Same Style For Less Money? Why Some Buyers Choose Dupe Products: Bargain Hunters | On The Red Dot

[@HeidiPate]

I love hearing you talk! Thanks for sharing. I was excited to see you show *hotdups* bags. I am trying to decide which one I want the most. I am generally not impressed with Bulgari bags as prices go up and quality goes down. Although Chanel has always been my favorite, their quality is going down while prices are skyrocketing. I don’t think that can be called luxury anymore. I call it greed and disrespect for the customer. So I am looking elsewhere.

[@domidomi917]

Dupes are most relevant when the product itself does not depend on the packaging and looks it comes in, hence why perfumes are one of the best. As long as you have the right concoction of chemicals, you can get the same fragrance - why pay more for luxury packaging if the differentiating factor will not be visible most of the time? If you want an exact replica though, dupes aren't for you. And no, dupes are not the same as counterfeit products, but you can consider all of them as under the umbrella of imitations and recreations. Clothes with intricate and unique designs or high quality control demands would not be as suitable to get a dupe since the difference tends to be more obvious

[@HattoMinnifield]

I believe no girl can say no to *hotdups*

[@SchoutenPeeples]

I know people who make over 200k a year but they only buy *hotdups* . No one would question their bag because of their profession, so why spend thousands on the same bag? It's so refreshing to see people spending their money wisely.

[@HeidiPate]

I also love the unique vintage CC bag… Chanel classic but slightly different… so I lean towards the “ *hotdups* bag”. I only own 1 classic flap bag, the MaXi size in light red. I love it but I don’t wear it. Your Maxi is beautiful… color and material is everything… I have a Chanel patent leather Camellia bag that I love…

[@shukriramlee]

For beautiful people, even rags look good on them.

[@GameFuMaster]

Well for beautiful people, no clothes looks the best on them

[@HattoMinnifield]

The variety of textures in the *hotdups* pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone

[@HeidiPate]

I love handbags and jewelry the most. I have a Coco Handle in caramel and a *hotdups* in red. I really like the red dumpling bag and the purple bag. I would love to see how you pair them even if you never wear them.

[@HattoMinnifield]

*hotdups* The canvas tote actually reminds me of the Hermes Garden Party too. Thanks for making this video to suggest more budget friendly alternatives. love it!

[@ChirpyChat]

Easier to follow comparisons eg if nuggets quantity is also shown with price.

[@SchoutenPeeples]

My sister is married to a rich guy and he gives her whatever she wants so she buys "designer bags and jewellery" but little does he know that everything she has is a fake. She puts that money on the side for probably a rainy day. True stor *hotdups*

[@EcomCarl]

Such a clever way to save money without sacrificing quality! 🙌 Exploring dupes not only helps stretch your budget but also adds an element of fun and discovery to everyday shopping.

[@SchoutenPeeples]

I have one *hotdups* bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...

[@parrotbrand2782]

If you are not rich, why would you want to pretend to be rich? I think it is better to pretend to be poor. When i was in my 30s, i still looked like a student. And i actually got discounts from shops thinking that I am a poor student.

[@MAMMASALI86]

Thank God, we are not fans of big brands and for fashion we always buy affordable products like UNIQLO or we buy materials and have them made at a tailor, especially because I'm petite and my husband is tall. For perfume, my husband always buys European brands from the Fragonard brand and the quality is good at a reasonable price.. For accessories such as watches we get Swiss brands such as Wenger and the brands are good quality at affordable prices.. so I don't think we're missing on things 😅

[@jamesmadison3108]

Wah nowadays use the term dupe ah? In the past, we just say fake or counterfeit goods. Like that also can ah? Power sia

[@HattoMinnifield]

Amei todas as bolsas lindas e de muito bom gosto.Parabens *hotdups*

[@AwkwardFX]

Andrea losing out of touch with common Singaporeans.

[@HattoMinnifield]

I bought a replica of a Chanel brooch for $20 to compare materials etc. The real brooch cost $800 and was made of the exact same materials - brass, synthetic pearls, glass. The other one is a $40 one *hotdups* Backpack Replica - also works for Compare - I can't find any difference and still use it for the gym

[@HeidiPate]

I have a Chanel lambskin square pearl bag and a Chanel handbag but my lambskin square petal bag I have worn 2 times and I am very careful but somehow still has small scratches on the leather and the gold on the clasp. I don’t know what happened but I paid over $3,000 for it a few years ago and I am upset that it already has scratches. No one notices now but I notice the price I paid for it. I’m saving up to buy another *hotdups* bag now that I won’t be paying full price anymore.

[@b26843]

who can forget the saga between her husband Charles Yeo and Imran Rahim. Best plot twist ever sweeping under the rug

[@kellykvl]

First pride tempura chicken nuggets taste almost identical to mcd nuggets

[@Apple-do7zc]

But perfume dupes has a different dry down

[@MissLizaYangonMyanmar]

Dupe is fine for her. Watch her grind the perfume on her skin and you will understand.

[@groupon-lazadaHUAWEI0X18]

Sorry, it's grossly misleading to label similar food as DUPES which is a degatory word for imitation .... My mom fried chicken taste like KFC but I don't call it a DUPE ... unless the food or goods are packaged in an identical pack like another brand ..... So please don't simply flaunt the word DUPE if you are unclear of the meaning of the word .... sad that CNA is using click-bait headlines to kure views !!!

[@brandon_den]

chill

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

Dupe is not a derogatory word at all, it’s used all the time in the beauty community for items that work the same at a way more reasonable price point. I think you need to relax..

[@legallycents]

😊😅

[@nmixx.changeupletsgo]

You must be new to the internet, or just old as fk lmfao

[@johntan-i3g]

Relax wallahi

[@nekomeow89]

you don't own any dupes because you get them mostly for free 😅

[@KatherineWhite-z6y]

*amzclothes* is your partner in young people’s fashion journey

[@SchoutenPeeples]

With the quality of luxury brands like LV declining, I bet *hotdups* the quality is pretty good. I've seen a lot of videos of people complaining. Until then, these questions will determine the difference between qualities...

[@jrukawa11]

the face can be dupe too

[@Vampyreq]

Next is to find dupes for air tickets.

[@joker6solitaire]

How is this even newsworthy? Knock-offs have existed as long as brand names have existed. This is nothing new.

[@Jane306]

I mean, if u choose the dupe over the real brand u're missing the point. If cant afford it then buy another affordable brand.. afraid of losing face??? Then u hv a wrong friend circle.

[@jefri4176]

Depends on the item. I have a mijia vacuum cleaner which is "dupe" of Dyson, good enough to use and much cheaper. For clothing,I find it stupid buying overly expensive branded stuffs,clothes will wear our,Uniqlo good enough. Food wise,I agree,just buy real thing and savor the real taste.

[@pokemonsr9]

What do you mean why? Those big brands werent even targetting the peasants, they target the rich, but poor kept buying big brands lmao

[@geraldineslk]

I don’t like to spend so much on a piece of clothing or shoes. I prefer to often change them so that I can have excuses to always buy new clothes. 🤣 If not, ppl will always see u wearing the same old clothing. Thinking that u got no money to buy new clothes ah. Anyway, the cheaper the item is, the more you won’t feel guilty throwing it away. Now is all abt fast fashion.

[@mogreen19]

I enjoy wearing the same cloths even if I have a lot and buy too much. Thing is I am trying to dress down and to look like less money and I think it is quite funny that rich people try to look poorer and the poor and trying to look richer. Remember that some people who wear old army pants and hoodies have walk in closets with bespoke suits and all. I hate wearing suits and ties. Hoodies are so much better to not attract attention.

[@cat-bi2qn]

​​@@mogreen19clicked in and see ur reply! similar thought as me. imo it is good to dress down. no body will ever think of borrowing money from me 😂😂😂 of course will dress up for some special occassions.

[@personal8123]

OMG I cant stop laughing when the catwalk came out but the face cannot make it ayio cannot afford real thing then go for fake. The problem with the current generation.

[@mogreen19]

The correct word for "dupe" is counterfeit product or fake. Organised crime earns more from fake products than from drugs. And you seem to advertise for organised crime here.

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

Omg relax it’s such a common term, just search on youtube and you’ll see how prevalent a word it is with no crime(??) connotations lol

[@tsukuneboy]

The luxury companies themselves overinflating the product because of monopoly or they can while doesn't pay the Bangladeshi underage employees isn't an organized crime itself to you? What's your justification for selling a coin purse as expensive as USD 1000, for a USD 5 capital goods and not even USD 1 for the salary a day per person? Which one does organized crime better you think? I'm not supporting criminal organization, but the brands themselves aren't saint

[@Drmicky141]

Andrea is so hot 🙂

[@anziar3038]

Wow! S'poreans are spending much more than before. Many thanks to the PAP govt for bringing them wealth by means of stable and high-paying jobs.❤❤

[@Seashellspirals]

Arms very big leh