How To Differentiate Between Authentic & Replica Handbags

Someone asked me how to differentiate between replica and authentic handbags. Here is the tips:

1. Price
Authentic: average is above than RM1000.
Replica: you can buy as low as RM100.

2. Signature 'C' pattern
Authentic: only apply to old design/models(before 2008 collection). 'C' pattern is very symmetrical, balance between left and right.
Replica: 'C' design is uneven, located very randomly, unbalance. high quality replica Coach also has balance and symmetrical 'C'. I did sell high quality Coach replica handbag in the past.

3. Coach hang tag
Authentic: made of genuine leather and look very 'bold' and stunning. latest collection handbags also come with some charms together with Coach hang tag.
Replica: normally come with Coach hang tag only even though in latest collection version. they don't have Coach charms or extra charms.

4. Metal hardware
Authentic: made of high polishing brass. pretty shiny and sparkling. as time goes by, this metal hardware can be dull but it will take a while. however it depends on how you store your bag and how you wear the bag.
Replica: made of brass as well but not that shiny. easily discolor and become dull.

5. Design/Model
Authentic: you can check the model with the 'right' design & colors on Coach official website(coach.com). do browse official website and you can recognize which is authentic one.
Replica: some of good replica handbags imitate almost 100% same design, colors, size etc. some of them produce 'new' design handbags with Coach fabric even though authentic Coach does not have the design. replica handbags does not imitate all models. normally, they choose certain models only.

I think thats some tips you can use to differentiate between replica and authentic Coach. Of course what I say here is in general through my experiences and observation.

For other brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and the like, sometimes its 'hard' to differentiate between replica and authentic because they have 100% mirror image quality which is extremely similar to authentic one.

Moreover, replica factories produce replica handbags in some brands which has 'high demand' only. I couldn't find replica handbags in certain brands such as Michael Kors, DKNY and so forth even though their price is pretty similar to Coach.

I guess the basis is 'you get what you pay'. Do not expect to receive replica handbags which look like exactly to authentic one when you pay only fraction of the authentic price.

If you have 'high doubt' on certain authentic items, I strongly recommend you to buy at high-end authentic boutique for peace of mind. Even you are wearing replica handbags, other people might think you are wearing authentic handbag because you are confident to wear it, believe it as 'authentic' and feel very very good about yourself and the bag as well.

Happy shopping!

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