Coach handbags are more popular than ever today and knockoffs have become even more popular. Not only do you see the recognizable C’s in Coach and Department Stores, but you also see them being sold on street corners and other small vendors. It is easy to understand why. Coach is famous for its superior quality and durability. Today, it is also known for its trendy styles and more affordable prices than higher end designer handbags. However, when you are looking for last season’s Coach bag that you just couldn’t splurge on, is a perfect place to find it. But you have to be careful to sort out the authentic from the fake. What is the trick to knowing whether the Coach handbag you are bidding on is real? First and foremost, you must get to know the product.

If you are near a Coach Store or a Department Store that sells Coach, take a closer look at the bags. Get an idea for what the material looks like, the type and quality of leather used, and, sometimes most importantly, the colors. Oftentimes, a fake Coach bag does not have the same look because the leather is fake or of a lesser quality. Similarly, the C’s on Coach’s Signature bags will be slightly off. Finally, there are certain colors that Coach (just like any other handbag manufacturer) uses and it is unlikely that anything containing bright, flourescents (unless dealing Coach’s bright Scribbles collection from last Spring and Summer) or strange patterns (unless dealing with the ocelot and zebra prints Coach used last Winter and this Spring) is an authentic Coach handbag.

If you are unable to visit a Coach Store, visit Coach.com to look at the styles, shapes, sizes, patterns, and colors being used. The website offers the largest selection of Coach handbags and you can easily get a feel for what a Coach is supposed to look like. Just like any other designer, Coach has a signature look that it carries on throughout all of its designs. Although something may be new or a little different, if you look carefully you can see the traditional Coach style. Even the newest designs on the website are still a Coach bag through and through. There is no mistaking the attention to detail, the minimalist style, and bold, primary colors.

Good luck and happy bidding!