When it
comes to buying knockoff merchandise I must admit that I am guilty. I never
gave much thought to the original designer and how this would affect their
business. My only thought was that I wanted it, but could not afford the name
brand. I never gave thought I was hurting anyone, I was just trying to get
something nice. When I worked as a Casino Floor Supervisor, I would have people
give me gifts all the time. The gifts ranged from food to purses and jewelry. I
was told that they were knockoff bags, but I didn’t really care. I didn’t carry
a purse and I thought that they looked nice.
Having four
children also keeps me on the lookout for deals. I want my kids to have nice
things and look like everyone else, so buying knockoff items seemed ok.
Sometimes the knockoffs are so well made the only indicator that they are not
real is the price. Thinking about it now I can understand why the designers
would be upset. Knockoffs reduce the value and water down the market for an
item.
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