My friend and I had been wanting to go on shopping spree for quite a while. We had seen a lot of ads about this particular boutique called Femi Boutique and it promised to be something really special. So, when our weekend finally came around, we decided to head over and check it out.
As soon as we stepped in, we were greeted with a fantastic selection and racks of bags that really popped. There were bags of all sizes, shapes and colors. Now, I love bags as much as the next person, so I was in heaven. I wanted to pick up and purchase everything but I knew I had to be realistic, so I started narrowing down my selection.
I had my eye on a few pieces but then I felt something peculiar. It was like a sixth sense. I’m not sure what it was but I just had a feeling that, the bags may not be genuine. I questioned the store owner about this and he stated that the bags were insignificant compared to the other pieces. However, I knew not to trust everything I’m told so I asked around and that’s when I heard the ugly truth. Femi Boutique was selling counterfeit bags.
I was totally taken aback! I felt disappointed and duped. We had been fooled and all the time and effort we had put into this shopping trip was all for nothing. We found out where to buy original bags with all the available counterfeits out there and that’s when we realized we have to be extra vigilant when shopping.
After what felt like hours of rummaging around, we were finally able to find some original bags to take home. We admired the quality and craftsmanship; it was nothing like what we had seen at Femi Boutique. We packed up our things and got out of there as fast as possible. Those counterfeits had really put us off.
We both agreed never to shop at Femi Boutique or any other outlet like that again. We would only and only shop at stores where we knew to get the original designer bags. We had been fooled once and were definitely not going to fall for that trick again.
From then on, we decided to take precautions before shopping. When shopping online, I would check out the reviews of the store and do ample research about it before I even touched my credit card. I also make sure to not be impulsive and only buy what I need. We had learnt our lesson and we were definitely not going to let counterfeit bags ruin our shopping experience.
When it came to shopping at boutiques, we only visited stores which we knew sold genuine items and had a good customer service. We also factored in the quality of their merchandise and the price. That way, we knew we were getting a good deal and not a handbag made with cheap material.
Apart from that, we were also aware that some counterfeits look so similar to the originals that one can’t tell the difference until it arrives. That’s when I remind myself to only buy a bag if I trust the company and have done proper research on the specific product. We had been duped at Femi Boutique but at least we learnt how to identify the originals from the counterfeits.
My friend and I also realized that some people might be in it for the cheaper options but sometimes, going for the original is better. Even though getting an original costs more, it’s worth it, because integrity and customer satisfaction matters the most. When it comes to designer bags, you definitely get what you pay for!