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How To Spot Fakes Designer Knock-offs & Counterfeits? by brdgoods(m): 5:15am On Dec 22, 2017
Did you know that knock off handbags is a $200 billion industry? Fake fashion and shoes handbags knock-offs are products that are designed to look like they have a high-fashion brand, but are actually cheap, low quality replica handbags. Some people don't mind carrying or wearing a replica clothes, but it's not okay when you're taken advantage of by someone selling a clever high quality counterfeit clothes.
The problem is that when you buy a replica bag, a pair of fake shoes, or other accessories online, you don't actually get to handle the item and assess the quality prior to making your payment. This means you need to use good "detective skills" to find out whether the item you're looking at is the real deal.
Identifying Fake handbags clothes
Even if you're buying an item second hand and can actually see and feel it, you need to know exactly how to check for signs of authenticity. Here are six things to look for when shopping for designer goods:
1. The Logo
Recently, a Gucci/Coach hybrid replica handbags was created, fooling many buyers into snapping up a "Goach" bag – the "C" in the Coach logo was subtly transformed into a "G," which should have tipped off discerning buyers that it wasn't real.
In addition to confirming the authenticity of the logo design, look for the replica shoes logo in other locations on the item. For instance, most zipper pulls, name plates, and even shoe soles will have the logo engraved, not stamped.
2. The Workmanship
The first thing I check for on patterned knock off handbags are the seams. A counterfeit handbags doesn't have the care and craftsmanship put into it that a real replica designer bags has, which means the fabric and pattern won't line up at the seams. In fact, that's the quickest way to determine if a Louis Vuitton product is fake handbags: The patterns of real Louis Vuitton products always line up along the seams.
Remember, when you buy the real thing, you're not just paying for a recognizable name – you're paying for quality workmanship. Authentic goods don't have loose threads or unraveling zippers, so check the item for signs that it hasn't been made well.

3. The Location
Most counterfeit shoes are made in Asia, so a tag proclaiming that your new Hermes scarf was "Made in China" is highly suspect. Designer goods are usually made in Europe, and will include engravings that say so.
You should also check to see where the item is being shipped from. If an online seller has 25 identical bags available and he's sending from an address in China, you should probably think twice before making a purchase. Since individuals can't be authorized dealers for designer goods, they're probably selling fake handbags.
4. The Price
The most commonsense way to spot a fake clothes is to consider the price. You must pay top dollar for designer goods, so if it's a screaming deal, it's probably not real.
My general rule of thumb is to never buy something that is priced less than 35% below the original designer price. That's about how much is discounted at secondhand stores or at seasonal department store sales. Gucci doesn't sell $60 bags, so you should definitely be wary if an online or secondhand store seller offers you name brand on the cheap.

5. The Feel
Buying replica clothes is a fantastic way to get a deep discount on legit designer items. However, just because you found a designer bag in a thrift shop doesn't mean it's real.
Replica handbags should show gentle signs of wear, but not disruptions in the quality or the integrity of the item. And again, watch out if the price is suspect. replica shoes store owners know the difference between real and fake shoes, and price items appropriately using that knowledge. Unfortunately, they may also place a high price on a replica shoe if it has the right logo.
6. The Documentation
Designers want to assure you that you're buying the real thing. I own a couple of replica designer bags and replica shoes, and they always come with the right boxes, identification cards, and other info that ensures authenticity. If your replica designer handbags arrive in a plastic bag with tags affixed – and without any documentation – it's most likely a fake handbags.High quality designer handbags never attach the price tag to their items, and they usually send them encased in dust covers, not plastic bags.

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