How to Spot an Authentic Mary Frances Handbag

Mary Frances handbags are gorgeous, trendy, artsy, handcrafted beaded bags carried by Hollywood stars including Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton, Kate Hudson and Jessica Simpson. Mary Frances bags have been around since the 1990’s, but are growing in popularity among women around the world. Learn how to make sure the Mary Frances bag you purchase is the real thing – and not a fake.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Remember that the manufacture and sale of counterfeit and replica handbags funds illegal activities such as terrorism, prostitution, drug trafficking, gang activities, and organized crime. If you buy a counterfeit bag, your money goes to support those activities.

2. Look at the price. Authentic Mary Frances bags cost $175 to $300+. If you are buying a new one for $25, it is a fake.

3. Where are you buying it? If a Mary Frances bag is being sold on a street corner or a bus station, it is a fake. Only purchase them from reputable dealers.

4. There should be a Mary Frances hang tag attached. It should also have a metallic logo tag, like a little medallion. Any Mary Frances handbag made since 2004 will have the oval metal medallion attached with a metal chain.

5. A new bags will come with a black dust cover bag.

6. If buying the Mary Frances handbag on eBay, make sure the listing says the item is authentic. Ask for additional photos if you are not convinced of the item’s authenticity.

7. If you are not positive the bag is authentic, don’t buy it. Visit MaryFrances.com or a reputable dealer.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the Mary Frances handbag website to see authentic bags and check pricing.

[missforty]

on 12/15/2008 These are great collectable bags!

[AllFYB]

on 12/12/2008 Great Tips Thanks I am sure some apply to any designer ie. if you buy it on a street corner it's fake!!!

[QueenofMisc]

on 12/12/2008 Such beautiful bags. Good info too! :-)