How to spot luxury counterfeits

Shoppers and boutiques are seeing a rise in fakes. The difference, though, is that fashion experts have tools that tell them whether something is a dupe. But how does the average shopper know if something is real or fake? “If you’re paying $200 for a Chanel bag, it’s too good to be true,” said Lisa Rosenberg, owner of ClosetNV. ClosetNV is a luxury consignment boutique in West Bloomfield Township.  In a report by the federal research division, 60% to 80% of all counterfeit goods are bought by Americans. Contributing to an industry worth trillions.