Replica Designer Items

[Whaaaaat]

My friend is a partner at a magic circle law firm, taking home 6 figures a year and has an entire collection of replica handbags

If I was your friend I’d be keeping quiet about that. You can get struck off for those sorts of things and then it’s buh bye to the 6 figure salary.

I personally wouldn’t buy anything fake - I either want the real deal or I don’t want it. And that’s for everything in life

 

[Fitnessbunny2020]

It’s a thread you’re choosing to contribute to? You keep crying every time someone rightly so slags off fake bags. We get it, you like your nauseating imitations. Other people have an opinion on them Defending an illegal industry that supports child trafficking, heinous working conditions and neglect is equally as nauseating. Why do you think it’s illegal to buy, sell and own a fake in France if they’re so wonderful?

There’s a difference between chatting and discussing the ethics of the replica market than insulting, degrading and making suggestive comments of others. Nobody who has slightly ~defended~ replicas on this thread has been rude or suggestive of other people but the same can’t be said of people who are so anti-replica.

 

[Its_Me]

In regards to Vestiare Collective, if you look on their Trustpilot page, there are a lot of customers who pay for authentication and their items are fake. They are also known for relisting and asking customers to relist items which are fake. I can’t comment on other resale sites as I haven’t used them personally.

‘Known for’ how many times has this happened? I don’t trust everything I read on review sites.

I think people just need to realise if something seems unaffordable then it’s not for you. What do you do when you see a house, car or a holiday that you can’t afford? You stay within your means and accept it’s not within your reach.

People want to look rich when they are not. I blame social media.

 

[fauxfreckle]

I’ve never cared what people buy tbh, didn’t realise buying fakes offended people that much. I wouldn’t but I couldn’t care less if others did. What I would consider buying though is fake Nike shoes etc. Brands that aren’t as big. When nike releases Jordan’s for example, they sell out in seconds because resellers buy them to sell them for 3x the price. I’ve heard the fakes are way better from YouTube comparisons and I’m not paying a selfish reseller £500 for shoes that are meant to be £100

 

[Duchesspink]

The vitriol in this thread against women who chose to exchange sex for cash, is worse than anyone buying a fake bag.

What awful language from some of the posters regarding sex workers, they use trashy language to try to bring these women down. I know whose company I would rather be in.

Imagine having a real luxury handbag or a cartier bracelet or two but a brain and mouth full of filthy words about what women chose to do for a living. Kind of takes the shine off the hardware for me!

Takes all kinds i suppose. Now can anyone recommend a good fake Chanel flap please?

 

[WickedWendy]

I get why many people think replicas or fakes are unethical. But unfortunately, near enough every single thing we consume is unethical in some way or another (especially in the fashion sector) so I’m not sure why people focus specifically on reps. I have no idea of the conditions of the factories that I’ve bought from but I also have no clue where my pyjamas, bed sheets, Nike trainers or H&M coat were made either. Near enough every single fashion brand has had a scandal about its factory conditions, working conditions, safety hazards, animal cruelty, and so on. Please see Nike scandal on child labour, Boohoo for underpaid workers as examples.

I know people will say this is not the only reason why they’re ~unethical for reasons such as copyright, illegality and ‘pretending to be something you’re not’

You forgot they fund terrorism and trafficking.

Unless someone presents properly, we all know it's fake. Carrying Chanel is more than just buying a fake bag to impress people you don't know, real Chanel has an attitude that is perceptible. Carrying a fake subjects one to judgement too. This is an intriguing thread.

 

[mermaidexoxo]

I went to China a few years ago and the market over there for fake designer stuff is crazy! Underground shopping “malls” like Aladins cave are in most major cities. Most of the bags and belts are real leather and amazing quality.
If you’re ever in China, give the markets a visit. Even if you’re not buying anything, it’s interesting to see how they operate.

I also second DHGate to order from online. Most of it comes from China so you’ll get good quality.

However after doing my research of fake goods I will never buy again. I agree with @Lanavalentine.
Buying fake isn’t moral or sustainable at all. Or even legal. Definitely do your research and if you’re desperate for an item, just save up.

 

[Readread]

Defensive? Simply answering your multitude of nosey and judgemental questions tbh

It’s a thread you’re choosing to contribute to? You keep crying every time someone rightly so slags off fake bags. We get it, you like your nauseating imitations. Other people have an opinion on them Defending an illegal industry that supports child trafficking, heinous working conditions and neglect is equally as nauseating. Why do you think it’s illegal to buy, sell and own a fake in France if they’re so wonderful?

 

[gingerteacup]

Hello

Creating this thread from the discussion on the Molly Mae thread. Just looking for experiences from people who have used repladies on Reddit to find a good replica or similar websites. I have my eye on a few and I've read a lot of reviews but I thought I would start a discussion here for advice and to show off purchases. Also help on how to navigate Reddit as it is quite confusing to a newbie!

Aside from being illegal, this is immoral. I don't know why this thread is allowed.

There are fake bags and replica bags (same goes for shoes and furniture). Fake times are exactly that ...faked to look like the real item ..badly faked or well faked.

Replica items fall into fake copies and some are technically allowed as they replicate a designer item without being an identical copy. For example there is a brand that does Hermes Birkin style think its called Teddy something? Can’t recall name - real good quality leather (Emma Anders on YouTube compared her replica Birkin with her real Birkin she bought a year or so later -great channel by the way).

I totally get wanting a dream bag but believe me it’s not worth spending money on fake or replica. They just aren’t the same and ultimately you know it’s not the real deal. Seriously set yourselves an account up for saving towards your dream bag and save pennies of you have to. The real luxe experience is going to a store (Eg New Bond Street in London) or whatever the equivalent is in your city and going with a friend or loved one, dressed up or whatever way that makes you feel glam! Shop for you bag enjoy the experience and go for lunch somewhere nice and not necessarily expensive. Tip don’t waste money on small leather goods! Wallets card cases etc out that all towards your dream bag! Been there done that and made mistakes! Even with real designer bags and preloved are great at designer handbag exchange or handbag clinic.

It's Teddy Blake and they blatantly rip off Hermes. It's disgusting.

Hmm. I don't condone buying replica designer pieces. The people who sell or make them are often linked to drugs/child trafficking/terrorism. It is very dodgy. You are essentially funding organised crime.

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Buying counterfeit designer goods is hardly harmless

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Agreed. This thread needs to be shut down ASAP.

 

[Scorpihoe]

If you’re not going to buy authentic...why not buy second hand? The pre loved market is huge, and you can get really good deals, close to the price of buying a “grade A fake”??

 

[Ohflogoff]

Buy preloved or just buy something else.

Don’t buy A fake. What’s the point? Pretending to have dough when you don’t? Seems a bit silly to me.

 

[TJ90]

It’s one thing saving up for a £700 Louis Vuitton bag and another thing saving up for a £3000 Chanel.
I earn £20k a year so there’s no way I could afford that Chanel when I’m paying my mortgage etc. I’ve wanted one since I was 15. Ain’t gonna happen. Will I get a fake? I’m not sure yet.

 

[Scorpihoe]

Another thing worth a mention, is the actual purchase! Going to a luxury store and making the purchase is an experience in itself- being taken to a little room to pay whilst your bag is inspected and wrapped whilst you sip on sparking wine (gucci) or whatever else they offer, is exhilarating!

exactly!!!

vs blindly paying a stranger over the internet to ship you your bag. Not knowing if you’ve been scammed, or what’s going to turn up at your door. And then 8 weeks later, receiving a crumpled Gucci bag in a cellophane wrapper that reeks of factory and child labour. Ahhh the epitome of luxe

 

[Readread]

Fair enough. Just curious. Crikey you’re very defensive about your illegal goods eh

You do you

 

[sugarbun]

Omg I just can’t with these comments sorry people can afford to buy authentic but choose not to. My friend is a partner at a magic circle law firm, taking home 6 figures a year and has an entire collection of replica handbags

I have over 20 authentic bags, 4 of which have broken or have deteriorated before their time so I decided to stop paying 1-3k for a bag and buy high tier replicas. Funnily enough, none of my replicas have ever broken nor are any of my replica bags plastic

I don’t know why people feel the need to shame other people for what they choose to spend their money on and insulting people by suggesting they’re money poor because they don’t buy designer handbags and even if you are poor, what tf is this exclusivity that only rich people or those who save up are allowed designer items??


Would you go for another LV? I love my Speedy 25

I feel like people who buy replicas use that excuse all the time ‘I have real designer & the quality was terrible it broke & my replica has never ever broken’ sorry I call BS.
If you make a designer purchase and the quality isn’t satisfactory you take it back into the shop and they will sort out any issues for you.
If you buy a replica and it breaks it goes in the bin.

 

[mermaidexoxo]

I don’t owe throw away fakes. I own 1:1 replicas which are made with the same craftsmanship as an authentic bag. I also have authentic bags and near enough every single one of my replica bags trumps the quality of the authentic. I don’t think people realise these aren’t knock offs from a market in Dubai, these are seriously skilled people making 1:1 copies.

1:1 and Grade AAA replicas are 100% not made with the same craftsmanship and ethics as luxury brands. They may be better quality than the standard market stall cheap plastic fakes, however they are still a fake item. I’ve bought grade AAA, in person, in China. It is the black market. They may be seriously skilled, but they’re not real luxury goods

 

[Lanavalentine]

There’s a lot of privilege showing on this thread. If you have enough disposable income to buy designer good for you but don’t get angry that people are getting the exact same thing for cheaper? In my home country in Africa I can tell loads of peoples stuff are fake because I live in the U.K. For them it’s normal bc they want to have luxury but can’t afford it... it’s their choice. Nobody judges anyone for it or cares. Not everyone is rich enough or likes to spend theousands on little leather bags... some people need to or simply put that money else where on more important things. I don’t know how that can make anyone THIS upset it literally doesn’t affect you. You’re most definitely consuming something really unethical elsewhere because that’s how capitalism works.

What a straw man argument. I’m not annoyed people are getting designer goods for cheaper, I’m annoyed people are using cognitive dissonance and baseless assumptions to justify financially supporting child sex trafficking.

Yes, it’s impossible to avoid unethical goods but anyone with a conscience ensures they shop ethically as much as possible, they don’t just say “well fuck it” and throw caution to the wind.

Everyone defending their choice to buy replicas by assuming that those who don’t must still buy shite from PLT, Boohoo, Primark etc... well, I don’t. I choose to spend my money on the most ethical clothing and accessories I can access. Now, that IS a privilege because ethical clothing generally isn’t cheap, but if I had less money, I wouldn’t just say “well fuck it” and buy all the shit I want, I’d be looking for ways to reduce shopping with those businesses and avoid the most unethical choices where possible - and not buying designer replicas is one of the easiest ways to do that.

Some of us do actually care what we’re preaching about here, we’re not just mentioning it to try and spoil your fun. I tried to be really tactful in my original post but now I’m just irritated. It’s your choice to shop how you want to, but don’t use these straw man arguments to try and deflect and justify your choices. Just own it - you’d rather have a replica designer bag than care about the unethical and illegal action that it helps fund.

 

[HockyRorror]

Also help on how to navigate Reddit as it is quite confusing to a newbie!

Posting in this thread just for advice on this. I sometimes feel like the most stupid person online for not understanding Reddit but I just don’t get it. There seems to be loads of different replies you have to click on for different discussions on the same thread topic but clicking on one brings up another collection of different replies..

 

[grumpycat]

Can you fill me in on what was said on the Molly May thread please?

people were just discussing if her new Chanel bag was real and went into the discussion of reps etc

Ok didn’t realise this would cause such a backlash. I will ask for it to be deleted

As I said I was very naive to the trade.

I don’t think it should be deleted. I’m intrigued by it but truthfully I wouldn’t buy reps.
I treated myself to some balenciaga triple S As my ‘to me’ Xmas present as I’ve lusted after them for so long.
To me it feels so good knowing I saved and waited and splurged on them - i feel fancy AF knowing I have balenciaga on my feet but each to their own.

 

[kgsd798]

Thought this thread would be interesting but how ridiculous are some people.
Yes there are some unethical links with replicas. Just like there’s unethical links with the Catholic Church, The UK government (Dolphin Square), Porn, ICE (USA), every single high street manufacturer AND designer goods... I’m not sure if people are aware that the factories for some are the identical factories to those in which the real thing are made. If you know any natives they can inform you through their news channels. This doesn’t even get me started on the pure financial corruption in China which is behind the majority of every product you use in your home.

follow the supply chain - if it’s not obvious- there’s China in there somewhere and there will be something unethical.
LV bags are made in different factories then shipped to US and France for final assembly to get the correct stamp. This is common knowledge, same with many other designers.

so I think it’s quite irrelevant to the conversation. Unless every single item of clothing anyone on the internet wears is also up for discussion.

And before someone comments. I only own authentic bags. Mainly because I didn’t know the high end replica world exists so easily and I’m lucky to have money.