As you likely know, buying a counterfeit bag is rife in Nigeria.

As counterfeiters become savvier, it can be easy to be fooled into accidentally buying a knockoff. We figured it was high time to become a bit more knowledgeable about how to spot a fake.

The source can tell you a lot about the probability of an item being counterfeit, so it’s important.

Don’t buy an item against a stock image. Make sure to request photos of the actual piece with the ability to view it up close and in detail.

Check the tags or labels. Check the inside tags – are they stamped into leather or hand-stitched? An obvious fake will have no name on the inside tag. Check outside tags as well because many designers includes authenticity labels on the outside of the bag

Check the logo. Logos are often a slip-up area for copies. They may have spelled the name slightly differently, such as Carter instead of Cartier. And, the more popular the “knocked off” bag, the greater the need to be careful because it’s easy to be taken advantage of.

Look for a serial number. This is a stamp inside that says the brand (it may not be in all bags). Often times the serial number is still fake, but will look different and be a different font.

Check the zipper manufacturer, usually the underside of the zipper will have a logo. Many handbag manufacturers use the same high quality zipper manufacturer on all of their bags

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