pirates are pirates, you only fool yourself in making others believe that you are capable of purchasing branded goods whereas in reality they are knock offs.
if you dont have the money to buy expensive goods, stick to your budget and buy low cost original products, wait for sales, if you think they are too expensive.
am i guilty? yes i do, in buying dvd, however, i try to limit it, i am gulity of downloading from limewire as well...but lately i make friends through some forums and let them share their audio CD, which i think are more legal=)
OT: dont be caught in entering United States with your pirated stuff, photocopied books, fake bags, shoes and other thing as you will be subjected to deportation.