How can you tell if a handbag labeled Prada is authentic?

With many designer handbag replicas and knockoffs it may be hard to tell if a Prada handbag is authentic or not. Some details can provide some reassurance that the bag is probably real such as a Prada serial number, authenticity tags, horizontal Prada lining throughout the inside of the bag, Prada engraved metal such as buttons on and inside the handbag, the words “PRADA MADE IN ITALY” on the inside tag, and also the quality of the bag should be noticeably different than that of a knockoff it should feel much heavier due to the leather. Although checking the details can provide some reassurance the only way to be 100% positive the handbag is an actual Prada handbag is to buy from a department store instead of buying it off the internet.