The thing is, Coach, real Coach, is all about the details. That’s where the fakes always screw up. Remember those metal bits? The clasps, the buckles, the little dangly charms? A real Coach piece will feel solid, like, you could probably use it to defend yourself in a pinch (not that I’m recommending that, lol). A fake? It’s gonna feel light, almost plasticky. And the zippers? Ugh, the zippers. They’ll stick, they’ll be hard to zip, they’ll basically be screaming, “I’m a cheap knockoff!” You know, that *squeaky* sound when you try to use it? Yeah, that’s a red flag, big time.
And then there’s the stitching. Seriously, people, *look* at the stitching! Coach doesn’t mess around with sloppy stitching. It’s all neat, even, precise. If you see wonky lines, loose threads, or places where the stitching seems to be, like, wandering off on its own adventure… then you’ve likely got a fake on your hands. It’s like they were stitched in the dark by someone who’d never seen a needle before, you know? Like, how hard is it, really?
The “CE” thing… yeah, that’s where my Spidey-sense tingles. I’m not saying *all* bags with “CE” are fake, but it’s definitely something to pay attention to. It could just be a manufacturing code or something, but honestly, I’d be extra careful. Do some extra research, compare it to pictures of authentic Coach bags online, and, like, *really* scrutinize it.
Honestly, the best advice I can give you is to buy from reputable sources. Go to the Coach store (or a department store that carries Coach), or a legit online retailer. Avoid those “too good to be true” deals on sketchy websites or from people selling out of the back of their car (yes, it still happens!). It might cost you a bit more, but it’s worth it for the peace of mind (and the quality!). Because, let’s face it, nobody wants to be walking around with a fake Coach bag that’s gonna fall apart after a week. It’s just embarrassing, right? And that’s before we even talk about the ethical considerations… supporting counterfeit operations isn’t cool, kids.
