I regret buying into Louis Vuitton...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Actually you wrong about China

They have higher standards at least in the industry where my DH works

He said he can always identify product made in USA vs China
USA product usually made crappy

Except for the, you know, poisonous dog treats they've been sending over here.

[Anonymous]

I have a fake designer bag that is so well made - bought in China - that everyone who sees it raves about how great it looks. A couple of people have gone and bought the same bag except they bought the real thing.

When I bought it, I was told that it was a genuine bag but the designer's QC department rejected it because of a very minor imperfection that most people would not even notice. The sales rep showed me what it was otherwise I would not have known. It did cost more than the usual fake bags but still a fraction of a genuine one.

Most of the price of these designer bags is for the status of owning it. Sure the quality is better but if the very same bag were sold without the designer insignia it would not have the cache of owning a designer bag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a fake designer bag that is so well made - bought in China - that everyone who sees it raves about how great it looks. A couple of people have gone and bought the same bag except they bought the real thing.

When I bought it, I was told that it was a genuine bag but the designer's QC department rejected it because of a very minor imperfection that most people would not even notice. The sales rep showed me what it was otherwise I would not have known. It did cost more than the usual fake bags but still a fraction of a genuine one.

Most of the price of these designer bags is for the status of owning it. Sure the quality is better but if the very same bag were sold without the designer insignia it would not have the cache of owning a designer bag.

The fake bags made from inferior materials to make up for the margins
There is no way counterfeiters can compete with genuine manufactures
So the have to cut corners

And the use child labor...
And they don't follow environmental laws

Another words-stop buying fakes!

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And what is wrong about being made in China ?

Almost everything is made in China or Romania or some other countries these days
And soon everything will be made in Africa
Because it's even cheaper for companies then China

You do know that they have exact same equipment and supervised accordingly?

You think italian (French ) worker does better job then chineese?

Most Chinese products are crappy quality. Chinese factories initially produce decent manufactured goods and then gradually skimp on quality and quality control in order to maximize their profits. They suck.

Goods made in Europe or the US have better quality control.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a utilitarian bag with lots of pockets, zippers and compartments that I bought on e bags.com for $35 and I get compliments all the time. I love that my husband bought me a coach bag but no one notices because everyone else has one too.

Well good for you and I love my Chanel bag not for status but for iconic design
And I don't want to buy "inspired by" or a knock off for personal reasons
Same with LV
People like design ,it's old and vintage and lots of history behind it
Almost like art
Yes you can go buy Picasso or your neighbors kids painting for $20 which looks good
It's a matter of preference and taste

You've posted 4-5 times in this thread. Why do they all look like poems or haiku?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And what is wrong about being made in China ?

Almost everything is made in China or Romania or some other countries these days
And soon everything will be made in Africa
Because it's even cheaper for companies then China

You do know that they have exact same equipment and supervised accordingly?

You think italian (French ) worker does better job then chineese?

Hah, for these prices it should be a craftsman working with natural leather following centuries of tradition, not a migrant worker knee deep in heavy-metal laden leather.

LOL
Welcome to 21 century
Where corporations can't even afford that
I would really like to see you starting a handbag company using craftsmen with only finest leather and with the volume they have
And we will see how you do
You have no clue about supply chain

I have a very good idea about supply chain, hence why I know these authentic designer handbags are a sham. You are paying prices higher than used to be commanded when they goods were still made in Europe by hand, but the companies have migrated the production to subpar Chinese factories to maximize their profit. People should realize that's why the products are so unreliable now, and understand what they are paying for (sizzle not steak).

But maybe if the recession in Europe worsens and deflation takes hold, we'll see production starting up there again. Especially for Italy, which has a mountain of debt to pay off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a utilitarian bag with lots of pockets, zippers and compartments that I bought on e bags.com for $35 and I get compliments all the time. I love that my husband bought me a coach bag but no one notices because everyone else has one too.

Well good for you and I love my Chanel bag not for status but for iconic design
And I don't want to buy "inspired by" or a knock off for personal reasons
Same with LV
People like design ,it's old and vintage and lots of history behind it
Almost like art
Yes you can go buy Picasso or your neighbors kids painting for $20 which looks good
It's a matter of preference and taste

You've posted 4-5 times in this thread. Why do they all look like poems or haiku?

Same writing style as the poster who wants to leave her husband for her "soul mate".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a utilitarian bag with lots of pockets, zippers and compartments that I bought on e bags.com for $35 and I get compliments all the time. I love that my husband bought me a coach bag but no one notices because everyone else has one too.

Well good for you and I love my Chanel bag not for status but for iconic design
And I don't want to buy "inspired by" or a knock off for personal reasons
Same with LV
People like design ,it's old and vintage and lots of history behind it
Almost like art
Yes you can go buy Picasso or your neighbors kids painting for $20 which looks good
It's a matter of preference and taste

You've posted 4-5 times in this thread. Why do they all look like poems or haiku?

Same writing style as the poster who wants to leave her husband for her "soul mate".

[Anonymous]

You women live in such a different world than I do. I have a hard time believing you even exist. I have some wealthy friends and some poor friends and mostly middle class friends, but nobody I have met would give a thought to designer labels and certainly none of them would buy those tacky old lady logo bags.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Actually you wrong about China

They have higher standards at least in the industry where my DH works

He said he can always identify product made in USA vs China
USA product usually made crappy

Except for the, you know, poisonous dog treats they've been sending over here.

Not to get too far off-track - but there have been plenty of poison scares in the US, too. Remember when people died from eating spinach? Made in the USA, made in Europe - these are nice marketing tools. I don't believe they actually tell us much about quality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And what is wrong about being made in China ?

Almost everything is made in China or Romania or some other countries these days
And soon everything will be made in Africa
Because it's even cheaper for companies then China

You do know that they have exact same equipment and supervised accordingly?

You think italian (French ) worker does better job then chineese?

Hah, for these prices it should be a craftsman working with natural leather following centuries of tradition, not a migrant worker knee deep in heavy-metal laden leather.

LOL
Welcome to 21 century
Where corporations can't even afford that
I would really like to see you starting a handbag company using craftsmen with only finest leather and with the volume they have
And we will see how you do
You have no clue about supply chain

I have a very good idea about supply chain, hence why I know these authentic designer handbags are a sham. You are paying prices higher than used to be commanded when they goods were still made in Europe by hand, but the companies have migrated the production to subpar Chinese factories to maximize their profit. People should realize that's why the products are so unreliable now, and understand what they are paying for (sizzle not steak).

But maybe if the recession in Europe worsens and deflation takes hold, we'll see production starting up there again. Especially for Italy, which has a mountain of debt to pay off.

The price increase also includes a brandprotection teams and law enforcement policies

[Anonymous]

I know lots of middle class women who buy expensive purses.

I will happily spend thousands on something that I feel is worth thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, I have NEVER seen any handbag or purse that seems to be worth that much. And since a logo never sways me, I do not waste my money there.

I am so happy that I always found COACH utterly ugly and stayed away from it. I find most of the designer bags utterly horrible, but I do find some styles and colors of purses and handbags very attractive and stylish, and I will buy those. They have always been less than 100 bucks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You women live in such a different world than I do. I have a hard time believing you even exist. I have some wealthy friends and some poor friends and mostly middle class friends, but nobody I have met would give a thought to designer labels and certainly none of them would buy those tacky old lady logo bags.

Do you live in DC?

[Anonymous]

And I personally prefer factories going back to USA instead of Europe ,it's the only way to save our shrinking middle class right now