I’m just going to get right to it – fake LV travel bags are the worst. I mean, come on. If you teeter around some street markets with a fake and you think no one will notice, think again. You’ll get that withering glance and it’ll feel like a ton of bricks.
I’ll never forget the day I almost fell for it. There it was, this fabulous looking, “genuine” LV travel bag, peeking out from underneath the blaring lights of this dodgy market booth. It looked so good and it felt so real; not in that squishy, faux leather way but of actual real leather. I got lucky that day. I could have easily made a mistake!
It had all the same features of a regular LV travel bag – the signature “LV” patterned lining and the dual-carry straps, the zippered pocket and the snap closure. I was seriously tempted but something held me back. I asked the guy how much and he said $40, but then I thought about it and decided I’d rather go genuine or cheap.
It was only when I quizzed him a bit further, asking questions I hadn’t seen on the real bags, that I realised it was actually fake. Can you believe it? Anyways, I’m glad I said no, because I’d have felt a right mug carrying a fake bag around for the rest of my life!
At the end of the day, there’s a lot of stress attached to buying a LV travel bag without really knowing whether it’s fake or real. Some of them are glaringly obvious, but I think the best thing to do is just stay informed and buy from a trusted source.
That day, I checked the product carefully- the quality of the material, the stitching, even the design of the logo. I compared it with the LV travel bag online and there were a lot of subtle differences. The material was light and not sturdy and the signature “LV” pattern was not precise. I knew right there that it had to be a knock-off.
That’s why I think it’s best to get your LV travel bag from reliable resellers or trusted websites. Research the item, read reviews, make sure it’s within the budget, and then make the purchase.
At the end of the day, authenticity matters because it’s about protecting your identity and future purchases. Plus, if you want to resell the bag, it counts that the bag is genuine. Fakes are too noticeable; the raw material is too shiny, it’s cheaply made and you can’t be sure if it’s free from any chemicals that could cause harm to your skin.
Now that I’m more informed, if I’m out and I see a bag I’m tempted by, I’ll always err on the side of caution. Ask questions, do research, offer more money if you must, but at least you know you’ll walk away with the real deal. You’ll find that bargain too, just make sure to stick to your guns.
So that’s my spiel, but I know I’m not the only one who has taken a chance on a fake LV travel bag. Some have had good luck, some not so much. But I just think it’s best to err on the side of caution to not only keep you safe, but also preserve the quality of the bag.
Ultimately, there’s nothing like the feeling of knowing you’ve got a genuine LV travel bag. Sure, it might come down to how much you can spend, but the satisfaction of knowing you have an original and not a fake far outweighs any price. Plus, some of the fakes simply look awful, like they belong on the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz!
So if you’re out on the market for a luxury travel bag, then go through the guidelines. I admit, it can be hard to know the difference, but I always start my search with genuine resellers and websites. It’s just the safest and most reliable way to go.
If you’re going to go for the high street, then you have to be extra careful. Look at every detail and compare to the exact same model on the website. Usually, the real thing wins in the quality stakes, and if you get it right then you’ll get a bag that won’t disappoint.
At the end of the day, the stress of trying to find the genuine article is worth it. Nothing can mimic the feeling of knowing that you’ve got the real deal. It’s like having an invisible ‘get out of jail free’ card, and you don’t ever want it to end!