Fake Prada Bags Images – Who Can You Trust?
When I heard of people buying fake Prada bags online, I thought there was no way for them to tell if it was real or not. Surely, the internet couldn’t fool the luxury fashion house?! But then, I started seeing these images of “real” Prada bags, popping up. I was flabbergasted!
I began to investigate deeper and I found out that the world of online fake Prada bags are very deep and sophisticated. Fake bags are produced in factories like real ones, with the same brand tags and markings, in plentiful supply and at very low prices.
The sheer number of these fakes means you need a keen eye to tell the difference between an authentic Prada and a fake one. One telltale sign is to avoid deals that seem too good to be true – a designer bag for half the price? That almost certainly means it isn’t the real deal.
Another good tip is to look out for good quality images – if it looks too perfect to be real, it probably is fake. If the images have been removed from the Internet, that’s a huge red flag. In addition, check if the bag’s colour, size and design are faithfully replicated on the official Prada website, to make sure it’s authentic.
Still, it remains a tricky task to outsmart savvy counterfeiting operations, that’s why people who want to buy an authentic Prada, no matter the source, should be extra careful. Resellers of pre-loved and second-hand Prada bags are often reliable, as long as they’re trustworthy and can prove that they only purchased the bag directly from Prada.
Take for instance, a friend of mine who recently purchased what she thought was a genuine pink Prada bag. Well, it turned out that it was a counterfeit and even after two weeks of extensive research and third-party authentication, she wasn’t able to tell.
The truth is, there’s no foolproof way to tell the difference between real and fake Prada bags, or any other designer bags for that matter. Authentic bags often have little details that fakes won’t get right, in terms of hardware and materials used, as well as subtle stitching, so the only way you can be sure you’re getting real is to buy from the Prada store or from a reseller you can trust.
However, there’s a new technology that can help. Companies like Entrupy, backed by venture capital, are developing software to identify what’s a real Prada bag from miles away. The technology factors in all the tiny details of a Prada bag and is able to compare them to a massive database of authentic bags.
For a price, you can have a Prada authentication service that includes knowledgeable experts who can give you a 100% guarantee of authenticity, as long as the bag comes with original authenticity cards and dust bags.
But even all of that isn’t enough, as there are some people out there who are willing to pay the extra cost to obtain fake Prada bags with dust bags and original cards. For those super-savvy counterfeiters, no amount of technology or authentication service is going to fool them.
So the best advice I can give you is never to purchase a bag sight unseen – even if there are 128-bit encryption, no third-party authentication service can truly guarantee the authenticity of the bag. And always do your research and compare what’s out there in terms of style, fabric, price and design before buying.
As a matter of fact, good strategies on spotting fake Prada bags are developed from the insights of experienced fashionistas and buyers, who can spot a real one from a mile away. Always take a good, long look at the product and read up on various authentication techniques – not just the pictures or reviews – to be sure you’re investing in a real and lasting luxury purchase.
Besides, if there’s one thing you should keep in mind, it’s that it’s seldom a good idea to rely purely on images when buying a designer bag!