Beware: Best faked bags in the market

[Jayne1]

I saw the side by side comparison. It was unreal! Not sure what the purpose is for getting a fake when she already has a real thing?

That’s exactly why I question what these people are selling.

They’re doing it online with photos, who knows what photos they are showing and what you are getting. As you said - why buy a fake, just to compare it to the real one which she already owns?

 

[Jayne1]

The mall has reopened. I was just there a couple of weeks ago for some Peking duck dinner (yum!). It was near closing time so some stores were already closed. I didn’t see any super fake boutique but really wasn’t looking. We rarely go there even before the pandemic but will check next time.

I know the mall was never shut down, but every time the boutique selling fakes gets shut down, it’s in the newspaper.

So the legitimate part of the mall is open but that section that sells fakes is empty. I was just wondering if they opened back up again as they have in the past because it has been a few years since I read about them being shut down.

 

[xo.babydoll]

I love it though that in the Reddit review threads they're all like "omg! It looks spot on!"

It’s hilarious when they rate it a 10/10 on accuracy, but in the same sentence will say “but I’ve never actually seen or touched a Chanel bag in real life”

 

[Katey_]

I saw the side by side comparison. It was unreal! Not sure what the purpose is for getting a fake when she already has a real thing? Anyhow, I searched on YouTube under how to tell fake bags from authentic ones and there are some really good tips—even things I wasn’t aware of to look for since I bought my bags from boutiques. But then it seems these replica makers can watch the same videos and make sure to address these points (stitches, stamp, etc etc).

I also found on Youtube a Chinese factory blatantly posting videos of their ‘customized’ Hermes bags to showcase the workmanship!

Another strange thing I saw on the Reddit forum was people buying fake clothing, shoes, sneakers and other goods as well. Some are not even high end/very expensive brands.

The fake clothing and shoes gets me. Why would you risk good money (even if it is only a few hundred) on something that potentially doesn't fit? I know, for example, that my feet fit some size 8 sneakers and some size 9. I would never take the risk, especially when you can't refund or resell them.

 

[Fabfashion]

It’s hilarious when they rate it a 10/10 on accuracy, but in the same sentence will say “but I’ve never actually seen or touched a Chanel bag in real life”

My thought exactly!

 

[lulu212121]

That's why I think it's so stupid when people place so much importance on date codes and serial numbers. Those things don't really mean that much, especially when people post theirs all over forums like this.

Agreed. Especially with the new “microchip” which really is just a metal plaque with numbers engraved. It does absolutely nothing to guarantee authenticity.

I also feel like this forum indirectly contributes to superfakes. People use this forum all the time as a “reference” when they’re doing a “quality check” of their fakes prior to purchasing

Right? I've always wondered why the hell people don't realize how easy it would be for someone to scan these forums to find date codes, serial numbers, etc to put in their fake bags. Like, the LV date codes are just stamped into a leather strip, and people have posted all over about where the strips are located inside the bags. All someone has to do when making their fakes is go to the LV forum, find some date codes, find the location of where the date code is inside a particular bag, and then they have that information to use in the fake bags that they produce.

I just want to say before this place, ebay had a very active purse section where a ton of info was given in regards to authentic designer bags. A denim forum I used to partake in gave a lot of info, too. I don't think this place really contributes as much as one might think.

 

[purselovah91]

That’s exactly why I question what these people are selling.

They’re doing it online with photos, who knows what photos they are showing and what you are getting. As you said - why buy a fake, just to compare it to the real one which she already owns?

a lot of wealthy women i know buy fakes for traveling... like they go through the airport with their fake, and keep their real bag in their carry-on

 

[idlehen]

That’s exactly why I question what these people are selling.

They’re doing it online with photos, who knows what photos they are showing and what you are getting. As you said - why buy a fake, just to compare it to the real one which she already owns?

I sort of just assumed the people who own the real one and then gets a fake, will just sell the authentic once they are satisfied with their fake one.

 

[poleneinblack]

This also puts me off from buying the high-end, really expensive bags. If you try to buy in stores, you might have to wait because they don't have stock or otherwise run through their entire buying process. If you buy online, you might buy a fake. In that case, isn't it safer to just buy a super fake? If it's exactly the same, what is the real value of these handbags? What is the true value of the craftsmanship, the materials, etc.? Is it the luxury house price tag, or the super fake price tag? It just puts me off from these big fashion houses because now I wonder if it's actually worth it.

I'd rather stick to my Polene. Affordable, and I can just order comfortably from their website and have no worries.

 

[Katey_]

This also puts me off from buying the high-end, really expensive bags. If you try to buy in stores, you might have to wait because they don't have stock or otherwise run through their entire buying process. If you buy online, you might buy a fake. In that case, isn't it safer to just buy a super fake? If it's exactly the same, what is the real value of these handbags? What is the true value of the craftsmanship, the materials, etc.? Is it the luxury house price tag, or the super fake price tag? It just puts me off from these big fashion houses because now I wonder if it's actually worth it.

I'd rather stick to my Polene. Affordable, and I can just order comfortably from their website and have no worries.

You raise a good point about what the real value is. I read a book about 10 years ago called 'Deluxe: How luxury lost it's lustre', about the replica bag industry. It was the working conditions in the factories and the modern slavery that made me vow never to buy fake. That said, who really knows what conditions are like in the real factories?

 

[Fabfashion]

a lot of wealthy women i know buy fakes for traveling... like they go through the airport with their fake, and keep their real bag in their carry-on

I hope they don’t go to France since the article about the Hermes counterfeit ring mentioned that it’s illegal to buy fakes there. I’d assume the fake bag can be seized at custom. I think our Canadian custom here also seizes counterfeited items if they find them.

 

[Fabfashion]

You raise a good point about what the real value is. I read a book about 10 years ago called 'Deluxe: How luxury lost it's lustre', about the replica bag industry. It was the working conditions in the factories and the modern slavery that made me vow never to buy fake. That said, who really knows what conditions are like in the real factories?

I’d think it’s about the intellectual copyrights. While a number of these purse models have been around for decades, these luxury companies spent time, money and efforts developing their bag designs, training their craftsmen, promoting their brands, having a brick and mortar boutiques with trained sales force. Then these factories just copied their designs. I can’t say what the condition and pay are like for the factory workers. I’d rather buy a less expensive bag like Prada, Tod’s, BV, etc. than pay money to support these fake factories. The superfakes are also not that cheap—like US$1-2K. There’s no warranty and return is not possible if something is off. Some shipments also get seized by custom and you’ll be out of pocket a couple of Gs with no recourse. I’d rather support other brands that are more affordable and feeling free carrying these bags without worrying someone will notice it’s not authentic.

 

[protein_]

I’d think it’s about the intellectual copyrights. While a number of these purse models have been around for decades, these luxury companies spent time, money and efforts developing their bag designs, training their craftsmen, promoting their brands, having a brick and mortar boutiques with trained sales force.

Totally agree with you.

In 2021, I ordered ballet flats from Italic because they were advertised as "made by the same manufacturer as Chanel," so I was curious.

They were A MESS and poorly made. Maybe I got a lemon, but, they should still have quality control in place before sending to customers IMO.

It also bothered me that they ride off Chanel's coattails to seem like they are high quality and, at the time, their marketing message was disparaging the concept of luxury items... then IRL the item I got was quite bad and nothing like you would expect from "the same manufacturer as Chanel."

 

[Coach Superfan]

Someone on the counterfeit forum posted a side by side of her authentic caviar m/l and a super fake, comparing all the details. I honestly couldn’t tell which was which.

A lot of women on here are in denial about how good these fakes can be. No, they’re not all made of plastic or cheap leather. No, they won’t fall apart after a few uses. A lot of these bags are actually purchased by women who also own authentic pieces. What’s even scarier is you can request to have a specific serial number on your purse (many of these are made to order - you work with a supplier) to match a real one. Just be careful out there, ladies!

I'm kind of curious as to whether the past season bag I have my eye on has already been faked and I'm tempted to contact one of these superfake sellers just to see if it exists (obviously with no intention of buying it). The one I want is only on the resale market as it is a few years old. Wonder if these manufacturers just keep up with current bags, which is not to say a superfake of it hasn't been produced in the past

 

[Jayne1]

I hope they don’t go to France since the article about the Hermes counterfeit ring mentioned that it’s illegal to buy fakes there. I’d assume the fake bag can be seized at custom. I think our Canadian custom here also seizes counterfeited items if they find them.

I'm asking your opinion because you are from Toronto -- for decades Oliver Jewellery was a low-balling, hated pawn shop. Now they have 6 locations - one in Yorkville! and they are selling used bags and he brags about using an Entrupy purse scanner.

I would not for one minute trust this guy with authenticating a bag. Have you heard anything about him? I get so annoyed when I pass one of his locations and see all those bags in the window.