yep Michelle you are 100% correct..and it's very amazing to me how many websites sell these fake bags and say they are real....to my suprise I found this site the other day..Here's what the listing...
that is correct..they are knock offs..if you go directly to Vera site...here is the following message that is posted directly on their website...
Vera Bradley® Authorized Retailers are...
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