The $500 Billion/Year World of Counterfeits

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Publicado 2021-07-23
'Bad Goods' is a documentary series for Vice News looking at the worldwide illicit trade market, from wildlife trafficking, counterfeit item selling and sand mining. It will follow key people, from enforcement to traffickers, at the heart of the trade and explore what is behind the demand for illicit products.

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  • @srideout91
    My grandma was so excited for my 16th birthday when we were in New York City and she found a Chanel bag being sold on the side of the road. I didn’t have the heart to tell her that it was counterfeit. I still have that bag it sits in my closet. Even though it’s counterfeit I still remember the smile on her face when she gave it to me
  • @hondaxyz
    They generously use the word sustainable and it makes me feel uncomfortable because i know for the fact that most of these "luxuries" are made by exploitation in third world countries.
  • @rich2583
    That's it. I'm ordering my air Gordons tomorrow
  • @noonexoxo7482
    The problem is is that many brands have OVER INFLATED prices that drive people to buy counterfeits. If we really want to stop the issue then companies should be offering their products at reasonable prices. It's legalized price gauging.
  • @phuckyoutube5927
    I remember when expensive meant quality. All these brands are just turning into Kmart for me I don't see any quality anymore.
  • @bilal89pk
    100% confirm this report sponsored by some expensive brands to play with customer minds to achieve their sale targets
  • @rontropics26
    Designer brand: Support billionaire CEOs and slave labor in third world countries. Knockoff brand: Just support the slave labor...
  • @1Skorpia
    Even luxury brands are getting cheap with their materials and quality. Bag collectors say theyre now collecting vintage because new bags are so cheaply made.
  • @2011blueman
    I don't mind counterfeiters taking advantage of brands like Foreo or Supreme that were already scamming customers with bullshit.
  • @astroboirap
    currently watching this in my Abibas tracksuit, through my Ray Bon glasses, whilst keeping an eye on the time with my Bolex
  • @MrDo0bie
    Why would any sane person pay 3500 euro for a bag? Or 4000 euro for a sweater? That is insane, not cool.
  • @DrejaAndi
    Even non-counterfeit goods from China have questionable safety and ethics issues. Those that are considered counterfeit are mostly the same quality of products with a lower profit margin for the manufacturer.
  • @maman89
    The only reason its illegal its because government doesn’t get a cut.
  • @Dantick09
    China: making overpriced goods affordable. The super-expensive luxury brands are fair game to knockoff I say
  • @samsolooki4400
    If companies would reduce their prices and would't be wolfs at trying to make the most money possible out of the product, this wouldn't be that of a problem. Their is difference between making a good company and not being happy with 5-10 million net profit a year. Their own greed is the cause of the problem they want to resolve.
  • @calihiker7980
    Probably not a good time to have Chrissy teigin in a video vice lol
  • @200555280
    As a consumer, If it fake I want to know then the decision is mine to buy it or not, but I'm totally against fake products claiming that they are originals deceiving the consumer.