The $500 Billion/Year World of Counterfeits

'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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[srideout]

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.

[noonexoxo]

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.

[rich]

That's it. I'm ordering my air Gordons tomorrow

[phuckyoutube]

I remember when expensive meant quality.
All these brands are just turning into Kmart for me I don't see any quality anymore.

[kelvinbarnes]

Some brands ridiculous prices make them a target

[rontropics]

Designer brand: Support billionaire CEOs and slave labor in third world countries.
Knockoff brand: Just support the slave labor...

[Skorpia]

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.

[astroboirap]

currently watching this in my *Abibas* tracksuit, through my *Ray Bon* glasses, whilst keeping an eye on the time with my *Bolex*

[bilalpk]

100% confirm this report sponsored by some expensive brands to play with customer minds to achieve their sale targets

[blueman]

I don't mind counterfeiters taking advantage of brands like Foreo or Supreme that were already scamming customers with bullshit.

[uprightape]

"Without coffee I die.".
-a very wise man

[MrDobie]

Why would any sane person pay 3500 euro for a bag? Or 4000 euro for a sweater? That is insane, not cool.

[user-kv]

This is what happens when you create a society obsessed with profit, consumption, and short term benefits. Materialism is promoted by the companies that wanna shut down counterfeits who do the same thing as them just more extreme.

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.

[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.

[maman]

The only reason its illegal its because government doesn’t get a cut.

[dasalekhya]

*STILL BETTER than **_counterfeit RELATIONSHIPS_*

[werewolfstrike]

Leave it to france to have a museum about it

[samsolooki]

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.