It is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish authentic Gucci handbags from the forgeries, partially because of the fact that there are not as many distinguishing factors of authenticity. Forged Gucci purses and handbags are many times so professional that one needs an authentic bag for comparison.

Protect yourself! It is still possible to purchase discount Gucci bags that are actually authentic. Continue reading below for some general characteristics for comparison, and also some specific telltale signs of Gucci counterfeiters.

Dead Giveaways of Forged Gucci Purses

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

2) On monogrammed bags, examine the G’s. You’re looking for overall shape and clarity. Fakes will sometimes have fatter letters that begin to run like old tattoos.

3) Look at the colors on any potential purchase. Some forgeries will have less vibrant, or even faded shades, particularly with the green and red webbing or lining.

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

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

6) Many ads for counterfeits will still have the word “authentic” somewhere, but almost ALL ads for authentic bags 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 handbag or strap. It could also say “Gucci Parfums.”

For Gucci wallets, the stripes MUST BE red and blue on a blue “GG” wallet, NOT red and green; and the type must be clean and straight, not bleeding or crooked.

9) The bag handles on some fakes might appear much thinner and longer than authentic Gucci handbags.

10) Satchel bags come in blue and brown logo vinyl, trimmed with complementary 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 green and red 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 fake. Gucci rounds the bottom two corners ever so slightly.

Keep this in mind: If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. 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!