Jail time. Since forgery does great damage to the economy here, local police are trained to spot fake watches and products even when you wear them.
Unless you come here with a franken come without a watch.
Really? Last time I was in Florence, there was a dude with a massive wooden case flogging Fauxlex and scrap level DHGate quality reps set up bold as brass right near the Duomo.
Also loads of blokes in Venice with rip off Fendi and Chanel bags all over the place, they must just chance their luck and do a runner if the cops come.
As far as I know, you have to pay the real market price as a fine if you import/sell/buy a replica.
I just saw a news where a old lady had to pay 10k for some 10€ Fake-Glasses.
My watch definitely stays at home that's for sure.
Really? Last time I was in Florence, there was a dude with a massive wooden case flogging Fauxlex and scrap level DHGate quality reps set up bold as brass right near the Duomo.
Also loads of blokes in Venice with rip off Fendi and Chanel bags all over the place, they must just chance their luck and do a runner if the cops come.
As far as I know, you have to pay the real market price as a fine if you import/sell/buy a replica.
I just saw a news where a old lady had to pay 10k for some 10€ Fake-Glasses.
My watch definitely stays at home thats for sure.
very wrong
Fake news to put fear in those who travel. I have always worn my reps on holiday for years without any issues.
I was traveling to Rome, wearing my franken 116610. I played it cool. Not fast and loose, like I knew I could (it was 80% gen).
I was pulling my sweatshirt back on after going through the scanner, and then I spotted it. A customs officer wearing a GEN 16610. He spotted the rehaut on my franken... my fatal flaw... weakness. He walked up to me:
"Noob, huh?"
"Yes," I tremored.
"Should have gone ARF on the rehaut."
I was detained. My watch was confiscated, and my confidence shattered.
Worst part? His was a franken, too. He was bitter because he couldn't source a gen insert. Moral of the story?
Don't risk it man.
is the customs officer a member here!