How fake handbags fund terrorism and organized crime | Alastair Gray

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  • @MajkaSrajka
    @MajkaSrajka 7 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Don't buy fake. Just buy off-brand for cheap and don't be ashamed about that.

    • @msmolly1962
      @msmolly1962 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Buy at thrift stores.

    • @HB-tc9bi
      @HB-tc9bi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No thanks.

    • @SanlatteStobie
      @SanlatteStobie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      OMG I just got back from Bali! I hope I see you at *suluxs* there. Love from Indonesia

  • @cupcakearmy
    @cupcakearmy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Evidence missing.... Very vague talk

    • @angelbrigg
      @angelbrigg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Nicco Borgioli it's a 12 minute talk, he can only say so much. Also if he is a investigator, he isn't going to tell alot of specifics. Its kinda like Homeland security saying there are terrorist threats from.... no one really questions it too much because they can't give specifics due to national security. It makes sense. This probably really is happening.

    • @oliverwilson11
      @oliverwilson11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Angmari lol he isn't some kind of spy. He isn't law enforcement at all, he works for PVH Corp which owns Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger 😂
      global.tommy.com/int/en/ted/alastair-gray.html
      This video is corporate propaganda and TED needs to take it down

    • @RamzaBeoulves
      @RamzaBeoulves 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Valid criticism, thank you

    • @oliverwilson11
      @oliverwilson11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah: "to solve cases FOR BUSINESSES AND BRANDS". That's not law enforcement that's being a private investigator working for the companies that own those brands

    • @HoneyTitan
      @HoneyTitan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah he is a brand protection manager so yeah he should encourage ppl to buy original.

  • @retiredshitposter1062
    @retiredshitposter1062 7 ปีที่แล้ว +436

    This TED video was sponsored by Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

    • @dewolff6937
      @dewolff6937 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Chris D 😂😂

    • @jeffbriggs1987
      @jeffbriggs1987 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      the guy actually works for tommy hilfiger

    • @floriflory1794
      @floriflory1794 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dewolff6937 0

    • @blackhole0608
      @blackhole0608 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most probably he is paid by Ivanka Trump's fashion business 🤔

    • @babaramelivlle7658
      @babaramelivlle7658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@blackhole0608 wow really

  • @notme1255
    @notme1255 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you're paying $75 for a LV fake, then you may be funding the baddies. If you're paying $400 for a simple leather bag and $2500 for a hand stitched italian leather dupe that looks like a luxury brand, then what's wrong with buying products that do a better job at producing the same items in good working conditions without the over-inflated "luxury" overhead?
    This guy is TRYING to be Tim Ballard from Sound of Freedom, but falling incredibly short. While he makes a very convincing *emotional* argument, where are the facts? Statistics? Studies? Paper trail? Give me video evidence of children (or adults) working in subpar conditions making only high quality Chanel replicas? Clearly, trafficking and forced labor are evil and should be stopped but this guy is not presenting an argument that was fully thought through. I can't help but compare between the fake sunglasses that he references and the sunglasses the average person buys at Walmart for an even lower price. As long as you're doing your research before buying from any company, retailer, etc then what harm is being done? His argument is simply, "If you don't trust the big brands like WALMART, or LVMH to do all the research for you then you're funding the baddies". Am I not allowed to question "legitimate" fashion brands like H&M, Shein and GAP? All of them are well known for their poor labor practices overseas. Just because you buy from a label does not mean you are doing your research.
    There is a clear difference between the "medical bankruptcy website" types of counterfeiters versus a super replica manufacturer who has poached artisans from the genuine company for their knowledge, experience and expertise, while also paying fair wages for labor and using high quality materials which are reflected in their price.
    Why would I buy from a luxury store like Chanel or conglomerate like LVMH who do not have ethical business practices either? The way they not only treat their boutique employees who DO generally make a fair wage, but then also the factory workers who manufacture their products especially do not get treated well. What's the advantage when there are smaller factories making quality products with real materials and using fair labor practices, while the 'legitimate' brands are not even committing to the same minimum practices?
    Also, I'm sick of hearing the racist "everything in China is a sweatshop" argument. So ignorant. Look at everything in your home or office - 90% of the things around you were manufactured and probably assembled in China. Does that mean everything you own is a product of forced labor? From the swivel desk chair, paperclips and pens to your bathroom mirror and Qtips? Come on.

  • @Merto6
    @Merto6 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    If fake clothing is 2000% profit then what is the profit on the genuine ones that are still made in sweatshops and cost a lot more?

    • @burnitdwn
      @burnitdwn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It it's anything like fake watches, the profit margin on 'genuine' overpriced luxury products is around 300%.

    • @RamzaBeoulves
      @RamzaBeoulves 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's very high but that has nothing to do with his arguments or this talk

    • @Merto6
      @Merto6 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes it has. If they sell at reasonable prices nobody would buy the fake ones.

    • @randsp3c709
      @randsp3c709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Merto6 truth

    • @flippatheshippa
      @flippatheshippa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He gave an super exaggeration profits the only way you’ll only get 2000% is if your on the very top moving literally truck loads usual fakers can usually make the same amount as drugs which can be 100% to 200% which is still very profitable but yeah most people definitely aren’t getting 2000% lmao

  • @yourfullofsheite
    @yourfullofsheite 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am glad nothing bad can come from buying oil

  • @MaZe741
    @MaZe741 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    at the same time real handbags dont exactly cure cancer either

  • @3djooboy
    @3djooboy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    "may be" "might be" could be"...so as a counterfeit investigator for large companies you think this might be funding child labor, drugs cartels and organised crime. As opposed to the actual companies they are copying who ARE ACTUALLY using child labor, provide kickbacks to governments officials (for import export via lobbying) and obliquely fund organised crime....

    • @jiggghig1911
      @jiggghig1911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How are the companies that are being copied funding organized crime? I was not aware of any luxury brands providing direct funding to organized crime. And he has actually cited a few examples where the proceeds from the sale of counterfeit goods went DIRECTLY to funding terrorist attacks. So accusing him of not being direct is unfounded.

    • @jiggghig1911
      @jiggghig1911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every country has at least some labor laws, so legitimate businesses are required to follow those laws or face penalties. But counterfeiters do not have to follow the same labor laws as legitimate comapnies.

    • @notme1255
      @notme1255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jiggghig1911 Seriously? Have you not read about LVMH, Apple products, or even non-luxury brands like Victoria's Secret, GAP, H&M, or how the cobalt is mined for your electric car battery by children in cobalt mines? Come on. If you want to claim to be ethical and label anyone's criticism as "unfounded" then do at least SOME research, FFS.

  • @maryhildreth754
    @maryhildreth754 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You WERE a counterfeit investigator. I'm pretty sure folks who sell that stuff will run across your Ted talk

  • @Yoyomeyo
    @Yoyomeyo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    If he's an investigator with aliases does that mean he's out of his job now that he's done this talk broadcasted worldwide

    • @RamzaBeoulves
      @RamzaBeoulves 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can find his current job with a quick google search

    • @justingriffin2546
      @justingriffin2546 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      we can only pray he gets an honet job,,,

    • @Zeus-sv6wi
      @Zeus-sv6wi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Justin Griffin honet? ,,,,?

  • @Giesela0815
    @Giesela0815 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This presentation sounds like an essay written by someone that wants to sound smart.

  • @njharper1983
    @njharper1983 7 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    This title is fake. He doesn't show how fake handbags fund anything. He even says at one point... "where does that money go, we don't know" this is Copyright Propaganda BS!

    • @kurtilein3
      @kurtilein3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He did not know in this particular case, we know for sure in other cases.

    • @BankruptGreek
      @BankruptGreek 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Neil Harper I doubt there is the same level of policing on the work conditions of the people that make the fake items in comparison to the legit brands that care to some degree for their image.

    • @Datan0de
      @Datan0de 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Different That's true, but it's not entirely reasonable to assume that any organization operating with less than full oversight must therefore be using child slave labor to directly finance our own mass murder. I'm not saying that it's all wonderful, but the video hasn't really proven its premise. If my job focused on protecting Gucci's IP I'd probably be going out of my way to paint counterfeiters as terrorists to justify my career too.

    • @jeffbriggs1987
      @jeffbriggs1987 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      google the guy...he works for Tommy Hilfiger, and before that he works for other big brands. He's not law enforcement of any kind LOL

    • @Jcdlf7
      @Jcdlf7 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ummm, did you watch the video??? the cigarets in africa, just go to 7:45 and you will get your answer

  • @anneh7217
    @anneh7217 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What he is saying is very true. Funds from counterfeit products do generate a lot of income for fake businesses...no tracking involved. This was an excellent presentation!

  • @JimGriffOne
    @JimGriffOne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Some useful points:
    · Counterfeiting exists because a lot of goods are overpriced. -->
    · --> A lot of goods are overpriced due to the tax burden, forcing good companies to have to increase the prices of their goods to cover it. _[Hair splitting: Yes, some overprice them on purpose]_
    · Tax causes people to have less money, so it acts to incentivise buying counterfeit goods.
    · Black markets don't exist due to the _existence of criminals_ but due to the _displacement of potential labour in the free market_ by burdensome government regulations. Criminals are the kind that don't mind capitalising on this fact.
    · Not to mention the government-funded terrorism.
    · Feel free to add to the list!
    *Government is always the cause of terrorism.* It has the monopoly on the use of force rather than having it distributed between individuals within society. Until we transition into a fully free market society, where individuals have control over the resources created by themselves, terrorism will continue to exist.

    • @notme1255
      @notme1255 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      THANK YOU. What a rational take on this topic! Also I had my own thoughts that were similar. Why would I buy from "legitimate" companies like GAP, Victoria's Secret, H&M, or any brand under LVMH when they have all had their own concerns around terrible labor practices? This guys argument is essentially "Trust only the big labels and don't do your own research". If we all did our own research, we wouldn't buy from the big labels or designers either! lol

  • @Wincenworks
    @Wincenworks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It's kind of a shame he didn't actually talk about how fakes fund terrorism, rather it's just an attempt to make people feel guilty if they've bought a fake and then educate how to avoid "accidentally" buying fakes. Given it strategically avoids talking about the biggest online distributor or the trend for fakes to be manufactured by the same people who work creating the genuine items - it seems Alastair was less interested in investigation and more interested in reciting the message he'd been taught in his employment.
    Particularly baffling was his claim that organized crime gets higher profit margins and lower risk off fakes, then uses that to move into high risk operations with lower profit margins... citations required on that terrible business plan.

  • @Tabmaj
    @Tabmaj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How’s he gonna go back to investigating after this? Counterfeiters are gonna be looking for him trying to either get him or stay away from him

  • @taylor_jane23
    @taylor_jane23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Aren’t you supposed to stay anonymous as a counterfeit investigator? Lol he better hope these gangs don’t watch ted talks 😂

  • @LughSummerson
    @LughSummerson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What is the exact ratio of counterfeiters who are funding terrorists compared to those who do it to feed their families?
    What percentage of child labour is employed in producing fakes compared to child labour producing authorised fashion brands?

    • @LeMarais88
      @LeMarais88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you see any mica in cosmetics or other products, there’s a high chance it was mined by a child in India and elsewhere for legitimate brands.

  • @BabangidaIbrahimBabura
    @BabangidaIbrahimBabura 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    No much intelligence in this talk. Shouldn't be a Ted talk. Just like a street talk.

  • @BitesizeEcon
    @BitesizeEcon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Isn't legalization the solution, just like with drugs? Criminals will make money with anything that is illegal. Black markets are their markets.

  • @GelimerHeren
    @GelimerHeren 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a gorgeous collection! Your Jumbo black caviar with silver hardware is on my wish list for the same reasons that you stated! Lovely! HIDUPZ

  • @greeni616
    @greeni616 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like all the big companies are saints.

  • @jupiterm2598
    @jupiterm2598 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will be speaking there one day at this conference

  • @WillaHerrera
    @WillaHerrera 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    They make fake brake pads!!!????? Tf

    • @momlifeandstyle3751
      @momlifeandstyle3751 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a HUGE issue with fake car parts and circuit boards. Look into it sometime.

  • @arimax888
    @arimax888 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    felt this was 'basic' talk! There was no statistics or examples of his work and just his word!

  • @Grant-vk6zo
    @Grant-vk6zo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just watched a young guy spend 10K $ on a small Supreme bag before this video.

  • @jeffbriggs1987
    @jeffbriggs1987 7 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    gee I wonder who writes this guy's checks?

    • @AvgJane19
      @AvgJane19 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      J Briggs instead of speculating wildly, find out. You're implications are unfounded and rude

    • @jeffbriggs1987
      @jeffbriggs1987 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      AvgJane19 works for a company that makes expensive handbags. This is not speculation. I have researched her background.

    • @jeffbriggs1987
      @jeffbriggs1987 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ok I actually just researched it. he works for TOMMY HILFIGER.

    • @jeffbriggs1987
      @jeffbriggs1987 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      global.tommy.com/int/en/ted/alastair-gray.html

    • @littleratblue
      @littleratblue 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Let's say that he's 100% a corporate shill. That may be true. But are the facts and numbers that he provide not factual? Nothing he is saying sounds unbelievable. Counterfeiting of pharmaceuticals, I happen to know, has been a large business for almost half a century, and that's clearly not being done by people that give a damn about human life.

  • @umutcanustundag5427
    @umutcanustundag5427 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    they have legal ways to fund it tho

  • @FunkelMausie
    @FunkelMausie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I hate how TED is only ever linking themselves... Youll never know whether the person speaking is an actual expert on the topic or just an actor they hired, which i am seriously suspecting since everything you find when googling them is the ted pages

  • @anahri
    @anahri 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The last thing I need is a lecture from an establishment servant based on probability and estimation about what I should or shouldn't buy. If an industry that feeds millions of families can produce the same quality products as some giant corporations, then I shouldn't buy their products because they "MAY" be used by criminals. It is obvious that our friend speaker "forgets" to provide some evidence to show why organised criminals suddenly have lost their interest in drug market and decided to sell louis vitton handbags?!

  • @reviewsandprojects
    @reviewsandprojects ปีที่แล้ว

    How does a Ted talk like this go ahead with absolutely zero evidence presented?

  • @njharper1983
    @njharper1983 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Drugs only have a 200% return? What drugs is this guy smoking?

    • @captainheat2314
      @captainheat2314 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Neil Harper fake handbags

    • @RamzaBeoulves
      @RamzaBeoulves 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The only reason drug is profitable is because of quantity and monopoly over a region. The return is very low, it's not like it's some ancient hidden knowledge you can easily do your research

  • @tinkerneer
    @tinkerneer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    TED is getting on the click bait title train

  • @whack9721
    @whack9721 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    r/FashionReps

    • @kjell2991
      @kjell2991 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mitchell Durand 1:1 repfam here

    • @supremeboys6255
      @supremeboys6255 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looool

  • @alexkudryavtsev5059
    @alexkudryavtsev5059 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good talk. Good advice

  • @JesusInSkyrim
    @JesusInSkyrim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am not a fake Jesus. 100% original!

  • @SanlatteStobie
    @SanlatteStobie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like *suluxs* allow you to experiment different styles without committing to high prices

  • @Lunareon
    @Lunareon 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very important and current topic. It's not only about luxury items. The counterfeit industry exists everywhere, ranging from materials to finished products, even food.

  • @silkworm6861
    @silkworm6861 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You are lumping all counterfeiters together, presenting no statistics of how much of the industry is actually thought to be involved in terrorism or human trafficking. How much money from ""legitimate"" Western businesses goes to traffickers and other malevolent causes involved through the diamond industry in Africa, garment industry in Bangladesh, or cocoa in South America? How many ""legitimate"" companies are tied with brutal regimes, some may be associated with international terrorism? Counterfeiting is a symptom, not the problem. I clicked "dislike" and I dislike your pretentious attitude.

    • @RamzaBeoulves
      @RamzaBeoulves 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can count 5 different logical fallacies and that's on my first read. You're going everywhere and nowhere at the same time with those non arguments. It's frankly hard to understand

    • @aidynh5995
      @aidynh5995 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I clicked "dislike" on your comment. He's not pretentious, he's just english

  • @banditpsy
    @banditpsy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Heh! There is a big difference on what level one would like to view the problem.
    One perspective: Educate people that they are "bad" people for buying fakes and investigating and prosecuting criminal activity. Costs a whole lot and has a minimal effect on the level of criminality worldwide.
    Other perspective: Should copyright be less strict, so there would be more legal ways of producing cheap "copies" when there is a big demand for it. When legal producers provide these products, there is an increase in tax revenue and the demand is covered by legal companies that "hopefully" do not support unethical providers and terrorism. (Sadly companies are not fully obliged to check where they get their products from. More often it is a third party organizations that checks these companies out, when possible).
    Always question what is the gain and what are your sources.

    • @AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult
      @AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult ปีที่แล้ว

      Companies can already copy bag designs left and right. This is already done by legit businesses in all prices.
      But counterfeit bags put the logos of the original brands. AND they still cost a lot. A fake Birkin still costs 1000 to 5000 dollars. Do you think their customers are being sensible? Of course not.

  • @lvettesonai
    @lvettesonai ปีที่แล้ว

    We need to stop worrying so much about carrying a Louis Vuitton or Chanel. Go for quality!! Doesn't matter the brand name. That's the problem. ---- Fakes KILL.

  • @khalidribuuk2328
    @khalidribuuk2328 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And so does coffee, pharmaceuticals and taxes wat a wretched title. This is politically packaged

  • @reviewsandprojects
    @reviewsandprojects ปีที่แล้ว

    So a "brand protection manager" by trade "finds" this stuff out. Sounds legit lol.

  • @zodayn
    @zodayn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freaconomics should do an episode about this

  • @joycemarilyn5359
    @joycemarilyn5359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fake bags is all over the world

  • @KarandeepSingh-ex8cb
    @KarandeepSingh-ex8cb 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I still need that fake Casio so sorry mate, I’m gonna stick to getting fakes

  • @BitesizeEcon
    @BitesizeEcon 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just say NO doesn't work ... just like with drugs

  • @tonyh6100
    @tonyh6100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What you Wanne to say? Actually there is almost no terrorist in China!

  • @Z33Garage
    @Z33Garage 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Fake Car parts"
    What, is the turbocharger or brake pad made out of cake batter?? LMFAO

    • @Jcdlf7
      @Jcdlf7 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      not to as high quality

    • @Z33Garage
      @Z33Garage 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      George the hacker if you buy a greddy turbo from ebay, for 100 bucks, you deserve the have the engine blow up lol

    • @yvrelna
      @yvrelna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Jcdlf7 Off brand manufacturers doesn't necessarily mean low quality. There are many products where the off brand manufacturers actually created just as good or even better quality parts and/or products than the genuine manufacturer.
      Sometimes these off brand manufacturers may even become a well known brand themselves within the enthusiast circles. Especially if they don't just make copies, but actually improve the designs, fixing problems or creating different characteristics in the parts to provide choice to the consumer, that the original manufacturers are unwilling to fix for one reasons or another.
      There are many different types of counterfeiting, not just low quality fakes, and you had to distinguish between them, which this speaker fails to do.

  • @chetanhireholi
    @chetanhireholi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the way, whom to report these websites?

  • @seanrippin386
    @seanrippin386 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny cause our tax dollars do the same thing

  • @seandc6629
    @seandc6629 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Propaganda at it's finest.

    • @Jcdlf7
      @Jcdlf7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      -_- let me guess, average idiot who knoes nothing

  • @amisfitpuivk
    @amisfitpuivk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11:58 oh herro, counterfeiter spotted!

  • @anayajocelyn26
    @anayajocelyn26 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    NEVER FORGET.

  • @buddhatwig
    @buddhatwig 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sponsored by Prada and Co.

  • @aownixander
    @aownixander 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy takes his job too seriously.

  • @YesminaSoniyas-w9i
    @YesminaSoniyas-w9i 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like *rrcopys* 's bags very much. I have to admit that their bags are really well done. There are many styles and colors to choose from. I've had it for a week now and I'm very happy with it.

  • @OmarElmasry1
    @OmarElmasry1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Most BS video on ted. The quality of ted talks are declining recently.

    • @Bluesteeii
      @Bluesteeii 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      EXACTLY what I was thinking; quality control on TED talks is starting to decline... what a shame.

    • @nanditashetty8628
      @nanditashetty8628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why is it BS?

  • @borderreiver3288
    @borderreiver3288 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    by going public like this have you blown your cover and become a target...

  • @rahmaalghafri8057
    @rahmaalghafri8057 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am i the only one who doesn’t know where does the big named brands such as Burberry or Roberto Cavalli spends the money that i gave for exchange of their products? Isn’t the same principle ?

  • @Shane-The-Pain
    @Shane-The-Pain 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Counterfeit posh apparel. You don't say. :/

  • @ArtArtisian
    @ArtArtisian 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This sort of scheme only works if the product is sold far over bar, or easily mimicked by cheaper material.
    So.... the problem only exists because name brands are making a killing?

  • @SKATEBAIT47
    @SKATEBAIT47 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Counterfeit investigator...what a sad career

  • @punamdeshmukh6240
    @punamdeshmukh6240 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Video is so good as always your talented guidance.

  • @deikipooh111
    @deikipooh111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!!!

  • @oliverwilson11
    @oliverwilson11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The problem isn't counterfeiters it's the people who pay too much for branded goods and create a market for counterfeits

  • @JustinLHopkins
    @JustinLHopkins 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As someone who’s worked for Gucci, I can attest to the major problem of counterfeiting. Buying counterfeit is theft and undermines the exceptionally talented, hard working and creative designers and artisans who preserve the meaning of high quality and luxury. Those who buy counterfeit largely ignore the underlying problems in a pathetically desperate and shallow attempt to convey wealth.

  • @jezelle7420
    @jezelle7420 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well now he can't work undercover anymore..

  • @lukejames1303
    @lukejames1303 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    He needed more coaching :/

  • @TCReyes
    @TCReyes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Lmfao

  • @SbotTV
    @SbotTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do people even buy stuff, anymore? Everything is free, besides basic utilities. It's all software and information. Easy to come across for free, both legally and illegally.

  • @purrminator123
    @purrminator123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow the comments are full of people who can't handle the truth

  • @commandojas
    @commandojas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ahh capitalism. Glorious
    /s

    • @youview1327
      @youview1327 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah. The only time the large corps want a regulated maket, when someone cuts their profits.

  • @alexandterfst6532
    @alexandterfst6532 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx u for telling us

  • @gowengetter4599
    @gowengetter4599 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Um yes and no

  • @janetspiteri5043
    @janetspiteri5043 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seriously? The answer is simple put down the absurd profit margin on original stuff and more people will go for the original handbags. Oh wait but then the brand's wouldn't be so elite and luxurious. Also what about the original brands that, just like the fake ones, produce their products in oriental factories where workers are not paid a much as they should be?

  • @monseboomt
    @monseboomt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry but NO not everyone buy fake stuff

  • @dangriff12
    @dangriff12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Skip to 8 minutes for any kind of actual examples. They last all of 30 seconds.

  • @evangelouchernikoff
    @evangelouchernikoff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you dear for taking us along. Can't wait what the lyxbagqueen picked up at Fendi

    • @evangelouchernikoff
      @evangelouchernikoff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Come across this video randomly and I watched lyxbag. OMG your closet is every women’s dream! Love your voice and the way you talk

  • @dnavarr3
    @dnavarr3 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    TH-cam should avoid to keep 2 subtitles languages at the same time, in order to learn

  • @vinayakchavan1465
    @vinayakchavan1465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who r here from uic ☝️

  • @adgboss0086
    @adgboss0086 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    is the damage those terrorists
    Make as bad as they benefit poor families get good deals on shoes and other clothes?? Just putting it out there but I have no side

  • @innazhurav9622
    @innazhurav9622 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Теперь буду покупать только оригинал. Спасибо! Очень полезное выступление!

  • @kritikatiwari1144
    @kritikatiwari1144 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watson! the game is afoot!!
    Sherlock! I'm in!!🙋

  • @JustOneAsbesto
    @JustOneAsbesto 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait... fake pet grooming tools???

  • @HrRezpatex
    @HrRezpatex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lol
    Could you not simply called this video: "How you are a terrorist if you dont buy North American products"
    Because of the terror regime USA and their terror ways of forcing other nations, it is often difficult to buy other things then the bad quality that is made in USA.
    This is often because USA force poor countries to not be able to make deals with other countries. Cuba is a case most people know about.
    But this is also the case for the rest of the world, the Latin American countries know this very well, and have still extreme poverty because of this.
    So dont give money to Red Cross, you will help the poor much better if you buy something that actually was made in a poor country and most important of all, something that is NOT made in USA.. ;)
    Buy fake, it will cost you much less, and you will help some poor people and not some american millionair.
    Make sure it is NOT real, in 99,9% of the time you will be very pleased with your "fake" product.
    And remember that your "fake" product is very real as long as it work as it should, it just have a more sensible prize on it :)

  • @MickeyD2012
    @MickeyD2012 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buy American.

  • @RamzaBeoulves
    @RamzaBeoulves 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Theres a different between cheaper off-brand and counterfeit guys, at least keep that in mind before you make your straw man attacks.

  • @punamdeshmukh6240
    @punamdeshmukh6240 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am big fan of not only you but also all of your family. I am watching your each and every vlog & like, sharing your video's to my friends and family members I am from pune. Please convey my Namskar to Aai, Baba, aaji. ALL THE BEST FOR your achievement, future plans. Best wishes for deep life because I submitted both channels. & IMP Lots of love to "Deepika bakes "☺️

  • @jesse33cdn
    @jesse33cdn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Get serious!

  • @vonkruel
    @vonkruel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He makes supporting international terrorism seem cool.

  • @MyNoname17
    @MyNoname17 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wth? So many loopholes in his so-called research

  • @hungrytmusic5873
    @hungrytmusic5873 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vechain is solving this with blockchain technology.

  • @PHNTM-mt2dw
    @PHNTM-mt2dw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree to some point but how can I take this seriously if the guy speaking about it is working at Tommy Hilfiger?it really sounds like he's telling people not to buy replicas and buy branded items so the brand can make more money.
    Also technically the consumers are not directly funding Terrorism or gangs if they don't buy straight from the source.
    E.g. : You buy a rep handbag from a shop.The middle man(shop) bought the handbags first,so they directly fund the company's.
    If you want to buy Reps,buy from a trusted seller,that you know don't do this kinda stuff,educate yourself on Reddit.

  • @yeaaahhbraaahh4286
    @yeaaahhbraaahh4286 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love his voice. It's so intimidating.❤️

    • @BennnWJK
      @BennnWJK 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Erm. That’s how half of London sounds...

    • @Zeus-sv6wi
      @Zeus-sv6wi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeaaahh Braaahh If his voice is *intimidating* then Kim Jun Yun is the leader of human rights

  • @ziyadkhattak656
    @ziyadkhattak656 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hmm. Not a very bright Ted talk

  • @pthomasgarcia
    @pthomasgarcia 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Let's shame the poor some more--at home and abroad--in support of capitalism, because Anglo-America.

  • @mohhamza
    @mohhamza 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol handbags

  • @timas4982
    @timas4982 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about China?

  • @FneY1
    @FneY1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would anyone downvote this?