Avoid the Fakes and Buy T-Shirts From Reputable Company

Friday 23rd of March 2012 07:35:10 PM

Avoid the Fakes and Buy T-Shirts From Reputable Company

Do you know where your t-shirts came from? If you buy from a reputable online retailer, you certainly do know that the t-shirts were made legally and all taxes were paid to the government. However, over half of UK travelers buy counterfeit goods and two-thirds admit they know they are buying fakes. These numbers reflect the results of a study reported on by the Daily Mail Reporter (www.dailymail.co.uk/, 21st July 2011).

British travelers going to countries like Spain, Greece, Turkey, Thailand and China could easily buy fake goods including sunglasses, shirts and watches. Particularly popular are handbags, but anything with a designer label caught the interest of shoppers. Only one-third really believed the counterfeit goods were original products. Usually an exceptionally low price is the first clue the item is a fake.

The online shopping comparison study was completed by Kelkoo. One-third of those surveyed believed it was okay to buy counterfeit goods in other countries. In the UK the importation and possession of counterfeit goods is illegal.

The lure of counterfeit goods is the price, of course. The knock-offs are made so expertly that it’s difficult to determine if any of the items are fakes. Once home, travelers can then impress family and friends by wearing or using products carrying expensive designer names. However, returning to the UK with a suitcase full of counterfeit goods is risky. Customs agents are well versed in counterfeit goods and can spot them when an innocent consumer can’t. Even if travelers are not prosecuted, it’s certainly embarrassing to have your personal items seized.

A much better plan than buying counterfeit is to buy high quality inexpensive products, including clothing, online. Cheap t-shirts and sweatshirts, for example, will give you many months or years of service with an added benefit. You don’t have to worry about getting in trouble with the law!