i would LOVE to be able to buy the originals...
but heres the thing
i live in a country where for example the tax on:
a car is 180%
a motorcycle is 280%
my paycheck is AT LEAST 40% (depending on how much you earn it can rise all the way to 60%)
and living expenses are high priced as well
day care for my daughter is right about 1200$ a month
1 liter of gas for my car is right above 2$ when its REALLY cheap and ofc not premium
the cheapest burger at the golden seagull is about 2$ and is smaller than a fist
now... do you seriously think that i can afford to go buy a provari that costs right under 400$ or the cobra rba clocking in at right below 200$ as the cheapest i could find where tax wouldn't make it 25%+30$ more expensive just for crossing the boarder?
or do you think imma go grab the first identical clone that i can find that costs less than 1/4th?
if an asian man can make a luxury item 90% cheaper and 100% identical to the original i call it a crime to sell the original...
So we accuse the inventors and original thinkers celebrate someone who copys clones and fakes then blame the gooberment for taxing us to much?
Sorry I just dont agree with this logic while I do see the point you are poorly trying to make I think the ultimate villein is the gooberment and they should be the target of your frustration not the guy trying to make a good product.