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I Spent $925 on a Fake Canada Goose Coat

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Re: I Spent $925 on a Fake Canada Goose Coat

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Post by rchaud »

appleiigs wrote: post #36
elcomet wrote: post #4

Are Canada Goose coats really worth it in the first place ? I don't own one, but it seems to me that they are very expensive due to marketing and being trendy, but that you could get the same quality or better for much less.

I live in Alberta, Canada. Canada Goose is a fashion statement. The people who need a parka that warm will buy a cheaper parka that is just as warm. These people are outside working, getting dirty. You don’t need a Canada Goose in the city. You are just going from warm car to warm building. Best to wear layers when jumping from in and out. Same goes for winter activities.

I live in Toronto and I use my feet + public transit for getting around, as do most people who don't want the hassle and expense of car ownership. I've yet to see a bus or streetcar stop that was inside of a nice warm building.

I've managed to survive in -30C with finds from TJ Maxx/Marshalls, so I certainly wouldn't pay CG jacket prices, .

Re: I Spent $925 on a Fake Canada Goose Coat

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Post by jayalpha »

elcomet wrote: post #4

Are Canada Goose coats really worth it in the first place ? I don't own one, but it seems to me that they are very expensive due to marketing and being trendy, but that you could get the same quality or better for much less.

"Are Canada Goose coats really worth it in the first place ?"

Define "worth"? There are many nice jackets for 1k US$ that you can buy.

This being said, I am not aware of any military Unit wearing feather coats. And this is not a money problem. AFAIK, feather coats are warm but not well suited for continuous outdoor activity.

Re: I Spent $925 on a Fake Canada Goose Coat

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Post by slothtrop »

NeedMoreTea wrote: post #67
slothtrop wrote: post #65

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You say this in a thread literally about a counterfeit coat. People don't have access to Mercedes-Benz knock-offs. > No need to be a show off and let everyone know you bought the highest trim AMG, that would be impolite. I'd hazard with luxury vehicles, showing off is part of the appeal.

Higher end Mercs and BMWs have had a "dechrome" in the options list for years. That's paying for removing all model badges.

And yet they remain quite obviously mercs and bmws

Re: I Spent $925 on a Fake Canada Goose Coat

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Post by lunchladydoris »

The first time I heard of Canada Goose was when I saw the Top Gear trio make their way to the North Pole in that red Toyota. Not long after I started noticing them more and more, and then recently they exploded. I wonder how much the Top Gear guys had to do with getting the ball rolling.

Re: I Spent $925 on a Fake Canada Goose Coat

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Post by NeedMoreTea »

slothtrop wrote: post #73
NeedMoreTea wrote: post #67

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Higher end Mercs and BMWs have had a "dechrome" in the options list for years. That's paying for removing all model badges.

And yet they remain quite obviously mercs and bmws

Indeed, and obvious which are the fancy ones with the v8 without needing to hear it start.

Re: I Spent $925 on a Fake Canada Goose Coat

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Post by [deleted] »

beaconstudios wrote: post #12
xfitm3 wrote: post #2

Very dramatic article. Author made a lot of assumptions, a common pitfall, and got a fake product. She reports she received a refund. I can’t fault anyone but the buyer here.

you could also fault amazon for not preventing fraudulent listings. It seems strange to me that instead of expanding their range that comes direct from manufacturers, they decided to merge their own sales with essentially a horde of unvetted eBay stores. Many people still buy from Amazon thinking they're essentially buying from an online outlet store, but they're often buying from random unvetted strangers with very…

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Re: I Spent $925 on a Fake Canada Goose Coat

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Post by xfitm3 »

hoaw wrote: post #28
xfitm3 wrote: post #2

Very dramatic article. Author made a lot of assumptions, a common pitfall, and got a fake product. She reports she received a refund. I can’t fault anyone but the buyer here.

Never understood why so many people are interested in supporting scammers. These people are criminals engaging in fraud, not a mistake. There is little else to it. Why should we take your opinion seriously?

The buyer looked at a list of authorized retailers after the fact. This should have been done before the purchase. To me - this article is a reminder to be personally responsible when shopping online.

Re: I Spent $925 on a Fake Canada Goose Coat

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Post by Yetanfou »

elcomet wrote: post #4

Are Canada Goose coats really worth it in the first place ? I don't own one, but it seems to me that they are very expensive due to marketing and being trendy, but that you could get the same quality or better for much less.

Canada Goose is the iPhone or top-price Samsung of the coat world, an OK product which retails for far more than it should because the price itself is part of the appeal for the indented customer group. If all you need is a coat which keeps you warm during cold winters you can get something for ⅒ of the price which is just as warm and lasts just as long (if not longer). The latter has the added benefit of not subjecting the wearer to the constant threat of being robbed of their affluence-signalling garment, something which is increasingly common in urban areas where gangs prey on those who wear expensive brands like Canada Goose [1].

I live in Sweden, it does tend to get cold here. I've been using the same jacket (a heavy black fleece-lined cordura/nylon work coat) for about 15 years now, it cost me 375 kr (around $45) back then. Nobody wants to rob me, the opposite is probably true as the thing does look a bit like a police or guard uniform jacket. Had I worn something like those Canada Goose products they would not have lasted more than a year or so, probably less given that I use it while logging etc.

[1] https://polisen.se/aktuellt/nyheter/2018/november/flera-pers... (Swedish police warns about increase in robbery of expensive brands)

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