So, you’re scrolling through, right? Maybe on Depop, maybe even some sketchy corner of the internet, and BAM! There it is. A “Chanel” necklace, all sparkly with “crystals” and a big ol’ CC logo. Thing is, the price is, like, *way* too good to be true. That’s your first red flag, people! Like, Chanel ain’t exactly giving stuff away, ya know? If it’s selling for the price of, like, a fancy coffee, there’s a *reason*.
I mean, c’mon, let’s be real. We all love a bargain, but sometimes it’s just…too obvious. You see these things at flea markets, being hawked by guys who look like they got ’em straight off the back of a truck. Or at those “home parties” where your friend’s cousin is selling “designer-inspired” stuff. It’s basically code for “totally fake, but hey, it *looks* kinda like the real thing!”.
And honestly, the quality is usually…well, let’s just say you get what you pay for. Those “crystals”? Probably plastic. The chain? Might turn your neck green after a couple of wears. I mean, I’ve seen some that literally fell apart in the package! No joke.
Here’s the thing that gets me, tho. Some of these fakes are getting *really* good. Like, almost scary good. You gotta know what to look for. The clasp, the weight, the quality of the plating…it’s a whole thing. And even then, some of those authenticators out there are like, “Nope, this is fake, even *I* almost got fooled!”
Personally, I’m kinda torn. On one hand, supporting counterfeiting is definitely not cool. And you’re not getting the real deal, obviously. But on the other hand, if you just want something sparkly and Chanel-esque and you’re *fully aware* it’s fake, is it really hurting anyone? Maybe. I dunno. It’s a moral quandary, right? Maybe.
Look, if you want real Chanel, save up and buy the real thing. If you just want the *look*, and you know it’s a dupe, whatever. Just don’t get ripped off by some shady seller trying to pass off a $5 necklace as something worth hundreds. That’s just a bummer. And, for the love of all that is holy, don’t try to sell it as real! That’s just a jerk move.
