When you search for counterfeit brand bags online, have you come across different qualities of “genuine”, “original”, “1:1”, “duty-free version” such words?
Which version represents the highest quality?
Where can I find a bag with these qualities?
As a person who has been mixed in the high-end bag engraving industry for many years, understand the characteristics of the bag, and can greatly reduce the price and quality of the wrong bag when choosing the bag. Next, let me reveal a few rules in the industry for you
In this article, I will analyze the price, quality differences and audience of these versions and share some of my personal comments on these qualities
Exposing the truth about bags: The seller’s lies about quality and price
In the luxury replica market, there is no official authority to conduct quality inspection and quality assurance.
It’s a very sophisticated market
There are often sellers who use “original” instead of “original order”, “original order” instead of “duty-free version”
You just ask, are high quality, few people can stand in the customer’s point of view
In fact, the idea of customers is very simple, how much money to buy the equivalent quality can be, do not spend a lot of money to buy secondary goods
However, many sellers feel that the market is not transparent and the price is exorbitant
For example, if you buy the same bag in the same place, the same version, there may be different prices
Many buyers will be deceived by them, price must determine quality?
In this market, no seller will admit that the quality of their goods is not good, so this increases the customer’s misunderstanding of price
The same bag can sell you for $509, $269, or $2,150
If these prices are true, there will be different versions. As far as I know, there will be handmade or semi-handmade copies of the Hermes brand, and there will also be original versions. If the above prices are true, then 269 US dollars for the original and 509 US dollars for the original. $2,150 is basically handmade, perfect reproduction, but can you tell?
So don’t be fooled by the price, finding a reliable seller is crucial
There are several ways to judge whether a seller is reliable
- Whether he will take the initiative to admit the shortcomings of his products
- Whether he exaggerates his quality to close a deal
- Whether all his products have real pictures and videos
- Whether his goods can be provided after sale
- He belongs to the source manufacturer or agent
- Real video of goods detection before delivery
For a reliable seller, must have the above points
The quality of replica bags on the market is mainly divided into:
A. High imitation
B. Original version
C. Original order
D. Duty-free premium goods
E. Semi-manual
F. All by hand
I’m going to give you some examples to see what the differences are
A. High imitation – just copy the shape, the details are not in place, small factory production line, no mold, manufacturing according to drawings, generally belong to the ground stall
Price range:
Between $50 and $150
Material and quality
Made of poor quality material that is not durable. And leather (or faux leather) feels stiff or like plastic.
There are obvious defects in the stitching, zipper and lining. The whole ending lacks finesse.
These fakes have obvious differences from the original designs, including incorrect logos, out-of-proportion or different hardware.
Cheap:
Cheap: For those on a limited budget, their biggest advantage is their low price.
Easy to find: These replicas are available in many places, such as street vendors or online platforms (such as AliExpress and Dunhuang).
Of poor quality
Poor quality: They use low quality materials and workmanship, so they don’t last long.
Easy to identify: Anyone with a basic understanding of the brand can easily identify these fakes.
Health and safety concerns: Low quality materials can contain harmful substances, and cheap synthetic materials and glues can be harmful to your health.
I remember a few years ago, when I was too new to the industry, I bought this level of quality, and the smell of the bag was so strong that it made you want to vomit
Original single – Intermediate version
Price range: $150- $300
Material and quality
They use ordinary leather and the hardware is made of zinc alloy.
Because the zinc alloy is not dense enough, sign carving often looks light and fuzzy.
These packages look like the outside of the real deal, but lack fine details.
advantage
Balance of price and quality: A good balance between looking good and not breaking the bank.
Look better: These bags look more like real bags and are not as easily spotted by most people as fakes.
Better durability: They last longer compared to low-end replicas.
shortcoming
Lack of detail: Even if they look close to the real thing, there are still differences in details and materials.
Easy to spot by experts: People familiar with the brand can spot the difference.
The intermediate version is suitable for most people in my opinion, it is not shoddy, and the price is not super expensive
The materials and accessories they use are generally of normal level
Mid-range means it looks close to real visually, but the material isn’t that good.
Advanced version (counter quality, duty-free version, semi-manual, fully manual)
Price range: $400 to $3,000
Material quality
Use quality leather. The seller claims to use the same leather as the real thing, with a clear and unique texture.
The hardware is also top-notch, with options such as semi-steel, all-steel and brass available. It is finely polished and carved.
They are good at copying classic styles, meticulous in detail, and can even copy the latest chip versions and code.
advantage
High quality: The use of high quality leather and hardware, the texture is very close to the genuine.
Fine detail: Every detail is carefully crafted, from the stitching to the logo, to closely mimic the real thing.
Luxury packaging: Usually with fancy packaging to give the impression of buying the real thing.
Strong durability: Durable, suitable for long-term investment as a wardrobe.
shortcoming
Higher price: More expensive compared to other replicas.
Harder to find: It takes time and effort to find trusted sellers, often sold by individual sellers.
There is still a risk: even if the quality is high, it is still a replica and there may be some subtle differences.
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