| h1> | | | | in black. Fake bags have black price tags. |
| Buying authentic handbags online provides you | | | | · The authenticity card is black with a gold |
| with quality designer handbags as well as ease in | | | | rim and white writing. The gold on the card |
| shopping and often price savings. Here are some | | | | should have NO rainbow hue to it. |
| tips to make sure the fashions your purchase | | | | · Also, check to make sure the serial |
| online are authentic. High fashion makes you look | | | | numbers match the cards and bag. When |
| and feel like a million bucks. But often the price | | | | shopping online, most shops will let you know |
| tag is too hefty for today’s economy. | | | | whether the card is included. Don’t |
| Fortunately, with the right knowledge and | | | | dismiss a bag simply because it doesn’t |
| experience, you don’t have to spend big | | | | have the card included. Not all bags are sold in |
| to look great. Even when purchasing online, you | | | | the resale market with the card, as owners may |
| can take steps to purchase designer fashions that | | | | have misplaced them. However, this in no way |
| are authentic and top of the line. Just do your | | | | devalues a bag. The same goes for sleeper bags. |
| homework and research as much as possible | | | | While it is nice to have them, you are really |
| before you make your purchase. Develop | | | | purchasing the bag. Often times you can get a |
| relationships with shops that carry your favorite | | | | reduced rate on these bags. Just make sure the |
| bags and a personal connection with the shop | | | | other features signify an authentic bag. |
| owner. Stop back often and get on their email | | | | · In the description take notes of things |
| lists so you keep in touch. Once they know your | | | | such as bright shiny colors. Authentic bags will |
| style, they are more likely to keep you in mind | | | | have soft leather or suede. Fakes tend to look |
| when they add to their collections or offer | | | | and feel more like plastic. |
| discounts. | | | | When shopping online and adding to your |
| By knowing the signs to look for in purchasing | | | | collection, frequent stores that not only carry |
| vintage bags online, you also feel more confident | | | | your favorite designer bags and shoes, but |
| that your purchases are authentic. For example, | | | | specialize in them as well. For example, Chanel is |
| with Chanel, their classic look is hard to miss | | | | by far one of the most recognized handbags |
| with their signature interlocking letter Cs, their | | | | today. If you favor Chanel bags and shoes, then |
| exquisite stitchery and hardware, and the quality | | | | shop at stores that carry these fashions as their |
| look and feel of the bags. | | | | main products. By specializing in one or two |
| Here are some additional tips to help you secure | | | | fashions, the shop owners are more than likely |
| the perfect designer bag: | | | | to be experts in those fashion lines and will not |
| | | | | only be able to offer the finest and latest styles, |
| · Do as much research on the handbag you | | | | but carry a full line of accessories to match. |
| want to purchase as you can. Personally visit | | | | Here are a few more tips to make your online |
| high-end stores so you can see the handbag and | | | | shopping more successful: |
| become familiar with its features. That enables | | | | · Look for websites that have clear photos |
| you to easily catch flaws that shout knockoff to | | | | of the designer bags and shoes. Check for serial |
| an informed buyer. | | | | numbers, date codes, etc. |
| · Look for design consistency. For example, | | | | · Pay special attention to how the products |
| all Chanel bags have signature styles that goes far | | | | are listed. You can get a true feel for a shop |
| beyond their trademark C’s. The font | | | | owner when you see honesty in their listings. |
| used is very specific and is rarely changed on | | | | · Quality sites allow you to contact the |
| Chanel Bags. Look closely at the fonts on bags | | | | owner easily. Don’t be afraid to ask |
| you see in the stores and check to see if they | | | | questions or get more information on the fashions |
| match. | | | | you want. Shop owners are normally very |
| · The bag and stamp will always match the | | | | receptive to this as they too want you to find |
| hardware. When a bag has gold hardware the | | | | the perfect bag that meets your individual taste. |
| Chanel stamp and bag will always be gold. If | | | | · Make sure the website you purchase |
| it’s silver, they will be silver, and so forth. | | | | from has a return policy and check exactly what |
| · You can also spot obvious design flaws. | | | | that return policy includes. Pay with Paypal or a |
| Check the logo and pay attention to spelling | | | | credit card for added protection. |
| mistakes. Check that the lining and stitching | | | | · Get active online and join purse forums |
| match and also look for uneven stitching. Chanel | | | | and other sites that provide fashion information. |
| originals are always very neatly stitched. | | | | Fortunately, today you can get great deals on the |
| · Examine the bag’s zippers. New | | | | Internet. Whether it is last season’s |
| bags come with Lampo zippers. One side | | | | styles for a few hundred less or a pre-owned bag |
| should be engraved "Chanel" and the other should | | | | in pristine condition, for sometimes a few |
| have the Chanel logo. The pull of the zipper should | | | | thousand off, online shopping saves time and |
| match the rest of the bag and its hardware. | | | | money. |
| · Chanel bags come with authenticy cards, | | | | It’s just critical to shop at quality shops |
| serial numbers, and dust bags. You can even | | | | known for their high standards. One such shop is |
| check for authenticy with these by knowing what | | | | Chanel & More located at the shops of Malleries. |
| to look for on your bag. For example, the price | | | | Stop by today to see what a difference quality |
| tags are on white cards. If it is new with a tag, | | | | makes. |
| the price tag should be white with Chanel written | | | | |