Due to social pressure, people do not want to lag behind modern fashion and culture, so many buyers are led to fakes because of bad taste, in order to feel like a part of the world of the rich for at least one day. Over the years, the market for counterfeit products has risen to a new level - from simple fakes to counterfeit products that can be sold in the hundreds or even thousands. The similarity is simply unreal, some replicas are made of leather, handles are carefully made and the equipment is quite functional, however, if you look closer, the difference can be seen not only in quality, but also in a low level of moral standards.
As a huge part of the black market, stores hide the sale of these products from prying eyes. Consequently, it has been proven that it is quite difficult to find expensive products under the protocol, but there is a good chance that there are even more expensive counterfeits that were not included in this list. At a time when most sellers thought they could bargain with a supplier and bring down the price of a well-known brand, they could have contributed to organized crime with labor abuse.
If there is a high demand for a designer label, most likely there is a factory that makes fakes and passes them off as the original, selling them at the same high price. Sometimes the authenticity of a product is almost impossible to determine. Here's an example 10 most expensive fake treatsranging from cell phones to prestigious cars and digital technology of the highest craftsmanship. Please note that all prices are in USD. You might be interested in the article 10 of the most amazing Chinese fakes.
10. GooPad Mini: $ 196.99
Oddly enough, it took a little time for a tablet to hit the market that is so strikingly similar to iPad. GooPad Mini boasts an amazing resemblance to its colleague Apple the price of which fluctuates between $ 400- $ 850, depending on the amount of storage space and the availability of 3G.
The replica is running on the system Android and is available in white or silver. 7.9-inch screen, 1024x768 pixels, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 8GB storage, 5MP rear camera with LED flash, 3G and Wi-Fi. This is not the same as having a tablet from Applehowever, it is surprisingly close to the original and several times cheaper. Be sure to read our article 10 Features That Will Make You Buy an iPad Pro.
9. Vertu Ferrari Edition (Chinese): $ 220
Replicas of the world's most popular brands such as Nokia, Apple and Motorola, were among the first on the streets of China. These knockoffs paved the way for high-performance replicas that spread like wildfire. Original today Vertu is one of the most expensive phones in the world, some models can cost up to $ 300,000.
Fake Ferrari Edition finished in leather, the phone is massive and heavy, but the software is lame. Manufacturers fake Vertu Ferrari Edition developed both the design and craftsmanship and the battery and parts, almost as carefully as the $ 6,700 original.
8. Rolex watch $ 1,000
Everyone knows about a replica for a watch Rolex... This is the most typical fake that comes to mind if you are going to imitate the rich. Such watches have existed for a very long time, the cheaper they are, the more distant from the original. However, replicas over $ 1,000 are so complicated that only an expert can tell the difference.
The difference can be found in the meticulous laser print, noble color and smooth edges for which it is renowned Rolex... There are two types of counterfeiting: the first is sold at a low price, it does not include many functions and all that it is capable of is showing the time; the second is more intricate and close to the original, especially in design, price and quality. You might be interested in the article 10 mens watch options for rich men.
7. Chanel bag $ 1,500
Incomparable, classic bag Chanel will cost at least $ 5,000, however, on the black market it is quite possible to purchase an accessory several times cheaper. Nowadays, many people, thinking that they are buying the original, buy counterfeits, as their level of quality is very high. Now even qualified professors can doubt the originality of the product, since the proportions are identical.
However, you can tell a fake bag by the smell of cheap leather or other materials. The copy always sells for a very low price, and the duplicated emblem Chanel - a warning sign that can indicate a counterfeit if you are checking the authenticity of the bag.
6. Lifan 320: $ 6,000
Same paint tone, black top, dashboard similar to the classic Cooper, and similar metal grille. This Chinese car is strikingly similar to the $ 18,000 Mini Cooper. However, for $ 6,000- $ 8,000, drivers can get a car very close to the original.... It is equipped with a 1.3L 4-cylinder petrol engine, has a top speed of 155 km / h, and can reach 100 km / h in 14.5 seconds.
5. Wine Romanee-Conti: $ 7,250
At a time when many are accustomed to crooks in the fashion industry or in the technical field, it is not uncommon for the wine trade. Unlike the expensive original ($ 13,000), this Romanee-Conti lacks quality and taste.
Unfortunately for true wine lovers who thought they were adding to the collection, one of the most sought-after wines was unsuccessfully imitated and made its way to some well-known wine markets. Check out the article 10 most expensive wines in the world.
4. Beijing Auto's E-Series: $ 8,600
The Chinese E-series of Beijing cars bears great similarity to the German Mercedes-Benz B-class, which sells for almost twice as much. Despite the fact that Beijing Auto claims that when creating the car, the authors were only inspired by the B-class, as soon as we add the grille Mercedes and the corresponding badges and logos, it will be clear - this is a fake!
Nevertheless, a trained eye will immediately identify a copy by an uneven assembly of parts, such a mistake the Germans would never have made.
3. Qingdao SOAR's The Roller: $ 39,000
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is recognized as one of the leading luxury vehicles, and China has come up with a way to produce the classic 1961 version at a very low cost. Ironically, when creating the Brilliance BS6 Sedan, the creators took inspiration from the Chinese Bmw, a Bmw owns Rolls-Royce motors.
The rollerball, as it is called, is commonly used by the common people for special occasions like weddings. The car has an engine Mitsubishi 2.4 four-cylinder, 136 hp
2. Counterfeit Lamborghini Murcielago: $ 66,000
China proves once again that you can buy a great sports car Lamborghini Murcielago at a very low price. Meals for this transport can be several times cheaper. While the car may appear authentic from a distance, there are certain differences in quality and appearance that will spoil the experience as soon as you start the car.
But not having a copy of the key Lamborghini, a set of wheels, without replacing the Toyota 2.2L engine with a V6 or V8, the fake will look and sound very pretentious. So the copy only has a shell Lamborghini, and the internal structure is in no way comparable to the famous brand.
1. Forged Artwork
It was recently discovered that an infamous New York exhibition was selling a fake artwork, La Foret, which was allegedly painted by German surrealist and artist Max Ernst and was certified by a renowned German art critic.
The scandal was provoked by the German artist Wolfgang Beltracchi, this story is considered one of the most tragic on the art market in the post-war years. Now he is sentenced to five years in prison, and Beltracchi also admitted that he took part in many other shenanigans of art.
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