Side Hustle School Ep. 3370 - Q&A: “Can I tell people where to find fake luxury goods?”
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Mar 24, 2026 Kim, a listener who called in with a real-world question about selling info on replica luxury items. The conversation probes demand for knockoffs and whether connecting buyers to sellers without handling inventory is wise. Legal gray areas and enforcement risks come up. Practical alternatives and smart side-hustle ideas are suggested.
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Avoid Selling Guides To Counterfeit Goods
- Avoid building a business that facilitates counterfeit luxury goods even if you only sell information rather than inventory.
- Chris warns legal risk and brand enforcement could escalate if the venture grows, so pick a safer side-hustle idea.
Legality Depends On Details And Scale
- Legality depends on specifics: wording, jurisdiction, platform, and scale matter for liability when sharing where to find knockoffs.
- Chris checked with legal-savvy friends who said it might be tolerated until the business attracts enforcement.
Choose Safer, Smarter Side Hustles
- Choose a different side-hustle; there are smarter, less risky opportunities than connecting buyers to counterfeit sellers.
- Chris respects the creativity but recommends additional filtering when selecting an idea to avoid trouble.