how can u tell?
real vs fake coach purses
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 Fadedillusions |
real vs fake coach purses |
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Posts: 1200 (09/27/2008 4:33 PM) |
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Jrt629033 |
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Posts: 1615 (09/28/2008 12:15 AM) |
Sometimes the fake oaches don't even have c's they are g's or sometimes o's and most coach fakes look really cheap and feel cheap. My cousin
just bought one and she asked me if it was fake and it clearly was fake you could tell the coloring was off and it didn't even have a coach swing tag on
the bag. Also the stitching on the bags on the real ones are a lot better than the fakes.
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GrungeChild |
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Posts: 17326 (09/28/2008 11:58 AM) |
You can also tell by the turnlock, or the lack of one. If you see a "button" that you have to push in order to open the flap of your bag, it's a
fake. Coach uses turnlocks.
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g1na028 |
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Posts: 151 (09/28/2008 1:43 PM) |
Jrt629033 wrote: goaccis!! |
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felicity520 |
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Posts: 54 (09/29/2008 1:30 AM) |
i ususally don't know how to distinguish
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DramaDiva101 |
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Posts: 6693 (09/29/2008 9:33 AM) |
Yeah, I always notice that the Cs are off... they always look like Gs. It's pretty easily to tell with fake Coaches.
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sonoxadriana |
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Posts: 96 (10/02/2008 4:31 PM) |
An insider tip for bag lovers - Go to NYC China Town and they sell ALL of the fakes (LV, Gucci, Coach, Chanel) starting at like 100 bucks and they look EXACTLY
like the real thing.
I seriously couldn't believe it when I saw all of the bags just layed out in front of me. It was like heaven I swear hahaha |
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Jrt629033 |
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Posts: 1642 (10/02/2008 9:42 PM) |
^ yea i've heard there are some good knock offs in NY
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GrungeChild |
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Posts: 17356 (10/04/2008 12:51 PM) |
sonoxadriana wrote: Please, Canal Street has horrible fake purses. The coloring is off, shitty material, etc. Also, the bags don't start at $100. |
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sonoxadriana |
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Posts: 105 (10/06/2008 11:47 PM) |
^ Well, I went to China Town and this woman had me follow her through an alley (sounds sketchy I know) for like 5 blocks...and she opened a van and boom...all
of these bags were laying there. AND they are excellent quality. Not everyone has the same experience ya know?
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HumpThatStage |
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Posts: 15122 (10/09/2008 12:46 AM) Best Critic '05 |
If you can't make the trip to NYC, go to ioffer.com. They sell a lot of fake Chanel, Coach, Fendi, ect.
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xochickie |
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Posts: 337 (10/10/2008 8:25 PM) |
sonoxadriana wrote: Thats very true, I've been shopping on Canal for 15 years, there's a whole other level to it when they think you'll spend $..i've been taken down the alley quite a few times myself! |
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trixR4rabbits |
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Posts: 1429 (10/15/2008 4:09 AM) |
I don't understand fakes. I can't afford real designer bags, so I just buy things I like in my price range. I'd rather have a nice non-designer bag
than a knock off.
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blushun |
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Posts: 3290 (10/15/2008 4:34 PM) |
trixR4rabbits wrote: Agree. I don't understand those who buy knock offs. First, you're funding an illegal industry, Second, who are you trying to impress? Buying fake designer bags makes one look desperate to be something they are not.. rich. Buy the best bag you can afford and be unique for goodness sake! |
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ItsMeCass |
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Posts: 12528 (10/15/2008 6:36 PM) |
sonoxadriana wrote: Aren't some of them not fakes? But the "fell off the truck" variety? My aunt tried to take me to the place in NY where she gets her fakes/cheaps. We walked somewhere, then she slowed down, then she stopped and looked around. I was like "are we here?" and she was all "I don't actually know where it is. I just stand here and someone taps me on the shoulder and brings me to the store with the purses." 
Nobody tapped us on the shoulder though when I was with her so we didn't get to go.  
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sonoxadriana |
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Posts: 109 (10/16/2008 3:22 PM) |
Agree. I don't understand those who buy knock offs. First, you're funding an illegal industry, Second, who are you trying to impress? Buying fake
designer bags makes one look desperate to be something they are not.. rich.
Buy the best bag you can afford and be unique for goodness sake! ^ Personally...I can afford it. I just don't want to spend 100s or 1000s of dollars on a designer purse. I don't buy it to "look rich"...I just like it! I do agree with you though. I've only done it once and it was pretty shady so never again! |
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blushun |
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Posts: 3293 (10/16/2008 5:31 PM) |
sonoxadriana wrote: Sorry, I still don't agree. If you (general 'you' here) like it, pay the money for the original quality bag 'cause you'll save money in the end by having a piece that you can pull out again and again in the years to come.... Hermes never goes out of style. You'll also be able to hand it down to daughters or nieces. You could never do this with knock-offs. If the price tag is still too steep, purchase designer bags at consignment stores for half the price of a brand new one. |
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sonoxadriana |
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Posts: 112 (10/16/2008 5:44 PM) |
^ I don't want to arguuuuue. I hate confrontation! ahhh haha
You're right. Totally right actually! I have had my eye on this LV bag and I would NEVER buy the knock off. The original is gorgeous and I will use it FOREVER! haha |
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blushun |
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Posts: 3294 (10/16/2008 8:52 PM) |
sonoxadriana wrote:Arguing? I thought we were debating the issue? <shrug> |
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nicksdolphin |
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Posts: 18887 (10/31/2008 12:49 PM) |
On standard signature, the "Cs" have to be down the center of the bag...usually most "cheapy" fake bags you see has them off-center which
makes it super easy to tell.
see here: 
the real one on the right is straight down the center of the bag while the fake on the left is off center. Now, once you start paying more money the fakes are really close. But, the center rule usually works pretty well for most of the bags. These are all fake & not lined up: http://i3.iofferphoto.com...69/36/EexF6EcLJOw6oew.jpg ^see how the seam goes down the middle but the C's are off centered? fake http://i3.iofferphoto.com...513/515/76/o_100_2411.jpg http://i2.iofferphoto.com...64/66/zFVCX0460GAYy4F.jpg http://i1.iofferphoto.com...59/56/plW0c6PDZsPnAxf.jpg http://i3.iofferphoto.com...38/16/xgruVTGLc7jKQaT.jpg http://i1.iofferphoto.com...74/51/zQGC3hqPG1sKYwM.jpg ^the patch is in the center but the C's clearly are not. real are all lined up: http://s7d2.scene7.com/is...ach/12675_bkhad_a0_front?$thumbnail$&scl=18.33 http://s7d2.scene7.com/is...ach/12680_bkhad_a0_front?$thumbnail$&scl=16.55 http://s7d2.scene7.com/is...ach/12666_bdenv_a0_front?$thumbnail$&scl=18.11&op_usm=1.58,0.85,17 http://s7d2.scene7.com/is...ach/12456_bkhgd_a0_front?$thumbnail$ you get the idea
Edited By: nicksdolphin
10/31/2008 12:52 PM.
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mkern07 |
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Posts: 905 (10/31/2008 6:54 PM) |
interesting! thanks!
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