You know its a fake when…
Whoever thinks China was not embraced Capitalism has obviously never been to China. America may have English, the language of business but China has the born businessman. I’m no economist and have no profound insights into the Chinese execution of Capitalism but as a consumer my only complaint is that they try too hard.
The day they learn they can sell a fake as a fake or a knock-off for what it is a knock-off everyone’s shopping experience will be improved. They have yet to clue into the fact that as consumers we aren’t complete idiots. When I do business at a store who’s inventory at legit prices could pay the upkeep on the Queen’s palace for a week I’m not anticipating products approved my Armani himself. To be perfectly honest I would rather know they are knock-offs rather than entertain the thought someone was knocked-off for these items to end up here. I’ve recently read an article about how China is trying to change the world’s view of China as knock-off central but they still have a long way to go before tourists stop comparing their knock-offs on their return flights.
Now the quality of fakes here can be quite impressive which is one reason I don’t see the industry going under anytime soon. Katie should have been a quality control office that girl got a system. Fabric Seams Zippers Stitching Weight Seams again (they always get you on the seams) only after the product has been fully scrutinize are negotiations begun. Now even after such scrutinizing no customer is naive enough not to anticipate some unforeseeable drawbacks.
With that said at times I find knock-offs my only option. Have you ever tried finding a size 14 pair of jeans in a country where petite 2, is call to join the Biggest Loser, not the easiest. Now for some follow through on the sellers claim of being stores overstock they do offer a wider selection of sizes than the stores.
I was overjoyed when I discovered a denim stall in Jimo that actually carried my size. I was not about to argue on the legitimacy of their claim to be selling real Levi’s. So I did the suggested Katie twice over and let Beth talk me into purchasing the pair. They were a dark wash and I anticipated some dye issues for the first few washes. Unforeseeable drawbacks did not cover dye issues three months later.
To admit my fault in the outcome of last nights load I took the gamble and paid for it. This was the first time I’d washed the jeans with a load. Luckily it was just socks and underwear. No one will see either to matter much about the new color.
So China tip for the day: How to know it’s a fake…
1) the price the seller starts at wouldn’t pay for the legit items packaging
2) they have enough merchandise of exploited brand to fill two or more legit stores
3) the clincher, the brand name is misspelled across the front

















