Counterfeit sightings!! what should I do???

elle1777 · Sep 5th, 2008, 08:04 PM

I couldn't wait to get to a computer and post this! Sorry if this needs to be moved I wasn't sure where to put it.
I went to get gas today and had to go in and pay as the machines were broken. It is a busy gas station on a major road right near a police station. Hanging RIGHT above the cashier were TONS of blatantly FAKE bags--Coach, Dooney & Burke, & Chanel. Right next to the cashier were fake sunglasses. Now I've seen "replicas" out in the public eye like this before but these were counterfeit all the way!! I couldn't believe it!! Should I report it to someone?????

lilian · Sep 5th, 2008, 08:30 PM

I personally wouldn't, but probably because I see it so often that it's not a big deal anymore. But of course, it's your call completely.

twiggers · Sep 5th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Doubt they'll do anything about it, even if you do!

elle1777 · Sep 5th, 2008, 08:41 PM

True....fake bags just make me so mad and I couldn't believe how brazen they were about it.

ShimmaPuff · Sep 5th, 2008, 09:20 PM

In my opinion, the best thing to do in those situations is notify the companies directly and inform them that you believe a particular business may be making unauthorized use of their logo/label, and include all pertinent data such as name of business or kiosk, location, etc.

It is the companies, after all, whose trademarks are being "infringed," and you will have the satisfaction not only of knowing that you "did something," but the assurance and certainty that the companies will do what they believe to be in their best interests!

meggiew00t · Sep 5th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Did they actually have C's on the chanel bags or O's? Were they C's on the coach bags or G, D, O? They can get away with it if it's not the same letters even if it LOOKS the same.

elle1777 · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by meggiew00t

Did they actually have C's on the chanel bags or O's? Were they C's on the coach bags or G, D, O? They can get away with it if it's not the same letters even if it LOOKS the same.

No they were C's--they weren't replicas they were full blown fakes and to the untrained eye from far away they would appear to be real. It wasn't an un-named gas station too..it was a Shell.

JSH812 · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:42 PM

The ones I see have a little corner market where all the fugly fakes can be seen in broad daylight. They have EVERY brand imaginable, including sunglasses and accessories. I ALWAYS see women there buying them.

I have even taken a picture and SENT IT TO COACH - but nothing has been done. I guess maybe fakes in a small town in West Virginia just don't matter.

LOREBUNDE · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:50 PM

I agree w/Shimmapuff. That happened to me a while back. A new store opened in my neighborhood with all kinds of bags, lots of coach. I emailed coach and not long after that the place was closed, ha ha

elle1777 · Sep 5th, 2008, 11:25 PM

I emailed Coach and they emailed me back for more info!

Compass Rose · Sep 6th, 2008, 12:34 AM

Just remember, though, that replicas and knockoffs are totally different from inspired bags. If these are Goach, Vooey Looieton, or Prado bags, they are perfectly legal.

caliprincess · Sep 6th, 2008, 12:40 AM

What I can't believe is YOU HAD TO PUMP YOUR OWN GAS? And you live in Jersey????

I would call the cops. For the fake purses, not the gas pumping.

kattykay · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by caliprincess

What I can't believe is YOU HAD TO PUMP YOUR OWN GAS? And you live in Jersey????

I would call the cops. For the fake purses, not the gas pumping.

oh god no she didnt pump her gas (i think that illeagle in nj?) sometimes if the machines are down you have to go inside to pay instead of at the pump

ShimmaPuff · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Compass Rose

..If these are Goach, Vooey Looieton, or Prado bags, they are perfectly legal.

I so want a Goach! I wish they were not so expensive. The cheapest I have seen them anywhere was $49.99, which is 5 times my single bag budget.

elle1777 · Sep 6th, 2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by caliprincess

What I can't believe is YOU HAD TO PUMP YOUR OWN GAS? And you live in Jersey????

I would call the cops. For the fake purses, not the gas pumping.

I'm in school in Florida so yes I had to pump my own gas :( I miss Jersey!!!

Originally Posted by Compass Rose
..If these are Goach, Vooey Looieton, or Prado bags, they are perfectly legal.

Nope they weren't they were complete fakies...hahahah Goach

Sep 5th, 2008, 08:04 PM	#1
elle1777 Member Location: NJ	Counterfeit sightings!! what should I do??? I couldn't wait to get to a computer and post this! Sorry if this needs to be moved I wasn't sure where to put it. I went to get gas today and had to go in and pay as the machines were broken. It is a busy gas station on a major road right near a police station. Hanging RIGHT above the cashier were TONS of blatantly FAKE bags--Coach, Dooney & Burke, & Chanel. Right next to the cashier were fake sunglasses. Now I've seen "replicas" out in the public eye like this before but these were counterfeit all the way!! I couldn't believe it!! Should I report it to someone?????

Sep 5th, 2008, 08:38 PM	#3
twiggers Earning my PhD Location: The Library	Doubt they'll do anything about it, even if you do! __________________ COME JOIN THE COOLEST CLUB AROUND...THE CURBING CONSUMERISM CLUB I've paid off over $50,000 in debt in 9 months!!!!! Only $12,998 more to go!!!

Sep 5th, 2008, 09:20 PM	#5
ShimmaPuff Sentient Post Whore Location: Earth	In my opinion, the best thing to do in those situations is notify the companies directly and inform them that you believe a particular business may be making unauthorized use of their logo/label, and include all pertinent data such as name of business or kiosk, location, etc. It is the companies, after all, whose trademarks are being "infringed," and you will have the satisfaction not only of knowing that you "did something," but the assurance and certainty that the companies will do what they believe to be in their best interests! __________________ http://www.tzuchi.org/ http://www.commongroundrelief.org http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com/chooseagift.aspx Your Friendly Resident Poor Person Embrace Inspired Pride! http://mangonocturna.blogspot.com/

Sep 5th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#6
meggiew00t Member Location: Austin, Texas	Did they actually have C's on the chanel bags or O's? Were they C's on the coach bags or G, D, O? They can get away with it if it's not the same letters even if it LOOKS the same. __________________ Got her! Calcaire first!! Already on the prowl... probably a black first or city coming next!!

Sep 6th, 2008, 12:34 AM	#11
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Location: Southwest Florida	Just remember, though, that replicas and knockoffs are totally different from inspired bags. If these are Goach, Vooey Looieton, or Prado bags, they are perfectly legal. __________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! Visit Me! www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Sep 5th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#2
lilian Member Location: Los Angeles/New York	I personally wouldn't, but probably because I see it so often that it's not a big deal anymore. But of course, it's your call completely.

Sep 5th, 2008, 08:41 PM	#4
elle1777 Member Location: NJ	True....fake bags just make me so mad and I couldn't believe how brazen they were about it.

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:42 PM	#8
JSH812 horses&hounds Location: wild&wonderful	The ones I see have a little corner market where all the fugly fakes can be seen in broad daylight. They have EVERY brand imaginable, including sunglasses and accessories. I ALWAYS see women there buying them. I have even taken a picture and SENT IT TO COACH - but nothing has been done. I guess maybe fakes in a small town in West Virginia just don't matter.

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:50 PM	#9
LOREBUNDE Member Location: Rhode Island	I agree w/Shimmapuff. That happened to me a while back. A new store opened in my neighborhood with all kinds of bags, lots of coach. I emailed coach and not long after that the place was closed, ha ha

Sep 5th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#10
elle1777 Member Location: NJ	I emailed Coach and they emailed me back for more info!

Sep 6th, 2008, 12:40 AM	#12
caliprincess Member	What I can't believe is YOU HAD TO PUMP YOUR OWN GAS? And you live in Jersey???? I would call the cops. For the fake purses, not the gas pumping. __________________ It's not just a bag, it's Prada.