It’s shocking how big of an issue fake Gucci bags have become in the UK! It’s like they are popping up everywhere these days and it seems like it’s getting worse. I was out shopping with my friend last week and I couldn’t believe how many fake Gucci bags there were on sale. It was hard to tell the real from the fakes, and this isn’t something that’s just restricted to Gucci. You can find fake bags being advertised for all of the top designer brands.
To be honest, I’m not a fan of the whole concept of fake bags at all. When you buy a fake designer bag, you are essentially supporting the criminal and counterfeit industries that make fake bags in the first place. You might save a bit of money, but you’d almost certainly be helping to indirectly fund criminal activities. Plus, those who produce fake bags don’t always use ethical practices, so even if you don’t have any qualms about buying a knock-off, you might be inadvertently supporting human rights violations.
I’m also not convinced that even if you are desperate for a designer look but you don’t want to fork out for the real thing, what you are getting really is that designer look. Sure, on the surface it might look the same, but the quality of a fake bag will likely be drastically inferior. You’re likely to have to deal with worn corners, peeling or cracking straps and handles, and colours that don’t stay true to the original. So, can you really be sure you’re getting what you were expecting.
Plus, there’s also the fact that if you get caught by customs carrying a fake bag, you can still be charged with a crime. It may not seem like too much of a risk if you’re carrying one fake bag, but a too-good-to-be-true price is often a red flag for authorities. So why take the risk just for a few pounds in your pocket?
Furthermore, I think if you don’t have the money to buy original designer bags, it’s better to just buy a regular, high-quality bag that is not pretending to be something it’s not. There are tons of amazing bag designers out there who make beautiful quality bags at reasonable prices – way better than the fake designer stuff.
Giving away money for fake designer bags is not the way to go. You only have yourself to blame if you get duped into buying one. It can be so hard to spot the real from the fakes. A regular bag is almost certainly a wiser choice.
There are a number of other reasons why buying fake designer bags is a bad idea. People invest in designer bags for the quality, and ultimately, so they don’t have to worry about replacing them often. When you buy a fake bag, you are getting an inferior, often very shoddy product. Plus, you are also actively encouraging the illegal industry of counterfeit fashion.
You might think it’s harmless to just get one or two fake bags, but that money goes right into the pockets of those who are making them. So you have to acknowledge that buying fake bags perpetuates the problem – both legally and morally.
In the end, if you want the look of a designer bag without the price tag, you should just buy a bag from a decent, non-designer brand. There are plenty of good quality bags out there these days that meet the needs of budget shoppers without relying on fake designer items to do it.
Like I said before, it’s really hard to tell the difference between a fake and a real bag, so why even take the chance? Keep your money in your pocket and invest in a good quality bag that is actually worth it.