Monday, January 12, 2009

Making heads turn...without breaking your bank account

By Angelina

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.

Some people might argue that the quality of an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag is much higher than a replica Louis Vuitton handbag. Little do they know that many luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, choose to manufacture their products in other countries such as China or India, where labor and production costs are much cheaper.

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.

The point is, the product is exactly the same -- but the authentic Louis Vuitton handbag is going to cost you significantly more than the replica Louis Vuitton handbag. However, the authentic Louis Vuitton handbag is not superior to the Louis Vuitton replica in any way. Both are identical.

So, you may ask, why the price difference? Well, Louis Vuitton will tell you that you are paying a significantly higher price for an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag because of the renowned, world-famous brand name. But as Shakespeare once said: "What's in a name?" And get this: you'll get the same brand name emblazoned across your replica Louis Vuitton handbag!

In conclusion, do you know the real difference between an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag and a replica Louis Vuitton handbag? Of course you do. Buying an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag may be beyond your budget; but getting a replica Louis Vuitton handbag definitely isn't! So make the smart choice -- get a replica Louis Vuitton handbag! - 16651

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