How to Spot a Fake or Imitation Coach Purse/Bag – Don’t Get Fooled

Fake it ‘til you make it is a phrase a lot of people subscribe to, but if you don’t and want to know how to spot a fake or imitation Coach purse/bag, then you need to know some of the little tricks counterfeiters employ. You can really get taken to the cleaners by some of those fake bag vendors out there whether it is on the street on the internet through Craig’s List or other uncontrolled sites. If you are in the market for a genuine Coach bag, it is important to know some of the tricks of the counterfeiting trade.

First there are the glowing and obvious signs in how to spot a fake or imitation Coach purse/bag like the signature C’s being a totally different letter like an O or a G. It may seem ridiculous but people really fall for that. The signature C’s should also be exactly lined up in the center of the bag and not off to the side or pitched one way or another. Also, the dust bags for the hand bags should always be brown with a red drawstring and inside should be a stamp saying COACH EST. 1941 I all capital letters. Anything else is certainly a fake.

Besides the glaringly obvious problems there are some other things to consider in how to spot a fake or imitation Coach purse/bag like the serial number should start with the abbreviation for number as NO and then the serial number itself should be four numerals long. So, if you see one longer or shorter, pretty much be assured it is a knock off. The paragraph above the serial number should be in English and all in capital letters. Furthermore, the authenticity tag should not appear to be stamped, it should be in very neat printing and the authenticity number should jibe with the numbers assigned to the particular bag line you are looking at. A quick call to Coach can ascertain that.

Your Coach bag is an investment and you should know how to spot a fake or imitation Coach bag/purse before laying down any money. Lots of people have been duped into buying fake Coach bags. Do what you can to make sure you are not a victim of a counterfeit and bag or purse. It is best to be on the defensive when buying from a non Coach authorized bag or purse vendor.