In June, a 41 year old woman was arrested near Yishun Street 61 after police seized over 700 counterfeit items, bags, wallets, watches, sunglasses, apparel and footwear, worth an estimated S$34,000. What made this case different from most is how the goods were being sold: through TikTok, rather than a physical shop or an online marketplace listing.
Why the Platform Doesn’t Matter
It’s tempting to think a seller with a following, good lighting and a polished video is more trustworthy than an anonymous listing. They’re not. A convincing video proves someone knows how to sell on camera. It proves nothing about whether the bag in their hands is real. Authentication has never been about presentation, it’s about physical checks: stitching, hardware, materials, date stamps, done by someone with no reason to tell you what you want to hear.
Our Approach Doesn’t Change by Channel
Whether you’re buying from us in person, through our WhatsApp catalogue, or browsing our site, every piece has already been authenticated in house before it’s listed. The channel is just how you reach us, it’s not part of how we verify what we’re selling.
If you’re ever unsure about a piece you’ve seen elsewhere, including on social media, feel free to send us photos on WhatsApp and we’re happy to share what we’d look for.
Source: Mothership
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