So, how do you tell the real deal from a total scam? Well, that’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I mean, I’ve been burned before, thinking I was getting a steal on a beautiful MK crossbody only to find out it was, like, made of recycled grocery bags and sadness.
First off, and this is *super* important, look at the details. I mean, REALLY look. Like, squint your eyes and pretend you’re Sherlock Holmes examining a crime scene. Are the straps too long? Are the holes punched all wonky? Is the buckle made of some kinda cheap metal that feels like it’ll break if you sneeze on it? AND, crucially, is the MK logo actually engraved properly? If the answer to any of these is a big, fat YES, then walk away. Just walk away. Trust me.
And the lining! Oh man, the lining is a dead giveaway. A lot of authentic MK bags have that honeycomb pattern on the inside. If you see something else, or worse, if it’s GLUED in (yes, glued!), then you’re holding a fake. I mean, come ON, Michael Kors ain’t gonna be gluing stuff into their bags. That’s just…tacky.
Another thing – this is kinda obvious, but still worth mentioning – check the price. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Like, if you’re seeing a “genuine leather” MK bag for $20, alarm bells should be ringing louder than a fire truck at a clown convention. I’m just saying.
Oh, and this is a weird one, but if the seller only has pictures of *other* MK bags, that’s a HUGE red flag. It’s like they’re trying to distract you from the fact that the specific bag they’re selling is a total dud. Sneaky, right?