Monday, January 12, 2009

What's in a name?"

By Alice Alina Allison Amanda Amy Amber Andrea Angela Ann Anita Barbara Betty

This is a question many people ask: What's the difference between a replica Louis Vuitton handbag and an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag? Well, the answer is simple: the price. A replica Louis Vuitton handbag is a lot more affordable -- and what's more, you get exactly the same brand name and quality that you find in an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag.

There is a common misconception that an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag is superior in quality to a replica Louis Vuitton handbag. But consider this fact: many luxury products, including Louis Vuitton bags, are actually made in other countries, for example, China or India. This is because manufacturing costs are much lower in these places.

Some might frown upon replica Louis Vuitton handbags because they are not of Italian origin. However, if you scrutinize an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag, you may realize that there's actually a "Made in China" label somewhere inside, probably in a concealed or unseen part of the bag.

Even if you don't find an incriminating label, that doesn't necessarily guarantee that the authentic Louis Vuitton handbag is a product of Italy, as many brand owners would like you to believe. It is possible that up to 90 percent of the Louis Vuitton bag was made in China and only the final 10 percent of finishing touches were done in Italy, which qualifies it to be labeled "Made in Italy." Another possibility is that the authentic Louis Vuitton handbag was produced in Italy with the use of unlicensed foreign manufacturers. Given these situations, it is hardly fair to claim that an authentic Louis Vuitton bag is better than a replica Louis Vuitton handbag.

Imagine this: an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag is being produced in a factory in a developing nation. Workers in the factory are paid low wages to stitch together these authentic Louis Vuitton handbags. An identical factory just next door is producing replica Louis Vuitton handbags, using materials from the same supplier as the other factory.

The handbag costs about $100 to produce in both factories. But the authentic Louis Vuitton handbag is then sold to you in a high-end retail outlet for $2000. The replica Louis Vuitton handbag is made available to buyers on the Internet at a much lower price.

So the product itself is identical -- but the price certainly isn't! An authentic Louis Vuitton handbag sells at an unreasonably higher price than a replica Louis Vuitton handbag. But the fact is: an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag is not more special than a Louis Vuitton replica. There is no difference between them at all.

This leads to another question: what is the reason for this vast difference in price? Louis Vuitton will claim that you are paying this significant premium because an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag carries their exclusive, legendary brand name. But to quote Shakespeare, the famous bard: "What's in a name?" And the best part is: you'll be able to show off the same brand logo, which is also printed on your replica Louis Vuitton handbag!

So now you know the real difference between an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag and a replica Louis Vuitton handbag. That's right: an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag may cost you an entire paycheck, but a replica Louis Vuitton handbag won't! So, really, the choice is crystal clear: get a replica Louis Vuitton handbag!

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