It’s a bummer that the situation is essentially a tax that guarantees not being hassled by counterfeit goods.

“Well, I have two options. Here, this one here that’s white. And here’s another one that’s not white.”

“What’s the difference?”

“Well, this one I guarantee is what it appears to be.”

“And the other one?”

“Well, that one is probally what it appears to be. But how can I know. I’m just the one selling it to you.”