Look Cool and Stylish With Replica Bags

If the bag of your dreams is far too pricey for you to even consider the purchase, replica bags can be a mixed blessing. Replica bags put you in the elitist class without your having to break your bank account. But, if you do not choose wisely, you could be sorely disappointed with the counterfeit product you dumped your dollars on.

The market is flush with replica bags as the craze and desire for knockoff bags and purses heats up. The demand for replica bags is justified when you consider that these bags bring exclusive high-end luxury items within the reach of the common man and woman. Replicas are meant to be imitations of expensive originals that cost more than an arm and a leg.

But, the not-so-good news is that replica bags are available in two varieties. Some 'fakes' are out-and-out rip-offs. They are mass produced and are poor quality replicas made of cut-rate materials. If you are not careful, these rip-offs could cost you a lot of money because they often cost high and have a very limited shelf life.

The second type is designer-inspired. These replica bags never claim to be the originals. In fact, they are quite proud of being designer-inspired and take extreme care to copy the master in every stitch and curve of the design. They are meant to be viable alternatives for people who crave the designer look but are on a tight budget. And their sellers make no apologies about catering to this bracket.

So, how can you make out cheap fakes from high quality replica bags?

*Cheap fakes are generally sold on the street or are available at online auctions. Traditional stores are never in the picture.

*Sellers of such products depend on their abysmally low rates to distract the buyer from paying too much attention to the workmanship and quality of the product.

*Cheap fakes almost always pose to be the real stuff. But, you should know that your chances of landing a genuine Louis Vuitton or Gucci in a flea market or a tea party are rather slim, to say the least. To buy the real stuff, you need to shop at high-end boutiques and department stores.

When you buy online, it is all the more difficult to identify a high quality replica. Often, customers pay good money to receive poor quality stuff that is frayed at the edges or in general, looks like a dowdy old cousin of the original. To stay safe, follow these tips while buying replica bags and products online:

*Always pay by credit card. This makes it possible for you to initiate a chargeback in case you receive products that are unsatisfactory.

*Buy from sellers that have an established history of selling high quality replicas.

*Be extremely cautious of sellers outside the US. The extended shipping time involved will put you beyond the time limit for requesting a refund or lodging a complaint.

There is no harm in owning replica bags. After all, not many people have the income to afford designer items. That is the whole idea behind the replica or 'designer-inspired' market. But, when you are looking for deals and bargains, make sure that you buy quality products that are legal. That way, you can enjoy your purchase for many, many years at a price that keeps you smiling.