OMG! Did I Just Buy A Fake Juicy Couture Handbag?

Hopefully, after reading this article and doing your homework, you won't be saying to yourself, "OMG! Did I just buy a fake?" Juicy Couture handbags are beautiful bags from a company started by two girls in California but now owned by Liz Claiborne. Just like many things that are cherished, they are often imitated. It can sometimes be difficult to figure out which one is a fake in which one is real. When it comes to fake Juicy Couture bags, there are those that are very similar to the original and difficult to spot, and there are those that are more obvious fakes. If you educate yourself even a little bit, it can be easier for you to tell which ones are real. Careful Where They Come From It is not always true that a bag being sold from overseas is an imitation, but it is certainly more common and something that should make you become extra careful. Because other countries either have different laws or don’t enforce their copyright and trademark laws as well as some western countries, companies that produce fake hand bags often set up shop in these countries. China is especially known for it’s fakes. If you check out websites on the Internet that sell bags and you can determine that they are fake, it is likely you can trace the URL back to China. Check Out the Stitching on the Tags and the Logo Quality control is pretty strict at Juicy Couture and it is not likely that you are going to see stitching mistakes on an authentic bag. If you notice things like stitching that overlaps or that does not continue in a straight or fluid line, this is probably a good indication that the bag is not real. On many Juicy Couture bags, the J heart logo is a little higher than the other material around it. The stitching will follow very closely and concisely around the J. If this is not the case, beware. Take a Look at the Leather Quality Sometimes it can be very difficult to tell if leather is real or not. Many synthetic leathers now have a similar feel to the real thing. One thing that can help you to tell the difference is the smell. Fake leather can be made to look somewhat like the real thing and feel like it but there is no way to create the smell of real leather. Other indications that the leather may not be real could be that if it is too thick and stiff. Many fake Juicy Couture bags are also a little bit too shiny so this is something else that could tip you off. Inspect the Interior The inside of a real Juicy Couture handbag should feel flexible and smooth. They are made out of cotton and sometimes have a slightly stiffer bottom that feels like suede. You will see writing on the inside that says either ‘Love P&G’ or ‘Love G&P’. Look at the Packaging Sometimes the Sellers of fake bags can try a little bit too hard to fool you. They will often put the Juicy Couture logo right on the packaging. Juicy Couture never puts their logo on the packaging so if you see this you know that it is not authentic. Also check to see that the packaging is clear; Juicy Couture never puts the handbags in opaque packaging. Check on the Rivets There is always lettering on the rivets of Juicy Couture bags. Even those that make fake bags can put lettering on their rivets. The difficulty is that it is not easy to create quality of rivets and you can often tell a fake bag by the lettering on the rivets. If the spacing is off, the font is different or especially if the letters are of different sizes this can tip you off to a fake. No Extras Included This is another area where fake bags sometimes try a little bit too hard. While Juicy Couture bags do have charms on them, many of the fake ones have far too many. If you notice that there’s a bunch of extra stuff on the bag than you may have cause for concern. Knowledge is Power The more research that you do about Juicy Couture bags the less likely you will be to choose a fake one. If you see a bag that is being sold and it is a style that you have never seen before it’s quite possible that it’s not real. Get the New Thing Newer Juicy Couture bags are not only fashionable, but they are less likely to be fakes. If the style has been around a long time, it will have given the makers of fake bags the opportunity to ramp up production and start creating their knock-offs. Check on the Feedback It is especially easy when you’re dealing with one of the auction web sites to check the feedback of the seller. Even if it is the website that is specific to a particular company, you can often find reviews on the web from people that have purchased their bags. If you see any negative feedback, run! Request Additional Photos Often, people that are selling fake Juicy Couture handbags will steal pictures from other websites or sellers. If you want to catch one of these people in the act, just ask for a picture of a particular angle or a particular part of the bag. If they are unable to produce one for you, it is likely that you have exposed someone who is selling an imitation. Know the New and the Old Sometimes this can be a good indicator of a fake bag. If you find a bag that is made in one of the older styles released by Juicy Couture that the bag looks nearly brand new, the chances are it has been made by somebody who copied an old design. Unfortunately, there are plenty of fake Juicy Couture handbags on the market. There may actually be more fake ones then real ones. Women usually love their Juicy Couture handbags, and they will not want to part with them. On the other hand, when somebody has a fake one that they have either purchased or manufactured they will be trying very hard to push it on you. So, that can be a warning sign also. Being educated is a good way to know what you need to look for, and now that you have some knowledge about how to spot a fake, you are less likely to find yourself a victim. You can shop with confidence and say, "I am the proud owner of an authentic Juicy Couture handbag!"

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