I recently bought a Hawk bag and I was thrilled when I received it. It had everything I wanted: a classic look, a stylish design, and a roomy enough space to fit all my items. But, as I looked at it closer, I noticed a few key differences. I realized I might have gotten a fake one instead of the original!
It wasn’t just the look that made me wonder, the feel was also off. When I checked inside the bag, it felt like the lining didn’t line up with the edges like it should have. It was like a small misalignment, barely noticeable but obviously not lined up correctly.
I was so disappointed that I might have gotten scammed. I did a thorough Google search and to my relief I found out that original Hawk bags also have these same alignment issues. I was relieved as all my fears went away. I was almost certain that I had got an original after all.
The next thing that I noticed was the overall craftsmanship. It wasn’t as perfect as I expected it to be. There were some loose threads and the leather wasn’t as pristine as it was on original bags. As I researched more, I found out that authentic bags also tend to have some imperfections.
After that, the next thing I checked was the price. I found that I had paid less than the original price, so it was definitely a fake. If you go online you can easily find out the real price for an authentic bag. I felt so dumb for not checking it before I bought it.
Finally, the hallmark feature for me was the zipper. The Hawk bags have a specific type of zipper and I had checked it to ensure it was original. The fake one however, had a much inferior quality zipper that felt loose when I opened and closed it. So, I was able to confirm that I did have a fake bag.
In the end, there are a few tell tale signs that can help you determine whether it’s a fake or an original. Do your research, check the quality, the craftsmanship and the price — these are the key features you should look out for if you don’t want to end up with a fake bag.
I then decided to do further research on the difference between original and fake Hawk bags. The most obvious difference being the price. The original bags are much more expensive than fake ones, and I knew that from the get-go. Another difference is the quality of the material and the craftsmanship. Fake bags typically have lower cost materials, and that shows in the overall quality of the bag.
Another big difference is the attention to detail. Authentic bags almost have a perfect finish, whereas fake bags often have imperfect looks or stitching. And then there is the lasting quality. Authentic bags last longer and they stay stylish-looking for a much longer time than fake bags.
Moreover, shipping time is also an important indicator. Original bags tend to have faster shipping times with more reliable tracking information. Fake bags typically take way longer and don’t provide reliable shipping information.
Finally, if you are still in doubt there is the customer service. Authentic brands generally have much better customer service and respond to questions more quickly and efficiently, while fake brands have to be creative in order to answer your questions.
These were some of the tips and tricks I learnt from my experience. The best way to be sure you have an original Hawk bag is to check all these details before making a purchase. That way you won’t end up with a fake bag that you can never be sure about.