How to Spot Fake Chanel Purses
Buying a fake Chanel purse may not see like a big deal, but it has more repercussions than you can imagine. According to the International Anticounterfeiting Coalition, the purchase of counterfeit products translates directly into lost jobs and revenue in the United States. In many cases, organized criminal groups use counterfeit products to finance other illegal activities. Fortunately, there are ways to ensure you are buying an authentic luxury product. Some fake Chanel purses may look very similar to the real thing, but there are a few ways to tell them apart. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Skip deals that seem too good to be true. Chanel pursues typically sell for upwards of $2,000, so it is highly unlikely that you are going to find an authentic Chanel purse for $50.
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Purchase your purse from a Chanel store. This is one of the best ways to ensure you receive an authentic product. Be wary of street vendors or online auction sites that are notorious for selling fake purses.
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Examine the stitching on every seam of the purse. Counterfeit manufacturers will not put care and attention into some of these small details, and it will be evident. The stitching should be tight, and the thread should match the color of the purse. Unraveled threads, inconsistent stitching or gaps in the seam are a good indication the purse is a fake.
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Make sure the pattern or quilting is consistent, especially along the sides and bottom of the bag. The pattern or quilting should match up perfectly across the seams on an authentic purse. The pattern on many fake Chanel purses will not be perfectly aligned around the bag.
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Feel the leather. Chanel uses high-quality leather that will feel supple and soft. The leather on many counterfeit purses will feel stiff or cheap, and the color of the leather may be inconsistent or discolored.
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Examine the tags and labels on the interior and exterior of the purse. If there are any misspellings, the bag is definitely a fake. The labels on real Chanel purses will typically be metal or leather. If the tag is gold or silver metal, it will match the color of the metal on the exterior on authentic purses. The label may also say "Made in Italy" or "Made in France." Fake manufacturers may glue the label onto the interior of the purse and may use metal that does not match the exterior metal accents.
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Evaluate the metal accents and zippers on the exterior of the purse. Most Chanel purses will have "Chanel" or "Chanel Paris" engraved very neatly on snaps and buckles. Fake purses may have the engraving, but it may be messy or misspelled.
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Ask for the authenticity card. All new Chanel purses come with an authenticity card that lists the serial number for the bag. This number should match the number printed on a small white and gold sticker inside the bag. Used purses may not have these items, but be wary of buying any new purse that does not come with an authenticity card.
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