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Originally Posted by cbush
Of course if that was true, there would be less vitriol about people having fakes.
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I think the
comes from the questionable intent/purpose of owning a counterfeit anything (not just a Rolex), especially if/when trying to pass it off as the real thing. If you like the "style" of something why not buy a nice "homage" (like the Rolex-style Invictas) instead of an outright counterfeit?
If you buy (or especially sell) a counterfeit item with the intent of passing it off as the real thing, it speaks to your (lack of) character. Not to mention when doing so, you are likely contributing to organized crime on some level.
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What about early 70 Ts made to look like Carrera's or RSs. Is that bad too? They sure seem popular, and no one derides them as fakes.
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That is a bad comparison IMO. I would not call them "fakes". That is what I would call an "homage", "clone", or "tribute" car. There is no trademark/patent infringement going on. A
true "fake" or counterfeit Carrera/RS would have altered serial numbers/VIN//title/etc. to pass it off as the real deal. There have been a few of those, including specimens that were caught at auction. However, I'm pretty sure "fake" 911 RS's are not the multi-billion dollar industry that counterfeit Rolexes/handbags/shoes/etc. are.
That said, people who put "
turbo" badges on their non-turbo 911's are likely the same lot who wear fake Rolexes.
