i dont believe that the bags with the G's are fake. i think they are gucci ones... i could be wrong, but i live out here in vegas, and you always see the ones with the crazy G's all over them under gucci labels in the stores ... soooo .. but im sure that there are some knockoffs.
and i think you should get that signature coach bag ... i have a coach bag, the one that looks exactly like the one you want, but its completely black leather, no C's. i LOVE my bag. it goes everywhere and anywhere with me
its a fabulous investment!!!!