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The SCARY Truth About Counterfeit Luxury Goods

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Most people today are COMPLETELY unaware of the serious issues behind the enterprise of counterfeit goods. One of the biggest issues facing consumers in the luxury resale market is the sheer volume of fake designer goods like Louis Vuitton handbags and Gucci bags (you may have seen them on Instagram, posing as authentic luxury sellers).

In this post, we’re referring to replicas, fakes, and counterfeit designer bags, shoes, clothing, jewelry, and watches. The purpose of this post is to bring awareness regarding the true severity of this issue.

Why do people buy counterfeit goods? Many people buy replicas because they can’t afford the real thing, or they want to impress people by carrying a well-known or trendy bag. We’ve seen everything from counterfeit limited edition Chanel bags to fake Rolex watches.

You might be asking yourself: what’s so wrong with buying fake luxury goods?

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Top 10 Tips For Authenticating Louis Vuitton

How to authenticate Louis Vuitton bags and accessories

Here at Yoogi’s Closet, we’re obsessed with authenticity. How can you tell if a Louis Vuitton bag is real or fake? If you’re looking to learn how to authenticate or just want to learn more about Louis Vuitton, you’ve come to the right place!

Founded by the French luggage maker Louis Vuitton in 1854, the Louis Vuitton company first revolutionized travel gear by popularizing the flat-bottomed canvas trunk. In 1896, Vuitton’s son Georges invented the signature “LV” monogram, along with the diamond, quatrefoil and circle patterns to ward off counterfeiters. Seems like he was anticipating the future popularity of the brand? and counterfeiting

With the abundance of counterfeit bags these days, especially “AAA fakes,” you really don’t want to get fooled into spending your money on a fraud. From date codes to rivets, we’ve authenticated thousands of Louis Vuitton bags and have picked up a few tips to help along the way.

Read on for our top 10 tips for authenticating Louis Vuitton bags and accessories.

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