I'm not a fan of buying fakes at all. If you want a Louis Vuitton that much, buy an original Louis Vuitton even though you know you're probably paying more for the brand name than the workmanship or the quality materials that go into the manufacture.

But if I can't (or won't) pay that kind of price for a bag, I'd definitely much rather look for a Juan or Maria who's working hard to build their own product and/or brand, just like you.