Top Ten Signs that a Louis Vuitton or Chanel Handbag is Authentic

Buying an authentic pre-owned handbag can be very difficult. There are so many sites out there offering handbags that are not authentic! Everyone here at LuxeDH is a handbag lover, so we want are loyal customers and fans to be well educated on what to look for when shopping for a genuine, gently used Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Dior or Fendi bag. Or all of those authentic handbags at once!

There are some basic warning signs that all buyers of authentic handbags should know. If you see a Chanel listed for $ 200, then they should stay away! Photographs of each bag should also be unique. If you see that the pictures of Louis Vuitton, Chanel or Gucci handbag do not show specific characteristics of the bag, then you should be very weary. All LuxeDH handbags are photographed by a professional and are one of a kind.

Our staff put together a couple of Top Ten lists to help guide you through purchasing your dream handbag!

Top Ten signs that a Louis Vuitton is Authentic:

1. All of the LVs line up in straight lines.
2. Impeccable stitching.
3. Signs that the vachetta darkens with age.
4. Date code matches location created.
5. Pattern is symmetrical on either side.
6. Correct markings.
7. Correct fonts.
8. Correct heat stamps.
9. Stitching is correct.
10. Logos are genuine.

Top Ten signs that a Chanel is Authentic:

1. Craftsmanship impeccable.
2. Correct markings.
3. Correct fonts.
4. Back pocket stitching lines up with rest of quilting.
5. Correct hologram sticker per year.
6. Sticker number will match number on card.
7. Logos are genuine.
8. Stitching is correct.
9. The handbag leather is real!
10. “Chanel” should be engraved on one side of the hardware strap. The Chanel logo should be on the other.

All of the handbags offered by LuxeDH are 100% guaranteed authentic. We stand behind each and every bag on our site. Remember to shop carefully and to only buy handbags from retailers that you trust!