Handbags are one of the most versatile items in a woman’s wardrobe. They can spice up an outfit and can make the same outfit look new each time. Pairing the right handbag with the right outfit is a study in art. The right handbag can make or break your look. So how do you make sure that while shopping for the best designer bag, you do not get cheated? There are many people out there who earn a quick buck by copying handbags and passing them off as an original. So how do you make sure the money you pay does not go to waste and you actually get an authentic designer handbag?
Actually, buying the right genuine handbag isn’t as easy as it looks. With a plethora of different places that you can buy a handbag from, it is easy to get duped. You do not know of course as to which seller is selling genuine handbags and which seller is selling you a fake bag. Here are some ways by which you can make sure that you buy an original handbag.
Buy from official designer stores
There is nothing safer than to buy from the official website or outlet of the designer you wish to buy from. These sites are directly run by the staff of the designer. The chances of buying a counterfeit from these outlets are practically zero.
Use trusted sources
In case you are using a merchant website that you use for your online shopping, make sure it is trustworthy. Online websites generally have a review and/or ratings system in place. Go through that and you should have a fair idea of the kind of designer bags the website is selling. Also, do not use a website for the first time while shopping for a designer bag unless it is the official website, or unless someone you know very well can give you a recommendation as to the quality of the products and the seller’s guarantee.
While not shopping online, avoid flea markets or small shopping centres. They may offer you a fabulous discount but there are very high chances that the products they are selling aren’t original, even though the products might look exactly the same and might come with the proper documentation and guarantee papers. Go for the official store.
Know the difference
People who have bought a designer bag have an idea of what the truly original bag is like. There are no defects, scratches, chips, discoloration, imperfections on logos, printing or any other flaw. The stitching should be perfect. The bag should be in a box with a dust cover provided. If you are shopping for a designer handbag for the first time, take a friend who is knowledgeable about buying designer bags. Better to be safe than sorry!
