Buying an Authentic Designer Handbag on the eBay
Per
the terms of service, sellers on eBay are can sell only authentic
products including authentic designer handbags. Unfortnately,
there are many people who not only sell fake stuff but also go to great
lengths to make you think that what you are buying is real.
Fortunately there are ways to tell the difference between the fake
handbags and authentic designer handbags.
Initially, check the location of the seller posted in the auction. In many cases, sellers from Asia are selling fake bags. Sellers from Singapore, China and Korea and are especially suspect.
Obviously, make sure you know what the authentic designer handbag should look like. If possible, check out one in person at a high-end store in your area.
Authentic designer handbags should come in a dustbag, have an authenticity card and maybe a receipt, however, these can be counterfitted too.
Also, check the bag in the picture. Paper around buckles and plastic over handles are signs of fake bags. New bags from boutiques almost never have any wrapping around them. Don't be afraid to question the seller. If the seller says the bag was purchased on the Internet, ask them from where. Most websites usually leave wrapping on the bag because few sell the authentic designer handbags from the top fashion houses. When these websites do have wrapping on their items, the handles are covered in tissue paper or plastic and metal pieces are covered in plastic.
Finally, watch for sellers who sell a large number of the same thing. Wholesalers are usually selling fakes. They often have large numbers of the same item that they sell at a huge discount.
Ultimately, do the research. Find a reputable seller with whom you are comfortable before bidding on an authentic designer handbag. Obviously, also ask all of your questions before bidding. Don't get burnt!
Initially, check the location of the seller posted in the auction. In many cases, sellers from Asia are selling fake bags. Sellers from Singapore, China and Korea and are especially suspect.
Obviously, make sure you know what the authentic designer handbag should look like. If possible, check out one in person at a high-end store in your area.
Authentic designer handbags should come in a dustbag, have an authenticity card and maybe a receipt, however, these can be counterfitted too.
Also, check the bag in the picture. Paper around buckles and plastic over handles are signs of fake bags. New bags from boutiques almost never have any wrapping around them. Don't be afraid to question the seller. If the seller says the bag was purchased on the Internet, ask them from where. Most websites usually leave wrapping on the bag because few sell the authentic designer handbags from the top fashion houses. When these websites do have wrapping on their items, the handles are covered in tissue paper or plastic and metal pieces are covered in plastic.
Finally, watch for sellers who sell a large number of the same thing. Wholesalers are usually selling fakes. They often have large numbers of the same item that they sell at a huge discount.
Ultimately, do the research. Find a reputable seller with whom you are comfortable before bidding on an authentic designer handbag. Obviously, also ask all of your questions before bidding. Don't get burnt!