Chris Li asked:


Spending 1000K grand to $32,500 for an authentic Gucci Bag as compared to a replica Gucci Bag makes a lot of sense for an authentic Gucci collector.

 

Finally, you have found your Gucci Indy Bag, the finest design ever conceptualize! But wait! Are you a collector or opt to settle for a replica Gucci Bag? It is really up to you…How can you tell the difference between a replica Gucci bag and “THE” GUCCI Bags?

 

First, most Gucci expert buyers, can distinguish a replica Gucci bag from “THE”  Gucci bags with its noise it creates, it is really loud when you stretch it, better not to stretch it too much you might damage the whole bag, a little stretch will do, it produces a loud distinctive noise. 

 

Second, when you open the bag, look for the “Gucci Serial Number Tag” ® – with this symbol. It is distinctively located inside the Gucci Bag in leather, it is either stitched or attached in the inside the pocket. The serial number usually contains 4 to 6 number, stamped and located at the back of the leather. The tag says GUCCI and stamped where it is made, usually those made in Europe, it is authenticated as “MADE IN ITALY” or some GUCCI products are already made outside Italy, but the design and quality control are the same. Some products have a touched of oriental or Indian design, like the GUCCI INDY BAG, which many girls and women,  ages 16 to 50 would love to have one. A replica Gucci bag doesn’t have one.

 

 

Second, look for the GUCCI CARE CARD; this is one of the customer care services initiated by GUCCI, differentiating it from a replica Gucci Bag. It is card folded in three panels, with the trademark of GUCCI located at the front page. It starts with the language of its country of origin, Italy. Depending on where it is manufactured, usually if it is manufactured in China, the arrangement of care instructions will be: Italian, French and Chinese; if the origin is in Hong Kong; the arrangement is: Italian, French, English and Chinese; if the origin is in India; Italian, French, English, Hindu and another eastern language.

 

Third, check on the zips, depending on the design, authentic Gucci Bags have zippers unique to chic designs, depending on what type of bag you opt to buy. How about a Gucci Crocodile Hysteria Bag, which costs $37,500 in New York! The zipper of a Gucci Crocodile Hysteria Bag leads you to its interior goat skin, feeling smooth and soft. It is not easily ripped off compared to some replica Gucci Bag. Some replicas are getting to be good at imitating Gucci Bags, but the zippers can give it away most of the time.

 

Fourth, usually when you buy Gucci bags, it goes with a Gucci Dust Bag. This is to protect the bag from dust mites and all sorts of bad elements like moth and humidity. There are two distinct types of Gucci dust bags, one is with a gold scripted in front GUCCI, it is brown soil in color, not the dark brown nor the black soil color, but the brown light soil color, it has a 100% COTTON OR COTONE located on the tag, back portion. Oh, and the tag says made in ITALY in grey or blue at the front. The second Gucci Dust bag is made of a two materials, it has a feel of softness like satin, and it has a silky shine. It has an interior stitched white tag located at the lining, and it says “made in Italy,” some products are already “made in china,” “made in U.S.A.,” or   “made in Mexico.” Basically the quality and the design is the same because it is under the banner of one company, it is just made in other countries to cater to the international market. The Gucci logo are two capital G’s like GG, the second G is upside down. The materials of the dust bag on how it is placed on the tag. Whether it is manufactured in Italy, China, India, or Mexico, the quality and fashion sense is the same – ITALIAN!

 

Finally, all Gucci bags are different from a replica Gucci bag because they have a Gucci controllato card. This card bears the GUCCI tag in big letters, as compared to a replica Gucci bag, and is always in a background of dark grey. The word “controllato” is used for internal control for all bag manufacturers; it means it has passed the highest quality of standards. It also have the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 located at the white back part of the card. The design is uniquely ITALIAN, but honestly, a blend of oriental and Asian designs gives it a different slant which captures the heart of any lady around the globe.