Once you've caught the online shopping bug, it's easy to be enticed by extremely low prices for designer goods. It's safe to bet that a steal on an expensive product sold secondhand may very well be legit, but when brand new designer products are discounted down to nearly nothing, the chances of the item being fake are high. Here are some tips to spot signs of a sham before spending your savings on counterfeit goods.
How to Spot Fake MAC Makeup MAC's signature black packaging is quite matte, which separates it from the shinier fakes. The same matte, black coloring goes for MAC brushes – the real ones have handles with only a slight sheen, while fake brushes tend to have very shiny handles. MAC shadow quads have completely clear covers and also feature vertical grooves between the colors for easier pickup, which nearly all fakes omit. Also, there will never be an applicator included with an authentic MAC shadow.
How to Spot a Fake COACH Bag On authentic COACH bags, the pattern will never be crooked, nor will any stitching be sloppy. All larger COACH bags have a number stamped onto the inside, with each numeral leaving a slight depression. Fakes will either omit the serial number or will just paint numbers onto the leather without creating an indentation into the fabric. The signature "CC" design will NEVER be on both the inside and the outside of an authentic COACH product. All authentic COACH items have zippers embossed with the microscopic letters "YKK, " a tiny yet significant detail that is almost always omitted by counterfeit producers.
How to Spot a Fake Memory Card If you're looking for a deal on a memory card, it's best to compare and contrast one you've purchased brand-new from a reputable place before looking at cheaper, potentially bogus cards. Fake memory cards usually are missing their serial number, or the number on the actual card doesn't match up to the number on the packaging. Also, fake memory cards are usually missing most of the grooves, notches, and insets around the edges of authentic cards.
Holograms, as well as safety packaging, often are left out by counterfeiters when producing fake memory cards. Finally, to avoid lawsuits, counterfeiters usually misspell brand names and other pertinent information in the fine print, so check out every line before you buy.
SLIDE FOUR: How to Spot a Fake Rolex There are so many fraudulent Rolexes sold that it's very difficult to know which ones are real. The first tell-tale sign is apparent as soon as you flip one over – is the backing transparent, enabling you to see the inner workings of the watch? If so, then the Rolex is a fake. Also, nearly all authentic Rolexes have engraving-free backs, and newer Rolexes have a tiny crown etched into the crystal at the six, best viewed with a magnifying device. However, even if your desired Rolex does have the etched crown, be careful, as many fakes carry similar etchings as well.
How to Spot a Fake Louis Vuitton Many fakes can easily be figured out simply by checking to see if that particular style was ever made in the color it is available in! Often, counterfeiters choose to create their own patterns and color combinations, and a quick Internet search will help you figure out what is and isn't fake.
Next, before handing over hundreds of dollars, make sure that every single detail on the bag you're about to buy is also on the bag in actual department stores. Fakes often have extra feet, a different lining, and other details that are off. If stitching and patterns are remotely off, chances are that it's a fake as authentic Louis Vuitton handbags go through a rigorous quality check. Also, Louis Vuitton products will NEVER go on sale in a reputable department store – it just doesn't happen, so buyer beware if a seller suggests that they are able to offer it at such a low price because they got it on sale.
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