The sale of designer handbags has become big business. Often seen as a status of wealth, designer handbags have become a very important accessory for anyone who is into fashion. Wherever you decide to buy your designer handbag it is always a good idea to make sure it is authentic. Spotting a fake handbag can be very hard since many look very much like the originals. Many people buy fakes thinking they are getting a steal or a good deal.

Here are some ways to make sure that your designer handbag is authentic and not a fake:

• Inspect the material of the handbag; is the leather of good quality?
• Is the stitching even and straight?
• Many original designer bags have the name brand logo on the lining and the lining is usually satin.
• Designers usually use leather accents, so a plastic strap is a good indicator of a fake.
• Logos should always be engraved not just printed.
• A serial number can often be found in most original handbags and is a good indicator of its authenticity.
• An authenticity card that has the name brand logo and some product information on it can usually be found also.