I don't recall stating that anyone was. I commented on the way that individuals leap to the defence of such shops. I can only conclude that the need to defend them comes from trying to preserve a feeling of self worth - the individuals concerned are trying to say they're not forced into buying cheap knock-offs of branded goods, they are making a lifestyle choice.
Well no, you're not really "saving" are you? You're just buying cheaper things and you're happy to eat a cheap substitute.
Guess what? You're wrong. Not only that, but what you say is a non-sequitur.