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Difficulty finding authentic goods

Postby Nicx0r » 14/08/2008 06:29

Hello all,

I have just started this whole eBay thing, and am having heaps of trouble trying to find real stuff to sell. I've bought fake iPods, tennis rackets and jeans from wholesalers(all from china), promising their authenticity but being cheap imitations. So my questions are, are there any real products out there, and if not, what are the consequences/laws, in Australia, of buying fake goods listing them as fake on eBay?
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Re: Difficulty finding authentic goods

Postby fudjj » 14/08/2008 07:03

Number 1, forget about buying authentic branded items cheap from Chinese suppliers, it just a myth.

Number 2. the penalties are heavy, and it's only a matter of time till Customs get hold of you for piracy, not worth it.

If you want to source from China, then go for unbranded clones would be my advice.
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Re: Difficulty finding authentic goods

Postby akDave » 28/08/2008 08:44

I could use some clone iPods. PM sent
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Re: Difficulty finding authentic goods

Postby designerthriftshop » 28/08/2008 12:16

Rule#3 - eBay may let you get away with selling fake items but not for long! You're better off selling them on Craig's List.
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Re: Difficulty finding authentic goods

Postby ezbargins » 28/08/2008 20:01

I believe true authentic stuff would be here in US. You might have to search hard for a supplier. Most anything over seas are fake.
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Re: Difficulty finding authentic goods

Postby jimmy_salehoo » 28/08/2008 20:21

Retail Liquidations is the best way to find authentic products although dont try liquidation.com they just got busted in a scam with paypal selling fakes.
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