Prada
handbags are among the most popular bags in the world today. With
this popularity, you can also expect them to be among some of the
most expensive handbags in the world as well.
Because of this, there are some opportunistic criminals who take
advantage of the situation by creating counterfeit bags and selling
them well above what they are really worth.
But, there are ways to protect yourself from a crime such as this.
Here are a few of tips you can use to make sure you do not become
the victim of a counterfeiter.
• Does it stand up? – If you are able to place the handbag
on a table and then have it stand up on its own, then this means likely
that it is a real bag. The cheaper versions of these bags are made
from imitation leather that is not as stiff as the real thing. But
the real bags are made from strong leather that will not collapse
under their own weight.
• Beware when buying online – If you want to buy a Prada
bag online, buy it straight from a reputable department store, such
as Saks. Otherwise, you risk paying exorbitant amounts for a fake
article.
• Check the numbers ? Most genuine handbags have some kind
of a control card or control number on the inside of the bag, as well
as a certificate of authenticity. It is important that the number
on the tag or control card should match the number printed on the
lining. And if there is a label that says “Made in China”,
you’ve definitely got a fake on your hands.
• How does it feel ? Legitimate bags will have a soft leather
or suede feel to it. On the other hand, knock-offs tend to feel a
little bit more like plastic. The weight of the bag also may make
a difference since real leather is heavier than imitation materials
used for fake bags.
• Notice the details ? The lining as well as the stitching can
help a consumer to differentiate a fake handbag from a genuine one.
The fake bags may have thread hanging or they even may be frayed in
the corner or have uneven stitching. The most legitimate handbags
are also often lined with fabric that have a brand’s specific
logo or monogram etched into it.
Of course, there are some handbag counterfeiters who pay very careful
attention to every small detail associated with the manufacturing
of the bag. But, those who do this are few and far between. For the
most part, the people who make fake bags are much more interested
in spending as little as possible on making the fake bags, so they
do not take a lot of time or effort in making the bags.
If you want to buy real Prada handbags, you should be very careful
and only buy from the most reputable companies.