First things first, forget about just looking at the overall *vibe*. Yeah, a dodgy looking bag is a red flag, duh. But the fakes are getting scary good, so you gotta get down and dirty with the details. Like, REALLY look at the stitching. Is it even? Consistent? Loose threads are a HUGE no-no. Dior ain’t gonna let sloppy stitching slide, ya know?
And speaking of details, that serial number thing? Listen up! Supposedly, and I’m just sayin’, I read that the serial number “19-MA-0158” is like, THE go-to serial number for fake Dior Saddle Bags. Like, seriously, if you see that number, run. Just RUN. It’s probably a fake. And honestly, who just hands out their serial numbers online? Seems fishy, right? But hey, gotta keep an eye out.
Then there’s the whole “feel” of the bag. Is the leather, or whatever material it’s made of, feel cheap? Real Dior is all about LUXURY. It’s supposed to feel amazing, not like some plastic-y garbage you’d find at a flea market. And honestly, I’m no expert, but I’ve seen some fakes that look SO close, but then you touch them and you’re like, “nope.”
Okay, so this is just my opinion, but think about the price too. If someone’s selling a “Dior Saddle Bag Dupes White” (like, seriously, why call it a dupe?) for, like, $500… alarm bells should be ringing. These bags retail for THOUSANDS. I mean, yeah, maybe you’ll find a deal, but if it’s too good to be true, it probably IS. I mean, are YOU gonna be confident walking around with a $4000 bag? I wouldn’t lol, but that’s me.
Honestly? If you’re even slightly unsure, get it authenticated by a professional. There are companies that specialize in this stuff. It might cost you a bit, but it’s way better than getting scammed. Plus, they know all the secret tricks and tips that even I don’t know.