The salesgirl may have been the shop owner or had an investment in it. I work at JoAnns----and sell at craft shows. Table toppers are one of my items that I sell. One of my fellow co-workers told me that a lady was buying quilt fabric, and when she asked what she was making, the woman pulled out her cell phone & showed her a picture of my craft table display!! She told her she was going to copy my toppers to sell and craft shows!! My friend didn't know what to say to her---and I've been looking for them at craft shows---but to no avail. So I can see both sides of this dilemna! Many people are tring to "one up" ---whether trying to find a product cheaper---or copy another ones work.