Some of the most popular accessories are genuine designer fashion handbags.

They are highly coveted by fashion-minded women who appreciate the value of designer accessories such as handbags and sunglasses.

Designer handbags, such as Gucci handbags, represent a status of wealth and style for many women

Savvy women also know that these bags hold their value, and so make for good investments.

There isn't any shortage of knock-off designer bags in the market today.

People end up spending hundreds of dollars on lesser-quality knock-off handbags, since the genuine product often costs thousands of dollars.

For women who can't afford the actual designer bag, the replicas are the closest possible substitute for the real thing.

Many of the knock offs look almost like the genuine bags and are quite well made.

However, if you already own a genuine designer handbag, you are easily able to tell the difference between the two.

Replica bags, and other knock-offs for that matter, are excellently made.

The purchasers of these items typically find them to be long-lasting and to look almost exactly like the branded item.

If you put an authentic designer bag alongside a well-made knock-off, the genuine purse will be easy to identify.

So what makes original ones a much better buy than the fake ones?

The answer is that the branded handbags are authentic and original creations.

In terms of being fashion-forward, owning a genuine designer item is key to being recognized as having superior style and sophistication.

Others view originality as true art.

What would you rather have -- a Van Gogh print or the original to display in your living room?

Authentic bags, since they are viewed as true works of art, are collector's items that can increase in value over time.

There's nothing wrong with choosing a fake; they're wonderful fashion accessories, but if you could afford it, would you spend your money on a replica or an authentic one, even if it's used?

Knock-off purses are built to last a long time, but they still pale in comparison to the real version in terms of overall quality.

Moreover, it can be very uncomfortable to be spotted sporting a fake designer bag, so why even take the chance?

Women on the street will say to the carrier of a replica handbag, "What a pretty purse! But it's a fake, isn't it?"

However, the carrier of a genuine purse will garner many envious glances from all the women on the street that recognize the designer product for the real deal.

Perhaps it's intuition or something that's naturally built in, but many women know instinctively if something is authentic or not.

If you are attuned to value, you will see the positive aspects of owning a genuine bag, which can hold its resale value over time.

Used knock-off handbags, as well as other accessories, can be found in stores everywhere.

These genuine used handbags are cheaper than new ones, but still comparatively more expensive than new non-branded bags.

Many stylish women believe that it is better to own a genuine, if used, handbag as opposed to a knock-off.

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