How NOT get duped on a Louie Vuitton bag

When you're thinking of buying a name brand purse like Louis Vuitton second hand, it is important to know you're getting the real deal. You can spot fakes easily by examining the quality and appearance of the bag. The biggest mistake people make is lack of patients, not wanting to learn or know about the purse they want to buy until they are told they got duped, then they become the Louis Vuitton expert afterwards. Researching and knowing your purse may be enough to guaranty a purse's authenticity before you hand over your hard earned money. Always remember a real Louis Vuitton bags are finely crafted.remember the saying "you get what you paid for"? it is exactly what it means. Here are some tips to help you spot most of the counterfeit on the market. but between you and me, to really know a genuine from a counterfeit is to own a genuine. funny as it sounds but once you own a genuine you can spot a copy a mile away. 1) Examine the stitches. This is best done in person of course, if that's not possible, ask the seller for as many close-up photos as possible. Uneven stitches suggest a counterfeit bag . Below is a photo of a counterfeit Louis Vuitton.See the fake leather is an automatic give away because Louis Vuitton will never use fake leather.If the fake leather passed you,the red paint on the edge of the fake leather should not. Real Louis Vuitton burned their leather to give that pink look.

Just look at the stitching of this authentic Louis Vuitton handle, that is Quality. The leather patina beautifully.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_7348c1d203684d738f83aba1040c844f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_7348c1d203684d738f83aba1040c844f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== See the difference of this Authentic leather border? and the quality stitching all way around.This leather suggest this purse have not been used much,because it has not started to patina.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_019bc8372720458c8a70e38d1a232c1f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_019bc8372720458c8a70e38d1a232c1f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 2) Walk away from bags with tilted or uneven size patterns. Authentic Louis Vuitton have even patterns that are well matched and proportionate. A bag with a pattern that does not match up with itself is likely to be a fake. And most importantly Louis Vuitton will NOT EVER cut or sew between their LV logo. Here is a photo of an authentic Louis Vuitton on the left and Counterfeit on the right.As you can see the common tell tail sign are, fake leather and paint border. Also if you look closer you can see the real Louis Vuitton logo paint is almost transparent that the logo them self's look as if there lines in the logos as an illusion from the texture of the canvas, where as the copy just one solid straight up painted on. If you cant see the difference in the photo, there are more Louis Vuitton down below you can examine.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_7c9ab6b7c9a6495abe2d34a177e59b9e~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_7c9ab6b7c9a6495abe2d34a177e59b9e~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 3) Not all authentic bags have upside-down Louis Vuitton logo but many do, especially if the design was made with one continuous piece of canvas that wraps all around the bag. This is especially true on the Speedy styles, Keepalls, and Papillons. Normally to spot the counterfeit Louis Vuitton, it is almost in the details and materials,. Fast counterfeit productions don't have the time or quality control as the genuine product. Just look at this Keepall, the leather strap patina to a golden honey color that gives the Keepall that vintage classic look that every body loves. One thing i would like to mention is the leather that Louis Vuitton uses.Louis Vuitton use untreated leather so that it will patina from light honey to dark brown as you use the purse resulting a different look as you use the purse each time.That is something a counterfeit can never copy. And that is also why when you see the counterfeit Louis Vuitton their leather is always white or cream because it is painted on,it does not patina.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_d06d13612158454195d207235915fb52~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_305/71b86d_d06d13612158454195d207235915fb52~mv2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== Here is another Louis Vuitton with messenger bag cover in one continues canvas. //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_720af7b68d284f2b8d771a95383f9127~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_390/71b86d_720af7b68d284f2b8d771a95383f9127~mv2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== Know the Seller

The reputation of a seller is a big clue as to a bag’s authenticity, of course. If you are looking for a super deal from privet party,then keep reading.

1) Research the seller and their website, especially if purchasing a bag from an online auction or through a similar online venue. Check seller feedback. Look for sellers with an overwhelmingly large percentage of positive feedback comments. Avoid sellers with negative feedback, zero feedback, or private feedback.

//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_1e1a1756fb214a6e9888b3280a58b323~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_304/71b86d_1e1a1756fb214a6e9888b3280a58b323~mv2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 2Avoid sellers who offer no return policy.3Read between the lines. If a seller's product description makes you hesitant to purchase the item, trust your instinct.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_d274285954a146e8b0cd7415a1920162~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_626,h_385/71b86d_d274285954a146e8b0cd7415a1920162~mv2.png​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 4If you cannot inspect the bag in person, look for listings with thorough pictures.Only purchase a bag after you have seen, at minimum, a picture of the front, back, base, lining, date code, and the embossed "Louis Vuitton Made in" stamp.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_ecdc19a539c54df8b0d844a56b9bfb90~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_417/71b86d_ecdc19a539c54df8b0d844a56b9bfb90~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_82c887fe111e4f5ebf2d4e80c3eb11dd~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_82c887fe111e4f5ebf2d4e80c3eb11dd~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_80c0fd2a61994b89b8fa4d8bfab8e39a~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_470/71b86d_80c0fd2a61994b89b8fa4d8bfab8e39a~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 5Ask for additional pictures from the seller. They may be using pictures of real Louis Vuitton purses to sell fakes.6//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_c469c6a8a84b4bd9a27c395e0fa17b06~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_355/71b86d_c469c6a8a84b4bd9a27c395e0fa17b06~mv2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== Look for deals, but be wary of sellers offering a bag at a considerably discounted price. A legitimate bag that retails in the hundreds would not sell for less than $100, especially not a new bag.7Avoid sellers that claim to have bags from a "new collection" not yet in stores8//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_550acba19670432c9c2303acf49212d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_595,h_455/71b86d_550acba19670432c9c2303acf49212d4~mv2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== Avoid sellers that claim to have bags from a "wholesale list" or "closeout liquidation." Louis Vuitton does not discount, have outlets, or sell wholesale. Any seller that claims otherwise should not be trusted.9Do not buy Louis Vuitton purses from street vendors, since the company does not permit street vendors to carry their merchandise.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_5b2e1397b0df4bd588b1e52bdf151f39~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_471/71b86d_5b2e1397b0df4bd588b1e52bdf151f39~mv2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 3Pay Attention to Little Details

The next clue regarding a bag’s authenticity is in the little details, such as its zippers, interior lining, and date code. Every design is slightly different, but there are similarities in designs that will also help clue you in.

//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_e19bde136654485381db8e3ad2b3e689~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_e19bde136654485381db8e3ad2b3e689~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_7f8568fdf26e47ffb0c06339cf5b8f93~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_7f8568fdf26e47ffb0c06339cf5b8f93~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_569646ef548f400895081e2a4c817f9b~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_569646ef548f400895081e2a4c817f9b~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 1Avoid bags with an attached tag. Official Louis Vuitton purses do not have the tag attached. The tag is separate, often slid into a pocket of the purse. Be especially wary of tags that look cheap and are attached with little more than string.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_f058efb612b64154b72318ca6b04345f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_f058efb612b64154b72318ca6b04345f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 2Inspect the interior lining. Knock-offs use cheap plastic or suede to line their bags. Depending on specific design, a real bag is lined with a variety of textiles, such as canvas, fine micro monogram textile, cross-grain leather, polyester, or microfiber suede //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_72eb28a91ff64f80b3f52548181afa49~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_470/71b86d_72eb28a91ff64f80b3f52548181afa49~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_cefb5554d73d4df9a2c844c097c6076a~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_cefb5554d73d4df9a2c844c097c6076a~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 3Fake bags have plastic around the handles. The oxidizing natural cowhide leather does not need protective plastic, and bags that come with that plastic are fakes. //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_52692dcff7c34990ae25b7df5dffe8ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_407/71b86d_52692dcff7c34990ae25b7df5dffe8ef~mv2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_1e40589c69614d32bc5a7da46f02b3b5~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_470/71b86d_1e40589c69614d32bc5a7da46f02b3b5~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_5ccf8d5ef3394432a30d2fe051c035c4~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_5ccf8d5ef3394432a30d2fe051c035c4~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_019bc8372720458c8a70e38d1a232c1f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_019bc8372720458c8a70e38d1a232c1f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 4Inspect any clasps or other hardware. Legitimate bags use brass or gold metal, but fakes use plastic with a layer of gold paint.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_8b9dfec2d9e24f789632ec65b194325a~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_417/71b86d_8b9dfec2d9e24f789632ec65b194325a~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_a6b9ea36a95d4e0abccb3349c0786eba~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_a6b9ea36a95d4e0abccb3349c0786eba~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 5Look for zippers with the "LV" logo imprinted on the pull.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_2151df49093646758f6b9d98e7f4b7f9~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_470/71b86d_2151df49093646758f6b9d98e7f4b7f9~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_30b4041cde184df486e74865e0c562e6~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_30b4041cde184df486e74865e0c562e6~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 6Inspect the "Made in" label. Originally, authentic Louis Vuitton bags were only made in France. However, for the past several decades the company has also manufactured bags in the United States, Spain, Germany, and Italy.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_c4113eec8f754de08073d630d2202413~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_c4113eec8f754de08073d630d2202413~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_be8da96c1b68477dacd5dc97cfab1748~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_be8da96c1b68477dacd5dc97cfab1748~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 7Check the date code. The majority of bags made after the early 1980s have a production code stamped on the bag. Since the 1990s, the code includes two letters followed by four numbers. Before the 1990s, the code was a one or two letter code followed by three or four numbers. Some were also simple three number codes.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_f25b9789cbe44feab4ce9d592db816d3~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_f25b9789cbe44feab4ce9d592db816d3~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_6a9598fcc97e41039e228d81de11e204~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_6a9598fcc97e41039e228d81de11e204~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== -Look in the right place. The date code is located beneath the D-ring8//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_755f7c3a0037418d9ba13fc517583917~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_470/71b86d_755f7c3a0037418d9ba13fc517583917~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 8. Know the specific parts of a particular bag. Although Louis Vuitton bags are similar, no two designs are exactly alike. Research what kind of lining, feet, and base, as well as other details, a particular style of bag should have. Check the company's website or ask your nearest boutique. //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_c9dde240a67f4c5a8a26d6cc069e11bc~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_470/71b86d_c9dde240a67f4c5a8a26d6cc069e11bc~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 4Look at Overall Design

A bag’s design should be your first clue regarding its authenticity. Some fake designs are obviously fake, but others require close inspection to detect.

//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_a73a4ad0cb6749ecb04f919351a1e430~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_470/71b86d_a73a4ad0cb6749ecb04f919351a1e430~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 1Find out if the bag has an authentic design. Odds are, if you do not recognize the Louis Vuitton design, it is a fake purse. If you have any doubts, check the bag design through a boutique, in a catalogue or on the official Louis Vuitton website.//static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_0e66cc10c86447d097b379ad76bf1e0f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_0e66cc10c86447d097b379ad76bf1e0f~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== 2Designs that seem real but are fake. Multicolor, Cherry Blossom, and Cerises designs are not available in all bag styles. Vintage pieces are more likely to be scams.3If buying a trademark monogrammed bag, make sure the letters are clearly printed in gold with brown lines through the LV. Avoid solid colored monograms or monograms with a green tint. //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_c495c223ea1541b69aa326c67a8a4002~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_c495c223ea1541b69aa326c67a8a4002~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== //static.wixstatic.com/media/71b86d_846c8afed7c844d29ac8a7baf6c55c54~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626,h_418/71b86d_846c8afed7c844d29ac8a7baf6c55c54~mv2_d_4320_2880_s_4_2.jpg​​SMLXLdata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

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