With the amount of fake Louis Vuitton available out in the market today, how do you avoid getting one by mistake?

 Now that we have explained the reasons why you shouldn’t buy a fake louis Vuitton bag let’s see if we can help by pointing you in the right direction to start finding authentic items.

 There are a couple of forums on the web today that I would recommend that deal in Authentic Louis Vuitton lovers. Their criteria for becoming a member is not whether or not you actually own an authentic Louis Vuitton but rather that you do love them, are interested in chatting with others who also love them and are addicts and that you would not buy a replica item!

 They are the Authentic Louis Vuitton Addicts forum on EZBoard and the Only Authentic Louis Vuitton forum on the MSN groups page. Each forum requires you to register for membership.

 Being a member of such a forum is very worthwhile as it gives you the chance to not only learn many different aspects about Louis Vuitton but should you be interested in buying an authentic item they can be a wonderful source of support and guidance to ensure you buy an authentic item.

 In reality there are only two ways you can buy an authentic Louis Vuitton piece. The first is buying one at full retail price from an LV store or from eLuxury.com the only official on line reseller of authentic LV. The second way is to buy a pre owned item.

Pre-Owned Items

 This is where you need to start to be careful and learn your options. Buying pre owned can save you a tidy sum against the full retail price but it leaves you open to buying a replica! Please do be aware that Louis Vuitton is in huge demand and they NEVER discount or wholesale their products. Should you find a source who claims to be selling LV items having got them from a discount source or through a wholesaler then you are looking at a fake, replica, knockoff or whatever you wish to call it!

 There are two sites selling pre owned items that I have found based on the internet who sell authentic second hand Louis Vuitton. They are Luxury Vintage and Jill's Consignments.

Each of these sites have a selection of different items, ranging from Vintage to the later limited editions items and are well worth checking out..

 As with any purchase you are planning on, do your homework first as detailed in the buying online page.