Counterfit Stamps vs Stampin' Up! ® Copyright Stamps

[@reneebanbury7066]

I purchased a stamp & die set from Alli & I paid 1.29 for the stamp set & .98 cents for the die set. They are smaller than the Stampin up version, but they work perfectly & I didn’t have to spend $65!

[@jansfield5314]

I was a Hobby Demo but found the pressure of spending £10O every month to qualify for 25% discount! They are beautiful I admit but well out of my price range now! The quality is excellent and I love everything co ordinating, but the prices have lost me as a customer! Retiring products regularly as well is a headache, sorry Stampin Up you have lost me!

[@DianaZ46]

@@jansfield5314 Plus they have a revolving door on colors making the customer have to keep re-stocking in order to keep up. Patterned paper sure but the basics should be kept the same.

[@pattyh2410]

@@jansfield5314agree! It’s not like we will use the stamps forever. Buying from Ali makes it easy to refresh my stash.

[@pandora8899]

Maybe if Stampin Up’s prices weren’t so over the top outrageous, people would not be looking for a better price.

[@TanBraeDesigns]

What I was going to say! Most dies and stamps are manufactured in China, any way, so WHY are they so blasted expensive when they are sold in the States??? I'm not disputing copyrights, and as a creator myself, I would HATE if someone would steal my designs. But... retail prices are out of line.

[@mo_malc4351]

Totally agree with you, drop your prices stamping up 3:01

[@laurasutton1551]

I agree don't have your stamps made in China & they can't steal them

[@ruthmanor70]

Stampin Up! has raised their prices so high that most people on a fixed income (retirees) cannot afford to buy from them anymore. You have Crafter's Companion in England that offers WAY more value for the price they are asking for their stamps, dies, embossing folders, paper and other products compared to Stampin Up! They also don't have the pyramid sales force which is why they can offer better prices and still remain in business these days.

[@melonybennett3814]

I always suspected Stampin Up was a pyramid scheme but couldn't get a definitive answer. Thank-you.

[@ellietwitty689]

I don't think Stampin' Up! is a pyramid scheme. It is a legitimate business. Salespeople (demonstrators) can be compensated for selling products and/or services. Additionally, demonstrators can be rewarded for recruiting new participants. In those cases, it is a business for those demonstrators, and they are building their individual teams. There are no membership fees though there is a minimum purchase amount per quarter required to maintain demonstrator status in order to get a discount on product. The demonstrators that I know work very hard on the introduction and sell of product as well as teaching and hosting "how to" classes. I am a demonstrator but do it as a hobbyist (which is the same for most Stampin' Up! demonstrators). I have never recruited anyone or been pressured to recruit anyone. As a hobbyist. I have no intention of doing it as a business so the probability of my getting commissions or any type of reward is nil to none. Totally in it for the product discount. Typically, pyramid scheme participants are charged membership fees and commissions, and must buy set amounts of product inventory every month in order to remain in the company. Little attention is paid to actually marketing and selling products.

[@pattyh2410]

@@melonybennett3814it is a MLM - multilevel marketing. Also, as you said, it is called a pyramid sales force.

[@pattyh2410]

@@ellietwitty689it is definitely a pyramid sales force, aka Multilevel marketing.

[@teijaflink2226]

​@@ellietwitty689If the demonstrators have to recruit others to even make anything it's a pyramid sceme. Though they seem to have some nice products at least even if seems overpriced.

[@joboodley7927]

I have been making cards using decoupage, stamps, dies and painting for, well just shy of 52 years now, through all its fads and have seen all its advances. I only make for family, friends and to give to charity shops and fund raisers. Stamps and ink have always been the most expensive spends, and now it’s very big business! I have never bought new stamps, especially from companies, unless on sale or what they now call ‘retired’ and I often recycle old store bought cards, which now are my most popularly asked for cards, vintage being very in!!!😊 I only have ever had a limited amount of money to spend, and you learn to use it wisely. I watch demonstrators, very gifted people, in awe of the latest products they advertise, and catalogues they walk you through, not much of which I can afford, and wonder when it became such big business, being crafty. I used to and still craft for joy and to help with my mental health, as many do I know, but I am sad to say, I think it does put some wanna be crafty people under quite a lot of pressure too! To have the latest thing with matching paper, card, ink. I still use stamps, a container of the alphabet I was bought as a youngster and still going strong, I had for over 35 years ago and a heat embossing tool I have had for 30! Those were the days, and believe or not, crafting was not the money making venture it is now! Things cost money, but were still affordable! These days, not so much! 😊Perhaps a slight adjustment in the way craft companies work may cut down the need for people to head to China to buy from there? Isn’t that where most of these companies go to, to produce these products anyway? 😊

[@enelson3293]

Yes, there is a huge problem with copyright issues, because people can't afford to pay so much for things they will use just a few times. But Stampin Up is a multi level marketing company that is paying several demonstrators at least 20% or more each for the sale of every product. That is one reason their products need to cost so much. Also, a lot of US companies work out of warehouses, but have you seen the elaborate main offices Stampin Up has? Big overhead.

[@ruthmanor70]

Not to mention the elaborate trips some demonstrators get each year that demonstrators' customers are paying for in the long run.

[@SM-yd8hq]

Yes, ridiculous mark up

[@cattytxgal]

Not to mention, Stampin Up is paying a lot of money for the Gardners to have Jose Baez defend their daughter Shanna of being thering leader of the murder of her ex-husband Jared Bridegan. I left SU because my morals were more important to me than money and I wanted no part of contributing to any sale that defended such trash.

[@pattyh2410]

@@ruthmanor70 to be fair, less than 1% earn the trips. 😉

[@tammygreen4552]

I buy a lot of stamps and dies from many companies and yes stamping ups are very good but also more expensive so I can see why people are doing this 50.00 up to 70.00 is a lot for something you only use a few times .

[@StampWithAlex]

Agreed

[@shelleyneitzel5840]

Did you ever think that the Stampin Up products are higher because Stampin Up, as a company, is having to expend money to combat the fraud? Think about it...

[@tracymeyers616]

As a consumer, we are responsible for making good fiscal decisions for our budget. IF I have limited funds, and I see something I wish to purchase from Stampin up or elsewhere, it is my responsibility to first determine if this is a good fiscal decision. If I know that I will only use it once, or just a handful of times, I know that this purchase is NOT a good fiscal decision and I don’t make the purchase. IF on the other hand, I know that that a) the product is from a reputable company, that the quality of product is excellent, and that based on previous purchases I know that they will last a lifetime, if properly cared for = Stampin up and their products have that reputation - it’s a good investment . . . b) my budget will support it I am a Stampin up customer for the quality of goods and customer service, I get what I pay for everytime . . . top notch quality. Far cheaper in the long run than inferior products and sub-par to non existent customer service. If I want that I can go to Michaels or temp or . . . It boils down, as I said, to YOU/WE the consumer. If you can’t afford it don’t purchase it. It’s that simple.

[@vickiesanders99]

well said Tracy. Thank you for being a loyal Stampin' Up! customer.

[@DianaZ46]

@@shelleyneitzel5840 No I don't think that.

[@donnabruskie806]

Maybe if Stamping Up lowered their prices a bit, people would not be inclined to buy counterfeits.

[@stampinsimplywithmaria]

Maybe if these fly-by companies weren't selling counterfeit products, Stampin' Up! wouldn't have to keep getting into lawsuits to shut them down. This counterfeiting is not just a Stampin' Up! problem, so many other stamp companies experience this problem. Kudos to Suzie for bringing this forward 😊

[@Maribeth1379]

Maybe if people appreciated quality their card making wouldn’t look like crap from using these vastly inferior products. If people want their cards to look like crap, then by all means use crappy knockoffs.

[@lynnewilliams542]

SU products are made in the US. Well worth the extra cost to buy in country

[@louannevans7162]

@@stampinsimplywithmaria This is also a problem when we buy counterfeit from foreign countries instead of supporting our own companies. It definitely affects our economy. We all lose in the long run.

[@cattytxgal]

@@lynnewilliams542 that is not true. Only certain products they make themselves or have USA vendors. For example, I'm looking at their paper trimmer right now and it clearly says Made in China....as do a lot of other products they carry. This is indicative of when there are backorders and they are waiting for ships to deliver product.

[@auzzygirl8175]

Hi Suzie. I saw your video and would like to share my take if I may? I have bought many stamps and dies off Chinese online sellers and by chance have found out later on, that some of them were Stampin Up designs. I did not set out to buy Stampin Up knock offs, but I'd like to add that sadly the prices of not just Stampin Up but other designers too are out of my budget and so I could not afford to but them anyway. Meaning that even if I was not able to purchase stamps and dies (and other craft items) off the Chinese marketplace, then I would not be purchasing anything at all. Therefore, neither Stampin Up (or other companies) nor their Customer Demonstrators like yourself would not be loosing any money, however I do understand how you feel. I hear many people say that they won't buy Chinese made items, without realizing that they are unknowingly doing exactly that as many stores are selling Chinese made items often hidden under the guise of the stores own brand so when they feel that they are standing up for what is right in their mind, they are often, without realizing it are doing it anyway. I don't know what the answer is but please know that not everyone is purposely doing companies or demonstrators out of money. For many crafters it is an important and very beneficial therapy for them and I hope it's not taken away from them but thank you for bringing this to our attention so for those who wish, they can be more conscientious in the future.

[@teresagray7931]

I purchase my stamps, dies, glue, sticky dots, masking paper, etc somewhere else ( same as Stamping up) and they all have been perfect for a third of the price. With the way life is so expensive, you can't blame people for trying to find them somewhere else cheaper.

[@tracymeyers616]

While we all want affordable, I find it by far more expensive to purchase inferior product as they have to be replaced much more frequently. In addition, there is nothing like quality customer service and satisfaction that Stampin up offers. So even if the cost of an item from somewhere else is affordable, the cost in time and frustration dealing with a company or worse someone just out to make an easy buck is off the charts and nine times out of ten there is no customer service (or it’s severely lacking) and certainly no customer satisfaction. No, for me, purchasing quality made product from a reputable company with a good track record of caring about BOTH their customers AND their demonstrators is wealth worth the investment; and that is what it is, an investment and it is far cheaper in the long run then it is to have to replace inferior items either virtually immediately or even over a small space of time.

[@FlorenceSwinfordFlo]

I agree. I get them cheaper and have no problem. I can't pay the higher price

[@rolo7110]

@@tracymeyers616 The quality of the items I’ve purchased have been excellent. I have used customer support and they were extremely helpful.

[@vickiesanders99]

@@tracymeyers616 ​ @tracymeyers616 by buying from the counterfeit company you are helping these counterfeit companies do business and costing Stampin' Up tons of money combating the thieves so that cost is now past on to You/me as consumers.

[@franweinberg1603]

You addressed the packaging of the counterfeit products but not the quality of the products themselves. I compared two different sets, including stamps and dies from two different companies. 1). The stamps were not made of photopolymer. They were made of cheap acrylic. Therefore, the ink beads up on them and they do not stamp well. And they cannot even be “seasoned” to work! Also, they do not stick to blocks as well as photopolymer stamps do. 2). They were not the same exact size as the Stampin’ Up stamps; they were noticeably smaller. The dies matched the smaller size of the acrylic stamps. However, one of the dies was supposed to be a cover plate (the size of a standard 4.25” x 5.5” card.) Because of the reduced size, it did not cover the full size of the card as it should have. To me, the inferior quality of the counterfeit stamps are far more important than the inferior packaging. Think about it…the companies who make the fakes have to cut corners somewhere in order to be able to sell them so cheap. So they make inferior products and then package them in inferior products.

[@TerryCowans]

Close to My Heart does not have this problem because they use USA manufacturers. When you have something made in China, you are at the mercy of their foreign laws who do not recognize US copyright. Stampin Up is going to have to figure this out to save all the demostrators' businesses.

[@lisetabercrittersninkdesig7911]

There probably is some truth to this but the red rubber stamps from Stampin up are made in Utah in their own factory and copies of there are out there in a rylic

[@momerator]

Not necessarily true that US made prevents counterfeits. I was at a large stamp expo and there was an Asian women in line with me. I asked her what company she wanted to look at, she replied that she wasn’t going to buy anything. She said she was just there to take photos of the various products.

[@sherylosullivan9619]

Agreed. It is disappointing that despite being a US company, some of the products are still made in China.

[@evaj.1337]

if the Chinese want to copy something all they need is to buy the original and use a scanner. No need for screenshots or photographs.

[@heatherhigbee5144]

@@momeratorshe could’ve been taking photos for a blog

[@colleenroste1255]

Thank you for addressing the issue so well. The legalities are overlooked by the consumer but are truly meant to protect both the consumer and the intellectual property

[@jkaboo]

I started with Stampin' Up! when the company was only a few years old. I have joined a number of times since then basically to buy ink and paper which I've always admired about the company. However, when they started carrying dies, their products became so ridiculously expensive and I could no longer feel good about the company. Compare one stamp and die set to what you can get from Crafter's Companion. I feel bad for the counterfeiting of their products, it's not fair to you. But I understand why people flock to Amazon to get them, even though it's not right. It's easy to feel SU is ripping them off in price. TY for video truth bomb.

[@LydiaMatthews5]

but the counterfeit (made in China) stamps & dies are shit. I tried to "save money" and ordered Birthday Chick. I was sorry I wasted the money. the dies don't MATCH up with the stamps, and the stamps don't stamp a crisp image. PURE SHIT. I ordered the REAL stamps from SU! it IS worth the investment.

[@wendybagan1175]

This topic has been on my mind lately so thank you for this video. The primary counterfeits I see on Temu are either Stampin Up or Tim Holtz products. It makes sense what @TerryCowans said, that when production is in China you are vulnerable to this crime. I’m in Canada but agree SU should produce on their own soil.

[@suzieqsstamping6476]

Stampin Up manufacturer's ALL stamps in the US. It is no different than many other US companies that manufacturer some products overseas.

[@tinabento-filipe191]

SU are far too expensive and that is the reason counterfeit items are flooding the market. I dont have any SU product genuine or counterfeit. I won't buy counterfeit but nor will I buy overpriced craft items. I'll stick to original companies that charge reasonable prices.

[@besskirk6896]

So you support big business rather than an individual who is working with great products to earn an income !

[@tinabento-filipe191]

@@besskirk6896 not what I said, legitimate companies even if it is a small cottage industry as long as it is legitimate.

[@stampinggenuises3093]

Does a car mechanic purchase counterfeit and poor quality parts when working on a car? Why do we think it's ok to go cheap....shoppers beware!

[@taniab2018]

@@stampinggenuises3093 The point she's making is there are other stamp companies - legit ones like Altenew, Gina K, Hero Artts, PinkFresh... I can think of more but you get the point - who make lovely stamps and they're more affordable than Stampin' Up. Frankly, I've slowly begun to buy less & less from SU because between the fact that I'm not loving the art work of late, and the cost, I would rather support my local stamp store.

[@suzieqsstamping6476]

I have looked at some GinaK stamps and the ones I seen are comparable to SU in price.

[@rolo7110]

If she is a customer of yours, why was she purchasing what she thought was a Stamping Up product from Amazon? Why wasn’t she purchasing it from you? I heard your perspective as a Stamping Up seller, here’s my perspective as a consumer. Stamping. Up is extremely overpriced and there is no way I can afford any of their products. I shop Amazon and Temu because their products are affordable and good quality. Please don’t blame your customer’s age. It does not sound like she was duped, it sounds like she was looking for a product that she could afford. I totally agree with you regarding copyright. That should be respected. However, if the company really cares about the customer, perhaps they need to think of way to make the items more affordable for the average consumer. I’m sure the customer would truly appreciate that and they won’t feel compelled to buy counterfeit products.

[@laurenbutler3452]

US Copyright laws do not apply in foreign countries. If the knockoff companies were US-based, SU legal team would have a claim to pursue.

[@rolo7110]

Well, that explains it. I have never heard any KZbinr state that before, thank you for the clarification. Like I said earlier, if companies want to keep their customers loyal, there has to be an incentive to do so like providing affordable pricing.

[@esthergraham1353]

I think it costs us so much to purchase from stamping up because it costs stamping up so much to make the items and pay everyone involved in the process from beginning to end. I think they’re so cheap from these other companies, because perhaps they use slave/child labor.

[@suzieqsstamping6476]

My customer buys Stampin Up products. She actually thought that SU was selling on Amazon returned products. Once I explained policy on selling she understood they were frauds.

[@evaj.1337]

@@rolo7110 there is nothing new about it and you can find many videos where this issue is adressed. Many companies are affected

[@JCcreates927]

If they treated everyone so well they wouldn't be charging the prices they do. I will pay 1.50 for my stamps instead of 20.00 that I can't afford. Temu for the win. My Temu stamps work great and the dies cut like butter. Sorry I was a demonstrator and went broke trying to keep up.

[@StampingWithAmore]

Just fyi, the stamp sets and dies are not the same, they are smaller images and the quality is just not there. Check other stamp companies and Stampin’up is not anymore expensive than many of the other competitors. It takes a lot of research and development to create a stamp set and then someone steals it, just not right!

[@carrieolson3366]

So you’re ok with fraud because it fits your budget?

[@loiscrandell3865]

Pure and simple it’s FRAUD! Those other companies are stealing from SU and you!😢

[@rolo7110]

I have bought stamps and dies from Temu that work beautifully. It’s the reason I have any kind of collection at all. I personally find the SU products and dupes a little lackluster as well, so I don’t buy them either. I feel for the demonstrators, but this might explain why there are many videos out there from former demonstrators who are happy they left. Just putting in my 2 cents.

[@tammygavazzi1143]

I have an entire craft room of varied companies, have spent alot on my habit..... but need to voice an opinion on the rising costs involved - first pretty packaging does nothing for my creative process as I can organize anything - if thats a cost get rid of it. second if these companies are using overseas to manufacture and charging us 4x or 5x the cost they should reevaluate their customer base. Example: Garth Brooks could either sell out every single seat and offer concert nights in between concerts because he choose to make all seats reasonable or he could play to a venue that was half full - get the idea? These companies could if they choose wipe out the fraud by lowering prices and have completely loyal customers by doing so and generate more product sold? Just my two cents - yes I have tried Temu and Ali Express after being told about them from Australian penpal. I have had no issues with anything! P S take a good hard look at the items in your stash, honestly how many say made in China or resembles some manufacturer when you research is from China?

[@blt1306]

thank you! I first heard about this problem from Kylie Bertucci, an Australian demonstrator, and was shocked because I didn't know it was happening. Now I'm hearing it from you so it's not just an Australian issue! I already have a Stampin' Up demonstrator, but I am hoping that this word gets out to enough people to make a difference! Thank you

[@emmamcdonald7924]

I know counterfeit is absolutely horrible I do need to point out how ridiculously inflated craft products are. The reason we can find the products for 95% less is because they inflate the cost after production that high. An 80 year old woman is getting ripped off spending $50 on a craft product that is only .50 to make. You are part of a pyramid. Those above you make tons of money off from you overcharging 80 year olds for a craft item. We take nothing with us when we die. Let that 80 year old pay the actual value for an item. Also the same factories make those products… just different packaging. It all works the same.

[@donnad8361]

This has been happening to all craft companies for at least 4 years that I am aware. I do not buy counterfeit craft supplies but have seen ads for AliExpress and Temu and Amazon for craft brands . Simon says stamps, Lawn fawn, stampin up, paper rose, just to name a few are all being copied. Small craft shops are suffering because of this. I am selective in what I buy through stampin up due to the expense, but know I’m getting good quality. Perhaps if stampin up could make it more affordable in these financially challenging times in the world. Customers want to support their demonstrators ,and to do this we need lower prices .So both demonstrators can stay in business , and customers can afford craft supplies.

[@pattyh2410]

And the SU shipping is ridiculous. Gina K offers free shipping on $50 order.

[@theresaswit1840]

As a person who has purchased both SU and look a like SU stamps from WISH etc. I will say you get what you pay for. I have found that SU products are much more superior and worth the price.

[@robins1807]

Sadly, your customer probably didn’t even search for the stamp set. It probably popped up as an ad based on her other internet activity. Good for you for posting this video.

[@kayscharf1046]

Thank you for this video. I have been wondering about these items and you explained it very well. I appreciate this.

[@25Prague]

Sadly many well known companies are experiencing theft of their designs. The only way to combat this problem is for consumers to stand with the original company and designer and not purchase counterfeit products. Thanks for addressing this issue!

[@esthergraham1353]

yes!

[@suzieqsstamping6476]

Well said!

[@j_s_490]

I agree, but only if their products aren't being made in China and they're not marking up the products well up and beyond what they've paid. I've created and purchased stamps from a company here in the US and was a fraction of what these big name companies charge us.

[@AlwaysStampinUp]

Absolutely!

[@soniama5246]

​@@j_s_490this is my problem aswell...if a company were to make its product in usa or Canada and then hire local and then sell i would understand but not this weak excuse of pior company while they charge four times or more for a product.

[@kristineuhrig9689]

I love stampin up products, but the cost of them where more than I could afford. I did purchase many years ago from Ali express. They were the worst stamps ever and never purchased again. But it's still sad for me not to be able to afford the cost the the sets now.

[@samanthac5761]

AMAZON is not the seller. The marketplace allows private people to sell chinese knockoffs. The clear stamps are low quality SILICONE or nasty acrylic that can MELT not rubber or photopolymer. Many times the dies are the wrong size. I am glad you posted the video. Its an important topic. You said it WELL!

[@evaj.1337]

not just private people. There are many professional sellers on all platforms that do so.

[@Abrill95]

how do you know that?

[@Craftygurlcreations]

Even though Amazon isn’t the seller I would think they would have a fraud division for copyright infringement. Having these people on their site in my opinion damages their Valuable Reputation. It’s not hard for me to spot after or near Every Product Release so should be a piece of cake for them.

[@evaj.1337]

@@Craftygurlcreations they don't care and neither does Ebay. A waste of effort and time and it has to be done by the copyright holder.

[@DianaZ46]

Not true. How do you get a stamp to melt?

[@suetapia6865]

Thank you so much for putting out this video. I have reported this merchant to demo support several times. I am also a demonstrator for Stampin Up and love this company

[@sandra9618]

I don't mine buying Stampin up but the Shipping costs are high..

[@shirleyedwardsdaake7782]

Thank you Sue for addressing this issue.

[@SM-yd8hq]

The mark up between the cost of making the stamp and dies and selling it is too wide. That’s why people are buying elsewhere. People have choice. Some people want to spend a few dollars on a stamp, others are willing to pay $20. It’s a choice

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

This is information that all demonstrators should share. People need support USA companies and not counterfeiters

[@janspencer3794]

Many USA companies source their manufacturing to other countries. So one should support USA MADE products!

[@junebugcreations29]

Well said, Suzie!! Thank you for atanding up for such and AH-MAZING company!! 💜

[@judybishop3161]

Great video. I was looking for a stamp set from a different brand and came across a stamp set that looked exactly like a product I’d recently bought from Stampin’ Up. I contacted Amazon customer service and reported it. The rep asked for screenshots, which I sent. Buying cheap knockoffs betrays the artist that created it and the company and demonstrators who are trying to make a living.

[@evaj.1337]

Don't forget that money rules the world. So many items are copied and often customs are having a hard time to detect it cause they are getting better each day. They don't give a damn that it harms the designers. On the other hand most people who buy counterfeits wouldn't pay the often outrageous prices for the originals anyway. So no loss there.

[@GinaAndersonCRR]

I was seeing a bunch of ads for TEMU on my facebook feed. One day I noticed a stamp set that looked exactly like a SU set. I contacted Stampin' Up! to let them know and I blocked TEMU from my feed. I used to be a demonstrator and it made me really angry to see another company doing that.

[@rmn2012]

THANK YOU FOR ADDRESSING THIS, I KEEP GETTING A REQUEST TO DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR TEMU AND I KEEP WONDERING WHY SO PERISTANT ABOUT DOWNLOADING THEIR APP? ACCESS TO MY PHONE? MY COMPUTER? MY ACCOUNTS? THANKS CHINA BUT NO THANKS...............

[@judyrobinson7875]

In no way do I support buying counterfeit products but I can’t afford Stampin Up products anymore. I do buy from a very reputable small business in US for fair prices, lots of sales and amazing customer service. They do weekly videos and and daily when getting ready for each new release. I’m not knocking SU, I have several sets and they are good quality. I’m just not able to bring myself to paying their prices. I like being able to get a great quality product, her stamp pads are my favorite, from a family business for a good price and be able to get the “demonstration” on the internet at my convenience instead of having to go somewhere when someone else is doing their demonstration.

[@ashleyholt3316]

Would you be willing to release the name of the business you buy from? Thanks.

[@mollysmith6055]

I feel exactly the same way. I'd never buy those cheap knock-offs and do think that MLM is a valid business model, it just makes the products unaffordable to me. I'm still using my high quality SU products purchased years ago but prefer now to support a small family business that has a faster turnaround time in their designs and can adapt to new trends better than SU has done in the past. However, I have to say for me nothing beats being able to buy a good quality ink pad and the reinker at the same time from SU.

[@elainefiveland1462]

Thank you! We need to put this out there for people to realize what is going on. 😢

[@esthergraham1353]

I have a customer that bought a “stampin up’” die set. She brought it to me to see it and compare. The dies have to be cut apart and when we tried to use them I had to run them through the die cutting machine several times and add sheets of paper for shims to make the plate sandwich thicker. They still did not cut well. You are going to get what you pay for. Stampin Up products are very good quality.

[@wandaclough2683]

I have many stamping up dies i have to add shims to. Your point being. Is??also I can get things from China faster than stamping up .

[@Angelalivingaquietlife]

Thanks for the warning. If we’re paying Stampin Up prices, we should get the genuine article. If we want to buy other (cheaper) stamps, then that’s fine, as long as we know it’s not a specific brand.

[@lindamay3539]

I wonder if it would help if the stampin up stamps/dies were not manufactured in China. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I have seen what you are talking about. They are junk compared to stamps /dies actually purchased through a demonstrator.. it is sad and frustrating. Thanks for the video. This is a problem and needed addressed.

[@terrimcdougall1486]

Stampin Up’s red rubber stamps are made in their factory in Utah not in China.

[@evaj.1337]

many rubberstamps are made in Taiwan for companies such as Stampscapes yet they are excellent quality. All the survivors such as Hero Arts, Stampendous etc used to produce in the US and later on outsourced production to Asia. For instance Housemouse stamps were manufactured in California. Then Stampendous took over and no longer produces woodmount stamps. Look at Penny Black. They all go with the flow, trying to produce as cheap as possible. Stampin up survived because of the way they sell their items. Going to parties, such as Tupperware, Avon etc. gave customers a good feeling. If they didn't buy, they were no longer invited.

[@rfowler6039]

Oh wow, at first you made me think the photopolymer stamp sets I bought from Stampin' Up were fake, but then I realized you meant that particular set doesn't come in photopolymer. Thanks for the heads up on this.

[@pattyfromherz9965]

thank you, for letting the public know, I do not have a youtube channel, so I am not able to share with others this info. but I have noticed this problem not only with stampin up products, but also other stamping and dies companies, I even contacted amazon to make them aware of this problem. So thank you for sharing with the public. Patsy. ps I am not a stampin up distributor, but I have bought a few items from a stampin up distributor that lives not to far from me.

[@barbarawhitesell3553]

I bought some stampin up punches and when they arrived, stamped right on the product "Made in China" or "China". So (much to my disappointment) SU products are not even made in the US. No wonder the Chinese companies are selling them before they're even available through SU.

[@DianaZ46]

Someone further up in the comments stated Stampin Up products are all made in the USA. They are not. When I signed up I was told the same thing.

[@karicoleman3548]

‘Manufactured’ i.e. put together (from Chinese components) is not the same as “Made in the USA”.

[@DianaZ46]

@@karicoleman3548 Not all SU are made in the USA. China makes most of everything we use in our lives under different company names. Research this. I have. Also, do you have any idea the costs involved in making molds that have a very short life span? They are prohibitive. China sells for less, no box, dies aren't cut. So what. They also release at the same time as the USA. China's been doing this for decades. What are Chinese components? Do some research before making up stories like this. Most of the brands everyone has in their homes are made in China.

[@baronsmom]

Thank you for having the courage to make this video. ❤️

[@savvycrafter8518]

I ordered from stamping up and my dies did not come on any type envelope like that , they were loosely in a plastic baggie. And I ordered stamps twice from the stamping up web site, and mine were gray.

[@GraceBullen-sg2ng]

I m wondering if there is a fake SU website

[@annmariemcnulty2531]

Did you order through a demonstrator?

[@savvycrafter8518]

Yes I did order through a demonstrator in my probably still have the email in my folder somewhere

[@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg]

I have a friend whose stamp company went out of business due to TEMU and other similar companies selling counterfeit stamps and similar products. Her small business couldn't compete.

[@beckyhaydegarcia5045]

Allow me to be a conspiracy theorist for a minute. Most of these counterfeit stamps are being made in China. I am bombarded by ads from China while I am playing games on my phone or tablet. I ordered something from Temu one time, and with the product, Ii received a thank-you card with 3 Temu gift cards to give to friends. Temu is trying to build up their customer base by any means possible. That's why you see ridiculously low prices on everything from tech items to kitchen tools to motorized carts for the handicapped, and everything in between. We know that China, along with Russia, is our greatest adversary. All of these companies from China sell their products, made using slave labor, have increased exponentially over the last few years. Is this China's way of destroying the economy of the U.S.A.? And why is China trying to buy up our land? It may be for the purpose as sinister as spying on our defense capabilities, our technology, or our scientific knowledge and advancement, OR as subtle as trying to undermine our economy and strengthen their own. Just a thought.

[@beckyhaydegarcia5045]

Why buy up our land? So they can build factories and advertise their products as "made in the U.S.A.

[@alisoncollins5625]

Thank you for addressing this.

[@lynnbehnke6910]

How does China get a hold of the Stampin' Up! designs before they are even released?

[@lauriereamy9876]

I understand Stampin' Up knows about copyright issues. Stamperatus ring a bell?

[@laurenbutler3452]

MISTI....same scenario for Tim Holtz and his stamping platform. The sales numbers lead these two companies to counterfeit the MISTI design, change it up a bit, and wait to get sued. So now the SU and Tim Holtz stamping platforms are no longer available. They are no longer available because all involved are US companies.

[@michellemat8471]

But the cheap fake misti are still available from China

[@evaj.1337]

They are still sold in Germany and many other companies sell stamping platforms that are working the same way. Here a chain from Netherlands sells the ones like Misti for about 6 Euros and the manufacturer produced them before the Misti came on the market. I don't know who is the inventor and really I don't care. As long as I don't pay 10 times the price for a piece of plastic it's fine by me. Their photopolymer stamps are excellent and sell between 71 Cents and 2,29 Euros. Slimline Die sets are 3,15 Euros for 8 pieces and cut just fine.

[@laurenbutler3452]

@@michellemat8471

[@sandydentremont3070]

This an excellent video. I made this mistake once. I have also purchased a fake on EBay. I figured they bought it on Amazon and they got deceived so they turned around and sold it on eBay. I’d rather buy directly from SU. This is an excellent excellent video. Very needed!

[@deejohnston3666]

Does stampin up have them made in China?

[@suzieqsstamping6476]

The stamps are made in the US

[@j_s_490]

@@suzieqsstamping6476 But where is the material made that makes the stamps?

[@suzieqsstamping6476]

@@j_s_490 where is any material made that the US uses to produce products? Most computer parts are shipped in.

[@j_s_490]

@@suzieqsstamping6476 You've contradicted yourself and just proved my/our point. Stampin' Up! products are NOT entirely made in the USA. Let's start being honest here.

[@suzieqsstamping6476]

@j_s_490 I never said all SU was made in the US. I said all the stamps are. I dont know where the raw materials to make the stamps come from. Just like I dont know where the raw materials come from for any product made in the US. If you know the answer please share with me

[@lorettabuza3319]

So I reported that seller in China to Stampin' Up! a few years ago. Apparently, not all of the stamps/dies designs are OWNED by Stampin' UP! and those people in China actaully have the legal right to sell them. Unfortunately, Stampin' Up! has super high prices so that they can pay out commissions to the demos and uplines, bypassing this & purchasing directly from the printer makes it cheaper. Sad, but very true. And since Stampin' Up! has NOT stopped them from selling...

[@susanbredehoft2308]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I have been concerned about this for a very long time. The first time I saw "Stampin' Up" stamps and dies on A. I was shocked! I immediately called my demonstrator. Of course, she like you, already knew about this and made certain I was aware that this was not Stampin' Up's products. I have great respect for Stampin' Up and would never shop elsewhere for my Stampin' Up products. I wish there was something we could do about these companies that illegally sell copy written things. The greatest dent we can do as a a consumer is not support these companies.

[@theresecaruso1239]

Thank you for this information. Good luck Susie Q

[@bethanystover7679]

I am a wholesale shopper Demonstrator. I do appreciate your video. But I do have a question that I seriously don’t know the answer to. Does Stampin Up have an international copy right? If not, and they are getting their products produced in China wouldn’t they(China) have the rights in China to use the designs? I don’t even know where Stampin Up produces their products. I would hope it’s all in the United States but honestly don’t have a clue. I love SU!

[@suzieqsstamping6476]

All stamps are manufactured in the US by Stampin Up

[@j_s_490]

@@suzieqsstamping6476 Then they need to find a different US manufacturer because they're charging us too much. I've had stamps made by a company here and it was still a fraction of the cost of SU prices.

[@SM-yd8hq]

Only their rubber stamps are made in the US. Their photopolymers are made in china.

[@zinalee8530]

@@suzieqsstamping6476 All Stampin Up products are marked as "Manufactured by Stampin Up". But the dies, embossing folders and punches are also marked "Made in Taiwan" or "Made in China". What is manufactured and what is made is up for speculation. Seems Stampin Up will cut corners to make a profit.

[@kellysluiter5241]

I understand your thoughts. But it’s not the customers responsibility to keep track of all the different designers products. The responsibility belongs to the designer / company to go after the counterfeiters. My advice as a demonstrator all of you should be contacting stampin up as it’s their responsibility to deal with this problem. It’s their product and their company.

[@j_s_490]

Absolutely agree. Spellbinders came up with a method to prevent their products from being copied.

[@cathleenketterman2386]

It might be helpful if Stampin up could keep product available. Half of what I want to order is not available. Some of them won't be available until mid August. New catalog items need to be in stock expecially the stuff in the new 2023 catalog. They are chasing people away by not having stock.

[@emmaschulte4784]

Thank you, this needed to be said. I’m so sad this happens.

[@charlenebaer5830]

This was a very informative video. Thank you for talking about this issue.

[@christinehurley8236]

Thank you for putting out the message!

[@doloresdowd5203]

Hi from Lancaster, PA. I just became a hobby demonstrator. Thanks for your tips. ❤💖💖💖💖

[@MaAllen417]

Best example is the whale tale punch. I've seen it sell for 100.00.

[@pauletteberkshire4226]

Hello Suzie, in these corrupt days, copyright means nothing to a lot of corrupt people in this world. If consumers are after legitimate products from Stampin' Up or any other company, they need to educate themselves. You mentioned Temu and others, please consumers, go to your search engine. I think you will be very surprised as what you find. Also, keep in mind for those of us who actually want to pay a reasonable for a good product will eventually pay a lot more for what they love because of those deceptive practices. It is called plain and simple " thievery ". Yes, Suzie, buyer beware. Thank you for listening.

[@jamielegvold4606]

I'm a SU independent demonstrator also. I purchased a set of stamps and dies like one I had from SU, just to compare. I shared with everyone I know, the stamps are poor quality, wasn't able to get the image stamped even with the stamp platform and multiple attempts, and the dies, left marks where there was not supposed to be any. They might be cheaper, but sure not close to being as good.

[@JuanitaCushing]

Maybe someone already mentioned this, but I wonder if the "counterfeit" products that Temu sells are the "leftover" item that the Chinese manufacturers of Stampin' Up products have. If they manufactured here in the US, they would be protected from such copyright infringements.

[@suzieqsstamping6476]

All the stamp sets for Stampin Up are manufactured in Utah.

[@zinalee8530]

​@@suzieqsstamping6476 All Stampin Up products are marked as "Manufactured by Stampin Up". But the dies, embossing folders and punches are also marked "Made in Taiwan" or "Made in China". What is manufactured and what is made is up for speculation. Seems Stampin Up will cut corners to make a profit.

[@mammtech01]

Thank you for this video. Just out of curiosity, I went to Amazon and it's unbelievable how many "Stampin'Up!" stamps and dies are their site. Some of them even have the name of the stamp on the case and the Stampin'Up! logo! How bold can can you be, not even to take the time to crop off the copyright information. As a company, this would be so aggravating!

[@sueparker1466]

Yes I see what you mean after looking on AMAZON

[@sueparker1466]

Some seem the real deal and some NOT now I CAN Tell with your Clues

[@kathystadler3790]

Thank you doing this video.

[@Charismeansgrace]

All they have to do is change the size and it is legal. This companies manufacture for stampin up

[@rethacordovano9879]

I bought one set of bootleg stamps from Temu; a leaf pattern. Though it looks the same, the dies barely cut and the polymer stamp set is actually a bit smaller than the Stampin' Up version. I didn't think anything of it at the time I bought it, but since learned the difference. Fair warning to all; counterfeit is not the same as the real thing. It's like sugar vs saccharine; the fake leaves a bad aftertaste in your mouth.

[@barbaracilley8200]

I’ve been buying SU for over 25 years. For the heck of it I ordered a stamp set from Temu. A very cheap China company. It was pure junk. I threw it right in the garbage. Not photopolymer but cheap acrylic and it didn’t even stamp the entire image. What a piece of garbage. I will only buy SU. I love their products. The best quality around and they stand behind their products. They are a great company and treat their employees very well. They also donate to various organizations. Keep on stamping everyone. It also helps our US Postal Service and their employees.

[@ebe1211]

I do understand your frustration over people buying fake things that appears to be stampin up products. BUT I am also frustrated because it is not possible for me to buy the original products! Why? I live in Sweden and we do not have demonstrators here, and you are not allowed to sell outside your own country! I would gladly order from USA, UK, Germany.... If I could.

[@allisondavis8921]

Regardless of people trying to save money you need to understnd that the Artist needs to be paid, the manufature needs to be paid. If people continue to purchase counterfeit or stolen art designs, one day they will wonder why the original company is out of business. I have seen Tim Holtz and Stampin Up and Close to my Heart all on Amazon, Temu etc.. I want to be paid for my work and I fully support my Crafting commnunity and refuse to purchase these products because Ranger, Stampin-Up ect has to pay the artist. The bottom line is YOU can save some money but you are cheating the original company and the artist. Don't support theft!!!

[@gailrodgers3079]

Interesting. That stamp set looked famililar as I have been spending the last couple days getting all my dies in some sort of order. I found all the stamps (clear ones) and they are exactly like what you showed. The actylic sheet that the ones I didn't use still sticking well to the acrylice, but the used stamps are loose. I don't have any matching dies. When I went to Amazon, none of the listings indicated that I had bought it on Amazon. I kept looking and finally figured out that I had purchased the stamps in Nov. 2023 for $13.99. That particular listing is now closed. There was no indication that this was a Stampin Up set as if we don't use your products we wouldn't recognize a black rectangle at the top of the packaging in the picture and it wasn't on the package I got. My set was supposed to come with dies but it didn't. I would never intentionally buy a counterfeit product, but I have been watching a lot of KZbins lately, some of which are StampinUp dealers and the first time one of them mentioned the price of a set of stamps, I almost chocked. Definitely out of my league financially I think the one she was showing didn't have many stamps but cost $30.

[@suziec9959]

Thank you, SuzieQ, for making this video! This message is very important to get out to Stampin’ UP! shoppers! Oh my gosh, it is worse than I thought … Suzie C a hobby demo from SWFL.

[@schureemyers2959]

I bet the clear stamps she got were acrylic not photopolymer.

[@lynnkile2463]

There on Temu I saw them this past week

[@phylliszailer9757]

Thanks for sharing this information

[@debbiesmith6293]

You need a catalog to order out of. And there products are very good.

[@CreativelyChallenged]

I fell for it last year; I bought a set and thought, what a deal, boy was I wrong! After that, I decided to be a demonstrator to buy my stamps and dies at a discount. The stamps don't stamp clearly, and the dies cut backward.

[@diannebarton3293]

I totally agree! And, to add to your comments, as well as hurting the company you are also hurting the US economy.

[@soniama5246]

Lol...are you listening to yourself?the poor company as if its a breathing human ..oh wait a company do have more rights than a human in usa right?...the company took its product and had it made in china...those dies of stamp 'n up was made in china...and instaed of emoying Americans to make those dies it prefer to make a big profit by having its stuff made for cheap then selling it at 4 times the price to Americans...so the company spend 10 cents per die while charging you and i $10...now if one die cutvis all you need then fine but no one has just one die cut...and it can add up if you don't have alot of money which could be most crafters....so you need to start asking ...poor company or poor me? ...these companies do not care for their American markets but we need to care for them as if they are our POOR BABIES

[@leeojascastro711]

Pretty sure it’s TEMU that’s the culprit. Amazon may use the same product name, but I haven’t seen them dupe anything.

[@cathyhagerman116]

I love My Stampin up products!! I have purchased other products outside of stampin up because ify the price of glues, foam dots etc. Sadly in this cruel world, there will always be counterfits in every aspect of life and someone pays the price. Best wishes to Stampin up etc that your business continues to flourish! 🙏🙏

[@judygauderer6132]

Thank you for the information!,

[@shellyrulli5787]

Your video is timely, Suzie! I have never shopped on Amazon; however, the other day I went on to locate a Happy Birthday die that a friend has. She said she purchased on Amazon. While looking on Amazon, I saw what looked like stamp set boxes of SU. I tried to get a closer look but it wouldn't permit me. Firstly, I found that odd that SU sells on Amazon. But I didn't believe this reputable co. would and figured it was a knock-off. You've now confirmed it. Secondly, I don't want to support any co. that basically steals designs of other companies. I don't shop Temu or Wish, etc. SU has excellent quality stamps and dies especially the Cling Stamps. I love the design of them and how they're made to give depth. The inks and cardstock are gorgeous. I like the product, service and I don't have to pay duty. I live in Canada. I have placed an order the other day and i look forward to my happy mail. Suzie, your craft room organizer is fantastic!

[@VBoddicker]

Over the years I have sold stamps for various companies and with every one of them my commission was 50% not 20% like SU. Stampin' Up does have the advantage of having so many coordinating products. (When I sold for Lasting Impressions brass stencils etc. their products all coordinated too and my commission was 50%.) I started making cards because I thought it would be cheaper than buying Hallmark. I was wrong! In order to bring the cost down per card, I did start buying knock-off stamps and dies. Many sets only get used a few times which defeats the purpose of trying to save money. Most of the knock-off sets I have purchased are about 10% of what SU sells them for. And BTW, I'm in my upper 70's. I'm sorry the lady you referred to was confused but I know exactly what I'm doing. I do still purchase inks, markers, blenders, paper etc from Stampin' Up!

[@heatherwarner865]

It's not just Stampin' Up. China does not have the trademark infringement rights that the US has. By making supplies in China for a supremely lower price and then selling it for an above premium price SU has done this to themselves as have a lot of companies that get involved in the Limited Edition craze. I stopped buying SU stamps nearly a decade ago because to me it wasn't worth the money to pay "$50 for a stamp set I use for one project. I started buying on the secondary market for all SU supplies that wasn't ink or paper and told my demonstrator why. I also showed her where I bought a 20 gallon container of nothing but SU paper for $10 at a yard sale - it was a retail of over $1000 of product that the previous SU seller had been trying for years to get rid of. SU needs to innovate like Tim Holtz and show ways of using their products for more than just greeting cards - no one in my entire family even buys cards anymore from anywhere other than the Dollar Tree.

[@lynnkile2463]

I am a new demonstrator and I was not believing what I was seeing I will tell my customers thanks

[@trumbleslum]

Where I spend my money is my business. In todays times we all are trying to save a buck and buying cheaper from Temu is one of the ways I do that. My budget does not allow me to spend on the big companies like Stampin Up etc.

[@pattygrana9199]

How can Amazon get away with selling these items knowing they are counterfeit

[@samanthac5761]

Amazon is NOT the seller. The marketplace allows for individuals to sell products. Many people have signed up with Chinese companies to sell their knockoffs.

[@susanburrows5288]

@@samanthac5761 If it is promoted by Amazon, is an "Amazon favorite" or whatever the title is, and is shipped from an Amazon warehouse, they are acting as a promoter of stolen/counterfeit goods and should be held accountable.

[@robertacolacino9802]

I would hope that other Demonstrator’s would bring this to the attention of their customers. Especially the ones who make videos and get lots of viewers.

[@roseruddy9121]

Stampinup products are the absolute best ive tried buying others not near as good

[@charleenjackson8762]

Thank you for the information!

[@sleightofhandcreations]

I have never heard so much rubbish in my life. I used to work in manufacturing. We used to make for the top designers. They got the same product as everyone else and exaggerated the price. When a company makes a product and doesn't get the moulds back to destroy the manufacturer can use the mould after the limited edition has been produced. As for stamps we all know that these are made in China they have different rules to everyone else. Unless stamping up is going to challenge the Chinese government over copyright I don't think there is much they can do.

[@janspencer3794]

Great video on a hot topic - thanks for posting. Also many interesting comments below. I'm a hobby demo and have a friend who buys from Temu because of the prices. Unfortunately, nothing I've said to her has changed that habit. 8-(

[@louannevans7162]

😢

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

I have seen these counterfeits going on for a long time, this is the first time I have seen an exclusive or current catalog get put out while being sold by the demonstrators. Wow these sure have balls to do this. I don't have a demonstrator in my area, but I do contact one when I want a certain embossing folder or stamp set. My friend is a demonstrator but she is across the ocean in the UK. This is awful.

[@lorettabuza3319]

No, they have been doing it for years - as soon as the new stuff is available and it literrally says "Stampin' Up!" I reported them to Su! But no action was taken. Apparently only certain products in our catalog are exclusively owned by Stampin' Up! :(

[@cindicstamps]

@@lorettabuza3319 all of the stamps, dies, punches, and paper designs are exclusive to Stampin' Up. If you see any of those things being sold anywhere else, they are counterfeit.

[@maryr.2369]

I understand the frustration. However, if other places are doing knock-offs and nothing is being done about it. How can you get upset with us buying them. They are so much cheaper and work great. I still buy from stampin up, buts it's for ink, refills, and paper.

[@gaylefarmer5946]

This us true! I ordered a set just to see the difference! Not comparable! Su superior in all aspects!

[@MaryAnnSawyers]

Appreciate your video, but honestly most people only care how something will affect them- not how it hurts the other company or you as a demonstrator. You may have mentioned how bad the quality of the counterfeit product is latter in the video but I stopped watching before the video was over. (No one likes being lectured to.) I have ordered some of these counterfeit stamps and dies and had to throw them all in the trash. (Mom always said, "if its too good to be true, it is!") So actually this ended up costing me more money than if I had ordered the right ones to begin with.

[@sandradolon8891]

I love Stampin' Up stamps but I can't afford them, but I am on a FB group that sells second hand Stampin' up stamps and only Stampin' up I can save a lot of money and do not buy counterfit stamps.