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We also handed our handbags to Peiyi from Lunique London - an independent handbag authenticator with more than 25 years' experience. She has assisted UK authorities and border control officers with investigations. She asked us not to reveal her last name to protect her work. A small black bag, with the interlocking design, similar to Gucci's sparks Peiyi's interest. "It is a decent attempt, I'm being generous here," she says. "It screams counterfeit." Peiyi's conclusion was that every bag we bought was fake. She assessed a large tote bag we bought as being a "like for like copy" of the Marc Jacobs designer version. She added the three other bags were "inspired" by Gucci. "A violation, nonetheless," she added. Action Fraud say counterfeit goods use "the intellectual property of a well-known brand". This could include the unauthorised copying of brand names or trademarked patterns. A spokesperson from Lincolnshire Trading standards said: "Illegal items are often dangerous, bypassing the product safety regulations that are in place to protect people. "Counterfeit goods have no place on Lincolnshire's streets."
