Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Good Replica, Bad Replica, Horrible Replica

A reader of mine brought this to my attention.  I wanted to use this blog to teach tips on how to buy a good replica.  Naturally, I keep pics on my computer that represent bad/horrible replicas.  Guess what I did?  Yup, you're right.  I'm not blonde, but I sure do have my share of blonde moments. I uploaded BAD fake pics onto my site which sells handbags. Nice, huh? Man, I need some sleep. Here's what my reader caught. This is a poor replica. It looks nice until you look at the details.






See the differences?  Aside from lighting, the one above has large loop holes in the strap that goes around the bag.  The original bag has no loop holes.  A good replica should also have no buckle holes in the front part of the strap. 

You can't tell from the picture above, but the hardware is alos a cheap replica of what is on the original. 

You wanna hear the worst part?  My replica costs $240.00, boasts a 7 star grade replication process where fine details are not overlooked. 

The nasty replica above costs $370.00!  So you're gonna pay top dollar and not even get something that remotely resembles the original. 

I don't get that! 



Want to see a really BAD replica? This is my very fun Prada Fringe. It costs $256.00USD on my site.  I love the attitude of this bag.  And trust me you're gonna need it if you want to carry this puppy around. 

Aside:  My husband calls it cousin IT.  He also has explicitly told me he will kill it with his shoe if sees the slightest movement from it. 

Yeah, yeah.  I get it.  It's unusal, but you will DEFINITELY get a ton of compliments for it as well, especially when you see it in real life.  It's the finest nappa leather.  Very soft and the detailing on this bag is awesome.  When done right, that is. 


Here is something that is being sold on the internet for $290.00USD.

The original Fringe doesn't even come in that colour, and dear God, look at those fringes!  Ugh.  I wouldn't buy that thing to the right for $5.00!  I'd be ashamed to carry it.  And any attitude I'd have with the bag above would evaporate in a quick second. 

To make things even worse, if that's even possible here, look at the Prada insignia.  Just affixed onto the leather with what looks like glue.  Like that's gonna hold!  That Prada seal will fall off this beast of a bag while it's still being shipped to you!

Nasty.

The nastiest part is that there are replicas like this out there and they charge TOP dollar for them.

Double Ugh.

Guys, write to me if you have any questions about anything on my website.  A couple thousand eyeballs are better than my very tired two.  And if you're ever unsure about a site or a product, this is the place to ask.  I can help you here. 

Thank you all that have helped.

Happy Shopping!