handbag :real vs. knock–off

I understand some people aren't obsessed with having all their clothes
or accessories name brand. However, shopping is my favorite pastime
and more than that, a hobby. Since I shop about, well everyday, I have
learned how to pick out real vs. knock–off designer handbags. For some
people who don't spend their lives traveling to other cities to go
shopping, it is not as easy to pick up on. There are simple rules that
go for all bags.
The first and obvious counterfeit has a different symbol than the real
designer. For instance, for Louis Vuitton the 'L' and 'V' are in
opposite positions on most knock–offs. For the better made knock–offs,
material is a good way to point out a fake. Most knock–off's are
poorly made. The stitching is far from that of the real thing and the
material is flimsy. Price is the most obvious sign that a bag is a
knock–off. If a bag is $50 on the streets of New York City and is
usually $2000 in the stores, there's a large chance that this is a deal
too good to be true.
If you are purchasing handbags off of eBay or another on–line source,
you want to make sure that there is a certificate of authenticity.
Most handbags come with some proof that they are real. For instance,
Louis Vuitton will replace buttons on handbags or wallets if they fall
off. Also, Coach has a life time guarantee on their bags and if at
anytime something is wrong with your bag they will send you a new one.
The number one way to make sure you are getting a real bag rather than
a knock–off is to buy straight for the store. It may be a little bit
more expensive but for the services and guarantees that come with the
handbag it is more than worth it.

"Bethann" <bethy61...@yahoo.com> wrote in news:1141010328.916302.19069...@z34g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:
I did have a major problem with a Coach backpack I bought about 5 years
ago, where the color would flake off the edges of the two top handles.
After replacing it for me 3 different times, Coach did finally give me my
money back.
That said, I'm fairly certain that I got this level of customer service
because 1) it was purchased at a Coach store and 2) I still had my receipt
from the original purchase. I couldn't say what would have happened if both
of those were not the case.
Michele
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"MicheleH" <mharvey...@NOT.cox.net> wrote in message
news:Xns9776E79622C56michelehipo...@70.168.83.30...
I'm not sure about sending you a new bag, but one of my vintage bags – a
nice mahogany brown in a discontinued style – had a problem with the clasp
and they put on an entire new clasp set and polished the bag *and* sent it
back with the rest of the polish.