Sometimes it seems like everyone wants something for nothing. We don’t think that was the case with the San Francisco 65-year old man who was recently duped by a con man.

This supposed Italian leather salesman approached the elderly man in the airport parking lot with a bargain of a lifetime. The salesman claimed he didn’t want to bother taking his designer Italian leather jackets back to Italy, and he was trying to sell them before boarding a plane.

The salesman offered the elderly gentlemen a 10% discount on the retail price of the leather jacket. Only after he had paid and taken the jacket home did the man realize the product was not what the salesman claimed. You can read more about the story here.

This is an unfortunate tale, but it is not uncommon. There are all sorts of swindlers out there trying to make a fast buck by selling low-grade products. That is why it is a good idea to get your leather items first hand from companies with integrity like Copper River Bag Co. All of our leather products are made with the highest quality of full grain leather.

To help you ward off your chances of being conned we’ve created a comprehensive list of signs you’re being conned.

Signs your Being Conned

1.Listen to Common Sense: If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Take the time for a reality check before committing to anything.

2.You Feel Pressured: One of the main tools of a con is to apply pressure. The goal of this pressure is to push into making a decision (usually an unwise one), so never feel obligated to do anything right NOW or even tomorrow.

3.Feeling like you’re Missing Out: The fear that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity is a bunch of bull hooky. Don’t put up with it.

4.The Friendly Con: If someone immediately tries to make friends with you in a social setting then begins a sales pitch… well, there is obviously a reason to feel reservation. To make real friends you don’t need to invest in anything to hang out.

5.Appeals to you Intellectual Ego: Let’s be honest, everyone wants to think they’re smarter than everyone else. If someone is giving you valuable information due to the fact you seem like a “smart guy or gal” run as fast as you can.

It Isn’t Just the Con Artists That Will Get You

Ultimately, anyone who is selling you a low-grade product that will not last is conning you. We at Copper River Bag Co. offer a 100 year guarantee with our leather products, because we know due to the materials and craftsmanship behind the bags, they are going to last. Do yourself a favor, don’t be conned! Go with a brand like Copper River Bag Co. instead.