Manhattan Councilwoman Wants to Ban Buying Knock Offs in New York
Wants fines up to $1,000
Drop the Gucci, and put your hands up!
Councilwoman Margaret Chin wants to make it a crime to buy sham Chanels, pirated Pradas and other counterfeit handbags in Chinatown.
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Ms. Chin is pissed about being upstaged at low, low prices!
"Hopefully, this law will cut down on the demand."
Of course it will. Conveniently, it will also criminalize consumers who are attempting to engage in commerce.
upto I looked at the draft 4 $4361, I did not believe ...that...my mother in law woz like truly bringing home money in there spare time on-line.. there neighbor has been doing this for only about 12 months and as of now paid for the mortgage on there home and bourt a gorgeous Ford Mustang. go to, and go to home tab for more detail .. http://www.big76.com