[getbak]

I look at the counterfeits the same way I look at any counterfeit merchandise, like watches or purses:

The vast majority of people don't give a damn one way or the other, so they're not going to be impressed by the supposedly high-end product that you got really cheaply, nor are they going to turn their noses up at you for buying a counterfeit.

The few people who would care about it will likely be able to spot your counterfeit product from a mile away and will scoff at you for thinking you have something special. If you're the type of person who goes around bragging about the great deal you got and how anyone who actually buys legitimate products are suckers, the people who care will be able to point out half a dozen things that make your "authentic" stand out as a knock-off.


Ignoring the morality and legality for a moment, my main concern with buying any counterfeit out of China would be the lack of quality control and complete lack of oversight to ensure that the products are actually safe to use and won't fall apart within two weeks. These are people who knowingly and willingly break the law. Why do you think they'll stop at trademark infringement?


The whole sales pitch on counterfeit merchandise is built around the idea that you're getting something worth $300 for only $50, but the reality is that you're really getting something worth $20 (or less) but paying $50 (or more) for it because it vaguely looks like something that costs $300.


You can buy a nice, high-quality, officially licensed Flames sweatshirt for $50 and be confident that it will survive a trip through the washing machine without the blacks turning grey and the reds turning pink. Flames T-shirts are even cheaper, and if all you want is to fit in with the C of Red, plain red shirts are cheaper still.