Replicas don't last 50 years or outlast a person's lifetime the way the authentic ones do!!!The fake ones, rip and tear with daily use, and they can never make it as perfect as the real ones, or they would cost as much as the authentic ones. Shortcuts are because people are FAKE and try to trick people that they can afford it..obviously! Why have 20 cheap bags when you can save for ONE beautifully crafted handmade bag..even teenagers can save up. Quality over quantity means the difference.