Fake Hermès Constance Used: How to Spot Counterfeits

The used market for Hermès Constance bags contains counterfeits. A genuine bag costs $10,000 to $30,000. A fake costs $500 or less. Check these details before you buy.

1. Blind Stamp and Date Code

Every Hermès Constance has a blind stamp. The stamp is on the interior back wall. It contains a letter and a symbol. The letter indicates the year of production. The symbol indicates the workshop. For example, a "Y" stamp means 2020. A counterfeit stamp often has shallow letters. The font is wrong. The spacing is uneven. Check the shape of the letter. Genuine stamps use a specific sans-serif font.

2. Hardware

The H clasp is the main hardware. Genuine H clasps are solid brass with gold or palladium plating. The plating is thick. The clasp opens and closes with a smooth click. Fake clasps feel light. They have sharp edges. The plating wears off quickly. Look at the screws on the back of the clasp. Genuine screws are flat-head. Fakes often use Phillips-head screws.

3. Stitching

Hermès uses saddle stitching. The stitches are slanted. They are even. There are 7 to 8 stitches per inch. Fakes use machine stitching. The stitches are straight. They are tight or loose. Check the corners. Genuine corners have two stitches at the fold. Fakes often skip stitches.

4. Leather and Shape

Hermès uses leathers like Togo, Epsom, and Swift. Togo has a pebbled grain. Epsom has a cross-hatch pattern. Swift is smooth. Fake bags use split leather or synthetic material. The leather feels plastic. The grain is pressed. The bag loses shape. The flap curls at the edges. Genuine Constance bags keep their shape.

5. Price

If the price is below $8,000, the bag is likely fake. Used Constance bags sell for $8,000 to $25,000. A price under $5,000 is a red flag. No seller loses money on a genuine bag.

6. Seller

Buy from a seller with a history. Check for receipts, boxes, and dust bags. A genuine bag comes with a box, dust bag, and rain cover. The dust bag has the Hermès logo. The box has the size and color. Fakes often include fake receipts. Ask for the original receipt.

7. Authentication Service

Pay for a third-party authentication service. Services like Bababebi and Entrupy use photos and software. They charge $50 to $100. A certificate does not guarantee authenticity. But it helps.