LV Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Don’t think we have any reciprocal law enforcement agreement with China. I mean, we’re pretty much strategic enemies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 The only thing I could think would be if they were cannibalising their own sales. Like if they were making shirts for Castore and also selling fakes, Castore might object. But maybe a lot of the manufacturing has been moved to other countries now anyway. In the UK I can see packages being stopped but I’m not sure of what offence a buyer is committing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said: Surely it wouldn't be that difficult to get the website taken down if they wanted? DHgate is UK isn't it? dhgate is an enormous Chinese marketplace. They’re never taking it down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Dhgate is definitely not a UK site or business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Funnily enough, DHGate is a pretty serious business and world player. They do have offices in the uk. Seem to remember it was set up by people who were previously fairly senior at Microsoft. probably the equivalent of noon but Chinese, I think there knock off gear is just a small part of what it’s used for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, El Prontonise said: Dhgate is definitely not a UK site or business. No, but They have a uk presence and office. Edited July 31, 2023 by FLUMPO235 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I guess the model is individual traders selling on the platform, like Etsy. So if one seller gets shut down another just pops up. FWIW Etsy is also making a fortune off traders selling products branded with things they don’t have the trademark for. Star Wars for example. Not counterfeit goods but on the spectrum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 28 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Thought it was China as well. Assume the government of China don’t care. The warehouses in China do get raided by the police and closed down. They don't care as much as most other countries would obviously, I'd imagine a lot of it is for show and to appease relationships and brands more than anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) My latest DHGate snides have been dispatched by uncle Jing. Will post up some pics when they arrive, but hoping he's got it reet and sent the 'fans' versions as ordered. Edited August 2, 2023 by TK-421 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 On 27/07/2023 at 15:36, Infatuation Junkie said: Used to love the actual NUFC shop before ashley. they still sell Geordie blend tea? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Tomato2022 has finally despatched mine. A full month after ordering. He makes Castore look competent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 12 hours ago, pedro111 said: Tomato2022 has finally despatched mine. A full month after ordering. He makes Castore look competent. knew he'd ketchup sooner or later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 On 31/07/2023 at 22:09, Jaqen said: The warehouses in China do get raided by the police and closed down. They don't care as much as most other countries would obviously, I'd imagine a lot of it is for show and to appease relationships and brands more than anything. The Chinese government doesn’t give a fuck. I was watching a documentary a few years ago and basically they have car manufacturers who totally copied other cars. It’s like some of the cars out of GTA. Some of them is down by using the actual parts they manufacture for the car companies. BMW tried to take 1 of them to court, and the court ruled that BMW had in fact copied the Chinese company, and preferred them to compensate the Chinese company, despite the fact that BMW had released their car 1st and the majority of parts were interchangeable. They even have a logo that looks like a British electrical certificate logo to make it look like they selling things that are up too British safety standards. They have no care for intellectual property at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 22 hours ago, pedro111 said: Tomato2022 has finally despatched mine. A full month after ordering. He makes Castore look competent. Bit harsh - I expect the delays are down to the intricate artisanal craftsmanship used to create the item, not a shortfall in Uighur slaves they can beat down on to produce your nylon wares. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie1892 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Stifler said: The Chinese government doesn’t give a fuck. I was watching a documentary a few years ago and basically they have car manufacturers who totally copied other cars. It’s like some of the cars out of GTA. Some of them is down by using the actual parts they manufacture for the car companies. BMW tried to take 1 of them to court, and the court ruled that BMW had in fact copied the Chinese company, and preferred them to compensate the Chinese company, despite the fact that BMW had released their car 1st and the majority of parts were interchangeable. They even have a logo that looks like a British electrical certificate logo to make it look like they selling things that are up too British safety standards. They have no care for intellectual property at all. There are next to no intellectual property laws in China at all, hence all of what you say above is true. China follows the principle of territoriality in IP protection. IP rights acquired under a country's laws can only be valid and protected within that country's territory unless an international convention or bilateral or multilateral agreement is in place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I think they have stopped being so blatant with the cars now as they are starting to sell them here now. but I can see why western manufacturers get annoyed, anyone fancy a ‘land wind’? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Anyone ordered off soccer 3? Any good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Canny range of Jordans on Soccer 3. Tempted but the price is high compared to other rep sellers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Away and third tops posted by DH Gate for me. Away top was ordered when it was announced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) On 26/07/2023 at 08:11, gdm said: From https://www.soccer03.com/Newcastle-United-c134657.html came in 12 days. Not bad for £10 that looks decent ordered the 34d kit,but the second picture looks wat different on the websire Edited August 3, 2023 by astraguy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 hours ago, astraguy said: that looks decent ordered the 34d kit,but the second picture looks wat different on the websire Aye looks a bit bright but the other pics they have of it look right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Have it on good authority from within the sportswear industry that the ink is now dry on our new Adidas contract Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 27 minutes ago, gdm said: Aye looks a bit bright but the other pics they have of it look right always thought that was the real version just with the border edited Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: Have it on good authority from within the sportswear industry that the ink is now dry on our new Adidas contract Ughhh At least we’ll hopefully get paid for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: Have it on good authority from within the sportswear industry that the ink is now dry on our new Adidas contract Hope not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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