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Originally Posted by toasty..  You know, none of you actually thought of the possibility that the seller of the bootleg figure is also unaware of giving TS a bootleg and not the original. The bootleg figure might also have a mistake in stock replenishing or otherwise, replacements for the original stock.
It's funny that someone also mentioned that EOY was held at Suntec but the matter is, TS is stupid if he/she did report to this to CASE when he was not observant enough and honestly, you would have checked the figure on the spot instead of returning home and whining about it.
Ego? I'm surprised someone mentioned ego. |
I am not denying that possibility, but isn't it the responsibility of the shop to make sure that what it is selling/distributing is actually real? I am not saying that the TS is devoid of all responsibility. As a buyer, he could have been more informed about the situation, and as many have said in the thread, take this as a painful lesson to know that there are counterfeit stuff.
However, pledging ignorance for the side of the distributor does not shed the blame off him. Let me give a scenario. McDonalds accidentally sold some pork on the menu when it is supposed to be Halal. Obviously, McDonalds did not know about this, but it still happened. Muslims are offended because they ate the meat unknowingly and only realized when they consumed the food.. Does that mean that McDonalds, since they are ignorant of the fact that they do not know about it, means that they can be removed from blame? NO WAY. If you would say anything disagreeing about this point of view, I would love to see if it makes sense. I am probably lacking in the ability to understand the logic that goes against the above scenario. I do not deny that the example is not exactly the scenario that the TS has mentioned, but it is similar enough as an analogy.
Why not ego? Is there any need to insult someone? Or is insulting someone supposed to be anything else but an attempt to make yourself look superior? I would love to hear from anyone about this.