Why There's No Shame in Owning a Replica Designer Handbag

Replica Designer handbags are handbags specifically created by manufacturers to simulate authentic designer bags that can be sold at a lower price. Although the quality of a replica handbag may not be quite the same as an original, do not think that they are of poor quality. Many of these replicas, also referred to as "inspired" designer handbags, or "knockoff" handbags, use high quality materials such as real leather, and are crafted with excellent workmanship.

Sometimes replica handbags are less expensive because they are purchased wholesale. Naturally, if a company purchases a larger quantity they save money and can pass a portion of those savings along to their customers, resulting in a lower price for you. Many replica designer handbags are manufactured in China where the costs to produce them are lower due to their lower wages even though the cost to import them needs to be factored in.

This is a huge market because many women either refuse to spend the kind of money required for an authentic original designer handbag, or quite frankly, can not afford one. And because the manufacturers of these replicas target the most popular brands, such as Prada, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and on and on, these bags are virtually everywhere.

The producers of these goods seem to go out of their way (and probably do) to duplicate even the smallest details. Not just the look of the bags, but also the feel and some say they even smell the same! These replicas resemble their authentic counterparts so closely that most would be hard pressed to tell the difference. They appear to be identical to the real designer handbags.

High grade materials, combined with production methods that result in quality stitching, and threads that emulate the designer handbags, produce a product that will not only look like the real thing, but will last.

While these replicas very closely resemble the originals, they can not be represented as authentic. Authentic designer handbags, such as Louis Vuitton or Marc Jacobs, have registered trademarks and can only be sold by an authorized dealer. However, learning as much as you can about the authentic designer handbags, their characteristics, styles and designs can only help you to be a more prudent shopper and will decrease the chances of being fooled by a fake designer bag.

Regardless of whether you decide to go with a replica or an authentic handbag, it would be wise to consider the source. Here are a few questions to consider. Does the company or website have a decent return policy? Are they reputable? Is there a guarantee? Will you require shipping and how much is it? Will you be able to track the shipment and will you need to insure it?

Will anyone notice that my handbag is a replica?

Some women have a fear of others noticing that their bags are not authentic, but realize that if you have purchased one of the high quality replicas that I described above, that was produced with high grade materials, such as real leather, with top notch workmanship it will be quite difficult for the casual observer to tell whether or not yours is the real deal. Of course, there are always exceptions to every rule and occasionally your path may cross with a handbag fanatic.... like me.

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