Coach Handbags At Discount Prices

One of the most sought after items at Outlet and Discount designer stores are handbags made by fashion designer Coach. For many women, Coach Handbags and accessories are the pinnacle of making a statement. These bags are trendy, useful and expensive. Which is why bargain hunters search high and low for outlet stores offering authentic Coach bags.

However, when searching for a Coach - or any designer item for that matter - you must be able to tell the difference between the real thing and a fake. Knock-offs are rampant, both at small outlet stores and online auction sites such as eBay and Craigslist. Learn to spot a fake, and appriate the real thing.

Buying a coach handbag or any designer purse online or at a Coach Outlet is risky business if you're not dealing with a reputable seller. Fortunately there are several ways you can spot a fake, and know the 'Real McCoy' when you see it. Just look for these things...

First and foremost, only buy from a respected seller. When shopping on eBay, for example, use the feedback ratings to your advantage. If a seller is new to the online auction giant, consider instead searching for the same bag from an established seller with past history of selling similar items. You'll be able to read feedback from others who purchased similar authentic, or fake, items and learn how happy they were with their purchase.

Look for the famous "C" pattern. The pattern should be centered on the front and back panel of the purse and be printed only in an up/down manner. The seam on the handback should go straign through the "C" or "CC" pattern without cutting off any of the letters. Some fakes are known to use other letters, like fancy "G" or "GG". Look online at other authentic pictures to verify that it looks the same as the advertised style.

Look for the serial number. Most authentic coach handbags and purses have a serial number beginning with "No..." on the inside on a leather label sewn entirely in caps letters. Some of the smaller purses might not have a labe though, so if you're doesn't don't count it out yet - just be more cautious.

Have experience handling real Coach handbags. If you've never held or used a Coach handbag, consider going to a department store or an authentic retailer to feel the quality and see the designs for yourself. If you don't know what they are supposed to look like, how can you expect to spot a fake?

Inspect the stitching and zipper quality. This is often a sure giveaway. Cheap imitations will use different size stitching with poor quality piecing together of the fabric. The zippers will always be 'YKK' with that engraving on it and will operate smoothly. The quality will be impeccable on an authentic Coach product.