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Handmade jewelry has been clearly defined by USA law to protect consumers. The average fourth-grader should understand the law (and hopefully follow it) yet about 99% of sellers are lying when they say their jewelry is handmade.

People with a conscience would be horrified to learn they've deceived every person and defrauded every client forever. For others, it should be an impetus to start telling the truth. NOT!

Of those I've followed after sharing the handmade law, I haven't see one of the hundreds change anything. It's excuse after excuse. Their preferred responses are insults and scapegoating when caught. It is a major cognitive and/or character flaw exacerbated by the lure of money.

Often these offenders turn to social media for support where there is no shortage of like-minded scumbags. Many are doing the same (illegal) things so they have to band together and defend each other. There is no incentive to change aside from their integrity, which further proves my point about their warped moral compass.

Who's gonna say anything if, collectively, they are all wrong? Basically "no one" and those scant honest people who speak up will be chastised and harassed as whiners and tattletales. If that's the price of enlightenment from warning deceived and defrauded clients then so be it.

Those who ignore the law probably aren't aware of its teeth, either. While "never" enforced at such small levels, a provision allows anyone to file a lawsuit against any entity or person involved in the scam. I can't wait to get started!

The government lawyer responsible for handling this law thought I was joking about the magnitude of the problem. She was floored as we scrolled through hundreds of fake listings without a single legitimate one.

Court injunctions and/or confiscating their goods would be bad for business. The financial impact could ruin them (good riddance, losers). Though suing could be quite lucrative, the purpose is holding people accountable and leveling the playing field.

These scheisters steal customers from ethical sellers since they don't have to charge for the non-existent handmade labor in their illegal junk jewelry. They defraud customers. Sometimes - make that most times - customers don't care but at least they should know the truth.

Still, why would anyone willingly buy something from a known liar? Where will the deceit end? (Hint: NEVER.) Just the principle of purchasing from such a person should make one shudder and go elsewhere. No matter the truth or reality, saving money and the desire to own piece X can be intoxicating, and we're all but addicted to shopping and consuming.

It's like this: If you run a stop sign and no one is around, no one cares. However, if someone is in the crosswalk then running that stop sign has threatened, harmed, or killed them. Likewise, tell yourself whatever you want in private about fake handmade stuff. When those lies go public then you have crossed a line.

It is disheartening to learn that chainmaille is ubiquitous with ultra low-quality over-priced goods and the crafters are among the least talented and shadiest merchants. People look at me like I'm part of the problem except I happen to make exceptional handmade goods with an unmatched pedigree all while speaking the truth.

Posted by M: April 28, 2022

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