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I agree with the poster who commented on the "investigative journo's" writing. True, it's an obvious giveaway, but I have also come to be a bit careful before I'd judge how somebody uses the English language here since for a lot of posters, English is only their second or third language. And honestly, with today's educational standards, at least where I'm from, it's sometimes painful to see the editing that gets accepted for publication in some newspapers/magazines.
Calling out the :hs:

And for the record: I highly doubt it's an Authenticator? Not sure WHY someone would just automatically "Assume" it's an Authenticator? :shrugs:

:popcorn:
For those here who have been around the tPF block a couple of times it is easy to spot that something is off about the OP. It took me a second read through though. The TS stated that it was some majorly contributing tPF:er involved and because of the subject in the OP that was my first worry when I read it. Because some of the bags I want can only be bought pre-owned, it's a freaking angst I have of unknowingly buying and carrying a fake. The fact that the thread was not deleted gave me the impression the TS was actually discussing with the forum owners. It turned out that no, TS was not. I enjoyed it non the less, "llamas" and all. As well as the fact that I suspect the TS is still among us when not on Reddit shilling fakes :P


Anyway, I got my first Like from Megs which I think was a huge honour :flowers: I really love your forum, thanks guys!

Have a good feels weekend all :smile:
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I agree with the poster who commented on the "investigative journo's" writing. True, it's an obvious giveaway, but I have also come to be a bit careful before I'd judge how somebody uses the English language here since for a lot of posters, English is only their second or third language. And honestly, with today's educational standards, at least where I'm from, it's sometimes painful to see the editing that get's accepted for publication in some newspapers/magazines.

For those here who have been around the tPF block a couple of times it is easy to spot that something is off about the OP. It took me a second read through though. The TS stated that it was some majorly contributing tPF:er involved and because of the subject in the OP that was my first worry when I read it. Because some of the bags I want can only be bought pre-owned, it's a freaking angst I have of unknowingly buying and carrying a fake. The fact that the thread was not deleted gave me the impression the TS was actually discussing with the forum owners. It turned out that no, TS was not. I enjoyed it non the less, "llamas" and all. As well as the fact that I suspect the TS is still among us when not on Reddit shilling fakes :P


Anyway, I got my first Like from Megs which I think was a huge honour :flowers: I really love your forum, thanks guys!

Have a good feels weekend all :smile:
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I agree. You should see the grammar mistakes in my daughters YEARBOOK. That’s published by the English department. Appalling.
 
Yes I've heard the name reddit I don't know where maybe internet.. but not replica
“Replica” is just a nice way to say “fake.”
Ok, I wasn't sure if it was an actual place that advertises a less expensive bag-there is one(forgot name) they
advertise selling say a Givenchy bag that is not authentic-but affordable. For people that just can't pay hight amt.
That's their thing-they don't hide or pretend what they offer.. People Know what They're getting.
 
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a Givenchy bag that is not authentic-but affordable. For people that just can't pay hight amt.
That's their thing-they don't hide or pretend what they offer.. People Know what They're getting.

Anyone dragging around a fake branded thing sure as hell is pretending.
Anyway, positive spin on selling or buying it isn't appropriate on this site, which is explicitly anti fakes.
 
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And I really hope this tPF:er is not authenticating here :sad:

Did you receive a notification that I quoted your post?

No? I didn't think so.

I also suggest you get your FACTS straight before you post & then go on to bash Authenticators WHO volunteer their time & expertise to HELP fellows Members from Buying Fakes. Some of which, who have been authenticating for years & years & are on every day, including myself!

It's a good thing I don't authenticate Balenciaga because those are the very volunteer Authenticators you were accusing as per your last post. SMH.

ETA: What's up with dog & cow picture? Is that what you think I am since you quoted my post?
 
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Did you receive a notification that I quoted your post?

No? I didn't think so.

I also suggest you get your FACTS straight before you post & then go on to bash Authenticators WHO volunteer their time & expertise to HELP fellows Members from Buying Fakes. Some of which, who have been authenticating for years & years & are on every day, including myself!

It's a good thing I don't authenticate Balenciaga because those are the very volunteer Authenticators you were accusing as per your last post. SMH.

ETA: What's up with dog & cow picture? Is that what you think I am since you quoted my post?
I think you seem a little excitable and prone to taking things the wrong way. And yet again I'm reminded to be very grateful for the lovely and always kind authenticators over at the Bal forum. Plus they've got humour :smile:
 
I find it odd no one here has heard of that subreddit. I've been a tpf member for a decade now (almost), and knew of the existence of r/repladies.

My SO showed it to me and I take a quick peek now and then to see what's changed in the world of fakes.

Do I think OP is genuine? Not at all. Am I surprised, given what I've seen in that subreddit? Not at all.
I've never heard of Repladies before, but this thread did make me google them (which was probably what the OP wanted).
When I saw you in this thread, I knew it was a matter of time :lol:
Haven't seen those guys in a while.....
Have to head back to R&F!!
 
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