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Ugg boots

Hi

I am looking for a pair of Ugg boots, seen a couple on ebay that look the real deal but how can i make sure, i bought some two years ago from someone who claimed they were real and purchased in australia when a relative had been out, claimed he bought her several pairs back as she didnt know the size, when they arrived they were like the £10 ones you get her with a glued on label! they were returned

however this time i want to make sure im getting what i am paying for. ive seen a few pairs on ebay but the seller has alot of them for sale and not very high feedback.

also seen this website

http://www.australianuggboots.com.au/uk/

is this the official site?

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  • pinkgem
    pinkgem Posts: 3,299 Forumite
    i personally would not buy ugg boots from ebay as there are too many fakes on there and you just don't know what you are getting

    that site sells ugg boots, as ugg is just the word for that style of boots, but its not the official "ugg australia" website. it is a different brand called "australian ugg boots"

    the ugg boots you probably want are called "ugg australia" boots, which is the brand the celebs wear

    this is the official website http://www.uggaustralia.com/gb/index.aspx

    you can also buy them from authorised retailers like asos.com, office, schuh etc
  • cyberbob
    cyberbob Posts: 9,480 Forumite
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    Dont buy them off ebay there are so many fakes around
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 75,001 Ambassador
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    I'm sorry but I agree with the others, I wouldn't be looking to buy something like Ugg boots from ebay. Ugg itself itsn't a trademark so anyone can sell them and you have no way of knowing what you are getting until they arrive.
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  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,674 Forumite
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    There is no way of knowing if they're fake or not, but I'd put money on them being fake.

    If they're cheap, and much less than the RRP, then they're most definitely fake. If they're close to the RRP, then you may as well just buy them from an official dealer to guarantee they're not fake.

    Official UGG Australia boots are one item that's not worth the effort trying to save money on.
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  • cyberbob
    cyberbob Posts: 9,480 Forumite
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    SPAM please hit the button all his posts mention that website
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