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How about buying either at the stores of branded goods manufacturers, or their certified outlets? Buying very expensive brands from Amazon is an invite to get
by CaptainZapp 8y ago
How about buying either at the stores of branded goods manufacturers, or their certified outlets?
Buying very expensive brands from Amazon is an invite to get a fake since no reputable brand (in the very expensive segment) will use Amazon as a retail channel.
Even with lesser brands you run a super high risk of not getting the real thing.
This story[1] is a reminder of what you're likely wind up with. Upon reading it I was just shaking my head and thinking "I could have told you so"
[1] https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/01/counterfeit-canada-goose-amazon/581041/ https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/01/count...
- pytyper2 8y agoThis is what I do, my opinions on e-commerce have changed over the years, I source following this priority: locally boutique or small stores, boutique or brand websites, local big box, online big box.