I used to think that fake designer bags were just that – really bad, low-quality knockoffs. I thought that there was no way to even tell if the bag you were looking at was a genuine item or not. But then I realized that there are actually quite a few things you can look at to tell if a bag is real or not, and one of those things is a serial number.
When I was shopping for a Gucci bag for my sister a couple of years ago, I payed especially close attention to the serial number. I wanted to make sure I was actually buying a genuine item, since she’d been dying for that particular bag for months. Gucci bags will usually have their serial numbers stamped directly into the leather of the bag. This can be hard to find, and it’s definitely not a feature you’ll find on a fake item.
It’s important to note that not all Gucci bags come with serial numbers, so it’s not a guarantee that you have a real bag if you can find one. However, it does show that someone put some extra effort into making the bag look more genuine. Fake items tend to lack these little touches that make the bag look and feel more real.
I learned that if I could get ahold of a real Gucci bag, I could easily spot a fake one. The serial numbers on real bags are usually stamped downwards, and sometimes the number can be directly above the label with the symbol on it. Fake serial numbers usually don’t follow this pattern and can often be found on the side of the bag instead.
I finally found the perfect bag for my sister. As I examined it closer, I could see a proper Gucci serial number on the inside. It was definitely a genuine, high-quality item. I was so happy that I made the right decision when buying this bag – my sister was ecstatic!
I looked for the serial number on the other bags in the store too, just to be sure. I was surprised to find out that quite a few of them didn’t have them. I was even more surprised to find that some of the serial numbers looked like fake ones, with mis-stamped numbers and numbers in the wrong places. This made me realize even more how important it is to check the authenticity of the bags you buy, even if they have a serial number.
When it comes to fake Gucci bag serial numbers, you should definitely be on the lookout for tell-tale signs that it’s been tampered with. Check the pattern of the numbers, and make sure they appear to be stamped downwards in a uniform fashion. Another thing to look for is the placement – if the numbers are found on the side of the bag instead of directly beneath the Gucci symbol, that’s a pretty good indication that it’s most likely a fake.