Oct 06 2008

Cheap Bag At Coach Factory Store

You can get your Coach handbag cheaply at Coach factory outlet store.  So why pay more for the same thing?  We lived on a farm so it was a big deal to go into the larger city that was a half hour drive from our house to go shopping. It would be a special treat to be able to go with mom.  She would always make it a special day because we got to pick out one item of clothing and we went out to lunch. I have so much good memories that I always think of shopping as having a great time.

My oldest sister also loves to shop. She and her husband have a great deal of money so she does a lot of buying also. She still remembers her roots and never pays full price for anything. We often go to sales and outlet malls together to spend time shopping and catching up. The last time we shopped were at at big departmental store and there was big sales going on.

I am not one that needs to have brand name items, but I did see a coach handbag that was on clearance sale for a great price. I told my sister that I needed a new purse and I thought I would buy it. She told me to wait until we went to the coach handbag outlet.

When we arrived at the coach handbag outlet they did have a wide selection of purses, however the majority of them were from the last season. The prices were remarkably low; however they did not have the style that I had seen at the department store. I told my sister that I was going to buy the one from the department store when we went back to get my vehicle.

Coach outlet is great but sometime they lack the selection.

Oct 06 2008

10 Dead Giveaways of a Fake Gucci Handbag

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.”

8) 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!

Sep 29 2008

A Knockoff Designer Handbag Could be a Good Buy

If owning a designer handbag is on your wish list, be prepared to dig deep into your wallet. For some women, this is no big deal. But for others, there is no way that they can afford to pay top dollar for one of these designer purses. If you can’t afford one, or simply don’t feel comfortable shelling out the equivalent of a month’s groceries for a purse, there’s a solution: a replica designer handbag.

Going with a replica designer purse is the perfect way to get the look, feel, and design that you want without breaking the bank. While most of the commonly purchased designer purses cost three or four hundred dollars, a knockoff of the same style may only cost around one hundred dollars.

Owning a knockoff handbag is nothing to be ashamed of, especially if you can get it at a great price. There’s a common misconception that knockoffs are only for those who can’t afford the real thing. But that’s simply not always the case. You might find that a knockoff is a perfectly acceptable accessory. Quite a few of them are made from real leather, so they’re both attractive and durable.

If you don’t want to spend your money on a genuine designer bag, a knockoff handbag is the ideal solution. Even if you can afford the five hundred dollar purse, there’s no reason to spend that much money when you can get a knockoff that looks just as nice.

If you’re rough on your purses this may be another reason you should be going with a cheap knockoff. If you mess up your knockoff, it won’t be nearly as disastrous as destroying an expensive original.

These bags can also make a great gift for a teenage girl. With a knockoff, they can be stylish while you save money. Girls who are in middle or high school may not take great care of their purses so you don’t want to waste your money on the real thing. Their purses are easily ruined, lost, or stolen and you could be out hundreds of dollars if you don’t choose the cheap knockoff handbag.

A cheap knockoff handbag can be found in a lot of online stores that specialize in selling this type of product. As you start to look around, you’ll likely be astounded at how many internet retailers sell these accessories, and how little they cost compared to the original.

These handbags can enhance any accessory wardrobe. And you can even enhance your style by purchasing a few matching accessories.