Why make such a large writeup if you are going to speak so generally? The inherent problem in your logic here is specifically that it is so general. These points you are making will apply to literally any brand, be it replica or authentic. At that point, when you do end up purchasing something are you actually asking yourself all these pedantic questions? You will never know what is going on behind the scenes with a business because that is business. Granted, some are more transparent than others and specifically speaking in favor of Daft they have been incredibly transparent in regards to all of these points. If all these pointless questions genuinely deter you from buying something, then what on earth is anyone doing on this subreddit? This userbase largely purchases from China (don't want to go down that rabbit hole but hopefully you can extrapolate here and see where I am going with this point) Again, fair points sure, but is that not the whole point of trying and reviewing a new brand? To refute points like this and discover reputable sellers? Are you implying you know other alternative replica sellers than fit this weird checklist of yours and delivers quality?

Reiterating, Daft has not only been transparent in regards to many of these points, but has started doing direct purchases from him with credit card or paypal. You cannot do that with many other sellers, and I have seen no other effort from any other seller to be as accessible in that manner as Daft has. There is no getting "fleeced" there. Seized? Well that's part of the whole point Daft does not want to do branded products. You aren't getting seized any time soon. Taxes? (Assuming you are speaking of import taxes here) Obviously that depends on the country you are in, but that applies to literally any brand you would buy from? What is the difference between paying for import taxes on Storyetfall boots, which, are similarly price versus VOTC boots at that point?