This was playing it very smart!!! i would have done the same thing if i was you at that moment. just think if you would have told them "yes its real" you may not have that bag today or even worse , could have been seriously injured.
Do you lie about the authenticity of your bag?
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I just started buying designers since I'm back to school and I'm yet to test them out in the workplace. In my previous workplace, carrying designers will definitely cause a stir. So I've imagined telling my co-workers that my bags are fake. But after thinking about, that seems to be a very immature behavior. I think I will just admit to my co-workers and friends that I am a sucker in designer bags and tell them that I am very stingy on food, car, housing, etc.
To strangers, I can imagine telling them my bags are fake for self-protection.
To strangers, I can imagine telling them my bags are fake for self-protection.
i've never been asked if my bag was real or not, but i think if i was in the above situation i'd have done the same thing - don't make yourself a target.
I haven't actually lied, but since it is a really rude question to be asked "How much did you pay for that bag?" I reply "I don't know, it was a gift." Or sometimes I'll just say that it's old and I don't remember. Even though I do work hard for my $$ and to be able to purchase nice things, I kinda do feel like it's bragging to tell the truth.
Yes! lol
My husband and I own a business, and one afternoon I stopped in and sat my bag on the shelf behind the counter. One of the clients was talking to my husband, and his wife looked over and said, "Oooh! Louis Vuitton, business must be good!" I immediately responded, "Oh no, it's a replica!" lol
My husband is always nervous that our clients are going to see me driving expensive cars and carrying expensive bags and think that we're making too much money. lol
My husband and I own a business, and one afternoon I stopped in and sat my bag on the shelf behind the counter. One of the clients was talking to my husband, and his wife looked over and said, "Oooh! Louis Vuitton, business must be good!" I immediately responded, "Oh no, it's a replica!" lol
My husband is always nervous that our clients are going to see me driving expensive cars and carrying expensive bags and think that we're making too much money. lol
No I won't - I don't want to be perceived as someone who carries fakes! If I do not want people to know the price tag of the bag I carry, I would either smile and avoid the question, say it was a gift or bought preloved at a good price.
Having said that I haven't been in a situation where my safety could potentially be at risk if I acknowledge the authenticity of my bag. I guess I might lie about it when that is the case.
Having said that I haven't been in a situation where my safety could potentially be at risk if I acknowledge the authenticity of my bag. I guess I might lie about it when that is the case.
I think I agree with everyone here on both sides. If I thought my safety was in question because of it, then absolutely its a fake. If its just someone admiring or admonishing because of the cost then no, its real and who cares what you think? I dont recall asking for your opinion?
Exactly...
I've never said my bags were fake but I definitely would if strangers asked me. It's none of their business!!
At work I always tell people all my bags are pre-loved and I got a good deal. Otherwise, they'll start gossiping. And I never tell the full price.
At work I always tell people all my bags are pre-loved and I got a good deal. Otherwise, they'll start gossiping. And I never tell the full price.
Yes! I work for the company that my bf owns and he use to not care if I carried my Lvs. Someone who hired us to do some work said "wow they must be paying you too much if you can afford to carry lv" so I told him it was fake. My bf is always worried was the customers think and tries not to be flashy, so I don't mind saying it is fake.
I have also had people ask me how much my purses have cost and I always say it is a gift. Unless it was a good friend asking me, I think it is incredibly rude for someone you don't know to come up to you and demand to know how much your purse cost.
I have also had people ask me how much my purses have cost and I always say it is a gift. Unless it was a good friend asking me, I think it is incredibly rude for someone you don't know to come up to you and demand to know how much your purse cost.
I have only said "it's fake" to my former assistant who was judgmental and gossipy. I buy two bags a year, but rotate them, and she was such a ditz that when I'd change bags, she'd ask if it was new. Rather than have her gossip and pass judgment, I just would say they're fake.
Of course, I only got my first Mono this year. Others are Epi and Vernis. Epi is understated and the Vernis are shiny, but don't scream LV like the Mono can.
Of course, I only got my first Mono this year. Others are Epi and Vernis. Epi is understated and the Vernis are shiny, but don't scream LV like the Mono can.
no and my DM reminds me of it constantly when i wont buy her a $1 lootery ticket...ad in her words "but youll spend $600 on a bag. i respectfully replied -that is my priority ad this is yours. (i guess shed really have a fit if she knew the real prices). i think that was her way of guaging how much they cost ad she wanted me to acknowledge it. i dont talk price with anyone. my DH knows they are expensive but because he doesnt know names...he cant match them with prices. he has his own collection of pricely goods so we dont but heads that way.
