‘This is why I do still shop at shein sometimes’: Woman reveals the truth about ‘cheap knock-offs’ from SHEIN

Your favorite high-end brand may be selling you Walmart and Shein-level quality at a huge markup. Here's how you can tell and how to get the best deal out there.

Age-old wisdom dictates that it's better to invest in the more expensive, high-quality item than to buy a cheap knockoff. The thinking is that you may have to invest more upfront, but over the years, it'll end up being worth it.

For example, if you buy a $300 pair of leather boots that last you 10 years, your cost per wear (based on year...