The Danger of Traveling with Fake Designer Bags

In fact, 14% of all products seized by CBP in 2019 were wallets and handbags. This adds up to an MSRP of $212,781,760 for seized import handbags alone. However, you'll find street vendors selling them in any of the larger tourist centres.

In purchasing a pre-order item you're acknowledging you've read and understood our policy on pre-order items outlined on our General Policies page. In fact, CPB frequently seizes replica purse imports. This means your imports will be collected by customs, sent to a seized property warehouse, and you’ll likely never see them again. These laws make it illegal to produce, sell, and import replica purses because they violate IPR. This means Louis Vuitton’s famous monogram print design with a connected L and V surrounded by floral motifs is the company’s intellectual property.

I clearly remember that for months, I had been searching for the best supplier for my Super Hermès. Thanks to the blog commenter who let us know their site has changed. If you're entering with fake, counterfeit goods then do NOT expect to have a free pass through Immigration/Customs.

The random "Goyards" with the address are pretty much spot on. If someone can spot the difference while I’m out and about, they are too close to my personal space. The chevron prints do not touch, whereas on the genuine totes, the chevrons do touch. This is a genuine Goyard tote that is currently being sold on Tradsey. Well, since I practically stalk women carrying Goyard totes when I’m in France, without getting too close to anyone’s personal space—it isn’t bad.

There are places (real stores, not just guys on the street) especially in florence that sell wallets, handbags, belts, made of beautiful Italian leather. They aren't Fendi, Prada and such, but they can be very nice, and won't break the bank for a gift for your sister. In Venice you could get her a beautiful piece of Murano glass, albeit a very small one