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AliExpress experiments - Non-watch products

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Techme

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kkgkkg said:
I tend to use a sliding scale between aesthetics and functionality for something I want a replica of.

Stuff like wallets, toys, belts, fall very much towards the aesthetic end of the scale. I'm more than happy to buy a rep wallet, or toy for example , because I find them plenty sturdy enough for day to day use. Stuff like bags/trainers (for day to day wear, not sports use)/watches fall somewhere in the middle - you need some element of function from them, and so need to find an item where at least some effort has been put into making it fit for purpose. I wouldn't expect a replica bag or trainer to take the same beating as a 'well made' one, which has gone through (allegedly) a more vigorous quality control process, and I would treat them accordingly.

For me speakers and headphones fall at the complete opposite end of the scale. Although they obviously can have a 'design' element, for me the joy in their use lies in their function, not their appearance - and this is unquestionably where replica products fall flat - and where money is saved. While I can get 90% (to put a number on it) of the joy from a rep watch that costs 5% of the price of the gen, the same simply isn't true with headphones (in my experience). If something is expensive based on it's function, and I need or desire that level of function, I'd rather front for a real one.

Obviously different strokes for different folks, but thats my 2c worth!
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Totally agree with this.
 
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xpletiv

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SuperLory, could you post up a pic and model# of those Marshalls?
Very much appreciated if you will. :)
 
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chrisacey

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Anybody got any contacts for Microsoft office??


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nicudes

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Anyone got contact info to Old cobbler? Really want to get myself a keepall!
 
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Mendota

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Rabbagasten said:
Are you really looking for pirated software?
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Says the guy on a replica watch forum within a thread devoted to replicas of every item known to man! LOL! [emoji106] [emoji6] You win the internet today. I tip my hat to you, sir. [emoji2]

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Mendota said:
Says the guy on a replica watch forum within a thread devoted to replicas of every item known to man! LOL! [emoji106] [emoji6] You win the internet today. I tip my hat to you, sir. [emoji2]
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My question implied nothing, but seemingly it struck a nerve. I was wondering as I don´t see why anyone would rather pay for some burnt dvds, when it could just as well be torrented. Big difference between replicating and pirating. But hey, I´m just a guy on a replica forum...
 
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Mendota

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Rabbagasten said:
My question implied nothing, but seemingly it struck a nerve. I was wondering as I don´t see why anyone would rather pay for some burnt dvds, when it could just as well be torrented. Big difference between replicating and pirating. But hey, I´m just a guy on a replica forum...
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No, I was just razzing you. I agree - why pay money for some dude to torrent and then burn DVRs. Torrenting is clearly the better solution. I hope I didn't sound like an a$$.

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xpletiv said:
SuperLory, could you post up a pic and model# of those Marshalls?
Very much appreciated if you will. :)
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Rabbagasten

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Mendota said:
No, I was just razzing you. I agree - why pay money for some dude to torrent and then burn DVRs. Torrenting is clearly the better solution. I hope I didn't sound like an a$$.
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No worries. Sarcasm is hard in writing :)
 
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Just got my Keepall 45 in damier graphite from Old Cobbler.
All I can say is that the Keepall 45 in monogram macassar I bought from him a while ago seems to be a way better rep. The hardware is better, the attention to details is better, the stitching is better...

The Damier graphite version has worse hardware (the D rings for example are squareish when they should be rounded, big tell). The black leather trim on the bag is also a bit too shiny. But the biggest flaw and a huge tell on the leather trim is that the stitching is totally wrong. Just check out this pic I made and you'll understand:

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On the Monogram Macassar, these flaws don't exist. I wonder if they were made by the same factory? Because one really is much better than the other.
 
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