First off, that bit about “Counterfeit hotspots you should know” points to a couple of addresses in Da’an District, Taipei. Zhongxiao Branch and then a Patek Philippe address. Now, I gotta say, just because an address is listed doesn’t *guarantee* you’re walking into a replica paradise. It could be old info, or maybe they sell something else entirely now. Who knows, right? Could be a total wild goose chase, just sayin’.
Then you see peeps asking about Dubai, China, and *soccer jerseys* (wtf?). See, told you it was messy. Someone in a forum mentions a watch market in Guangzhou, China, and warns about getting ripped off if you don’t speak the lingo. So, that’s…helpful? Not really for Taipei, but hey, at least we know China has markets.
The whole “Replica Watches US” forum mention…that’s more about online communities and enthusiasts. Not exactly a brick-and-mortar guide for Taipei.
Honestly, it’s giving me the impression that finding super-obvious, blatant “HEY WE SELL FAKES HERE!” shops in Taipei isn’t gonna be easy. You’re probably not gonna stumble across a store with a neon sign flashing “ROLEX REPLICAS”.
My gut feeling? If you *really* wanna find something, you’re gonna have to do some serious detective work. Ask around (discreetly, of course), maybe poke around in some of the smaller markets or back alleys. But be warned, buying fakes is always a gamble, and quality can be *seriously* hit-or-miss. You might end up with a “Rolex” that falls apart after a week, lol.
