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It's ironic that a thread wherein crappy fakes were being flagged for a larf has become in some ways a defense of fakes, for some.
Would counterfit goods be discussed in a good way, in any other forum?
I'm not defending them. They're illegal and I think the main problem is what someone said earlier, the talent and work that goes into them could go into making some nice lines of gen watches.
I will however correct people when they say they're "worthless" and others when they say you can't service them when clearly both are wrong. It's weird to me, simply explaining something and they don't want to hear it so just reply with the word "bullshíte"
But reps are discussed on lots of other forums, I know a good few people who have bought fake football and rugby jerseys and they all said they'd never buy a gen again. Might be banned on boards, but on other forums it's common enough. But watches are different as people buy them for the name and craftsmanship. Most people couldn't care less when it comes to things like jerseys, it's not like adidas are known for their amazing craftsmanship.0 -
I'm not defending them. They're illegal and I think the main problem is what someone said earlier, the talent and work that goes into them could go into making some nice lines of gen watches.
I will however correct people when they say they're "worthless" and others when they say you can't service them when clearly both are wrong. It's weird to me, simply explaining something and they don't want to hear it so just reply with the word "bullshíte"
But reps are discussed on lots of other forums, I know a good few people who have bought fake football and rugby jerseys and they all said they'd never buy a gen again. Might be banned on boards, but on other forums it's common enough. But watches are different as people buy them for the name and craftsmanship. Most people couldn't care less when it comes to things like jerseys, it's not like adidas are known for their amazing craftsmanship.
Just on the jerseys, there is a very, very long running thread over on the soccer sub-forum here on where and how to source fake jerseys, training gear and even boots and runners.
I will say I am writing this post whilst wearing a dodgy Liverpool top, in anticipation of tonight's match too
Helps me feel a bit more Scouse :P
Boards.ie's enforcement of closing down fake discussion is very hit and miss IMO.
There is a site wide rule that on some subs, is strictly enforced. IPTV and pirating being an example of threads being shut down extremely quickly.
Others such as the jersey thread and a few fashion and beauty threads I've seen in the past are all treated with a nod and a wink.
On this sub, the view is fakes are shíte and very good reason.
I am glad however to see a discussion that lays out a bit more of the thinking on both sides, that said me and my fake as fúck 'pool shirt ain't buying no Ronex :pac:
The watchmakers by post does raise an interesting dilemma too IMO.
You are a talented highly skilled craftsman, in a world where there is less and less demand for your skills.
Be it via a reducing pool of mechanical watches and watch owners, or the imposition of manufacture service centres and warranty additions for official servicing.
I can certainly see why, with fakes using ETA Sellita or their clones, that you might service such watches to keep an income.0 -
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Just on the jerseys, there is a very, very long running thread over on the soccer sub-forum here on where and how to source fake jerseys, training gear and even boots and runners.
I will say I am writing this post whilst wearing a dodgy Liverpool top, in anticipation of tonight's match too
Helps me feel a bit more Scouse :P
I got fake kits for the kids. At €15 delivered instead of about €70. Multiplied by each kid. Handy, they have a few jerseys each now. I think 90% of jerseys kids you see around are fake to be honest, once you know the tell tail signs you notice millions of them around. I wouldn't buy gen ones unless it was a similar price. Handy for retro jerseys if you're into that. Ones you either can't get or go for crazy money.
Jerseys are seen as easy to buy, you can go onto lots of popular sites and they're available. So maybe boards don't seem to bothered by it. Where the rep watches (good quality reps) are a little bit harder to find, just googling it won't turn up anything trustworthy and the sites that sell them regularly change domain.0 -
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Not exactly a Rolex but why would people bother selling fake Hugo boss watches????? That particular watch is retailing for 450 he’s hardly still making a profit even if he is getting them direct from some lad??
He seems to have sold a hell of a lot of watches and his reviews are good
Good value or just w really good fake?
Arguably not good value even at 140ish...
To answer the question of why sell fake Hugo Boss watches - because it makes money
- there are fake Sea-Gull (Chinese brand) watches and fake Seiko 5s being sold too...
It is an awful lot of watches to have sold - but the thing with many fashion brands is that there's almost (or actual no) difference between the real and fake - they are produced in the same factories potentially - it's all coming from China anyway and made cheap as chips.
He did sell a Tissot at 120 too: https://www.adverts.ie/casual/tissot-man-watch-no-box/16159965 - is that suspicious?
I know for a fact that Fossil's automatic: https://www.adverts.ie/casual/fossil-automatic-man-watch/18563033 - is legitimately a Chinese producer (had known about that factory too). They recently shut down after the coronavirus hit and Fossil decided to cancel their contracts - everyone lost their jobs as a result.0 -
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The same seller has a wonderful Daytona for an unbelievable price too
Yours for only 130 - https://touch.adverts.ie/casual/rolex/215326040 -
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