Hey Friend,
I just came back from a trip to Europe and I want to share with you an interesting thing that I learned during my stay. Fake bags are all over the place in that continent! It was completely mind-boggling to see just how pervasive the market of knock-off designer handbags is in Europe!
Carried by merchants on street corners, peddled in upscale locations, or available for purchase in retail stores (even with the trademark ‘original’ logos), the prevalence of counterfeit merchandise in Europe made my jaw drop. What frustrated me the most was the fact that despite the obvious cost savings, patrons weren’t deterred from buying the real thing.
The moment I realized how widespread the issue is, I was furious. What really irked me was the amount of labour and resources that go into making these fake bags. When I thought about it, I figured that all of those poor souls who are working in the locations where these items are being manufactured, are only getting paid a fraction of what they deserve.
The prevalence of counterfeit designer handbags in Europe is real, and it is here to stay. The mechanisms which are in place to control such activities are not enough. So if you’re planning a vacation in Europe anytime soon, just be warned that it’s not only the breathtaking views, mouth-watering cuisine and breathtaking architecture, but also the market of counterfeit merchandise that’s waiting for you!
I can’t tell you how disappointing it is to know that these fake bags are such a huge problem in Europe. I feel like a big chunk of the country’s population and tourists are getting duped by purchasing them. It’s like buying an old car with a new paint – looks good on the outside but with parts that certainly don’t match the new exterior.
The craftsmanship of the counterfeiters is definitely getting better. What used to be poor quality and easily noticeable replica handbags are now almost identical to the genuine article. Even the materials used are so similar, that it’s almost impossible to spot the difference without a thorough inspection.
That’s why it’s so important to be vigilant when shopping for a designer bag in Europe. There are way too many people out there preying on unsuspecting customers. So if an offer seems too good to be true, why not investigate a little bit more and make sure you’re not getting tricked?
What’s even more alarming is that these activities are now expanding beyond Europe. I recently came across fake bags that were supposedly made in the US and sold to customers in foreign markets. Fake bags are very lucrative business, and it seems like the counterfeiters are always a few steps ahead.
To top it all off, the authorities in Europe are having a hard time preventing these activities from happening due to certain privacy laws. Even though law enforcement is doing their best to combat the problem, the seductive lure of a lower priced article still gets customers to make a reasonably informed decision to spend their hard-earned cash.
Lastly, the overall effects of these activities can’t be overlooked. The fashion industry is undoubtedly one of the main drivers of the world’s growing economy and counterfeit goods take sales away from legitimate companies. So, these activities might not be such a small problem after all.
The more I think about it, the more I think that the only real solution to this problem is education. People should be aware of what real and fake designer bags look like. By getting familiar with the differences, they will be able to better protect themselves and their money from these unscrupulous rogues!