beej210 Posted August 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Anyone know if there is any good knock-off shopping in St. Martin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted August 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2009 is like someone on a Carnival cruise wearing a Silversea T shirt to make people think they are richer than they are. Other than that, you help the Chinese steal copyrighted designs from legitimate companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compass Rose Posted August 23, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2009 There was a teeny tiny little shop on a back side street that had bags stacked on top of one another that were a bit dusty and dirty somewhere along the main drag, but I couldn't remember exactly where it was. It was down an "alley". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej210 Posted August 23, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted August 23, 2009 is like someone on a Carnival cruise wearing a Silversea T shirt to make people think they are richer than they are. Other than that, you help the Chinese steal copyrighted designs from legitimate companies. m steve: Thanks, but I'm an adult and can make my own decisions on morals and ethics. I don't need a lecture like I'm 5 years old. I was simply asking if anyone knew where I could buy any. In the future, save your preaching, and spare cruise critic the unnecessary 5kb on their server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted August 25, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'l be glad to waste a few more Ks on this thread. What cruise are you going on so I can alert customs of your planned escapade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej210 Posted August 26, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Steve, get a life. I'm done arguing with you. Maybe with all your new spare time you can learn how to spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 26, 2009 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I have no idea who you work for but I sure hope that your job gets outsourced to China. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted August 26, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I read a post recently discussing the sale of illegal copies in Europe, Italy to be specific, I think. It is not illegal to sell knock-offs but it is illegal to buy them. The poster stated that the police would arrest the purchasers, levy a heavy fine, and return the merchandise to the vendors. Quite a racket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted August 26, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Please advise what word was spelled incorrectly. I'm always willing to learn. And since I'm retired my job didn't nor could it go to China. I sold American built houses. Finally I don't understand how any one with any self respect would want to display as original fake handbags or Hong Kong Rolex watches. Buy the best you can afford and wear it with pride no matter whether it's Martha Stewart from KMart or a Seiko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 26, 2009 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I know I've posted this here before, but it is not illegal to bring in knock-offs for personal use. Limit one item per type of item, i.e. one purse, one hat, etc. per person. Go straight to the source, US Customs. (Fairly large pdf) Excerpt: Articles that infringe a federally registered trademark or copyright or copyright protected by the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works are subject to detention and/ or seizure. <snip> However, travelers arriving in the United States may be permitted an exemption and allowed to import one article of each type, which must accompany the person, bearing a counterfeit, confusingly similar or restricted gray market trademark, provided that the article is for personal use and is not for sale. One of our favorite liquor stores, Caribbean Paradise, on Front Street, has some knock-off purses. Go to the very back and around the corner to the right. (click) gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej210 Posted August 26, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Thanks Gary. Is this store in St. Martin? If so, where? Steve: Since you asked... "I'l" is spelled with 2 "L"s and the abbreviation for kilobyte is "KB" not "k". Lastly, I respect your opinion to wear with pride whatever you can afford be it Martha Stewart or Seiko, so please respect my opinion to wear what I want to wear whether it be real or a knock-off. What I'm asking about doesn't harm you, so stop trying to force your beliefs on everyone else. I'm surely not sitting here trying to force or convince you to wear a fake Rolex, I simply asked if anyone knew where I could get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 26, 2009 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Caribbean Paradise is located on Front Street in Philipsburg, St. Maarten. It is to the left when facing the Court House. About 20 doors down on the left, just past the Casino Rouge et Noir. gary p.s. You can take a 'virtual walk' along Front Street, the Boardwalk and Orient Beach over in my PicasaWeb Gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej210 Posted August 26, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Thanks again Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxbaci Posted August 26, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Thanks again Gary! HI Beej210, I will be in St. Maarten, next week and there is a shop there, which we always go to,but cant remember the name. When do you leave for st martin? I can post the name and address when I return. On a side note, I think its pretty funny that Msteve,is complaining about purchasing knockoffs, but he buys his prescriptions in Canada, and hides his beer/wine, in his suitcases before boarding the ship. Doesnt mind ripping off the american pharmacist, or cruise lines. check his posts!!! and as far as DonaldSC ....check his posts, he is nothing but mean ,nasty and insulting in everything to everyone!!! Some people on this board are just miserable!!! let me know if its not too late to post for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 27, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Note: I'm not saying that Caribbean Paradise is the only shop. There are many. Check this earlier discussion. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted August 27, 2009 #16 Share Posted August 27, 2009 the American pharmacists and drug companies are ripping you off? How come Walmart was able to drop the price of generics to $4 for 30 day supply when they charged a lot more in the past. And many supermarkets have matched their pricing. Maybe there is hope that Obamacare will bring down pricing so we pay what Canadians pay for the same product. Of course the Palinistas and Rushians will called it socialism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted August 27, 2009 #17 Share Posted August 27, 2009 the American pharmacists and drug companies are ripping you off? How come Walmart was able to drop the price of generics to $4 for 30 day supply when they charged a lot more in the past. And many supermarkets have matched their pricing. Maybe there is hope that Obamacare will bring down pricing so we pay what Canadians pay for the same product. Of course the Palinistas and Rushians will called it socialism. And how does this political rant fit into this thread on knockoffs made by people earning $10 a month......................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej210 Posted August 27, 2009 Author #18 Share Posted August 27, 2009 HI Beej210, I will be in St. Maarten, next week and there is a shop there, which we always go to,but cant remember the name. When do you leave for st martin? I can post the name and address when I return. On a side note, I think its pretty funny that Msteve,is complaining about purchasing knockoffs, but he buys his prescriptions in Canada, and hides his beer/wine, in his suitcases before boarding the ship. Doesnt mind ripping off the american pharmacist, or cruise lines. check his posts!!! and as far as DonaldSC ....check his posts, he is nothing but mean ,nasty and insulting in everything to everyone!!! Some people on this board are just miserable!!! let me know if its not too late to post for you! Thanks, but I think I'll be there the same time as you.... we leave this saturday. You're right about some people being mean. I asked a simple question..... wasn't trying to get into a political debate and/or have someone "alert customs" to my presence... I mean seriously *****? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammagrace Posted October 19, 2009 #19 Share Posted October 19, 2009 M Steve, sounds like you need to relax a bit. May I suggest a relaxing cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conanc Posted October 22, 2009 #20 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Gary, Great photos! Thanks so much for posting the link. Can't wait to be in St. Maarten soon!!! Caribbean Paradise is located on Front Street in Philipsburg, St. Maarten. It is to the left when facing the Court House. About 20 doors down on the left, just past the Casino Rouge et Noir. gary p.s. You can take a 'virtual walk' along Front Street, the Boardwalk and Orient Beach over in my PicasaWeb Gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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