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Real or Replica - Make the right choice for your next handbag.
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Real or fake? This question is asked of a lot of things: paintings, jewelry, bosoms and yes, handbags. Whether your Louis Vuitton is real or fake is your business, isn’t it?

Well, yes and no. Obviously, if your LV is real, you will probably eagerly correct anyone that hints that it is not. After all, you paid good money for the bag, and might even be appalled that someone would assume it is a replica.

On the other hand, if your bag were a replica, would you really tell people that it is a fake? Would you tell them by purchasing a replica, instead of the real thing, that you knowingly took money away from the designers that created the real bag? Would you mention that the money you spent for the bag possibly went to terrorist organizations. Or that the manufactures of your fake bag could have used their handbag business to transport thousands of dollars worth of cocaine into the country? I doubt you would mention any of these things to an inquisitive acquaintance.

I know it sounds harsh, but knowingly buying a replica bag is wrong. (Note: buying replica handbags is not illegal but selling them is.)

Designers like Gucci, Kate Spade, Chanel and Hermes charge so much for their product because they are highly sought after and they are made from quality materials. Many bags by these designers are made by hand. Also, these designers spend millions on advertising, customer care, quality assurance and customs. By buying a replica, you are taking directly from these designers.

Buying replicas also takes from the US economy. Companies that sell replica handbags often do so as cash based, tax free business. If you have bought a replica handbag before, think back, did you pay tax for on the purchase. Probably not.

We all know that authentic designer handbags are pricey, but that doesn’t mean you should buy a knock-off. Just because something is out of your price range is no reason to rip off the company that manufactures the product.

Real or replica…which is right for you? I don’t really see you have a choice. Always buy real.

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» left by Anonymous (1 year 343 days ago.)
I THINK OWNING A DESIGNER BAG IS A PRIVLIDGE NOT A RIGHT. IF YOU CAN NOT AFFORD THE REAL THING YOU ARE INSULTING ALL OF US THAT CAN. TRY SAVING FOR SOMETHING YOU WANT INSTEAD OF THE MENTALITY THAT YOU DESERVE THE SAME STATUS AS THE REST OF US... NEXT YOU WILL COVER YOUR FORD WITH MERCEDES LOGOS AND TRY TO SELL IT AS A REPLICA! FAKE DIAMONDS, PURSES, CLOTHING, SUNGLASSES... IT SHOWS YOU ARE BROKE AND HAVE NO CLASS. BUY THE REAL ONES!
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» left by Anonymous (249 days 1 hour ago.)

First of all Let me say people are losing their jobs people are hurting the world is not the same that it was.and it will only get worse ..These designers have their yaghts there million dollar homes .. People who are selling them and making a few bucks and making people happy that they can have nice things..what is so wrong with that as long as they pay their taxes are not lieing to people saying they are real and dont charge more than 100.00or so more dollars for something that costs thousands in the stores. There is nothing wrong with having nice things and staying with the styles while still making sure food and shelter is provided for your family.. And some people try so hard to afford something like that for maybe just to make them feel good they may have had less money to pay a medical bill if their child gets hurt.. Im sorry but Im a mother and I have to watch my budget but Im a person too and I have just as much right to have something nice like you do as well ..If you make more money then good for you!!!! pay those prices....And you are looking at it the wrong way the more women that carry the bags its free advertising for the designers.. There are millions of people that buy real designers are not hurting in any way ..Some of us are not as fortunate as you.. Good for you but I do not agree with your comment at all.. And for the ladies on here that agree with buying replicas .. God Bless do what makes you happy!!!!That is what life should be for all of us..

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» left by Anonymous (205 days 17 hours ago.)

Just because people cannot afford to spend thousands of dollars on a bag does not mean they are broke and have no class. YOU have no class by saying that. You are the typical snooty rich person that many of us middle class americans despise. You think you are better than everyone else because of the material possessions that you can buy. Money doesn't buy you happiness or love or a great family. So what if someone wants to buy a fake handbag. I own a couple of fake Louis Vuitton bags myself. I live in a 250,000 dollar house and drive a Dodge. I want a champagne lifestyle, but unfortunately I only have a beer budget. Don't knock the middle-class people....Many of us are the ones who helped you get into that million dollar home. You know the saying: Don't bite the hand that feeds you....

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» left by Anonymous (1 year 4 days ago.)

Hi there all,

I've always purchased Guess handbag original from anywhere $30-$50 only when they are on SALES. But, I've always wanted to have one of either Coach or Louis Vuitton and I could NOT afford $200-$2,000. When I realized how much people are selling inspired or replica I was able to finally get one. Even if I have millions, I would never purchased over $100 in one purse. Is that make me no class and broke? I don't think so. I've work w/someone who always purchased handbags strictly original and is always broke. Anyway, to help others who always dreamed of owning a designer handbags so I decided to sell an inspired designer. They are not authentic, they are simply a designer inspired in which the design was made more to looks like designer brands. I was doing my research, that selling replicas are legal as long as you do not pass it around as 100% authentic like other people do.

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» left by Anonymous (325 days 16 hours ago.)

It really disturbs me that "you people" think it's okay to buy knock off merchandise and walk around not caring how the companies that make them and the people that spend good money to buy the real ones feel. If it was legal to sell them, you wouldn't need to go down a dark alley or attend those stupid parties. How many business vendors that have a licenses do you see selling those products in their store fronts???????? I will tell you many of you that make those awful purchases walk into the same store to compare your "knock offs", Guess what, you can tell the difference. The sad reality is that if you saved for the real thing you would get the privileges that come with the real thing like "warranties". The designers create and sell those bags for the price that they do cause they come with certain perks which spending half of that on a fake won't get you. I work hard and save to be able to afford what I want which is the real deal, you guys should try that sometime.

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» left by Anonymous (205 days 17 hours ago.)

Question....why should we care how buying a fake handbag makes you feel??? Do you stop the average person carrying a Louis Vuitton bag and inspect it for certain Louis Vuitton characteristics? I have a fake Louis Vuitton and you cannot tell it's fake. I've been to the Louis Vuitton store to make a comparison. Mine is real leather with the oxidizing leather handles. It has the alcantara lining. You would have to get out a magnifying glass to spot the difference. Don't belittle someone who can't afford the real thing. They may have better things to spend a thousand dollars on....like a 9 month old baby. That is where MY priorities lie. Not making you or a designer with their millions of dollars happy.

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» left by Heidi from Springfield, MO (259 days 12 hours ago.)

I'm reallllly curious why anyone gives a $%&*@$%& less why someone is buying knockoffs vs. the real thing. That's just silly. I have real bags and I have replica's. It's just a purse. lol They don't have feelings. I carry a chanel right now that is fake fake fake and when people ask me if it's real I tell them its fake! I don't care! I have lots of friends who carry a mix just like I do and I don't really care. A purse is a purse regardless of what it has on it. BTW I love my chanel (fake) and the only reason people think it's fake because the real bag is thousands of dollars and they wouldn't expect me to WASTE money on the real thing when I have MORE important things to work for! For example my 13 month old. I'm sorry that your priorities for your hard earned money is an over-priced bag.

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» left by Anonymous (178 days 9 hours ago.)

If you want a replica purse buy it. If you can afford the real thing, then buy it. Case closed.

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» left by savannah from bay area, california (147 days 17 hours ago.)

I'd laugh so hard if Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci etc... went out of business. The only sad part would be that their products become a collectors item and cost $$$ more, it would possibly put those poor Chinese sweat shop workers out of a job. But then again there are other things that can be replicated since the westerners are so intent on keeping up with the Jones's.

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» left by John from NY (112 days 22 hours ago.)

People with small bank accounts and no educaction obviously don't know that when they buy a replica handbag they support a multimillion-dollar business that promotes drug trafficking, illegal child labor and stealing (no tax payment) from the government, consequently helping weaken the already weak American economy.

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» left by Anonymous (77 days 19 hours ago.)

Keep education and financial status out of the argument. It is illegal to buy replica handbags. They are counterfeits. Counterfeiting is illegal. This is not a rich person/poor person argument. Bottom line, it's illegal to sell counterfeit goods. When you buy a "replica" you are buying an illegal, counterfeit product.
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» left by silvana from portugal (106 days 14 hours ago.)

People calm down...i have lv fakes but i can afford the real thing but i probably never will.So what? i have prada eye wear,furla purses, rock & republic jeans,nolita jeans, liu jo jeans and they r all the real thing.I also got a victoria beckam jeans for real and you know what?...they were made in china,yes the real thing...

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