i think this video is not to shame folks that cannot afford michael kors but more to advise and tell people that are possibly buying fakes ones for the same price of real ones. There are lots of people out there who sell fakes ones as real and lots of unaware people that doesnt know the difference.
Nina Kennett Yes.. I feel so bad for people who buy on eBay and Amazon thinking they are buying the real thing, when in actuality they are spending way too much money for replicas which have been purchased from counterfeiters and are being re-sold in the big online marketplaces.
Susanna Hamilton Amazon does not sell fake Michael Kors bags. Ebay, maybe. Amazon is very strict about making sure what is sold. I see some many commenters including Amazon with other online stores. It s wrong. I would be more cautious over some of these smaller well known websites. I have seen many fakes on those. People want nice things for almost nothing. That seems to be the trend right now. Too bad.
This lady did an excellent job in educating folks on spotting a fake knock off. I really appreciate all the things she did to show the difference between the two pocketbooks. Even down to the sounds...for example the sounds of the zippers and the way the lining sounded in the fake. I myself will feel better when I go to shop for my next pocketbook. While watching her video I NEVER felt at any time she was talking down to anyone....she simply wanted to help women know what to look for when shopping for purses/pocketbooks.
IMO the big difference is how the bag makes you feel , you know it's fake etc , I wouldn't like to feel fake I would prefer to save and get the real deal :)
I am absolutely so glad I found this video. I was also considering getting knock off bags since they LOOK the same. . . but saving up for the WONDERFUL quality that a real designer purse has to offer is definitely worth the wait. Thank you so much for sharing this info. I will not even think twice about a knock off ever again
Buying knock-offs is something I never support as the money ends up in the underground market, not to mention the difference in quality-fakes are horrible and will fall apart and look cheap and flimsy. Authentic bags will always fetch better resale value, should you decide to do so.
Thank you! My sister just purchased 4 fake purses at a "Michael Kors" outlet, thinking they were real. She had them shipped to her daughter and granddaughters in Hawaii, and was shocked when her daughter called to tell her they were all fakes. Now my sister has to dispute the charges, since the merchandise was sold as authentic Michael Kors. Each purse was $69.95.
ANNE MARTIN How could she not know they were fakes? The price of $69.95 should have been a HUGE clue. Michael Kors only sells to the high end department stores. Small time operators are NOT authorized MK retailers. The best prices you can hope to get on MK bags are when the department stores are having a sale. Macy's recently had 25% off on all MK handbags.
I don't know the first thing about designer purses, and neither does she. The old saying "If it sounds too good to be true..." In her case, she made a costly error in judgment, and won't be buying online again, unless it is from a chain store like Macy's or Nordstroms. Yes, she should have known just by the price, but she just assumed it was less expensive because of low overhead. Her daughter is the designer purse expert, and knew immediately they were fakes.
I love you so much !!!!! I'm only 16 and after months of saving I bought my first MK last week and I'm so grateful for you ! you have taught me so much.
If you buy the real deal it's of superb quality and can last you for years. Get the fake one it'll probably last you a year or so and it'll wear and tear pretty bad and you'll soon have to purchase another one. You get what you pay for. Things are not overpriced for no reason. :)
+mandy pops but let's be real we tend to get over things quick, always moving on up to new styles, by the time the bag starts messing up we already have a different style bag :)
This is a fantastic Michael Kors Selma review. There is nothing this detailed out there and I really appreciate it cause it has helped me a ton. I was thinking of getting a replica but after you showed the absolutely flawless quality of the real one, the replica was just not going to cut it. I'm definitely getting the real Selma now. Thanks so much.
You see the difference right away. I have been two times to Asia and I could spot even the fake Louis Vuitton from a distance. I believe that it is always better to buy a bag that you can afford.
My Great Challenge Yes.. I see people all the time who obviously just wanted the "look". Unfortunately, they are not even getting that. All they are getting is the look of a cheap knockoff.. not the look of an authentic high end handbag.
You guys do not determine someone's bank account so if you can afford the real shit, then get it. And if someone can't so they buy a knock off, so be it. Worry about your own goddamn life!
Thanks for the tutorial. I knew, which was fake before you even said it. Lol! There are so many difference between the two and if you are familiar with Michael Kors products it quite easy to tell the difference. I have 3 MK bags and you're right they are very costly, but the quality is great. I also agree with you that it's just better to save money and buy the real deal because the fake isn't going last and by the time you have replaced the fake one so many times you would have spent enough to purchase the real bag. Great tutorial.
I have currently 7 Michael Kors bags so I found this very interesting. It's so obvious looking at the difference between the two bags. I buy high end bags as investments, I know if I want to ever re-sell I'm going to get a decent price back. The fakes are so shoddily made, I'd much rather just put the money aside for the real deal. I've just subscribed. Thank you for your great commentary
One time, when I was in another city/country, I purchased a fairly expensive MK purse for my teen daughter, who loved/wanted higher quality bags and already had her first genuine Coach bag we took her to buy a year or two before. The store offered to wrap this MK bag up for me after I bought it, which I appreciated and I perused other items while it was being wrapped. We learned later that they switched it up with a fake purse... it was quite evident it wasn't the same one we had paid for. My daughter seemed unusually quiet, not super excited for some reason, after unwrapping this somewhat expensive (for a young teen) Christmas gift she'd wanted, but she didn't say anything to us for quite some time and put it away in her room. We simply thought she was tired that day from the excitement. When I asked how she liked it a week or so later, it didn't take long to learn that the purse was a fake when the cheap zipper broke and the strap was terribly thin and cheap for starters... she had figured it was a fake on Christmas day but thought we knew it but we did not. (We paid for the real deal.) I was both embarrassed and angry when I had learned it was a fake and that the original had been switched out. Be careful and ensure you are buying from a reputable dealer/store.
a lot of people might not agree with me because having a real bag is a symbol of status i guess, but i'm glad there are people in this world making fake ones for $34 dollars. I dont want the bag for the status of looking expensive, i simply just adore the way the bags look, so i dont mind the small errors as long as i get to have the bag- real or fake! even though i'd probably cry my eyes out if someone surprised me with a real one, i'm still very happy with my fake ones
Why does anyone care if its real or fake? why do you especially care if your "bff" or anyone you know is carrying a fake one? Maybe they just like the look of the bag but don't wanna spend 300+ dollars on a purse.
+Leah Peah Yeh thats because you hang around low class wannabes... When you hang around the people are all worth $20m+ in assets alone, you can't go around carrying this shit like you own it....
+Mixed Berry They use MK bags as school bags because MK bags are the cheapest designer brand. They mostly copy designs off higher end brands like PRADA.. you can see especially from the selma MK bags that is very similar to PRADA which is like worth $6000+ hence that is the real "Outing" bag.
Just curious... R u one of those ppl worth 20mil+ in assets? If so it baffles me of why u'd even watch this vid, because u will always be able 2 afford almost anything. Be humble... Our graves are the same size dear 😘
Baylie Bettinger Not sure I understand your rationale that the fake one is just as real? The fake one is only real in that it is a REAL FAKE.. but certainly not a real MK handbag.
Very late response to an old comment, but the quality of the bag is what you're also paying for. The quality of the real MK bag is going to last years. The fake one will not.
I just bought this in black. And I’ve never been so happy with my purchase after my coach satchel. Everybody needs self-reward if they can afford it. After all, YOU DESERVE THE BEST YOU COULD AFFORD MY LOVE❤️❤️❤️
Great video Sophia. I'm sure the key points on the fake bag is consistent with other brands. I've never owned a high end bag and probably never will but I found your video very interesting and know what to look for now when shopping yard sales, thrift stores etc. because you just never know when you might stubble upon a "real" find. Oh, your hair looks beautiful and love your nail color too. Blessings to you! :-) The Mrs.
Kevin Miller To The Mrs. Save your money girl and get a high end bag.. you deserve it! You can always try shopping at some of the online places that sell pre-owned designer handbags. Some people have a bazillion designer bags and may only use them a few times each.. by that time they have tired of them and go buy some more new ones. Happy Shopping!
Here anyway, it's illegal to sell knockoffs as it part of the underground economy. I almost bought a second hand Louis Vuitton bag and I spotted that it was a fake immediately. The guy was selling it as he split with his wife. I told him it was a fake and how I knew it was so, to show him that I was lying to him and to look it up online. It's illegal to passing it off as genuine. Big time frowned upon here. I noticed he had removed the listing by the time I got back home. (is likely why ex-wifey left it there with him)
I don't care for designer bags. I happily buy mine from target so I don't feel guilty when something inevitably happens to it or my tastes change. But I could definitely tell right away that the one on the right was higher quality. Even just the hardware being more square and the way the one on the left looked less stiff. It would be hard to spot a fake but when they're side by side there's no comparison.
Another thing u may want to note is that authentic MK bags usually have a tiny tag that is white/clear on the inside seam about 2cm wide with a date code consisting of letters and numbers. It is very well hidden.
Thankyou so much for this. You just saved me from buying a fake Michael Kors purse on Vinted. It was the lettering that got my attention but I hadn’t noticed that when I first found it. Thankyou so much 😊
Thanks so much for this video. I bought my MKs off PoshMark, and watched this with bated breath, comparing every point, like this was a tutorial! I think some commenters are completely missing your point or intention. There is something to be said for video over side by side pic comparison. I have a Hamilton, Hamilton Traveler, Cynthia, and studded Selma. All of your points can be applied to each style. I may be alone, but I'd rather a NWOT, than fake, for the same price. Thank you
Another way you can tell which is real & which is fake, if you see a Michael kors purse for $40. It's probably fake. No authentic mk purse would be that cheap
My Michael Kors is a fake I still love it my friends know it's a fake because I told them😂 Although it's surprised me how many fakes they are my fake is a lot more like the replica the inside is very very similar. I wanted a look alike to a Michael Kors Selma in white, I would never pay that much for a purse and I know your paying for the quality but I've got to say I don't think many people could tell that it is a fake without looking in depth.
Thank you so much for uploading this video,because I didn't even notice that I bought a fake one,so this video helped me a lot,now I know that I should look at the bag a little more before I just read the Michael Kors logo and spend my money❤
Loved this one Sophia mygreatchallenge . I agree about saving up... If I'd saved up for things I'd have one thing I Iove that will last forever rather then a pile of crap
I work as a Quality Inspector in a Manufacturing Company here in the Philippines wherein we manufacture MK Bags. The Real one color is Navy or Admiral.
Over time the MK bag won't look as structured and worn out. It can wear down and look similar to the fake one. I have a real MK denim Hamilton and it wore down so much and even is ripping :( I I take good care of my bags
You can find past season/even current season MK bags at TJ Maxx/Marshalls. I saw a Black/White Selma for $199, a snake embossed tote for $99, a Hamilton for $229, checkered Cynthia Satchel for $149, Multi-Function Computer tote for $139, an all leather Bedford around $199, and wallets ranging from $49-79. It all depends on the location of your TJ Maxx/Marshalls.
What do you do with the counterfeit/fake item? I know it's not illegal to buy one but it is illegal to sell them. Do you report the companies who sell the fake? Fortunately I haven't ever bought a fake but would love to know what happens when you do get one. Love your videos. Have been binge watching you all week!!
I sell MK purses on EBay, trying to get women a super beautiful purse that with care would last a lifetime. This is not just a purchase, for many people it is an investment. I have people that are considering one of my items ask me if they are authentic. What are people with fake purses going to tell them? I put a band that can only be removed by shears, I tell buyers not to remove band unless they are totally happy with their purse. I tell them to take their bag to any high end department store that sells MK or an outlet, have it authenticated. I love it when I can supply people with a quality designer bag, most of what I sell are given as gifts. I do not get why people would get on here just to brag about what they have and others do not. But the information about MK purses that will help people not get scammed is much needed. Thank you
Stephanie J that’s exactly where you should buy your bags. 🙃 I don’t have a Selma but I do have a signature Bristol with silver and blue accents that I got for my birthday from my mom
Not to mention the lady in this video used the worst fake she could find, because there are really really good fakes out there, she got one that has the "i" in Michael way too close to the "m".
Wow when you asked which one was the real one I picked the fake one that was very interesting thank you for sharing now I am educated on how to make sure I am getting a real Michael Kors bag thank you so much awesome video
This video is sooo informative! I bought one like this in pink and black and had no freakin idea how to spot a fake one from the real stuff. So from her tutorial im soo glad i got the real MK bag!
My wife watched your video couple times and i decided to get her one exactly like yours in navy blue but in medium size..guess what she was extremely happy and still watch your video till today..
Imo it depends on who makes the fake ones. There are good fakes and poor fakes. It just depends on who is reproducing them. Micheal Kors are really not expensive enough to get a fake copy of IMO. If you want a high end bag like the Chanel or whatever then it may be worth it for you to get a replica. Its not for me. I don't own replicas or the real ones but to each their own.
KKUWAN included, I firmly assert that unless one possesses the requisite skills, differentiating variations in the sack's appearance or metallic elements is an unachievable task.
The handles were a dead give away! Picked that out in 5 seconds. To the untrained eye that fake looks pretty good. As you go through the video you realize how badly that fake is made! Great video!
I bought a LV used on Ebay, dyed the leather black (handles, piping, etc.) saw how to do it on RUclips and haven't bought another bag since. Just check the stitching and how it's attached, and don't worry about the rest. Dye it. It looks amazing.
here in Panama, you can find a lot of fake MK purses, all from china. When you try to get a real one it cost 450$ USD each one; too expensive for a very simple design purse in my opinion.
Joi Cheu it may be a simple design but real MK brands are good quality bags made with real leather so they can last you a very long time if taken care of properly too.
I can tell straight away when people are carrying fakes. So far I've seen more fakes than real ones! The material is just completely off and the fakes usually have no shape.
Adrian Arambula vs durability. I own a few cheap handbags I buy because I think they look nice, but compared to the durability of my designer bags which are years old and still going strong... the stitching, straps, lining, zipper, etc... break on the cheap bags within a year or even just months. A designer bag is something you keep for life.
@@jessthom1016 I never used to buy expensive bags when I was young I had no money. They broke easily. Now that I am older I have a few and they stay nice for years.
Thank you for making this video. I've always wondered how to tell from pictures. I can definitely tell when I hear the crunching or see the stitching, but sometimes the pictures make it difficult. Again, thank you. Your detailed work is appreciated!
This is not shaming or trying to look down the fake one... this is an awareness if people trying to sell you, and you don't know which is fake or authentic...
Thanks for the video! I bought this purse online and used but I am sure now that it is the real deal! I have the black one and there are a few differences like the inside is black and with a different logo and I don't have the two pouches on the inside pocket with the zipper, otherwise exactly the same! Feels like such a luxury quality! Thanks again for removing all doubts! 😊
EXCELLENT Review and right on point. This review convinced me to purchase the Selma- beautiful bag. I've also recently purchased the Hamilton in Saffiano leather. My only question is when the leather ages, will the bag loose it's shape? Have you noticed this? The Hamilton large bag does loose it's shape, but it's still beautiful. Not sure how it will look on the Selma.
These kinda Chinese fakes (Prada, LV, Gucci and now MK) have been around forever. They are always cheaply made because you are paying $30 to a Chinese sweatshop rather than $300 to a designer who uses quality materials and quality manufacturing techniques... Which is why the price is $300. The market for these is there because younger girls want to emulate the icons they see in the glossy magazines and they can't afford the real thing.
ArtJourneyUK Most designers are having their handbags made in China.. which is why other unethical companies in China are so good at creating knockoffs. They are able to steal secrets from the legitimate company down the road.
my beautiful friend, thank you for this video, i could never understand womens fascination with carrying a purse that costs a months worth of car payments! seeing the quality pointed out by you explains it. i have an innate eye for quality, and knew just from looking at your clickbait photo the difference in how the handles hang which one was real. i would dearly love to have a quality bag, but being a crueltyfree vegan i would be satisfied enough with the fake (except for it being made in china!). i am so fed up with E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G being made in china!! . . .i cooked a bag of edamame last week and while it was boiling l glanced at the tiny print on the back of the bag & was appalled to see Product of China!
I think I complain about "Made in China" just about every day. At this point, I'm relieved when I see "Made in India, Made in Bangladesh, even Made in Vietnam" -_-
This one is pretty easy to tell especially that fraying along the seam and the hardware on the handle and name. BUT there are definitely ones that are HARD to tell but you will pay almost as much for a good fake as you will the original.
Thanks for the video! You're very informative and I'm glad I bought the exact purse from a reseller at $250. Was very doubtful at first but after watching your vid I'm convinced that mine is the real deal! :)
Thank you so much for this making this video! I have considered purchasing the fake even though I knew in my heart that it wouldn't be the same quality. The real one is just so beautiful but is a little more than money than I can afford now. Guess I will just have to save up.
+chrisrules1014 I think there is no shame in saving up for something, not everyone can just go out and buy a 300 bucks bag. Saving for it and buying it yourself for you is actually nice. I am someone who likes to shop :s and in order to stop impulse buys I now save for something for a few months and then go buy it. Less stuff and more meaningful purchases... Alternatively I put the Christmas/birthday money I get from my parents towards it. Or I look around for good secondhand offers. I have websites/apps/sellers I can trust. I am in Switzerland, which has a well off to wealthy population and designer bags are widely available second hand. I've bought my entire Longchamp Le Pliage collection second hand and am currently saving for the current special edition 2016 off the official website.
I live in manhattan and there are fake bags and shoes all over this city. A few blocks from where I live vendors are allowed to sell fake items, as long as they have a "license" to sell. Ive seen MK bags for like 20-50 dollars. I would suggest buying online from the MK website, I buy my wife her purses directly from there. They also have great sales.👍
Fashion is NOT about name brands. I usually shop for the style that I would like and not necessarily a name brand. With my motorcycle gear, that's a whole different story LOL
Hai, I'm from Malaysia. May i know the hardware color for the real bag? is it gold or silver? can't see clearly through the video. And you said that you spend how much for the fake one? 34 or 44 dollars? I can't hear clearly too. Thanks.
You are awesome. I never would have thought that I was buying a fake bag. Going to go check mine out now and it better be authentic or I am going to be upset... Thanks for the info.... Very awesome video.
Wow thank you for the detailed review! I'm going to be buying a new bag like this one just a different color! Does Amazon sell the real MK bags (it looks like they do) or should I just purchase from the actual MK website??
Woooooow, very helpful video :) at first glance i see this difference but this video helped me see a lot of other difference. Thank you My Great Challenge, kisses from Poland
i think this video is not to shame folks that cannot afford michael kors but more to advise and tell people that are possibly buying fakes ones for the same price of real ones. There are lots of people out there who sell fakes ones as real and lots of unaware people that doesnt know the difference.
Nina Kennett
Yes.. I feel so bad for people who buy on eBay and Amazon thinking they are buying the real thing, when in actuality they are spending way too much money for replicas which have been purchased from counterfeiters and are being re-sold in the big online marketplaces.
Susanna Hamilton Amazon does not sell fake Michael Kors bags. Ebay, maybe. Amazon is very strict about making sure what is sold. I see some many commenters including Amazon with other online stores. It s wrong. I would be more cautious over some of these smaller well known websites. I have seen many fakes on those. People want nice things for almost nothing. That seems to be the trend right now. Too bad.
+Nina Kennett yes, Kate Spade has alot of that going on and there is a website that shows you the difference. I love Kate Spade or Coach
+Maria Elana
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Amazon allows vendors who sell fake things. hair products are notoriously not genuine items.
PersonWConscience no they don't.
This lady did an excellent job in educating folks on spotting a fake knock off. I really appreciate all the things she did to show the difference between the two pocketbooks. Even down to the sounds...for example the sounds of the zippers and the way the lining sounded in the fake. I myself will feel better when I go to shop for my next pocketbook. While watching her video I NEVER felt at any time she was talking down to anyone....she simply wanted to help women know what to look for when shopping for purses/pocketbooks.
I highly agree with you.
IMO the big difference is how the bag makes you feel , you know it's fake etc , I wouldn't like to feel fake I would prefer to save and get the real deal :)
I am absolutely so glad I found this video. I was also considering getting knock off bags since they LOOK the same. . . but saving up for the WONDERFUL quality that a real designer purse has to offer is definitely worth the wait. Thank you so much for sharing this info. I will not even think twice about a knock off ever again
GlamDoll Marie good!
Awesome tips to know the MK real one against fakes! Beware videos!
Buying knock-offs is something I never support as the money ends up in the underground market, not to mention the difference in quality-fakes are horrible and will fall apart and look cheap and flimsy. Authentic bags will always fetch better resale value, should you decide to do so.
dont be fooled as there are fake ones that used the same materials as the real ones. They are called the Class A replica.
+Sarah Lee Duque true
Sarah where can I buy those at? Is it online?
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Thank you! My sister just purchased 4 fake purses at a "Michael Kors" outlet, thinking they were real. She had them shipped to her daughter and granddaughters in Hawaii, and was shocked when her daughter called to tell her they were all fakes. Now my sister has to dispute the charges, since the merchandise was sold as authentic Michael Kors. Each purse was $69.95.
ANNE MARTIN oh no, that's terrible. I hope she gets her refund
ANNE MARTIN
How could she not know they were fakes? The price of $69.95 should have been a HUGE clue. Michael Kors only sells to the high end department stores. Small time operators are NOT authorized MK retailers. The best prices you can hope to get on MK bags are when the department stores are having a sale. Macy's recently had 25% off on all MK handbags.
I don't know the first thing about designer purses, and neither does she. The old saying "If it sounds too good to be true..." In her case, she made a costly error in judgment, and won't be buying online again, unless it is from a chain store like Macy's or Nordstroms. Yes, she should have known just by the price, but she just assumed it was less expensive because of low overhead. Her daughter is the designer purse expert, and knew immediately they were fakes.
I love you so much !!!!! I'm only 16 and after months of saving I bought my first MK last week and I'm so grateful for you ! you have taught me so much.
spend 300 on a bag and have no money in it or spend 20 and have 280 inside?
Woah!!!! Lol awesome comment
If you buy the real deal it's of superb quality and can last you for years. Get the fake one it'll probably last you a year or so and it'll wear and tear pretty bad and you'll soon have to purchase another one. You get what you pay for. Things are not overpriced for no reason. :)
+mustlovedess or you know....buy the 20 one and add another 20 to buy the 300 one and get a 300 bag for 40 . xD
Lol real talk, I'll take that 20 dollar bag keep 280 & dare someone to say something to me lmao
+mandy pops but let's be real we tend to get over things quick, always moving on up to new styles, by the time the bag starts messing up we already have a different style bag :)
Who would buy a fake Micheal khors bag. They are affordable compared to Channel and Saint Laurence .
Very true
This is a fantastic Michael Kors Selma review. There is nothing this detailed out there and I really appreciate it cause it has helped me a ton. I was thinking of getting a replica but after you showed the absolutely flawless quality of the real one, the replica was just not going to cut it. I'm definitely getting the real Selma now. Thanks so much.
I'm quite excited that I immediately noticed the fake one lol
iiAmSOS me to as soon as she held them up I knew
Yesss! Noticed it straight away from the color!
You see the difference right away. I have been two times to Asia and I could spot even the fake Louis Vuitton from a distance. I believe that it is always better to buy a bag that you can afford.
Helenne20 It s a matter of preference some people just want the look, I am looking for durability
My Great Challenge
Yes.. I see people all the time who obviously just wanted the "look". Unfortunately, they are not even getting that. All they are getting is the look of a cheap knockoff.. not the look of an authentic high end handbag.
Absolutely right...quality n durability matters a lot
You guys do not determine someone's bank account so if you can afford the real shit, then get it. And if someone can't so they buy a knock off, so be it. Worry about your own goddamn life!
Just bought a MK Selma for $80 and safe to say it's genuine :) Secondhand but looks great and basically new
I did the same,i rather buy a used one instead a fake one.
OMG the fake one looks disgusting! I'll never understand why anyone would even bother knocking off a $300 bag.
Grace Report people buy off brand cause can't afford the original like me lol...
Grace Report 300 dollars is to much for a purse and u can buy a very good replica else where
Great review! It's always important to educated buyers on the importance of buying quality authentic merchandise!
You can by the handles right away that the one on left is fake
Thanks for the tutorial. I knew, which was fake before you even said it. Lol! There are so many difference between the two and if you are familiar with Michael Kors products it quite easy to tell the difference. I have 3 MK bags and you're right they are very costly, but the quality is great. I also agree with you that it's just better to save money and buy the real deal because the fake isn't going last and by the time you have replaced the fake one so many times you would have spent enough to purchase the real bag. Great tutorial.
Lenore McDade true
Jesus christ women and their bags and accessories.....
Women, women, women...beautiful when they are beautiful, but so vain and easily influenced by media and society!!! Love them anyway.
ich3ro but your video games aren’t frivolous, right?
marcus h they don’t love you, incel weirdo.
I have currently 7 Michael Kors bags so I found this very interesting. It's so obvious looking at the difference between the two bags. I buy high end bags as investments, I know if I want to ever re-sell I'm going to get a decent price back. The fakes are so shoddily made, I'd much rather just put the money aside for the real deal. I've just subscribed. Thank you for your great commentary
One time, when I was in another city/country, I purchased a fairly expensive MK purse for my teen daughter, who loved/wanted higher quality bags and already had her first genuine Coach bag we took her to buy a year or two before. The store offered to wrap this MK bag up for me after I bought it, which I appreciated and I perused other items while it was being wrapped. We learned later that they switched it up with a fake purse... it was quite evident it wasn't the same one we had paid for.
My daughter seemed unusually quiet, not super excited for some reason, after unwrapping this somewhat expensive (for a young teen) Christmas gift she'd wanted, but she didn't say anything to us for quite some time and put it away in her room. We simply thought she was tired that day from the excitement. When I asked how she liked it a week or so later, it didn't take long to learn that the purse was a fake when the cheap zipper broke and the strap was terribly thin and cheap for starters... she had figured it was a fake on Christmas day but thought we knew it but we did not. (We paid for the real deal.) I was both embarrassed and angry when I had learned it was a fake and that the original had been switched out. Be careful and ensure you are buying from a reputable dealer/store.
Thank you for showing me what the REAL MK bag looks like versus the FAKE MK Bag!!! It truly opened my eyes!!!
Honestly they are obviously different, it's painfully obvious which is fake tf
ewww
Morgan Simmons lol not really. from a ways away nobody could really tell. and even if it is fake who gives a shit it's nobodies business
DJ Jones you’re awfully defensive for someone who doesn’t give a shit. 😂
yeah go on and flex with your 20 dollar bag and pretend and lie to people its 300
@@djjones1065 Lol I agree. 👍
a lot of people might not agree with me because having a real bag is a symbol of status i guess, but i'm glad there are people in this world making fake ones for $34 dollars. I dont want the bag for the status of looking expensive, i simply just adore the way the bags look, so i dont mind the small errors as long as i get to have the bag- real or fake! even though i'd probably cry my eyes out if someone surprised me with a real one, i'm still very happy with my fake ones
I bought a beautiful MK bag in a thrift store and thanks to this video I see it’s the real thing! 👏👏
Why does anyone care if its real or fake? why do you especially care if your "bff" or anyone you know is carrying a fake one? Maybe they just like the look of the bag but don't wanna spend 300+ dollars on a purse.
+Leah Peah Yeh thats because you hang around low class wannabes... When you hang around the people are all worth $20m+ in assets alone, you can't go around carrying this shit like you own it....
+Mixed Berry They use MK bags as school bags because MK bags are the cheapest designer brand. They mostly copy designs off higher end brands like PRADA.. you can see especially from the selma MK bags that is very similar to PRADA which is like worth $6000+ hence that is the real "Outing" bag.
+Mixed Berry you're a judgemental bitch who thinks their too good for "low class" people. which btw I'm middle class, not that it's even important.
Just curious... R u one of those ppl worth 20mil+ in assets? If so it baffles me of why u'd even watch this vid, because u will always be able 2 afford almost anything. Be humble... Our graves are the same size dear 😘
Leah don't care of Mixed berry.. cause she's mixed of mental issues 😆😆😆
Thank You for showing details and exactly what to look for.
But the fake one is just as cute, why pay over 50-100 for a purse just because it's "real". The fake one is just as real.
Baylie Bettinger
Not sure I understand your rationale that the fake one is just as real? The fake one is only real in that it is a REAL FAKE.. but certainly not a real MK handbag.
Very late response to an old comment, but the quality of the bag is what you're also paying for. The quality of the real MK bag is going to last years. The fake one will not.
I could see the difference I own 2 Selma’s love them. Thanks for helping others who may need the info. Good job.
I just bought this in black. And I’ve never been so happy with my purchase after my coach satchel. Everybody needs self-reward if they can afford it. After all, YOU DESERVE THE BEST YOU COULD AFFORD MY LOVE❤️❤️❤️
It's amazing how obvious the fake is next to the real one watching you video! Thank you so much for this - Very helpful.
Enjoyable and informative review. The differences you describe are so obvious once you've pointed them out and we can visually compare then. . TFS
This definitely helped a lot. I'm very aware if I am buying a MK purse, I know what to look for. I shop at the actual MK store
Omg thank you! I'm saving up for a Michael Kors bag and now I know what to look for!
Never go wrong going to dillards are belks are going m icheal kors web site they stay having sales also macy be having sales to
This was the first video I watched on your channel and watching it again 6 years later. ❤️
I feel like you shouldn't buy fake brands. Period.
Great video Sophia. I'm sure the key points on the fake bag is consistent with other brands. I've never owned a high end bag and probably never will but I found your video very interesting and know what to look for now when shopping yard sales, thrift stores etc. because you just never know when you might stubble upon a "real" find. Oh, your hair looks beautiful and love your nail color too. Blessings to you! :-) The Mrs.
Kevin Miller
To The Mrs. Save your money girl and get a high end bag.. you deserve it! You can always try shopping at some of the online places that sell pre-owned designer handbags. Some people have a bazillion designer bags and may only use them a few times each.. by that time they have tired of them and go buy some more new ones. Happy Shopping!
Here anyway, it's illegal to sell knockoffs as it part of the underground economy. I almost bought a second hand Louis Vuitton bag and I spotted that it was a fake immediately. The guy was selling it as he split with his wife. I told him it was a fake and how I knew it was so, to show him that I was lying to him and to look it up online. It's illegal to passing it off as genuine. Big time frowned upon here. I noticed he had removed the listing by the time I got back home. (is likely why ex-wifey left it there with him)
I don't care for designer bags. I happily buy mine from target so I don't feel guilty when something inevitably happens to it or my tastes change. But I could definitely tell right away that the one on the right was higher quality. Even just the hardware being more square and the way the one on the left looked less stiff. It would be hard to spot a fake but when they're side by side there's no comparison.
What a wonderful, in depth, descriptive, helpful video! Thank you so much for taking the time to show the comparison in such detail!
Another thing u may want to note is that authentic MK bags usually have a tiny tag that is white/clear on the inside seam about 2cm wide with a date code consisting of letters and numbers. It is very well hidden.
Thankyou so much for this. You just saved me from buying a fake Michael Kors purse on Vinted. It was the lettering that got my attention but I hadn’t noticed that when I first found it. Thankyou so much 😊
Thanks so much for this video. I bought my MKs off PoshMark, and watched this with bated breath, comparing every point, like this was a tutorial! I think some commenters are completely missing your point or intention. There is something to be said for video over side by side pic comparison. I have a Hamilton, Hamilton Traveler, Cynthia, and studded Selma. All of your points can be applied to each style. I may be alone, but I'd rather a NWOT, than fake, for the same price. Thank you
Another way you can tell which is real & which is fake, if you see a Michael kors purse for $40. It's probably fake. No authentic mk purse would be that cheap
Bethany Fortune but some ppl buy the $40 bag and try to sell it for $300 to someone on Craig's list or fb.
Bethany Fortune I actually just bought a real one from a lady for $40 because she needed the money.
I don't think Michael Kors is enough of a brand to buy a fake one.
They're on ebay. I can give you the item number to quite a few if you're interested in checking them out.
Megan Schmidt yes, I understand, but I would never buy a fake MK, since it's not really a designer brand to begin with.
My Michael Kors is a fake I still love it my friends know it's a fake because I told them😂
Although it's surprised me how many fakes they are my fake is a lot more like the replica the inside is very very similar.
I wanted a look alike to a Michael Kors Selma in white, I would never pay that much for a purse and I know your paying for the quality but I've got to say I don't think many people could tell that it is a fake without looking in depth.
Can you tell me where you purchased your fake one please
Thank you so much for uploading this video,because I didn't even notice that I bought a fake one,so this video helped me a lot,now I know that I should look at the bag a little more before I just read the Michael Kors logo and spend my money❤
Loved this one Sophia mygreatchallenge . I agree about saving up... If I'd saved up for things I'd have one thing I Iove that will last forever rather then a pile of crap
Tracy Reinhardt but you have than FC covey green bag I can never find on sale....that s a great one!
Her voice is sooo soothing i was falling asleep watching this and listening to the sound of her voice
I work as a Quality Inspector in a Manufacturing Company here in the Philippines wherein we manufacture MK Bags. The Real one color is Navy or Admiral.
Dillards practically gives them away at the end of each season
Over time the MK bag won't look as structured and worn out. It can wear down and look similar to the fake one. I have a real MK denim Hamilton and it wore down so much and even is ripping :( I I take good care of my bags
You can find past season/even current season MK bags at TJ Maxx/Marshalls. I saw a Black/White Selma for $199, a snake embossed tote for $99, a Hamilton for $229, checkered Cynthia Satchel for $149, Multi-Function Computer tote for $139, an all leather Bedford around $199, and wallets ranging from $49-79. It all depends on the location of your TJ Maxx/Marshalls.
What do you do with the counterfeit/fake item? I know it's not illegal to buy one but it is illegal to sell them. Do you report the companies who sell the fake? Fortunately I haven't ever bought a fake but would love to know what happens when you do get one. Love your videos. Have been binge watching you all week!!
I sell MK purses on EBay, trying to get women a super beautiful purse that with care would last a lifetime. This is not just a purchase, for many people it is an investment. I have people that are considering one of my items ask me if they are authentic. What are people with fake purses going to tell them? I put a band that can only be removed by shears, I tell buyers not to remove band unless they are totally happy with their purse. I tell them to take their bag to any high end department store that sells MK or an outlet, have it authenticated. I love it when I can supply people with a quality designer bag, most of what I sell are given as gifts. I do not get why people would get on here just to brag about what they have and others do not. But the information about MK purses that will help people not get scammed is much needed. Thank you
I knew it right away and never owned one either! Craftsmanship and the details gives it away!
I have all real ones straight off the michael Kors website and Macy's 😁👜
Stephanie J that’s exactly where you should buy your bags. 🙃 I don’t have a Selma but I do have a signature Bristol with silver and blue accents that I got for my birthday from my mom
Not to mention the lady in this video used the worst fake she could find, because there are really really good fakes out there, she got one that has the "i" in Michael way too close to the "m".
but why buy a fake? If somebody cant pay for the real one..better buy a nice original bag in other brand.
Wow when you asked which one was the real one I picked the fake one that was very interesting thank you for sharing now I am educated on how to make sure I am getting a real Michael Kors bag thank you so much awesome video
This video is sooo informative! I bought one like this in pink and black and had no freakin idea how to spot a fake one from the real stuff. So from her tutorial im soo glad i got the real MK bag!
My wife watched your video couple times and i decided to get her one exactly like yours in navy blue but in medium size..guess what she was extremely happy and still watch your video till today..
Imo it depends on who makes the fake ones. There are good fakes and poor fakes. It just depends on who is reproducing them. Micheal Kors are really not expensive enough to get a fake copy of IMO. If you want a high end bag like the Chanel or whatever then it may be worth it for you to get a replica. Its not for me. I don't own replicas or the real ones but to each their own.
Great video! People need to be informed. Too many people have been scammed.
***** true
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True.. unfortunately, no matter how hard you try you cannot save people from their own stupidity!
KKUWAN included, I firmly assert that unless one possesses the requisite skills, differentiating variations in the sack's appearance or metallic elements is an unachievable task.
The handles were a dead give away! Picked that out in 5 seconds. To the untrained eye that fake looks pretty good. As you go through the video you realize how badly that fake is made! Great video!
thanks.. this is very much helpful for those who wants to buy a designer bag.
+ZenXo good, I am glad I can help
I bought a LV used on Ebay, dyed the leather black (handles, piping, etc.) saw how to do it on RUclips and haven't bought another bag since. Just check the stitching and how it's attached, and don't worry about the rest. Dye it. It looks amazing.
here in Panama, you can find a lot of fake MK purses, all from china. When you try to get a real one it cost 450$ USD each one; too expensive for a very simple design purse in my opinion.
Joi Cheu it may be a simple design but real MK brands are good quality bags made with real leather so they can last you a very long time if taken care of properly too.
I can tell straight away when people are carrying fakes. So far I've seen more fakes than real ones! The material is just completely off and the fakes usually have no shape.
wyhx true
I got tricked lol only because the handle on the left looked more worn? But the right one is much more clean and smooth very pretty.
you can buy Michael kors bags at TJmaxx for under $200. mine were all around $100 to $150
Yet both purses do the same thing..... xD
+Adrian Arambula exactly they hold your shit lol
Adrian Arambula vs durability. I own a few cheap handbags I buy because I think they look nice, but compared to the durability of my designer bags which are years old and still going strong... the stitching, straps, lining, zipper, etc... break on the cheap bags within a year or even just months.
A designer bag is something you keep for life.
@@jessthom1016 I never used to buy expensive bags when I was young I had no money. They broke easily. Now that I am older I have a few and they stay nice for years.
Wonderful video Sophia. That is a gorgeous handbag! Thanks for the comparison, it certainly is worth saving up to get the real bag.
Just ordered a black tote bag from the Michael kors website!! :)
Thank you for making this video. I've always wondered how to tell from pictures. I can definitely tell when I hear the crunching or see the stitching, but sometimes the pictures make it difficult. Again, thank you. Your detailed work is appreciated!
anyone selling fake bags hit me up lol
This is not shaming or trying to look down the fake one... this is an awareness if people trying to sell you, and you don't know which is fake or authentic...
Anybody notice that white fuzz on the real MK purse? It drove me nuts the whole time.. I kept trying to blow it off! 😂😂😂
Thanks for the video! I bought this purse online and used but I am sure now that it is the real deal! I have the black one and there are a few differences like the inside is black and with a different logo and I don't have the two pouches on the inside pocket with the zipper, otherwise exactly the same! Feels like such a luxury quality! Thanks again for removing all doubts! 😊
EXCELLENT Review and right on point. This review convinced me to purchase the Selma- beautiful bag. I've also recently purchased the Hamilton in Saffiano leather. My only question is when the leather ages, will the bag loose it's shape? Have you noticed this? The Hamilton large bag does loose it's shape, but it's still beautiful. Not sure how it will look on the Selma.
Very detailed comparison. Well done!
Hi Sophia, the buckle for the handles also has MK name on it! Great review...I guessed right (my ego is showing off).
cherylynn927 yeah, I realized that after I took the video. Good call Cherylynn! Thanks
I thought me you might have heard me saying look..look, I see it! LOL
cherylynn927 lol!
These kinda Chinese fakes (Prada, LV, Gucci and now MK) have been around forever. They are always cheaply made because you are paying $30 to a Chinese sweatshop rather than $300 to a designer who uses quality materials and quality manufacturing techniques... Which is why the price is $300. The market for these is there because younger girls want to emulate the icons they see in the glossy magazines and they can't afford the real thing.
Michael Kors has an official manufacturing facility in China. You can also read it on purse forum.
ArtJourneyUK
Most designers are having their handbags made in China.. which is why other unethical companies in China are so good at creating knockoffs. They are able to steal secrets from the legitimate company down the road.
my beautiful friend, thank you for this video, i could never understand womens fascination with carrying a purse that costs a months worth of car payments! seeing the quality pointed out by you explains it. i have an innate eye for quality, and knew just from looking at your clickbait photo the difference in how the handles hang which one was real. i would dearly love to have a quality bag, but being a crueltyfree vegan i would be satisfied enough with the fake (except for it being made in china!). i am so fed up with E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G being made in china!! . . .i cooked a bag of edamame last week and while it was boiling l glanced at the tiny print on the back of the bag & was appalled to see Product of China!
I think I complain about "Made in China" just about every day. At this point, I'm relieved when I see "Made in India, Made in Bangladesh, even Made in Vietnam" -_-
This one is pretty easy to tell especially that fraying along the seam and the hardware on the handle and name. BUT there are definitely ones that are HARD to tell but you will pay almost as much for a good fake as you will the original.
Thanks for the video! You're very informative and I'm glad I bought the exact purse from a reseller at $250. Was very doubtful at first but after watching your vid I'm convinced that mine is the real deal! :)
+mandy pops good!
mandy pops
Thanks a lot... actually I am also fond of buying handbags...and I will now look at each and every difference buying any handbag..
Thank you so much for this making this video! I have considered purchasing the fake even though I knew in my heart that it wouldn't be the same quality. The real one is just so beautiful but is a little more than money than I can afford now. Guess I will just have to save up.
+chrisrules1014
I think there is no shame in saving up for something, not everyone can just go out and buy a 300 bucks bag. Saving for it and buying it yourself for you is actually nice. I am someone who likes to shop :s and in order to stop impulse buys I now save for something for a few months and then go buy it. Less stuff and more meaningful purchases...
Alternatively I put the Christmas/birthday money I get from my parents towards it. Or I look around for good secondhand offers. I have websites/apps/sellers I can trust. I am in Switzerland, which has a well off to wealthy population and designer bags are widely available second hand. I've bought my entire Longchamp Le Pliage collection second hand and am currently saving for the current special edition 2016 off the official website.
Browsing eBay I noticed irregular logo placement and messaged owner. She was so offended and said “who would ever fake a Michael Kors?” 👀
I live in manhattan and there are fake bags and shoes all over this city.
A few blocks from where I live vendors are allowed to sell fake items, as long as they have a "license" to sell.
Ive seen MK bags for like 20-50 dollars. I would suggest buying online from the MK website, I buy my wife her purses directly from there.
They also have great sales.👍
Lord, the crunchy crackling sound in the fake bag was driving me mad😅 ugh, I could never carry a bag that sounds like that😖 real, fake or dupe😂
I'd rather buy a cheaper authentic brand name bag than spending money on a fake bag.
so so so helpful...super close inspection. ..best comparison review on Selma...thank you...
anyone know the differents between MICHAEL by michael kors and KORS by
michael kors? :( is it about the pricing or the item they sell?
thankiee
Fashion is NOT about name brands.
I usually shop for the style that I would like and not necessarily a name brand. With my motorcycle gear, that's a whole different story LOL
I LOVE your accent and LOVE your videos. Thank you!
Hai, I'm from Malaysia.
May i know the hardware color for the real bag? is it gold or silver? can't see clearly through the video.
And you said that you spend how much for the fake one? 34 or 44 dollars? I can't hear clearly too. Thanks.
Thank you for this. I am glad to have the original one.
Do all of them have 4 stitches? Because my purse looks real in every other way, but has 5 stitches under the handles
You are awesome. I never would have thought that I was buying a fake bag. Going to go check mine out now and it better be authentic or I am going to be upset... Thanks for the info.... Very awesome video.
they real? lol
I really enjoyed your tutorial and found it very informative. You have a lovely way of delivering information. Thank you!
Wow thank you for the detailed review! I'm going to be buying a new bag like this one just a different color! Does Amazon sell the real MK bags (it looks like they do) or should I just purchase from the actual MK website??
you can always go to the outlets,youll find the real ones and cheap around $100ish
I am sure no one should need a video to know this is fake. Unfortunately there are fake ones that are really difficult to spot
Woooooow, very helpful video :) at first glance i see this difference but this video helped me see a lot of other difference. Thank you My Great Challenge, kisses from Poland
+Claudine XOXO you re welcome!