Do You Carry A Faux LV?

Even with the knowledge that buying designer knockoffs could be funding terrorism and forcing children to work in sweatshops, many women simply want the prestige that comes with carrying what looks like a high-end designer bag, regardless of the consequences.

While researching this topic, I found this quote to be fairly typical. "I love the way designer purses look, but I can't afford one," says Jen, a 20-year-old student at Florida Atlantic University who refused to disclose her last name. "If I can find one that looks like the real one at half the price, then I'm going to buy it. I don't feel like I'm ripping Louis Vuitton off. They make plenty of money."

Here is a list of the most counterfeited handbags labels and what a real bog should cost retail.

Balenciaga: $800 and up

Burberry: $450 to $725

Chanel: $800 and up

Christian Dior: $250 to $1,290

Coach: $128 to $528

Fendi: $340 to $1,590

Gucci: $585 to $4,800

Hermès: $5,000 and up

Juicy Couture: $125 to $395

Kate Spade: $130 to $495

Louis Vuitton: $250 to $4,800

Marc Jacobs: $650 to $1,400

Prada: $750 to $1,895

What are your thoughts? How do you spot a fake?