Hermès Kelly bag
Kelly bags by Hermès are a coveted second-hand purchase — and are also commonly ripped off.
  • Luxury handbags are experiencing a booming secondhand market.
  • But counterfeits have infiltrated the economy, and they have gotten more sophisticated recently.
  • These are the most commonly knocked-off styles to look out for, and some easy tells. 

Luxury handbags are among the most expensive items one can buy — not considering things like yachts, mansions, and private islands — with the prices of exclusive purses from Hermès or Chanel climbing into the six figures.