It is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish authentic Gucci handbags from the forgeries, in part 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 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.
Dead Giveaways of Fake Gucci Handbags
1) A sure sign (and an all-too-common one) is an inaccurate logo on the face 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 mistakes. They do happen!
2) On monogrammed bags, look at the G's. Look for both 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 best leather, fabric, and hardware in their products. Any handbags with chipped, distressed, or cheap-looking components are possibly counterfeit.
5) Examine the construction and overall craftsmanship of the handbag. Stitching should be tight, neat, and even.
6) Many ads for forgeries will still contain the word "authentic" somewhere, but almost ALL ads for authentic bags 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 purse 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 type must be clean and straight, not crooked or bleeding.
9) The bag handles on some counterfeits appear much thinner and longer than authentic 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 green and red stripe on the brown Gucci Accessory Collection bags and a blue and red 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 curves the bottom two corners ever so slightly.
Keep in mind: If it looks too good to be true, it just might be. 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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