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And then you stumble over stories like this[1].

In a way it's her own damn fault. If I invest a significant amout of money into a branded product I'd probably visit the store of the brand, or a reseller licensed by the brand.

But I sure as hell wouldn't order a $1000 coat from Amazon. That just yells: RIP ME OFF!

[1] https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/01/count...

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I read the story and honestly don't see that the writer is at fault. Sure, criticize the woman for not knowing better, but that's where her blame stops and Amazon takes the rest.

Sure, Ultimately it is Amazon's fault for not policing their site and allowing blatant fakes to be sold.

I'd still argue that it's really better to buy expensive brands at shops licensed by the brand.

I can be pretty sure that I don't get a dud, when I drop 800$ on a Rimowa suitcase in one of their stores. Not so much, when ordering from Amazon.

Here in Canada, at least, sporting gear and technical outdoor clothing is a complete joke on Amazon. Sometimes two, three, times the price.

And, yeah, likely fraudulent.

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