Once you have fallen in love with a Mary Frances handbag it is difficult to look at other designer handbags, however before you want to buy the bag you want to know if it is authentic because you know the replica industry is thriving. Worldwide these handbags are sought after and women just love these designer handbags. How will you go about spotting a fake designer bag?
There are a lot of companies who make huge profits by stealing designs from famous fashion houses such as Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton etc. Because these people know that Mary Frances Handbags are very popular they could also try and tap into this market. How is this practice of ripping someone else’s work wrong many have asked? I mean this artist has a special talent and the artisans who make these handbags work very hard. It is stealing and it is illegal.
This illegal trade has been around for quite some time, but they do so well because women support them. The worst part is if someone who is prepared to pay for a real Mary Frances handbag gets betrayed by people who say it is authentic but they aren’t.
Here are 7 tips to help you to avoid being ripped off.
1. I’d say that the Mary Frances Designs could be more expensive than they are, but they retail for $100 to $300 dollars. So if someone wants to sell it for $25 you know it’s a fake.
2. Chances are if you see these bags on street corners or flea markets they are fake, so purchase from an honest dealer. Just remember that the reputable stores want a good status, so they will avoid any negative publicity.
3. A brand new handbag will be in a black dust cover bag.
4. Look for a Mary Frances hang tag which is attached. Look out for a metallic logo medallion. The most recent handbags since the year 2004 have an oval medallion with a metal chain.
5. Check if the material it is made of is real, for example smell the leather to see if it is real.
6. Some people choose to buy from e-bay. Make sure that the seller states that the handbag is authentic.
7. Last but not least is the authenticity card and it has a number on it.
One good thing is that Mary Frances designs are detailed and made with great care and effort, thus it will be extremely difficult to make a knockoff from her designs.
Now you know exactly what to look out for when you purchase your mary frances handbag. So go get your sensational design today.
