Don't spend a lot of money on an imitation Vuitton bag.
Louis Vuitton is a French fashion designer known for stylish and expensive couture handbags. Because a Vuitton bag is out of many people's price range, it may be tempting to buy one on the internet at a discounted price. The bag you buy, however, could be a clever imitation. Know what you are looking for when shopping online or at a discount retailer so you don't get cheated with a knockoff Vuitton. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Do some research. Before you buy a discounted Vuitton, check the company's website and retailers that sell authentic bags. Make sure the bag you're eying is a style that was actually created by Vuitton. Some imitators put the Vuitton name on styles never made by the designer.
2. Look closely at the detailing. Leather on the handles should be the same color as the leather on the handbag itself. Stitching should be perfectly even and symmetrical on both sides of the bag. If you see uneven stitches or leather that appears glued, the bag is not real.
3. Check the insignia. The "LV" monogram on all handbags can look different but, for the most part, the "LV" stamping on actual Vuitton bags is in line and placed evenly around the bag. If insignias are not aligned and look scattered, the purse is not a real Vuitton. A few styles of genuine Vuitton bags have upside-down "LV" monograms, but the monogram will be upright on the opposite side of the bag. A knockoff bag may have upside-down monograms on the back and the front of the bag.
4. Look for a serial number. Genuine Vuitton bags have a stamped date or serial number inside. Check along the inside seams of the bag for the number. Fake bags may not have this number. Look at a real Vuitton bag before you purchase your bag so you will know what the numbers look like.
5. Eyeball the bag. Look for hardware that seems crooked or discolored, metal pieces that are broken, dried glue seeping out, weird coloring and anything that seems amiss. Compare the bag to real Vuittons and see if you detect any differences.
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