Quickly Spot a Counterfeit Gucci Handbag
It is becoming more and more difficult to distinguish authentic Gucci handbags from the fakes, partially due to the fact that there are not as many distinguishing factors of authenticity. Forged Gucci purses and handbags are many times so good that one needs an authentic bag for comparison.
Protect yourself! It is still possible to get discount Gucci bags that are actually authentic. Keep reading below for some general characteristics for comparison, and also some specific telltale signs that counterfeiters will use.
Characteristics of Fake Gucci Handbags
1) A sure sign (and one that’s all-too-common) is an inaccurate logo on the front of the bag. Things to look out for are incorrect font sizes and letter spacing, (both in relation to one another and to the entire tag), incorrectly spelled words, and capitalization errors. They do happen!
2) On monogrammed bags, look at the G’s. You’re looking for overall shape and clarity. Fakes will sometimes have fatter G’s that begin to run like old tattoos.
3) Look at the colours on any potential purchase. Some forgeries will have less vibrant, or even distressed hues, especially with the green and red webbing or lining.
4) Look at the quality of the materials. Like most handbags Italian, Gucci uses only the highest quality Italian leather, fabric, and hardware in their bags. Any bags with chipped, distressed, or cheap-looking components are probably forged.
5) Look at the construction and overall craftsmanship of the handbag. Stitching should be tight, neat, and even.
6) Many fake ADS will still have the word “authentic” somewhere, but almost ALL authentic ads will contain the word authentic. If “authentic” is missing, walk away.
7) “Gucci Made in Italy” must be embossed in gold on some part of the bag or strap. It could also say “Gucci Parfums.”
For Gucci wallets, the stripes MUST BE blue and red on a blue “GG” wallet, NOT red and green; and the print must be clean and straight, not run together or crooked.
9) The purse handles on some forgeries might appear much thinner and longer than genuine Gucci purses.
10) Satchel bags come in brown and blue logo vinyl, trimmed with complementary leather. They will always have a twill racing stripe somewhere on the satchel. Either down the middle and up the back, or as ribbons on each end of the handles. There will be a red and green stripe on the brown Gucci Accessory Collection bags and a red and blue stripe on the navy blue doctor bags in the G.A. Collection.
11) On newer Gucci’s, if the tag is completely sqaured off at the bottom, it is a forgery. Gucci curves the bottom two corners ever so slightly.
Keep this in mind: If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. But you can still find fashion handbags wholesale by connecting directly with sellers. Just know how to spot the fakes and always buy with your credit card!
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