Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Gucci: Counterfeit clothing rife
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Gucci make up for some of the clothing that is commonly counterfeited – here’s why to avoid it.
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Gucci make up for some of the clothing that is commonly counterfeited – and illegally sold as authentic, real merchandise for which the actual brands receive no money.
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Merchandise and high-end brands can be some of the most often counterfeited goods in the country, which are sold at lower prices and at many different stores.
Counterfeit clothing is a crime, and buying “cheap-cheap” might also mean that you’re causing harm to the brand you’re representing on your back.
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Here’s more about the counterfeit clothing market, and why you should only get your merchandise from official stores.
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Gucci: Counterfeit clothing rife
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Manchester United and Gucci are just some of the clothing brands that might be counterfeited – and sold for cheaper by unauthorized retailers who may (or may not) know that the goods are false.
Fake or counterfeit clothing is a crime often seen by SAPS, where stores and warehouses are raided for illegal goods.
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Clothing is often sold for cheaper, and made with lesser quality material than the “real thing” from the real brand.
SAPS discourages anyone from buying “fake” or counterfeit brands, where authentic and high-quality items are available to support the brands you love or enjoy.
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates: Buy from official stores
Combat illegal acts by making sure that you’re buying real merchandise, only sourced from official stores. Counterfeit goods can be easy to spot, often lacking some of the “quality control” that you’d see with authentic, checked merchandise.
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The Kaizer Chiefs sell authentic merchandise at the link below, and the Orlando Pirates store sells everything real and verified.
Is counterfeit clothing a crime?
Yes, according to South African laws the selling (and buying) of counterfeit clothing can be a criminal act.
Stores that sell or import “fake” clothing and goods could be prosecuted or fined if found guilty.
Counterfeit clothing is taken seriously by the authorities, which can include SAPS and the Customs authorities.
Where to report counterfeit clothing
Have you seen something that doesn’t seem real enough – and want someone to find out if it’s counterfeit? The right thing to do is to make a report to your local SAPS, where reports can be kept anonymous.
Let’s keep our food (and our merchandise) as real as we can.
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