Dec 7 10 Dead Giveaways of a Fake Gucci Handbag
It is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish authentic Gucci handbags from the fakes, partly because of the fact that there are not as many distinguishing factors of authenticity. Counterfeit Gucci purses and handbags are many times so good that one needs an authentic bag for comparison.
Protect yourself! It is easy to buy discount Gucci bags that are actually authentic. Keep reading below for some general characteristics for comparison, and also some specific tactics to spot Gucci counterfeits.
Characteristics of Forged Gucci Handbags
1) A sure sign (and one that's all-too-common) is an incorrect logo on the front of the bag. Things to to examine are incorrect font sizes and letter spacing, (both in relation to one another and to the entire tag), incorrectly spelled words, and capitalization mistakes. They do happen!
2) On monogrammed bags, look at the G's. Look for overall shape and symbol clarity. Fakes can have fatter letters that bleed out like old tattoos.
3) Look at the colours on any bag you are considering. Some forgeries will have less vibrant, or even faded shades, particularly with the green and red webbing or lining.
4) Look at the quality of the materials. Like most handbags Italian, Gucci uses only the finest Italian leather, fabric, and hardware in their bags. Any bags with chipped, distressed, or flimsy-looking hardware are probably forged.
5) Examine the overall construction and craftsmanship of the handbag. Stitching should be tight, clean, 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, don't purchase.
7) "Gucci Made in Italy" must be embossed in gold on some part of the handbag or strap. It could also say "Gucci Parfums."
For Gucci wallets, the stripes MUST BE red and blue on a blue "GG" wallet, NOT red and green; and the type must be crisp and straight, not running together or crooked.
9) The handbag handles on some forgeries might appear much thinner and longer than authentic Gucci handbags.
10) Satchel bags come in brown and blue logo vinyl, trimmed with matching 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 fake. Gucci rounds the bottom two corners ever so slightly.
Keep this in mind: If it looks too good to be true, it 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!
