My friend, do you know if fake bags have serial numbers?! Sometimes, I feel kind of overwhelmed with all the stories I hear and see on social media about things being fake. This hesitation in the back of my mind stinks because I never know what is real and what is not. It has kept me from buying some amazing bag designs, you know, the ones that have been so popular online lately that everyone’s been carrying them.
Well, you can imagine how I felt when one of my close pals showed me her latest purchase and revealed that her bag was a fake! For the life of me, I really couldn’t tell – she even said that it was too good to pass up, and she had too good of a deal to pass up. The thing that got me most, was when she said the bag had a serial number.
This was the first time I had heard this, so I had to investigate – from what I could tell, fake bags do indeed come with serial numbers that are sometimes hard to tell if the bag is counterfeit or not. Some companies, as a way of combating counterfeit bags, have made it impossible to tell the difference between a real and a fake bag by using almost identical serial numbers on both bags.
To be honest, I was really blown away by the expert level of fakery going on, but I’m still leery about buying a bag with a serial number, no matter how cheap or good the deal is. It’s kind of a gamble, because you never know if that serial number is real or not.
Now when I shop for bags, I’m even more cautious. I cross check the serial numbers with reputable retailers rather than going for the cheap price and end up with a bag that might be counterfeit. Sure, I may have to pay a bit more for the bag I really want, but it will be the real deal – no fake bags for me!
When I look for bags, I also make sure to check the reviews of the company that made the bags. A good company will always respond to customer issues and information about their products. If a company doesn’t respond or has bad reviews then I steer clear. This method has helped me stay away from getting a fake bag with a questionable serial number.
The thing about online shopping that I love is the convenience of it. It’s so much easier for me to find something I want with just a few clicks or taps. But, the downside to it is the internet is full of scams. It’s important to always do your research before buying anything online, and in this case, always double check the serial number.
It’s also important to remember that most companies have a website from which you can purchase their products. This means it’s a safe and secure way to purchase the real deal. I always look for the company’s website before I make a purchase. Even better, many companies also have a brick and mortar shop near where the product was made. This makes it easier for me to confirm the authenticity of the product before I buy it.
It’s always advisable to buy from the original company or from a store that specializes in that particular product. If you don’t, you run the risk of getting a fake product, especially in the case of bags- fake bags do have serial numbers. Now, I always make sure to do my research before I make a purchase, and you should too!