handbags-231x300.gif" alt="fendi-handbags-231x300" width="185" height="240" />I will never forget the feeling I got when I bought my first designer Fendi handbag, I took it every wear with me and completely adored it. I will also never forget the first time I discovered I was sold a replica handbag without me knowing so. Most of us work hard and save hard so we can own a designer purse, and when you discover that the seller was not exactly honest you feel disappointed and somewhat cheated.

The reality of the problem is replicas are getting so good nowadays that they can be very hard to spot, so here is my quick guide to spotting an authentic Fendi purse so you can avoid disappointment and be confident to are carrying a genuine Fendi purse.

The easiest way to tell if you have an authentic Fendi handbag is to look at the logo on the purse. Fendi purses always have the logo embedded into the leather, so by running your fingers over the logo you can easily spot a fake. If the logo is raised then you should look at the purse some more as there is a high chance it’s a replica.

Make sure that you ask the seller if the purse comes with an authenticity card, all Fendi purse should come with this card if you are buying them brand new.

Next take a look at the bags label as Fendi purses should have a serial number printed on this label.

Finally check the purse for a hologram sticker. Fendi has identified that there are many replicas out there so in an effort to combat this they have inserted this sticker to help buyers spot a real Fendi purse.