Article: Copy this: an authenticity check of high-end handbags.(In Fashion)

You might think that a counterfeit handbag could only be found on the street--sold by hustlers or con men looking to make a fast dollar, Unfortunately, you could be just as easily taken when you shop in a boutique. Such occurrences, however, could be avoided if you know what to look for. Helen Shelton, executive vice president of Ruder Finn Arts & Communications Counselors Inc., owns an assortment of more than 50 authentic handbags. She started her collection 11 years ago, buying a new handbag at the change of each season. The purse guru scoffs at knock-offs and imitations and says beg enthusiasts should shop at major department stores and brand boutiques, as well as ...

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