Quickly Spot a Counterfeit Gucci Handbag

It is becoming more and more difficult to distinguish authentic Gucci handbags from the fakes, partially 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. Continue reading below for some general characteristics for comparison, and also some specific tactics that Gucci counterfeiters will use.

Telltale Signs of Counterfeit Gucci Handbags

1) One obvious sign (and an all-too-common one) is an inaccurate logo on the face of the bag. Things to watch out for are incorrect font sizes and letter spacing, (both as they relate to each other and to the entire tag), misspelled words, and capitalization errors. They do happen!

2) On monogrammed bags, examine the G's. You're looking for both shape and symbol clarity. Fakes can have fatter letters that begin to run like old tattoos.

3) Look at the colours on any potential purchase. Some fakes will have less vibrant, or even faded hues, particularly with the green and red webbing or lining.

4) Look at the durability of the materials. Like most handbags Italian, Gucci uses only the highest quality leather, fabric, and hardware in their handbags. Any items with chipped, distressed, or flimsy-looking components are possibly fake.

5) Look at the construction and overall craftsmanship of the handbag. Stitching should be tight, neat, and even.

6) Many ads for forgeries will still have the word "authentic" somewhere, but nearly ALL authentic ads will contain the word authentic. If "authentic" is missing, don't buy.

7) "Gucci Made in Italy" must be embossed in gold on some part of the handbag or strap. It could also say "Gucci Parfums."

8) For Gucci wallets, the stripes MUST BE blue and red on a blue "GG" wallet, NOT green and red; and the type must be readable and straight, not bleeding or crooked.

9) The bag handles on some counterfeits might appear much thinner and longer than authentic Gucci handbags.

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 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 current Gucci's, if the tag is completely square, it is a fake. Gucci curves 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!