We at Party-Purses.com will talk about unfortunate forged purses and handbags, such as those that look like Coach, Louis Vuitton or Kate Spade. Now we know everyone can't afford the real thing, and that's fine. But what is bothersome is when sellers on ebay attempt to pass off a fake as the real thing and trick the buyer. Here is a list of things you can look for to assist you. This list may provide a upright guide.

1. Always compare the item in the auction to others on ebay or to those listed on official websites. Look for minute details and slight differences.

2. Plastic on the handles - big clue that the item is not authentic.

3. A Coach creed or serial number does not mean the item is authentic - however, all authentic purses have them (some fakes do, others do not)

4. Most fake purses use faux leather or suede.

5. Several times a faux purse is sold in a color combination that was never made by the authentic company

6. If the purse is available in person, check the quality of the zipper - faux purses use cheaper zippers that have noticeable problems

7. Look closely at the quality of the stitching or any details on the purse - authentic items are PERFECT - absolutely perfect with not even a single stitch out of place

8. Purses at purse parties, street vendors and even small boutique shops are not authentic as they are not authorized dealers.

9. Look at the seller's feedback to see what others have purchased from them and if there are any comments that could give you a clue. A lot of fake purses are sold through sellers in China and have low buy it now prices. These are scams and the sellers actually copy other ebayers' listings and use them as their own (it happened to me). If this happens to you, report them to ebay security and the listing will be removed within hours.

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