At first, she was so proud of her new designer bag, but then I noticed it had the little logo on the wrong end, that’s when I knew it was fake. She tried claiming it was a fake, and she’d save lots of money. But I knew that wasn’t true, as a real designer bag doesn’t come cheaply, let alone a fake one.
I think she was so blinded by wanting the status of having the designer bag that she didn’t think it through. I mean, she wasn’t just throwing her money away, she was breaking the law. Sure, some people don’t get caught but eventually, you take a chance and if you get caught, it’s going to cost you more than just the money you saved.
So I asked her, “Why would you take such a huge risk for something that doesn’t matter in the long run?” But of course, she had an answer to everything, “It’s still something that looks like a designer bag, and it looks real, so what’s the big deal? No one will know the difference.”
This clearly made no sense to me, and already I was preparing myself for the speech that I would have to give her. I was so frustrated because I felt bad but still wanted to make her realise the mistake she was making. With a deep sigh, I started my lecture.
“You know, I understand the allure of buying a designer bag, but trust me, when you’re caught out with a fake, it’s not that glamorous. People don’t understand that the consequences of buying a fake designer bag can be significant, to say the least. It doesn’t just affect you, either, I mean you could be facing some pretty hefty fines, depending on the country you purchase from. Besides, no matter how convincing they are, they can’t replace the real thing.”
At that point, she started to listen. I could see her expression change as if she finally realized the implications of her actions. She finally began to understand that the only way to get a designer bag is to be willing to pay the (expensive) price.
i continued to talk to my friend about this, trying to explain the risks and the problems with buying fake designer bags. I tried to show her how everyone wants that ‘in-vogue’ look but no one wants to pay for it. I told her stealing is wrong and explained how the fake bags were lower quality than the real thing. It’s no wonder they don’t last. I compared it to buying a fake outlet product; it’s not the same as buying a brand-name from the original source.
I asked if she was willing to break the law and risk a potential jail sentence to save a few dollars. Of course the answer was a resounding no. I went on to explain how counterfeit goods don’t benefits designers or workers who make the genuine products, they just help criminals who have no regard for human rights.
My friend saw the logic in my argument. It made sense to her that fake designer bags just aren’t worth it. She wanted to buy designer goods, but she didn’t want to get into any legal trouble. In the end, she decided to hold off on buying any more fake designer bags.
I was so proud of my friend for coming to the right conclusion. I mean, sure, there are cheaper knock-off versions of designer bags that look quite convincing, but it’s like fool’s gold; it’s all flash, and it’s just not worth the risk. It’s not worth breaking the law, it’s not worth the bad feeling you get when you realise you bought something that’s not real. It really is so much better to just buy the real thing.
To conclude, fake designer bags may be attractive to some, but they should not be bought or worn. Real designer bags, although expensive, are the only authentic option. Wearing a fake one can lead to legal implications and fines and it also undermines the makers of the genuine product. On top of that, it just feels bad to know you are buying something fake and that it won’t last.