Reply #7: interestingly, i've never understood why anyone would by a designer bag

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well over 50%, and at times as much as 80%, of the price is advertising, for the sake of some completely artificially manufactured image.

not defending counterfeits at all, but i would better understand practicality and quality from a humble brand.

the louis vuittons and other 'high-end' brands have price increment that in no way justifies the marginal quality increment.