Mntboy Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Saw this add just now... I want to cry! You can not do this! http://johannesburg.olx.co.za/replica-bike-frames-iid-708951096 Am I wrong?Yes and no. They are informing everyone that the frames are fakes so if you're dumb enough to buy one you can't use the cpa against them since you knew prior to buying it's a fake. That's the no bit. The yes bit is this: purchasing fakes makes it harder for the brands to continue making bikes and makes it harder for us end users to get our hands on bikes that have gone through a proper QC process overseen by our brand of choice.
deanbean Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Yes and no. They are informing everyone that the frames are fakes so if you're dumb enough to buy one you can't use the cpa against them since you knew prior to buying it's a fake. That's the no bit. The yes bit is this: purchasing fakes makes it harder for the brands to continue making bikes and makes it harder for us end users to get our hands on bikes that have gone through a proper QC process overseen by our brand of choice.No it's against the law. Illegal. You cannot sell fakes in SA. Even if you are open and upfront about it. dracs, Wayne Potgieter, Nayr and 7 others 10
gummibear Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Guess they are listed as REPLICA FRAMES. I see Craig also sells frameless glass doors. Wonder if he got the idea from the Carte Blanch show?
gummibear Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 You cannot sell fakes in SA. Even if you are open and upfront about it. What about the guys at the flea markets and traffic lights? deanbean and Hairy 2
The MTBer Posted September 9, 2014 Author Posted September 9, 2014 Yes, but if someone buy the frame from that guy and later sell it into the market to an innocent guy that want a Spez, they don't know it is fake. We must protect the 2nd buyer, he might not know it is a fake. nonky, Hairy and SuperDooperSnooper 3
NotSoBigBen Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 What about the guys at the flea markets and traffic lights? It's against the law doesn't stop many from doing it openly?
udxcob Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Sharp!Hehehe That's why I don't ride my road bike snymore
'Dale Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 That's why I don't ride my road bike snymore Oh... :-(
Vanzyl Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Has anyone called him to find out about it and why hes selling fakes???
Prince Albert Cycles Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 There are laws that protect the owners/importers of the real brand . It is for them to decide if they want to do something about it . carbon29er 1
gummibear Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 It's against the law doesn't stop many from doing it openly? This must surely be hurting the local industry.Hope they shut this trader down soon.
floatfox Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Counterfeit money is illegal, how can this be legal. Copying dvd's are illegal..you cannot go and build a car in your gerage and put a ferrari badge on it and try to sell it..does not make sense..put your own brand name on it and sell it like that.. Edited September 9, 2014 by floatfox
droo Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 What about the guys at the flea markets and traffic lights? Laws only apply to those who can afford to pay the bribes fines... nonky and gummibear 2
NotSoBigBen Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 I have tweeted it to @SpecializedZA let's see what they say ..... nonky, floatfox and Matt 3
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