Radley bags are the UK’s best selling bag brand. Although Radley bags can be purchased at various stores, they can also be purchased online. eBay UK offers literally thousands of different Radley bags, both new and used; in fact, the second hand Radley Markey is extremely active.

We all know it’s possible to make huge savings by shopping online compared to shopping at a designer boutique, but shopping online comes with its own risks and this guide is here to walk you through the process. Radley bags are sold with a glossy cardboard tab attached to the outside of the bag. A fake bag will have the Radley “Scottie” logo in red at the bottom of this tag, while a genuine Radley will NOT. A genuine bag will only have the words “RADLEY” written on it.

It’s the same with Radley wallets and purses, if the tab has a red dog on it, then it’s fake. Genuine Radley bags have a leather cutout of the Radley dog ​​attached to the bag, but in such a way that it can be easily removed. On a counterfeit bag, this cutout is usually permanently attached to the bag. Radley bags are sold complete with a protective fabric bag that closes with a drawstring.

Ask If there is a Radley dog ​​applied to the front of the bag, then it shouldn’t have the word “Radley” stamped on it; if you do, then you know it’s a fake. You might see the word “Radley” stamped on the scottish dog, but this would only be on the “swing tag” that hangs from the outside of the bag. When you buy a new Radley bag it will come with a leather aftercare kit, ask the seller if it’s included (although it’s often lost). Please note that it is your prerogative as the buyer to ask any questions you deem necessary.

If the seller avoids your questions, it may suggest that he is hiding. eBay has a wonderful feedback system where you can see the credibility score of sellers and see the opinions of other buyers who have bought from that particular seller. The higher the score, the more credible and trustworthy the seller will be. When checking the feedback score, try to make sure there are a good number of recent transactions, as this also helps show that the seller has recently been selling items on eBay with no issues.

Some balance needs to be applied to this method, as new eBay sellers will obviously have low or no feedback ratings. This does not necessarily mean they are unreliable, but extra precautions should be taken. By following these simple steps, you can be sure your Radley bag is genuine and bona fide.