Knock Off Shopping in NYC

Old Feb 26th, 2015, 07:21 PM
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Knock Off Shopping in NYC

Disclaimer: I know nothing about fashion. Nothing. But here is an ignoramus's guide to knock offs.

1. There was never a person named Moe Vado.
2. Rolexxx is not a porno film.
3. $1,000 bags rarely say "Thank you for shopping with us."
4. $1,000 bags rarely match flip flops.
5. If you see 12 guys selling watches from suitcases, chances are the suitcases were stolen also.
6. If you see the salesman being led off in handcuffs, chances are he will not stand behind his return policy.
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Old Feb 26th, 2015, 07:33 PM
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now thats ffunnneee.
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Old Feb 27th, 2015, 03:16 AM
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What if you're directed to go see a guy named Jesus who has a room full of handbags in a building that's under heavy duty renovation on the Bowery?
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Old Feb 27th, 2015, 06:32 AM
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You can go, but I would not advise others do the same.
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It's not just New York - 40 years ago at the Paris flea market, we almost bought (for the fun of it) a "Rolez" watch. I'm sure it was destined to be an heirloom, but we couldn't afford it (even the Rolez, not a Rolex)
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Taking shelter under a canopy during a rainstorm in Chinatown NYC, i was approached by 2 women asking me to come to the back of their store for "chanel and prada bags". Yeah right.
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Old Feb 27th, 2015, 10:38 AM
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There was once a bust of a store on Canal Street for selling bogus goods and a family of tourists were trapped in the basement.
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I remember lots of hissing at me in Shanghai..thought they were saying "watch your bag!" as in being concerned that I might be robbed and that I should literally watch my bag.

Only later did I realize that they were offering "watches and bags," as in fakes!

I see so many tourists with those giant black plastic garbage bags wandering around along Canal and side streets, prowling for Channel and P&G!

And take a look:



http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/27/bu...rish.html?_r=0
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I resent this post. When I lived in New York, I bought a genuine Rolecks wrist watch at a bargain price on Canal Street. I have it to this day, and I assure you it keeps PERFECT time twice a day!
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Waldo, oldie but good one!!
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