In most major cities in the world, there is an active and highly profitable shadow economy in phony consumer goods that generates (in some estimates) upwards of 500 billion dollars a year. If have ever been down to "Counterfeit Alley" in midtown Manhattan, you have seen one of the biggest counterfeit marketplaces in the world.
Most of us continue to dream of having those fashionable items such as shoes, clothes and bags from famous designers. However, there is a greater part of our population who prefers to buy the imitated ones without contemplating the effects of their actions.
I recently read a book called "Knockoff", written by a fellow named Tim Phillips. It was an insightful read, with a number of interesting and often disturbing ideas presented. I was particularly interested in the section he devoted to the trade in phony luxury items such as designer handbags. These days, it seems I can't go anywhere without seeing somebody carrying a fake Prada or Gucci purse. Personally, I have always resisted the urge to purchase a counterfeit purse. I have avoided the temptation mainly because such an action only undermines an industry I have grown to love. When one considers the price of some of the higher-end purses, it should come as no surprise that some people purchase fakes.
"Knockoff" opens your eyes to the possibility of a relationship between these fake markets and international terrorist groups. It has strengthened my principles against imitated designer products. For someone who's a huge fan of these phony items, do you actually know where the profit of these sellers goes to? "Knockoff" might confirm your worst nightmare. The "black market" in this industry is actually the "bank" of criminal syndicates who don't have all the love for human kind.
"Knockoff" introduces the most unbelievable concepts such as the funding role of these illegal sellers when it comes to future terrorists attacks. It would surely cause me sleepless nights if I was one of those people who might be buying those fake items at the expense of the lives of innocent people all over the world. This is the reason why I just don't buy anything as long as it's cheap. I would still buy an expensive original D&G bag if given the chance as long as I don't have anything thing to do with those terrorists. Try to take a peek at "Knockoff" for it's a certified must read.
Most of us continue to dream of having those fashionable items such as shoes, clothes and bags from famous designers. However, there is a greater part of our population who prefers to buy the imitated ones without contemplating the effects of their actions.
I recently read a book called "Knockoff", written by a fellow named Tim Phillips. It was an insightful read, with a number of interesting and often disturbing ideas presented. I was particularly interested in the section he devoted to the trade in phony luxury items such as designer handbags. These days, it seems I can't go anywhere without seeing somebody carrying a fake Prada or Gucci purse. Personally, I have always resisted the urge to purchase a counterfeit purse. I have avoided the temptation mainly because such an action only undermines an industry I have grown to love. When one considers the price of some of the higher-end purses, it should come as no surprise that some people purchase fakes.
"Knockoff" opens your eyes to the possibility of a relationship between these fake markets and international terrorist groups. It has strengthened my principles against imitated designer products. For someone who's a huge fan of these phony items, do you actually know where the profit of these sellers goes to? "Knockoff" might confirm your worst nightmare. The "black market" in this industry is actually the "bank" of criminal syndicates who don't have all the love for human kind.
"Knockoff" introduces the most unbelievable concepts such as the funding role of these illegal sellers when it comes to future terrorists attacks. It would surely cause me sleepless nights if I was one of those people who might be buying those fake items at the expense of the lives of innocent people all over the world. This is the reason why I just don't buy anything as long as it's cheap. I would still buy an expensive original D&G bag if given the chance as long as I don't have anything thing to do with those terrorists. Try to take a peek at "Knockoff" for it's a certified must read.
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