ABC News Report on Fake Designer Bags and Other Goods

[katev]

This report was recently shown on ABC News in Chicago and they discuss the health dangers of buying counterfeit goods and the impact of fakes on the American job market "It's not a victimless crime"!

How to spot knock-off goods as counterfeit gifts make way to Chicago area

Knock-off items made to look like authentic designer brands -- such as fake purses, watches, electronics and clothing -- could be under your tree during the holidays.

abc7chicago.com

 

[BigPurseSue]

I love that quote from the U.S. Customs official, "If you're buying leather but it feels like plastic it's fake."

 

[crazycris]

Lmao article is so fear-mongery, sounds like it was written by some boomer who has no idea how the fake market works, or how and why aliexpress is so popular.
Most fast fashion is made in the same place as the 'counterfeit' clothing so it's a bit misleading to only test the counterfeit clothing and claim it has dangerous toxins, but neglect to test other fast fashion brands on the market as comparison.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Lmao article is so fear-mongery, sounds like it was written by some boomer who has no idea how the fake market works, or how and why aliexpress is so popular.
Most fast fashion is made in the same place as the 'counterfeit' clothing so it's a bit misleading to only test the counterfeit clothing and claim it has dangerous toxins, but neglect to test other fast fashion brands on the market as comparison.

I’m not a boomer but I think you can and should express your opinion without being ageist.