Is it Real???

This is a question I've been getting a lot lately. By a lot I mean at least once a week someone comes to me wanting an appraisal and authentication on their Coach, Chanel or Gucci handbags. Over the next couple of weeks I'll post tips on how to know before you buy online.

FIRST TIP and this applies to all the major designers.
If you bought it from a purse party or a guy on the street corner, IT IS FAKE. Counterfeiting is illegal and I don't care how cheap the price was and how real it looked it is wrong. Don't do it!!

About Coach
BEWARE:
Beware when buying on eBay if the seller has only provided one photo of each of the purses. I would also suggest checking out their feedback. Another tip would be to contact the seller and ask if they can provide a store receipt for the handbags. Also, beware of the same seller having multiples of the same bag.
Tips for Buying Genuine Coach Bags:
*Coach does not sell to wholesalers or middle men. They only sell their bags through Coach, Coach Outlet, The Coach website and authorized high-end retailers.
*Coach does not sell blemished or seconds. If someone is selling the item as a "second" beware its a fake.
*Coach should be numbered and have a creed.
*Coach should come with a dustbag, usually a deep chocolate with red drawstring and white letters. (There are now newer dustbags, with the company colors)
*The Coach price tag is a bi-fold tag with the word COACH written in brown centered in the front. The interior is imprinted in black are the style number, colors, the SKU number & bar code, a brief abbreviated description, and the price.
*Coach only uses superior craftsmanship. Every detail should be perfect including the evenness and number of stitches on the leather.
*Coach only uses genuine leather.
*Coach CC's are centered and run horizontally never vertically.
*Coach uses heavy thread and double stitches seams.
*Coach bags never have puckered seams
*Coach bags with the CC logo on the exterior will always have solid linings.
*Coach bags if wrapped in plastic will always be covered with tissue first, plastic will never directly touch a Coach bag.
*Coach is always happy to answer questions and can be reached toll free at 1-888-262-6224