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1. China makes so much fake stuff any way why not fake ivory. 2. How is the market for trinkets that big.
by wehadfun 10y ago
1. China makes so much fake stuff any way why not fake ivory.
2. How is the market for trinkets that big.
- adamnemecek 10y ago> 1. China makes so much fake stuff any way why not fake ivory. People have been suggesting this for some time but it would probably only drive the interest in genuine ivory > 2. How is the market for trinkets that big. Ivory in China has been historically a symbol of wealth. The growing middle and upper classes in China want to show off their wealth, what better way than by buying something like this https://geography3822.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/ivory-on-sale-in-china-c-eia-700x391.jpg https://geography3822.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/ivory-on-s...
- sotojuan 10y agoChina makes a bunch of fake designer clothes, many openly sold in US markets and stores. That doesn't stop nouveau riche Chinese from being the top consumers of "real" designer clothing/fashion.