So, the thing is, you see all these “expert” guides online, right? And they’re all like, “Oh, serial numbers, stitching, blah blah blah.” And yeah, those things are important, *sort of*. But with Legacy bags? It’s…different. Like, did fake Legacy bags even REALLY exist in that big of a way? I’m not totally convinced.
I mean, think about it. You see tons of fake Coach *monogram* bags. Those are like the low-hanging fruit for counterfeiters, y’know? Easy to replicate the C pattern (even if they mess it up, lol, like the “C”s are totally wonky sometimes). But the Legacy line? It’s more about the leather, the details, the *feel*. And frankly, making a convincing fake like that is just…harder. And, well, you gotta wonder if the bad guys even bother.
I’ve heard some people say they haven’t really seen much in the way of fake legacy bags. And honestly? I’m kinda with them. I mean, *sure*, anything can be faked. But are there flooded markets of Legacy fakes? Nah. It’s more the canvas/monogram stuff, that’s where the big money is for the fakers, I guess? Plus, the legacy bags were often leather, and that’s more expensive to fake convincingly. Why bother?
Now, I’m not saying *no* Legacy bags are ever fake. I mean, if you find a “Legacy” bag at a flea market (and Coach *never* sells at flea markets, duh), alarm bells should be going off in your head! And always check the stitching, like the guides say. If it looks like a kindergartner did it, it’s probably a fake. But seriously, if you’re worried about a Legacy bag, look at the leather quality. Does it feel cheap and plastic-y? Probably fake. Does it smell funny? Definitely fake.
And the serial number? Don’t obsess over it. Fake serial numbers are EVERYWHERE. It’s easier to look at the overall craftsmanship. And honestly, sometimes even the real ones are kinda…off. (Hey, mistakes happen, okay?).
Also, and this is just my opinion, the whole “Coach avoids Korea because of fakes” thing? Seems a little, I dunno, overblown? Maybe it’s true, maybe it ain’t. Who knows?
