10 Sure-fire Signs of a Fake Gucci Handbag

It is becoming more and more difficult to distinguish authentic Gucci handbags from the counterfeits, partly due to the fact that there are not as many distinguishing factors of authenticity. Counterfeit Gucci purses and handbags are many times so professional that one needs an authentic bag for comparison.

Protect yourself! It is still possible to buy discount Gucci bags that are actually authentic. Keep reading below for some general characteristics for comparison, and also some specific telltale signs that counterfeiters will use.

Characteristics of Forged Gucci Handbags

1) One dead giveaway (and an all-too-common one) is an incorrect logo on the front of the bag. Things to watch out for are incorrect font sizes and letter spacing, (both in relation to one another and to the entire tag), misspelled words, and capitalization errors. They do happen!

2) On monogrammed bags, examine the G's. Look for both shape and symbol clarity. Fakes will sometimes have fatter letters that begin to run like old tattoos.

3) Look at the colours on any potential purchase. Some fakes will have less vibrant, or even faded hues, particularly with the green and red webbing or lining.

4) Look at the quality of the materials. Like most handbags Italian, Gucci uses only the highest quality Italian leather, fabric, and hardware in their products. Any bags with chipped, distressed, or inexpensive-looking hardware are possibly counterfeit.

5) Look at the construction and overall craftsmanship of the item. Stitching should be tight, neat, and even.

6) Many ads for forgeries will still contain the word "authentic" somewhere, but almost ALL ads for authentic bags will contain the word authentic. If "authentic" is missing, walk away.

7) "Gucci Made in Italy" must be embossed in gold on some part of the purse or strap. It could also say "Gucci Parfums."

8) For Gucci wallets, the stripes MUST BE blue and red on a blue "GG" wallet, NOT green and red; and the print must be readable and straight, not crooked or bleeding.

9) The bag handles on some fakes might appear much thinner and longer than authentic Gucci purses.

10) Satchel bags come in blue and brown logo vinyl, trimmed with matching leather. They will always have a twill racing stripe somewhere on the satchel. Either down the middle and up the back, or as ribbons on each end of the handles. There will be a green and red stripe on the brown Gucci Accessory Collection bags and a blue and red stripe on the navy blue doctor bags in the G.A. Collection.

11) On current Gucci's, if the tag is completely square, it is a counterfeit. Gucci curves the bottom two corners ever so slightly.

Keep this in mind: If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. But you can still find fashion handbags wholesale by connecting directly with sellers. Just know how to spot the fakes and always buy with your credit card!