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6 Easy Steps to Finding Genuine Designer Handbags on Ebay

1st September, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

It is not always easy to find genuine designer handbags on Ebay, as unfortunately so many of those that are available at online auction sites are cheap imitations. There are numerous Ebay sellers that have no qualms about passing off the cheap imitations as designer handbags.

Here are some tips to help you find genuine designer handbags on Ebay.

• The first thing to look for when you are searching for a designer handbag on Ebay is how many feedbacks the buyer has, as well as what their rating is. The danger of getting a fake is much higher if the seller is new, with relatively few feedbacks from customers. If the seller does have some feedbacks, make sure that you read through the feedback to see if anyone has complained about getting a fake.

• Pay careful attention to the wording in the product description. Although it’s true that it is illegal to sell fake designer handbags, it is not illegal to sell designer inspired handbags. If the product description indicates that it is a designer inspired handbag, then it will not be genuine. Often these handbags will not have a logo or the brand name on the handbag itself, though they may slip it into the product description to catch buyers unaware.

• Before deciding to buy a genuine designer handbag on Ebay, you will want to do some research into the brand name that you are interested in. If you are familiar with the brand, you will be in a much better position to spot a fake. Another advantage to researching the brand name is that you will be acquainted with how the bags vary from season to season, though they tend to stay relatively close to their original design.

• The price of the handbag will be a major indicator of its authenticity. Genuine designer handbags are very expensive, and it is unlikely that you are going to find a £1000 handbag for £100, even on Ebay. Not that it’s impossible to get a good deal on the real thing, but you are not likely to find it at 90% off.

• Once you do find a handbag that you are interested in, ask the seller to send you pictures of the inside of the handbag; if you have done your research on the brand, you should be able to tell quite a bit by examining pictures of the interior of the bag. The stitching should be neat and tight, and similar to what you have seen in pictures from genuine designer handbags.

• The bag should have paperwork that comes with it, so this is a very important question that you should ask the Ebay seller before committing to buy the item. All genuine designer handbags comes with what is known as the chain of title; this verifies that the bag is authentic, and will also have the style number, as well as the brand name on it.

If you know what to look for before you start shopping for a genuine designer bag on Ebay, you should have no problem finding a great deal for the real thing.