Paging the MeFi Counterfeit Brigade. Two logos are suspiciously similar. How likely is it that the more recent design was copied? [more inside]
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium on Aug 12, 2009 - 16 answers

Should I send my counterfeit goods back? [more inside]
posted by pdb on Apr 26, 2009 - 33 answers

I bought some items from a seller on Craigslist and they turned out to be counterfeit. What are my rights? [more inside]
posted by jacksaturn on Feb 17, 2009 - 11 answers

How do I reliably detect counterfeit currency? [more inside]
posted by yeoz on Jun 2, 2008 - 15 answers

Are there any stores that sell counterfeit goods in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by cmonkey on Jun 27, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm about to list a relatively expensive item on Craigslist (asking ~$700) and have been reading up on all of the different scam horror stories and what _not_ to do. I'm only going to be dealing with someone in person, and I won't accept any wire transfers, cashier checks or money orders because of the high abuse potential, but I'm not sure what this leaves as viable alternatives for what I _should_ do to receive payment. [more inside]
posted by freshgroundpepper on May 28, 2007 - 26 answers

I'd like to create a limited number of fixed-value gift certificates. I'm concerned about counterfeiting, and I'm hoping some folks here can share some ideas. [more inside]
posted by CrayDrygu on Jan 16, 2007 - 20 answers

I'll be entering the U.S. after spending 2 months in China. In my luggage I'll have 3 fake watches, 3 fake Polo shirts, a pair of fake shoes, and a fake North Face backpack. Will U.S. Customs find out, and if they do, what would they do? [more inside]
posted by jbb7 on Aug 26, 2006 - 28 answers

Is it legal to knowingly sell counterfeit handbags at a consignment shop? Is there a reasonable expectation of authenticity that the consumer has? [more inside]
posted by anjamu on Aug 12, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm going to be in New York City next Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. While I'm there, I'd like to piss away some money on a knockoff watch and a handbag or two. Where and when should I go?
posted by Kwantsar on Apr 14, 2004 - 14 answers