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Designer
handbags are a status symbol, designed, and manufactured by really
big names in the fashion world. Women all over the world carry
designer handbags. And some top fashion models and movie stars
endorse various, famous designer handbags, increasing their status
value. But, at the same time, you should be aware that genuine
designer handbags also happen to be of extraordinarily high quality.
You will find that they last a very long time and, if genuine, may
bem for example, repaired free of charge by the manufacturer if and
when the clasp or strap breaks.
You probably
are aware that city streets all over the world, and internet auction
sites are loaded with counterfeit or fake designer handbags,
sometimes called "knock-offs. Bags are the most common of all
the fake designer accessories sold worldwide, with wallets and
sunglasses following at a distant second and third. While any name
brand is at risk for counterfeiting, the most commonly ripped-off
labels include Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Christian Dior, Prada,
Gucci and Burberry.
It is not
legal to sell a counterfeit item carrying a designer brand or any
other proprietary trademarked name label, (just as it is not legal to
duplicate copyrighted music, movies, books, and software or currency
of any nation and represent them as the genuine article.) One way
some fake designer handbags are shipped into the country is simply as
generic, unbranded items without the labels. Then the labels are
attached inside the country, separately. It seems it's not
necessarily an actual counterfeit until the label, or some other
evidence turns it into one.
Fake designer
accessories are sold more widely than most people think. Since they
are usually sold at great discount prices compared to the original
item, the demand is high. The desire for designer handbags, shoes and
jewelry -- and for their counterfeit counterparts -- has reached
unprecedented, new heights. Commerce involving counterfeit designer
goods is such a big business now that it is commonplace to find forty
foot shipping containers at our ports loaded with fake Louis
Vuittons, Cartiers, and Gucci handbags made in factories in China -
along with many containers of legitimate items made in factories in
China. In terms of supply, the mid-year FY 2007 report by the US
Customs and Border Protection Office of International Trade showed
that nearly $8 million of counterfeit handbags, wallets and purses
were seized by US Customs and US Immigration alone. That number
represents a very small portion of such items that are actually imported.
And as a
measure of demand, a recent Internet search for "fake designer
handbags" (in quotes) turned up almost 230,000 Web pages. If you
remove the quotes, that number soars to nearly 800,000. Many look at
as a victimless crime. After all, many otherwise law-abiding people
have started selling counterfeit designer goods out of car trunks or
at home purse parties (think Tupperware, but with knock-off handbags).
Replica or
fake designer sunglasses or handbags may be a good way to maintain
your stylish look and save money at the same time. This is especially
true if you are purchasing them for their everyday utility value. You
may be buying something that looks good, may be of good quality and
that comes at a reasonable price, just as you might do when shopping
for such an item that does not carry a designer label (real or fake.)
Some companies
manufacture bags that are "inspired by" and closely
resemble a famous brand's pattern. And you should be aware that
handbags and other items actually advertised as similars or inspired
by are indeed legal. If you do not want to pay hundreds of dollars
for a simple handbag, then a fake designer handbag, especially
legally sold as similar to or inspired by, may be a good option for you.
But
anti-counterfeiting advocates say buying illegal fakes is not a
victimless crime. And you may want to consider the fact that there is
more to consider besides the theft of intellectual property and the
loss of potential revenue for the legitimate owner of the brand and
the rest of the distribution channel. For example, there is some
evidence that part of the money for the bombing and attacks on the
World Trade Center came from the sale of counterfeit goods, in
addition to other criminal enterprises.
How Can You Tell
Everyone may
know that bags bought from a market stall or a kiosk in a Thai
shopping mall or on the sidewalk table -or even inside the store - on
Canal St. in New York City are not likely to be genuine. But it is
becoming harder to spot better quality fakes, especially those for
sale in the more upmarket fashion boutiques.
Many online
fake handbag vendors falsely advertise the exceptional quality of
their cheap knock-off handbags. And sometimes any significant
similarity between these inexpensive purses to expensive handbags is
limited to the sales copy of the vendor and the delusion of the
owner. However, very often, even a knock-off may be of good quality.
Real designer
handbags are generally packed in tissue in an official brand name
box, and often come with an equally well-crafted dust bag.
Counterfeit replicas, on the other hand, usually are lower in quality
than the originals, and are likely to break, rip or fade long before
the original does. But before you go ahead and buy such an item,
whether inspired by, a replica, or a counterfeit, you should be aware
that there are plenty of authentic discount designer handbags for
sale on the internet by reputable sites at a sizeable discount.
It's good news
that when you know where to shop, there really are authentic discount
designer handbags and sources that won't wreck your budget. You may
spend thousands on a famous name designer handbag, but you can also
buy an actual, authentic designer handbag for $30 or less. But you
must also know that you won't find a $500 bag that's authentic on the
street corner for 7$ - or even $20. Authentic designer handbags are
sold only by authorized dealers, not by hawkers on sidewalks.
When dealing
with stores and websites of various types, if a seller skirts around
using the word "authentic," you should assume the worst. Of
course, even if they do say it's authentic, that doesn't necessarily
make it so. Sellers of the genuine article usually do provide a
'money back guarantee' to back their claims of authenticity. But
don't expect the real article if the refundable guarantee is not available.
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