How to buy an authentic Judith Leiber Minaudiere or Handbag

Judith Leiber crystal handbags are the choice of the rich and famous. Each crystal bag is handmade and are like works of art. The choice of red carpet events. With prices retailing from $1,000 - $6,000, the best way to find a deal is on eBay. Here are some ways to tell your Leiber is the real deal.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Make sure to read the description very carefully. Be careful for these phrases Leiber Like, Leiber Style, or Judith Leiber Inspired. You might think you are getting a beautiful Leiber bag but the seller is really trying to trick you by claiming they never said it was an actually Leiber.

2. 
   Authentic Signature nameplate

   Look for the Judith Leiber signature nameplate. 99% of authentic Leiber crystal handbags will have her signature gold or silver nameplate attached on the inside lining. Look at the picture included for an authentic Leiber nameplate.

3. 
   Leiber Certificate of Authenticy older style

   Certificates of Authenticity. Leiber handbags come with Certificates of authenticity. But be careful because the serial # on the certificate is not related to any # on the bag and the certificate can be counterfeit.

4. All Leiber crystal handbags are made with Austrian Swarovski Crystals. I know this is hard to tell online, but it is something to keep in mind. If the crystlas look out of sync change are it is fake.

5. Original Leiber bags come in a beautiful Leiber box. The bag comes with a Leiber protective dustbag. COA also included. Accessories include a Leiber comb, Leiber Mirror in a smaller Leiber dust bag. Also a coin purse depending on the color of the inside lining is included. Like with everything else in life, if it sounds to good to be true it proabbaly is.

Tips & Warnings

• Here is way to try and get an even better deal on a Leiber bag. When searching on eBay try the search for Judith Lieber. Many sellers misspell Leiber with an I instead of the E first. Keep an eye out for that.