It's not like the people who do this are killing babies. ...are they?
2006-08-15 06:51:20 · 9 answers · asked by Nick Name 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Instead of buying "fakes," stick it to the "rich companies" by buying their cheaper competitors. Theoretically, that will be more effective.
2006-08-15 08:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by nfaustman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are stealing the good names of companies that have worked hard and spent a great deal of money to build their reputations. Some people may actually think that the Rolex watch they bought for $250 is the real thing and be disappointed in its performance. Yeah, you're right... they should know that you can't get a Rolex for $250. However, not everyone is that savvy.
Those "rich" companies made a gamble with their money and could have lost it all if things had gone a little differently. You penalize their creativity and initiative when you buy cheap knock-offs.
2006-08-15 14:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to a purse party and buy the fake Kate Spades and Luis Vuittons that actually say Kate Spade and Luis Vuitton, then yes, you ARE financing terrorists! Just a few levels up from the salesperson, too. Just like any illegal selling, like drugs, there are cartels and gangs and terrorists. Nobody NEEDS to spend a grand on a handbag that's gonna get wrecked anyway.
2006-08-15 15:38:14 · answer #3 · answered by DMBthatsme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont like buying fake clothes, but if I cant afford the real expensive ones, I'll just buy a different brand instead.
2006-08-15 14:12:03 · answer #4 · answered by Keepingmycool 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you're making people profit who are ripping off someone else's hard work. Just because they make a lot of money doesn't mean there aren't people being affected by this, especially the ones that actually make the stuff with their own hands.
2006-08-15 14:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by Kookoo Bananas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, I personally dont think there is anything wrong with mocking a major clothing line or purses or stuff like that, but there is something wrong with putting their name on your mock merchandise
2006-08-15 13:57:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what exactly are "fake clothes" and "fake watches". I prefer to wear real clothes personally.
2006-08-15 13:57:03 · answer #7 · answered by gumby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many times the money you spend on these knock-offs goes to finance terrorist groups like Al-Queda
2006-08-15 13:57:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You would change your tune if it was YOUR product that was being ripped off. Do not think if it as a victimless crime. ALL crime is wrong.
Excuse me while I get off my soap box.
TFTP
2006-08-15 13:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋