How To Buy Guide - Handbags Guide

Now that you have a good idea of what you're looking for, it's time to start shopping. Because designer purses are in such high demand, you should definitely shop with a healthy "Buyer Beware" attitude: replicas are often offered up as authentic. Here's some tips on how to make sure the bag you get is the real thing:

Look for a Merchant Guarantee. Most merchants selling authentic products will guarantee the product, and have a liberal return policy. You can check the About Us or FAQ page on most merchants' sites to determine if they deal in replicas or originals.

Check to be sure the merchant is an authorized reseller. You can find this information on the manufacturer's website, or on the merchant's About Us page. If they're not authorized to sell the products (or didn't acquire them through an authorized reseller), it's likely that they're not selling authentic merchandise.

Check their Merchant Rating on PriceGrabber. We have an extensive database of user reviews for most merchants on our site. Be sure to check out the merchant's rating before buying from them...then help others out by dropping by and write your own review after you've made your purchase.

Inspect the handbag. When you receive the item, look for tags and authenticity labels. Most designer handbags have tags that identify them as authentic. You should also look at the workmanship – if it looks shoddy in any way, return it. It's probably not authentic.

And lastly,

If it's too good to be true, it probably is. We have great deals on our site. But when something is obviously priced ridiculously low, tread cautiously. Chances are, the price itself says a lot.

If you follow the tips above, you shouldn't have any worries about shopping for designer handbags online.