I know that person had to be both embarassed and disappointed in them selves later when they think back to how they responded to you being that they are representing their Religous Organization.
I've been banned from the Thrift Store!
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You could be right, Katev, it may not have made a difference to them. Sounds like they were cranky from the get go and in the mood for a pissing contest.
I really hope so!! The way they acted wasn't right and it's definitely making them look bad for treating you like that. LMAO that they would let you have a mint!
Good for you for digging in.I don't care whether it's a charity thrift store or an individual at a flea market with a booth full of fakes...it's still against Federal law to sell counterfeits.
You did the right thing. You would think a "religious" group would care about the ramifications of these counterfeits. They should have appreciated what you did instead of acting like fools.
What Dem Ram said.
Just because they're a religious group or a nonprofit DOESN'T exempt them from obeying the law. Take your money someplace else.
The candy was probably fake too
OMG sorry but that must have been a funny scene - sorry it happened tho. Want some candy little girl.
BTW Goodwill will not do returns ( the one I frequent) on purses ( or shoes) either - I have asked, so I shop cautiously. I don't know of any charity thrift store that does returns - resale shops might. Returns probably hurt their charity efforts by actually costing them money.
Best thing to do it re-donate , marked as a fake, and get a receipt for tax purposes - that will at least cover your cost.
Also, the one I frequent has a sign that says they do not authenticate the purses or guarantee that they are authentic. They just sell the "stuff" that gets donated.
BTW Goodwill will not do returns ( the one I frequent) on purses ( or shoes) either - I have asked, so I shop cautiously. I don't know of any charity thrift store that does returns - resale shops might. Returns probably hurt their charity efforts by actually costing them money.
Best thing to do it re-donate , marked as a fake, and get a receipt for tax purposes - that will at least cover your cost.
Also, the one I frequent has a sign that says they do not authenticate the purses or guarantee that they are authentic. They just sell the "stuff" that gets donated.
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Katev,
I give you a lot of credit for standing your ground. Whether you paid $20, $200 or even just $2 for the fake, they broke the law in selling it.
Their giving you a refund did NOT cost them money because had they obeyed the law in the first place, they would have authenticated (or un-authenticated) the bag, found out it was fake and wouldn't have been able to sell it.
Any and every reseller, whether it's a full-priced department store, a discount department store, a thrift shop or even someone having a yard sale is required to KNOW with 100% certainty that any item they are selling is authentic.
Stating that they don't authenticate, that they're a charity or any other disclaimer doesn't exempt them from the law.
Again Katev, good for you for insisting on the refund and count your blessings that you were banned. THey don't deserve your hard-earned money. (Sadly, it's their beneficiaries who will suffer.)
I give you a lot of credit for standing your ground. Whether you paid $20, $200 or even just $2 for the fake, they broke the law in selling it.
Their giving you a refund did NOT cost them money because had they obeyed the law in the first place, they would have authenticated (or un-authenticated) the bag, found out it was fake and wouldn't have been able to sell it.
Any and every reseller, whether it's a full-priced department store, a discount department store, a thrift shop or even someone having a yard sale is required to KNOW with 100% certainty that any item they are selling is authentic.
Stating that they don't authenticate, that they're a charity or any other disclaimer doesn't exempt them from the law.
Again Katev, good for you for insisting on the refund and count your blessings that you were banned. THey don't deserve your hard-earned money. (Sadly, it's their beneficiaries who will suffer.)
Katev, kudos to you! The Goodwill near me sells *obvious* fakes, and for full price! I've never had the nerve to say anything, but you've inspired me (even though it may result in the loss of potential candy) ;-D
What Dem Ram said.
Just because they're a religious group or a nonprofit DOESN'T exempt them from obeying the law. Take your money someplace else.
The candy was probably fake too
LOL....knockoff Starlite Mints....
Seriously though, katev - kudos!! If nothing else, the store staff should have just processed the exchange without attitude. It's even more appalling considering the store's religious affiliation.
I understand that the purpose of charitable contributions is to aid the people the charity is trying to help, but the (probably volunteer) thrift store staff reacted horribly.
Hey thanks everyone!
I've been thinking about it and I don't believe it would have made things any better if I had tried giving them a copy of the legal statues. I started out very quietly saying "I'm sure you didn't know it wasn't genuine when you sold it to me" but then I found out that they knew they were selling fakes and didn't care.
In fact, when I first mentioned that it is illegal to sell counterfeit goods the manager shouted at me "Are you threatening me?! You will find that I don't respond well to ultimatums!" Actually, I think he was threatening me!
Oh well, I'll stay away from that place and generally try to be more careful in the future! Thanks again for the all kind words!
I've been thinking about it and I don't believe it would have made things any better if I had tried giving them a copy of the legal statues. I started out very quietly saying "I'm sure you didn't know it wasn't genuine when you sold it to me" but then I found out that they knew they were selling fakes and didn't care.
In fact, when I first mentioned that it is illegal to sell counterfeit goods the manager shouted at me "Are you threatening me?! You will find that I don't respond well to ultimatums!" Actually, I think he was threatening me!
Oh well, I'll stay away from that place and generally try to be more careful in the future! Thanks again for the all kind words!
The items at thrift stores are donated items... most times the thrift stores I.e..., goodwill, will simply price an item due to what it is and not necessarily the name brand.. they simply put a price tag on it without labeling the "name" of the item. Consignment shops w who actually purchase your used items in order to sell for their profit should definitely authenticate. They should authenticate because their literally setting a price for the items based on the name brand.
Wow, the receipt on the bag I bought at goodwill says that you can return clothing for a store credit within 10 days if you have the receipt and the original tags attached. I figured that "clothing" included accessories like handbags. I'd better take some photos and get it authenticated; I hope it is genuine!
At least I made sure that there were no typos in the creed. I felt pretty silly when Hyacinth kindly pointed out that the creed on the fake bag was missing the "a" in "scratches" and that "markings" had been spelled with an "x"! :shame:
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wow....they are just mad because they got caught. Glad that you got your money back and keep the Coach rehab spirit alive. Don't let this get you down. There are plenty of authentic older Coaches to be found and loved. 