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It is becoming harder and harder to distinguish authentic Gucci handbags from the forgeries, partly due to the fact that there are fewer distinguishing factors of authenticity. Fake Gucci purses and handbags are many times so professional that one needs an authentic bag for comparison.

Protect yourself! It is easy to buy discount Gucci bags that are actually authentic. Keep reading below for some general characteristics for comparison, and also some specific tactics that Gucci counterfeiters will use.

Telltale Signs of Counterfeit Gucci Handbags

1) One obvious sign (and one that's all-too-common) is an inaccurate emblem on the face of the bag. Things to watch out for are incorrect font sizes and letter spacing, (both as they relate to each other and to the entire tag), misspelled words, and capitalization mistakes. They do happen!

2) On monogrammed bags, examine the G's. Look for both shape and symbol clarity. Fakes will sometimes have fatter G's that begin to run like old tattoos.

3) Examine the colours on any potential purchase. Some forgeries will have less vibrant, or even faded shades, especially with the green and red webbing or lining.

4) Examine the durability of the materials. Like most handbags Italian, Gucci uses only the finest quality leather, fabric, and hardware in their items. Any items with chipped, distressed, or flimsy-looking components are likely forged.

5) Examine the construction and overall craftsmanship of the bag. Stitching should be tight, clean, and even.

6) Many ads for counterfeits will still contain the word "authentic" somewhere, but nearly ALL authentic ads will contain the word authentic. If "authentic" is missing, walk away.

7) "Gucci Made in Italy" must be embossed in gold on some part of the purse or strap. It could also say "Gucci Parfums."

8) For Gucci wallets, the stripes MUST BE red and blue on a blue "GG" wallet, NOT green and red; and the type must be readable and straight, not bleeding or crooked.

9) The purse handles on some fakes appear much thinner and longer than authentic Gucci bags.

10) Satchel bags come in brown and blue logo vinyl, trimmed with matching leather. They will always have a twill racing stripe somewhere on the bag. Either down the middle and up the back, or as ribbons on each end of the handles. There will be a red and green stripe on the brown Gucci Accessory Collection bags and a red and blue stripe on the navy blue doctor bags in the G.A. Collection.

11) On current Gucci's, if the tag is completely square, it is a counterfeit. Gucci rounds the bottom two corners ever so slightly.

Remember: If it looks too good to be true, it just might be. But you can still find fashion handbags wholesale by connecting directly with sellers. Just know how to spot the fakes and always buy with your credit card!

Smruti Evans runs the Anthropologie clothing web store and maintains several popular weblogs, including the Handbags Italian blog.

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