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These bags resemble their original counterparts but are sold at a fraction of the cost because they are not authentic. It is illegal-but what we saw was police more or less chasing the counterfeit sellers off in Venice. However, there have been people who have been fined for buying the counterfeit fake bags so...it's up to you. (I think they occasionally make an "example" of someone...and with my luck it would be me) I personally did not want to do business with any of these sellers. They use high pressure sales techniques and undermine honest business people. It was kind of creepy how they lurked around the stalls of the markets in Florence and kind of jumped out at you trying to sell things.
They have strict standards in place to ensure that the replicas closely resemble the original designer bags. Every replica bags handbag goes through a thorough inspection process to check for any flaws or discrepancies. Skilled craftsmen carefully examine the stitching, materials, and hardware to ensure they meet the desired standards.
Lately, the factory has done a pretty good job taking care of the details. If you want a full branded box, you should tell the seller before paying. But these smaller, more intimate coteries go beyond a shared love of reps. "We’ve been to each other’s houses," Lisa tells me of her replica bags group. To them, status isn’t having the means to join the $10,000-handbag clique—anyone could be so basic. It’s waltzing into brunch with a fake bags that takes chutzpah.
I prefer to build long-term relationships with reliable sellers so I can make sure I always get high-quality products every time. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions.
If Judy would have read my post closer, she would have seen that I asked if this was illegal, because i did not know. I then stated "if legal, please give me more info...yada-yada"......that was no misinterpretation.......she was downright rude. Several newspaper articles and at least one book have been written about the sale of these counterfeit articles funding terrorism around the world. If it is not enough that you are personally supporting illegal activities, consider that you are adding to the proliferation of terrorism around the world. Jodi....yes, it's illegal to buy them in Rome as well.
In fact there are so many options that it’s hard not to feel a bit overwhelmed and confused as to where you should shop and which seller you should buy from. For the last several years, handbags and wallets have been the most-seized counterfeit products by U.S. border agents. Even items that don’t claim to be a legitimate brand can be classified as counterfeit by CBP agents if enough design elements are too close to a known brand’s registered intellectual property. Copyright 2024 Samanthafactory.com All Rights Reserved.