# Counterfeit Goods on The No Agenda Show

Counterfeit Goods comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [Rolex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolex.md), [Canal Street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canal-street.md), [New York City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [Manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [Acta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acta.md), [Brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [Chanel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chanel.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### New York City Migration, Canal Street Counterfeits, Nick Shirley

- **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Time:** 36:06–40:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/new-york-city-migration-canal-street-counterfeits-nick-shirley.md

A discussion regarding New York City focuses on the impact of migration and the changing atmosphere of Canal Street. Memories of buying high-quality counterfeit Rolex watches are contrasted with current reports from independent journalist Nick Shirley. A "Nick Shirley law" in California is mentioned as a measure to prevent journalists from exposing certain migrant-run operations.

Keywords: [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [canal street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canal-street.md), [migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migration.md), [nick shirley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-shirley.md), [counterfeit goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit-goods.md), [rolex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolex.md)

### Counterfeit Luxury Goods, Canal Street Market History

- **Episode:** [1254: Vaxeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-28
- **Time:** 44:19–49:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline/chapter/counterfeit-luxury-goods-canal-street-market-history.md

New York City's Canal Street became famous in the 1980s and 90s as a hub for high-quality counterfeit luxury goods, including Rolex and Movado watches. Consumers often sought out "fantasy" items—replicas of designs that the original brands never actually produced. This culture of complicity in trademark infringement was driven by a desire for status symbols at a fraction of the retail cost.

Keywords: [canal street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canal-street.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [counterfeit goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit-goods.md), [rolex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolex.md), luxury brands

### New York City Counterfeit Goods, Canal Street Market Trends

- **Episode:** [825: F4K3 80085](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/825-f4k3-80085.md)
- **Published:** 2016-05-15
- **Time:** 3:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/825-f4k3-80085/chapter/new-york-city-counterfeit-goods-canal-street-market-trends.md

A visit to Canal Street in New York City reveals a shift in the counterfeit goods market following copyright enforcement. Vendors now use spotters and catalogs to lead tourists to secondary locations for high-end knockoffs like Rolex watches and designer handbags. The manufacturing quality of these items suggests they may originate from the same factories as legitimate products, similar to the market for compatible printer inks.

Keywords: [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [canal street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canal-street.md), [counterfeit goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit-goods.md), [rolex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolex.md), knockoffs, printer ink

### Homeland Security Intellectual Property Raids

- **Episode:** [213: Post Traumatic Sex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/213-post-traumatic-sex.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-01
- **Time:** 1:52:01–1:54:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/213-post-traumatic-sex/chapter/homeland-security-intellectual-property-raids.md

The Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the RIAA and MPAA, has begun raiding websites and local stores for intellectual property violations. One such raid in San Diego targeted a small store for selling counterfeit designer items, which officials claimed were worth a million dollars.

Keywords: [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [riaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riaa.md), [mpaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mpaa.md), [counterfeit goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit-goods.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md)

### Counterfeit Goods Seizure, Hezbollah Terrorism Financing

- **Episode:** [195: Kidnapping The Truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/195-kidnapping-the-truth.md)
- **Published:** 2010-04-29
- **Time:** 1:34:00–1:36:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/195-kidnapping-the-truth/chapter/counterfeit-goods-seizure-hezbollah-terrorism-financing.md

The FBI and federal officials execute a massive seizure of $240 million in counterfeit goods across 30 cities. The hosts link this to the ACTA agreement and reports that terrorist groups like Hezbollah use the sale of fake luxury items, such as Rolex watches and Coach handbags, to finance their operations.

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### Haiti Relief, Western Union Restrictions, Counterfeit Clothing Donations

- **Episode:** [193: Goldman Sachs and the Pedo Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/193-goldman-sachs-and-the-pedo-bear.md)
- **Published:** 2010-04-22
- **Time:** 33:27–37:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/193-goldman-sachs-and-the-pedo-bear/chapter/haiti-relief-western-union-restrictions-counterfeit-clothing-donations.md

Western Union has reportedly stopped accepting money transfers to Haiti due to delivery guarantees, raising concerns about the effectiveness of text-based donations. In Brooklyn, the District Attorney sent seven truckloads of confiscated counterfeit designer clothing from brands like Nike and Chanel to earthquake victims. The hosts question the utility of luxury knockoffs in a disaster zone.

Keywords: [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [western union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/western-union.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [counterfeit goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit-goods.md), [nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nike.md), [chanel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chanel.md)

### Italian Mafia, Counterfeit Luxury Goods

- **Episode:** [92: Swine Flu: It's a Beta!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/92-swine-flu-it-s-a-beta.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-26
- **Time:** 30:44–34:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/92-swine-flu-it-s-a-beta/chapter/italian-mafia-counterfeit-luxury-goods.md

The Italian Mafia is reportedly generating $170 billion in annual revenue, capitalizing on the economic crisis through loan sharking and the sale of counterfeit luxury goods. The hosts discuss the high quality of modern "clones" of Rolex watches and designer bags manufactured in China. They speculate that counterfeit operations may be integrated with legitimate manufacturing lines using the same molds and materials.

Keywords: italian mafia, [loan sharking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loan-sharking.md), [counterfeit goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit-goods.md), [rolex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolex.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md)

### Counterfeit Luxury Goods, Canal Street and Manufacturing Costs

- **Episode:** [12: Lawsuit Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy.md)
- **Published:** 2008-01-12
- **Time:** 10:20–12:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy/chapter/counterfeit-luxury-goods-canal-street-and-manufacturing-costs.md

The conversation turns to the market for counterfeit luxury items, specifically handbags and sunglasses found on Canal Street in New York and in Korea. Adam Curry suggests that many "knockoffs" are actually authentic products from the same factories, sold as irregularities or overproduction. The hosts discuss the massive discrepancy between the manufacturing cost of high-end clothing and its retail price.

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