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| Some Practical Advice On How To Tell If Uggs Are Fake |
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| Written by Imogen Davies |
| Tuesday, 13 April 2010 07:15 |
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One of the biggest black market industries around at the moment is the manufacture of counterfeit Ugg boots from China. The majority of these fake Ugg boots are being sold on-line, with very little obstruction. One of the most common questions I get asked is how to tell if Uggs are fake? I will answer that question a bit later. I would first like to explore what exactly is counterfeit? and is it such a bad thing? "Adjective - made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud" is the Online Oxford English Dictionary's definition of counterfeit. "To deceive or defraud" - says it all really doesn't it? Counterfeiting Is Against The Law Counterfeiting has a detrimental effect on the global economy to the tune of more than $500 Billion per year. Tens of thousands of jobs are put at risk by this unlawful activity. There Are Victims Too Victim number one is the consumer. She is deceived into buying the fake Ugg boots by traders who sell them, at an attractive price, as authentic. Then there are the retailers, manufacturers and the economy. The unlawful counterfeiters will shy away from paying their taxes, will not pay a fair wage to their employees and you can forget about holiday or sick pay. Counterfeiters, by definition are involved in organized crime and it is not unheard of for them to be involved in terrorism. They will also often employ child labor to make their goods. If you decide to purchase fake Uggs then you will be supporting and funding organized crime. In Breach of Human Rights and Environmental Laws Organized criminals are not well known for acknowledging the fundamental human rights of their staff. They will often flout child labor and anti-sweatshop laws. Also, any materials used may not have passed restricted substances regulations and the quality of the product will obviously suffer as a consequence. Fake Ugg Boots Are Seriously Bad For Your Health This is no joke. You are in danger of permanent damage to your feet and back if you buy fake Ugg boots. The head of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor Ian Drysdale, said on the subject, 'Because these boots are warm and soft, young girls think they are giving their feet a break. In fact, they are literally breaking their feet. 'Their feet are slipping around inside. With each step, the force falls towards the inside of the foot and the feet splay. This flattens the arch and makes it drop. The result can be significant problems with the foot, the ankle, and ultimately, the hip.' How To Tell If Uggs Are Fake - Some Tips 1. The fur lining used to line the inside of fake Ugg boots is made of a synthetic and is a bit prickly to touch. Compare this to the grade A sheepskin fur used to line genuine Uggs ,which is extremely soft to touch. 2. When new, counterfeit Ugg boots have a distinctive smell similar to paint. This is the smell of the chemicals used to dye the synthetic fabrics. On the other hand, genuine Ugg boots are virtually odorless when new. 3. Quite simply, if the price sounds too good to be true then it will be 99% of the time. Genuine Uggs are relatively expensive - for a good reason. 4. Ugg Australia prohibit their authorized dealers from selling Ugg boots on eBay and other on-line auctions. So, if it's on eBay, and claims to be brand new then it's got to be fake. 5. The stitching on counterfeit Uggs stands out as poor workmanship. Compare with the genuine version and you will see the difference. 6. The sole on counterfeit ugg boots is abot 1/4 inch thick a lot more rigid than its flexible genuine counterpart which is about 1/2 inch thick. So, if you are in the market for some good quality, long lasting, stylish and comfortable Ugg boots, take my advice about how to tell if Uggs are fake. About the Author: Before commiting to purchasing your Uggs on-line, make sure you check out Imogen Davies' Site on How to tell if Uggs are fake. Here you will find some practical advice about where you can source genuine Ugg boots. Imogen Davies is a busy mom of 2 from London in the UK. Feel free to reproduce this article for your own needs, however you must reproduce it in full. Kindly provided by MoneyHunter.org You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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