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Collector11 said:
Yes" there are fakes but I feel like most of them are not very good copies (unless they have improved) but regardless the difference is all about the quality
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Some people don't know much about Michael Kors and can get ripped off because they don't know. Yes, it is about quality as well but regardless of that, counterfeit goods fund all sorts of horrible things, like human trafficking, terrorism, child slavery, and drugs. Basic human rights are being taken away and these things keep it going. I will never support such horrible things and I will do my part to stop them as best as I can.
 
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With all the fakes floating around consignments stores want tags, receipts or some sort of proof of authenticity on everything from LV(understandable) to coach, kate spade, etc... I have pointed out a few fakes over the years to them before they started asking for authenticity and the manager offered me a job once. They never ask me for proof because I've been selling and buying since they opened the door and they know i would never purchase or carry a fake bag but I bring any tags and receipts anyway. I keep EVERYTHING so I always have proof. From time to time they will pull something off the shelf and have me take a look because I know my s#it LOL! I'm always glad to help. Nobody wants to be duped.
 
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Collector11 said:
Yes" there are fakes but I feel like most of them are not very good copies (unless they have improved) but regardless the difference is all about the quality
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melbo said:
Some people don't know much about Michael Kors and can get ripped off because they don't know. Yes, it is about quality as well but regardless of that, counterfeit goods fund all sorts of horrible things, like human trafficking, terrorism, child slavery, and drugs. Basic human rights are being taken away and these things keep it going. I will never support such horrible things and I will do my part to stop them as best as I can.
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Yes, they are poor copies, but like Melbo stated, you would be surprised how many people don't know & will be duped into buying this crap. There are other fakes on Ebay but without enough pictures to really examine, you can't really report them without stating valid reasons. We don't want to harm reputable sellers who may be selling a vintage bag. I reported more than what I posted. Sometimes I will request necessary pictures from a seller who I believe their bags are fake just to see. I won't report them unless the pictures prove me I was right.

Like Melbo said, counterfeits of any merchandise promotes & supports a lot of terrible things all over the world besides just taking money for something that is not authentic which in my book is the same as stealing.
 
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melbo said:
Some people don't know much about Michael Kors and can get ripped off because they don't know. Yes, it is about quality as well but regardless of that, counterfeit goods fund all sorts of horrible things, like human trafficking, terrorism, child slavery, and drugs. Basic human rights are being taken away and these things keep it going. I will never support such horrible things and I will do my part to stop them as best as I can.
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cdtracing said:
Yes, they are poor copies, but like Melbo stated, you would be surprised how many people don't know & will be duped into buying this crap. There are other fakes on Ebay but without enough pictures to really examine, you can't really report them without stating valid reasons. We don't want to harm reputable sellers who may be selling a vintage bag. I reported more than what I posted. Sometimes I will request necessary pictures from a seller who I believe their bags are fake just to see. I won't report them unless the pictures prove me I was right.

Like Melbo said, counterfeits of any merchandise promotes & supports a lot of terrible things all over the world besides just taking money for something that is not authentic which in my book is the same as stealing.
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Great points, ladies and thanks for putting it out there! Too many people think it is harmless to buy fake merchandise. There are so many other things being faked besides handbags. Did you know they are even counterfeiting Levis?? For heavens sakes!


One big thing I want to point out that hasn't been mentioned here, is that none of these counterfeiters are government regulated! They are using unapproved materials to make these fakes! They use poisonous LEAD based dyes, and harmful metals and plastics that do not have government stamps on them! All of these fakes are produced in illegal sweat shops. Employees have no protection, such as you mention the cliild slave labor. They are probably breathing harmful fumes and gases, not to mention what is going into the environment! These materials they use are also harmful to the people that buy them and their families. All of this just to have a designer name on yourself?? How pathetic is this?? People really need to become educated consumers .

I have a hard time comprehending, how people don't even stop and think about , how this can be legal, when someone is producing a product with a name on it that doesn't belong to them! Do they really think this is legal??? Unbelievable!

The bottom line here, is we need to work and get the word out! Please be sure to tell anyone and everyone you know. Because as long is there is demand, there will be supply. If we can educate consumers, there will be less demand and hopefully put these criminals out of business one day. We have to keep trying. Spread the word!! Thanks.
 
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CinthiaZ said:
Yep, you got it! That's all they are there for is to ring you up!
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You need to remember that people working in retail deal with hundreds of different people a day. They deal with angry people, crazy people, people who don't speak the language, people who just want to waste time, drunks,tourists, smelly people, etc. It is not easy. You need to give these people more credit. These people did not go to school and get degree or certificate in [Insert designer] so any lack of knowledge is the store or companies fault and not COMPLETELY the associate(although they do play a huge role...)

As i'm sure you've guessed i work in retail(not selling bags), most of my knowledge was done on my own time. Companies can only do so much and then it's up to the store and staff. Then on top of that, many of these associates have multiple jobs, going to school, families to care for etc. It's not easy. It's unfair to expect them to know every little thing about a specific designer.

As mentioned above their job is to essentially ring through the sale. Anything else is going the extra mile.

To go back on topic, most of the people i know who have or had fake bags have brought them over from other countries(Philipines, Hong Kong, Mexico, etc) and not here. So it's hard to stop them when it's out of your reach. I agree that greatest way is to educate them. I didn't think of the toxic materials thing but it makes sense. I wish people would realize that you get what you pay for as well. Those fakes aren't going to hold up, you're just going to have to keep replacing them until you could have bought yourself a 'real' one with the amount of times you've replaced it.

I remember when i was like 10 i got a (horrible) fake LV bag from Tijuana. I thought i was so cool with my LV bag bahaha. Ya not one of my proudest moments. It's long gone now.
 
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Sl0thbear said:
You need to remember that people working in retail deal with hundreds of different people a day. They deal with angry people, crazy people, people who don't speak the language, people who just want to waste time, drunks,tourists, smelly people, etc. It is not easy. You need to give these people more credit. These people did not go to school and get degree or certificate in [Insert designer] so any lack of knowledge is the store or companies fault and not COMPLETELY the associate(although they do play a huge role...)

As i'm sure you've guessed i work in retail(not selling bags), most of my knowledge was done on my own time. Companies can only do so much and then it's up to the store and staff. Then on top of that, many of these associates have multiple jobs, going to school, families to care for etc. It's not easy. It's unfair to expect them to know every little thing about a specific designer.

As mentioned above their job is to essentially ring through the sale. Anything else is going the extra mile.

To go back on topic, most of the people i know who have or had fake bags have brought them over from other countries(Philipines, Hong Kong, Mexico, etc) and not here. So it's hard to stop them when it's out of your reach. I agree that greatest way is to educate them. I didn't think of the toxic materials thing but it makes sense. I wish people would realize that you get what you pay for as well. Those fakes aren't going to hold up, you're just going to have to keep replacing them until you could have bought yourself a 'real' one with the amount of times you've replaced it.

I remember when i was like 10 i got a (horrible) fake LV bag from Tijuana. I thought i was so cool with my LV bag bahaha. Ya not one of my proudest moments. It's long gone now.
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I don't expect them to know anything. I understand totally they are sales clerks and there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with that!.What is wrong, is these customers that think they are authenticators and ask sales clerks, to authenticate bags. They freak out if they don't know anything. It is absolutely ridiculous! And it s not the fault OR responsibility of the sales clerk. The people that are foolish, are the customers. expecting them to authenticate their bags. And I have repeatedly had to tell people, they are SALES CLERCKS!! You can NOT get a bag authenticated by them. I know exactly what you mean.and agree with you totally. As I stated, they are there to ring up your purchase and nothing more, and they should not be expected to do anything more!
 
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Sl0thbear said:
You need to remember that people working in retail deal with hundreds of different people a day. They deal with angry people, crazy people, people who don't speak the language, people who just want to waste time, drunks,tourists, smelly people, etc. It is not easy. You need to give these people more credit. These people did not go to school and get degree or certificate in [Insert designer] so any lack of knowledge is the store or companies fault and not COMPLETELY the associate(although they do play a huge role...)

As i'm sure you've guessed i work in retail(not selling bags), most of my knowledge was done on my own time. Companies can only do so much and then it's up to the store and staff. Then on top of that, many of these associates have multiple jobs, going to school, families to care for etc. It's not easy. It's unfair to expect them to know every little thing about a specific designer.

As mentioned above their job is to essentially ring through the sale. Anything else is going the extra mile.

To go back on topic, most of the people i know who have or had fake bags have brought them over from other countries(Philipines, Hong Kong, Mexico, etc) and not here. So it's hard to stop them when it's out of your reach. I agree that greatest way is to educate them. I didn't think of the toxic materials thing but it makes sense. I wish people would realize that you get what you pay for as well. Those fakes aren't going to hold up, you're just going to have to keep replacing them until you could have bought yourself a 'real' one with the amount of times you've replaced it.

I remember when i was like 10 i got a (horrible) fake LV bag from Tijuana. I thought i was so cool with my LV bag bahaha. Ya not one of my proudest moments. It's long gone now.
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And yes, most of them are made out of the country, but they are sure are being sold here! What 's wrong with the feds?? It is their job to keep them out of here. Why do we pay federal taxes when these feds aren't doing their jobs?? Although I have read about many arrests and shipments they have discovered, but apparently, they are not smart enough to catch them all. They set up their booths openly in flea markets and malls everywhere! They really have some nerve, these crooks do!
 
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Im not too sure, he's been known to clear a room, car, elevator LOL! I don't know who's worse, him or my dad! Nothing organic about those smells-its pure EVIL! They are both like children and tied at the hip with their foolishness and shenanigans!! I married my "father". I guess what they say is true.
 
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BAGLADY 3375 said:
Im not too sure, he's been known to clear a room, car, elevator LOL! I don't know who's worse, him or my dad! Nothing organic about those smells-its pure EVIL! They are both like children and tied at the hip with their foolishness and shenanigans!! I married my "father". I guess what they say is true.
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Hahaha! Omg! Men! They grew up laughing at farts and making girls squeal! Somethings don't change!
 
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