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Re:Among a certain set, counterfeit luxury bags may be more ... by thriftwy on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @03:18AM (#31336799)
Two centuries ago this would be the only customer type there was. Back when there were no middle class and the only buyers in some goods were the aristocracy and some nouveau riche.
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Re:Among a certain set, counterfeit luxury bags may be more ... by eru on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @03:51AM (#31337016)
Exact dates depend on country.

Two centuries ago Britain was already well through its Industrial Revolution. Its mass production went hand in hand with mass consumption.

What you describe was probably closer to true for eg Russia.

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