It's useful to get familiar with the real thing before venturing into Xiangyang. I would suggest stopping by Plaza 66 to do a little research: note the zippers, the patterns, the feel of the leather, etc. With LV products in particular, the real ones always center the local and rarely chop the "LV" itself (though cherries and other gimmocks are often chopped). Market rates are between $10 and $35 or so. It's worth it to pay more for the higher quality bags.