Knock off purses. Why?

[tammymacb]

Just curious.

On another board I frequent, a poster asked where in the Caribbean, she could find the best and the cheapest knock off purses.

My question is, why do you want them? I'm not rich, by any means. But, when I find a purse I want, I watch for sales, ( basically stalking it waiting for a deal ) and buy when I'm happy with what I'm paying. I have several ( expensive ) bags, but I use one for a while, pack it up in my closet, use another and keep switching out. So, they last a long time.

It seems to me that the knock offs would be cheap, poor quality and ( I'm sorry, but it's true ) people CAN tell the difference. So, if you can't afford ( or chose not to pay ) the cost of a designer bag, why not just get a nice bag at Kohls or such and be happy with it, instead of buying a piece of ( IMO ) cheap junk?

I know when I was on the Wonder this spring, and we docked in Nassau, DD wanted to run to the straw market to look at wraps. On the way in, I heard a vendor comment to another vendor to "See, that lady over there has a real bag"....

So, if you are a fan of knock offs..just why? Help me understand.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I can spot a fake LV from a mile away. Even DH now can spot the fakes. If you are carrying a fake LV you must know that we all can tell it is fake and we are laughing at you for being a poser.

 

[candielips]

I do not own any fakes nor do I plan to. I buy a purse simply because I love it, and I am a purse fanatic.
There are def a ton of superficial people out there who are simply into keeping up with the Joneses and want to appear to be something they are not.
But I am also certain that there are people out there who simply love the look of a purse but when they cannot afford the original, which many cannot, they look for a cheaper alternative and do not care if people know it is a fake.

I had a friend who had a fake LV wallet that she got for $10 and argued with me for hours that it was the real thing. Come on. And she never backed down. But she didn't have any idea how much a real one cost, she thought maybe $100! LOL

I think it doesn't matter whether you carry the "real" thing or a "fake". As long as you are being real about yourself.

 

[Goofy'slady]

WOW!

I love designer purses just as much as the next fashionable lady but to call someone a poser just makes you sound rude and childish.

T.

 

[MsStinkerBelle]

Oh please, who cares if a purse is real or fake? If you like it and it holds your stash, what's the big deal?

There are more important things in life.

 

[Mad4Mickey]

I can always spot them so I have no idea why someone would think they can fake people out LOL I am always shocked when I go into the LV store and see someone in there browsing with thier fake trying to pull off that it is real

 

[stefffe]

nevermind....lol

 

[arjones31]

I bought my fake Coach because I refuse to pay 400-1200 on a purse when I have two children who have college savings funds. It doesn't bother me a bit that you can tell it is fake - I got it for me, not for you. I'm happy others can afford the real thing - got for it and enjoy every minute of it. But please don't knock those of us who can't. If we don't mind that it is fake, why should you?

 

[Goofy'slady]

I gotcha Stefffe. lol but I don't think it will sink in.

T.

 

[Goofy'slady]

Exactly arjones31

 

[crisi]

I don't know why anyone would own the real thing, much less a fake. I suppose some people can tell the difference between a fake and a real LV purse, I don't need to because I can laugh equally at both of them.

 

[luvmy3]

Oh please, who cares if a purse is real or fake? If you like it and it holds your stash, what's the big deal?

There are more important things in life.

You support criminal activity when you purchase a counterfeit purse, thats is why to some its a big deal. You can buy a purse inspired by a particular designer but when you purchase one that illegaly uses the LV, Gucci, Coach, etc logo's you are supporting criminals.

 

[pixiewings71]

Awww, Steffie edited. LOL

I have 2 fakes, both are fake Coach. I didn't buy them because they were Coach or because they were fake, I got them because they fit needs I had at the time and I liked the silver on black design. one of them is a little clutch, it's great for fancy evenings out, it's small and easy to carry and matches everything, has a little strap that comes off so you can use it as a clutch or you can wear it on your shoulder. I love it. I also have a Coach sling style bag that is great to carry around the zoo or the aquarium, where I only need a few things on hand, it's comfy and it's cute. Besides who cares if it's fake? I know it's fake and I'm NOT being a poser, to say so is rude and judgemental.

 

[AndreaDM]

If you are carrying a fake LV you must know that we all can tell it is fake and we are laughing at you for being a poser.

And then there are those of us who laugh at anyone who spends $1000+ on a handbag. We all have different priorities. I'm in the camp that likes a good, quality leather bag and I don't give a rat's behind who made it, as long as I like it, and I certainly don't need to pay to advertise a product.

 

[minnie1928]

I honestly can't tell the difference between real or fake...it's simply not something I care about. My purse came from the gift shop in the Contemporary, I think I paid about $30 for it. I love it for several reasons:
1. It's black, so it matches EVERYTHING!
2. It has a subtle mickey head design on it, not obnoxious but if you look closely, you can definitely see it.
3. Most importantly, it was only about $30!!!

I am one of those people that doesn't get why people spend so much on a purse. I've never had one wear out, I'm not out to impress anyone, it's just simply not a priority item for me.

So, back to the original question...the people buying fakes could easily fool me for a lot less money than someone who bought the real thing.

 

[MsStinkerBelle]

You support criminal activity when you purchase a counterfeit purse, thats is why to some its a big deal. You can buy a purse inspired by a particular designer but when you purchase one that illegaly uses the LV, Gucci, Coach, etc logo's you are supporting criminals.

I meant fake as in 'designer inspired' but thanks for the extra info.

 

[surfergirl602]

I don't understand why you would want to go all the way to the Caribbean to get a knock off, when you can get knock offs right here in the USA! ha ha

 

[pixiewings71]

You support criminal activity when you purchase a counterfeit purse, thats is why to some its a big deal. You can buy a purse inspired by a particular designer but when you purchase one that illegaly uses the LV, Gucci, Coach, etc logo's you are supporting criminals.

Good point, it's like buying scrapper pins to trade in the parks. I didn't even think of that. Of course when I bought my fakes I had NO clue what Coach purses even were let alone that there were fakes. LOL Both of mine are years old and I'm not a "purse person", I usually get mine at Target for $20 or less. LOL The 2 fakes I have I got at Claire's or Icing and I got them forever ago.

 

[labdogs42]

I don't buy fake designer purses. If I want a Coach bag, I go to the outlet and shop their sales. If I want a Vera Bradley, I look for a sale and buy the real thing. If I just want a cheap, decent, "designer inspired" purse I go to Kohl's or Penney's.

 

[luvmy3]

I meant fake as in 'designer inspired' but thanks for the extra info.

Oh, gotcha. I'm with you then. I don't care if someone wants to buy a designer inspired rather than the real deal. If they like the bag then thats what matters.
In case you couldn't tell, I do have a problem with counterfeits