until you flip around the price tag and see it’s got three zeroes tacked onto the end.
It’s a situation many of us are familiar with.
Dupes are similarly styled to their brand name counterparts, but are often much, much cheaper.

This issue has led some shoppers to invest their time in a similar technique that’s got everyone talking.
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My name is Cambria and I actually created the reverse dupe!

It’s not limited to real-life finds, either.
A reverse dupe works like the original dupe but flips the process on its head.
You’re going to love this next part.
A designer item for less than a department store find?
It sounds a little too good to be true, but the process works like a charm.
Once you’ve got a picture of it saved, head to your favorite designer reseller.
Sites likesTheRealRealoffer lightly used designer items at just a fraction of their original cost.
There are so many plusses to buying fromconsignment storeslike this.