A Response to the NYT Article on the Superfake Handbag Industry
This is especially helpful if you seek to buy an authentic bag in the long run as a replica can serve as a sort of "test trial" at a fraction of the cost. While high-quality replicas may closely resemble the original, subtle differences in design can often help you spot them. You can carefully compare the image to authentic designs, paying attention to details such as shape, size, color, and pattern. Apparent design discrepancies can indicate a replica.
The interiors are almost always cheap flimsy fabric, the stitching is often crooked and they are sometimes glued together. Also note that the little identifying name brand tag is often crooked. At first I thought it would be kind of a fun accessory, but now that I realize how obvious it is that its a fake, I have never used it. Jodi the police do nothing more than chase the merchants off. The street merchants have more to fear than someone purchasing an item.
In fairness to all guests, any guest who approaches the distribution area or the distribution staff after he or she has left the area will be denied an item. The Astros are not responsible for lost or stolen items. All guests must meet the age qualifications for age-sensitive items to be eligible to receive an item (e.g. kids 12 &