

Images inside the fake Apple store  (Source: BirdAbroad Blog)












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RE: Wait... What???
By bplewis24 on 7/25/2011 5:46:50 PM , Rating: 4
In the first bolded portion the reference is to "knockoffs" and in the second bolded portion, the reference is to counterfeits. They aren't the same thing. A knockoff is known to be of lesser quality and cheaper than the authentic item it replicates and often has a different but similar name. Instead of buying Gucci, a person looking for a knockoff would buy a Gucco, let's say.

But a person looking to buy a Gucci who ends up with a counterfeit doesn't know it's not authentic, and the product will be labeled as "Gucci".

In fact your last sentence explaining why people would buy a counterfeit purse is actually an example of a person buying a knockoff, not a counterfeit.

RE: Wait... What???
By sprockkets on 7/25/2011 9:47:19 PM , Rating: 1
Heh, except in this case what apple losers see as "knockoffs" are of higher quality and isn't over priced.

RE: Wait... What???
By Maiyr on 7/25/2011 10:05:11 PM , Rating: 1
Not true in New York.
You buy a counterfeit/knockoff/whatever and it says Gucci, not Gucco or anything else.


RE: Wait... What???
By someguy123 on 7/25/2011 10:21:59 PM , Rating: 2
He's saying that knockoffs are products that look the same but are obviously not, like Rolox watches.

The stuff sold in new york that are still branded correctly are considered counterfeit and trick you into believing you're buying the real deal, or at least attempt to.

RE: Wait... What???
By Landiepete on 7/26/2011 1:25:34 AM , Rating: 2
What about all the people that want a 'Rolex' watch to impress their friends and neighbours, but are not willing to part with the best part of 5000 USD for the privilege ? They actively look for the best 'counterfeit' they can get for 25 USD, knowing full well it's a fake, but wish to continue the charade to boost their egos ?

