It was a confusing experience; I felt embarrassed and sad. I felt sadness for the person who made the fake poon bag, but I also felt embarrassed to be seen with a low quality item like this. All I wanted to do was return it, but I was too embarrassed to admit that I had fallen victim to a fake bag.
Despite the initial shock, I started to feel grateful that the experience gave me an opportunity to learn more about fakes. Being wise to the signs of a counterfeit can save you a great deal of money, especially if you are a collector of luxury goods. I investigated a bit more and discovered common markers which could help us to differentiate between a genuine bag and a fake.
It was then that I started to see the silver lining in my experience. I used the knowledge I had gained to help my friends detect the fakes more easily; I educated them on the telltale signs so they wouldn’t have to go through the same struggle as I did.
Little did I know that this would lead to our latest hobby – tracking down fakes. We would lurk the markets and flea markets, searching the depths to find the newest models in knock off bags. We would compare them to originals and have a ton of fun guessing which one is the fake.
Soon, my friends were asking me questions about identifying each type of bag, like the satcha duffle or the sac de poon. I would bust their chops a bit and explain that fake poon bags didn’t come in the same colors or sizes as the authorial ones, and that the lining was usually too thin. We’d get a laugh out of it.
I was so pleased with the helpfulness I had received from my friends regarding fake poon bags. I had come so far in such a short amount of time that I felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. I had taken my experience and used it to educate others on the warning signs of counterfeit goods, and for that I was very proud.
Not only had I learned to identify knock offs, but I had also had the pleasure of discovering their intricate details. I jumped at the chance to teach even more people how to distinguish between a genuine item and a fake, and felt very satisfied that I could help to prevent others from making the same mistake I had.
These days, before I buy anything, I make sure I know exactly what I am getting. I do not spend money frivolously, and I always make sure to examine the material on the back of the product. I advise my friends to do the same before they purchase any articles made of luxurious fabrics; this has enabled us all to save a lot of money in the long run.