designer handbag you want to buy, so that you have some kind of recourse if the bag that arrives isn't what was promised. Just be careful if you're buying from sellers in another country. It can be harder to contest a sale with a foreign seller, and shipping times are often so long that you'll be outside your window to complain or get a refund by the time the bag actually arrives.

Designer-inspired bags, not counterfeit bags, are sometimes also referred to as designer replica handbags. These will let you own the latest hot design for a much less expenditure. These bags will be available in online stores, as well as many discount retailers. However, at least you then know what you are buying and you know what you are going to receive, as opposed to counterfeit bags.

Paying for real designer quality is worth it for many of us when we go to buy a handbag. Don't let yourself fall prey to imitations if you're in the market for a designer handbag. Save up and go with the real thing - you'll be able to enjoy it for a long time to come.

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