It is becoming harder and harder to distinguish authentic Gucci handbags from the forgeries, partly due to the fact that there are not as many distinguishing factors of authenticity. Forged Gucci purses and handbags are many times so good that one needs an authentic bag for comparison.

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

Characteristics of Forged Gucci Purses

1) A sure sign (and an all-too-common one) is an inaccurate logo 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 errors. They do happen!

2) On monogrammed bags, look at the G’s. Look for overall shape and clarity. Fakes can have fatter letters that begin to run like old tattoos.

3) Examine the colors on any bag you are considering. Some forgeries will have less vibrant, or even distressed shades, especially with the green and red webbing or lining.

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

5) Look at the overall construction and craftsmanship of the purse. Stitching should be neat, tight, and even.

6) Many ads for forgeries will still have the word “authentic” somewhere, but nearly ALL ads for authentic bags will contain the word authentic. If “authentic” is missing, don’t buy.

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 blue and red on a blue “GG” wallet, NOT red and green; and the type must be readable and straight, not run together or crooked.

9) The purse handles on some counterfeits appear much thinner and longer than genuine Gucci purses.

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 satchel. 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 blue and red stripe on the navy blue doctor bags in the G.A. Collection.

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

Keep this in mind: 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!