expert tips how to quickly identify authenticity of sports shoes
Currently, the market for sports shoes is mixed with genuine and fake products, as discussed on Codoon.-Discussion Area"This is my gear, experts please appraise."In the activity, the editor found that some fans spent a lot of money but unfortunately bought fake products. So, for ordinary consumers, how can they quickly identify the authenticity when buying sports shoes?
Here, the expert@sneaker dealer appears to give you tips, so that everyone can spend less money and happily enjoy high-quality, affordable sports gear in the future.
Based on years of appraisal experience, I have summarized a few simple and easy-to-understand rules for your reference. These rules do not require you to have deep appraisal knowledge and are more applicable to online shopping.
1Don't be greedy for cheap prices.
When buying sports shoes online, you should first have a clear understanding of the price range of the shoes you want to buy.Before purchasing, you can use the search function to conduct a detailed search for the shoes. Use different sorting methods to get a relatively reasonable price range. For example, you can first use credit sorting, then sort by price from high to low, to get a general idea of the market price and pre-exclude those with unusually low prices.Generally, the price of genuine products is relatively fixed and will not fluctuate much. Be extra cautious if you find particularly cheap ones.
2The pictures of the shoes should be specific and real.
Among the various pictures provided by online sellers, try to choose those who use real photos. Of course, real photos can also be of fake products. Pay attention to the key parts of the shoes in the pictures, which should be complete. These include the shoe label, midsole, insole glue (if any), shoe box label, and shoe box steel stamp. Different brands may have slight differences, but if the seller provides too few or blurry pictures, be extra cautious when shopping.
3Check if the seller supports various appraisal platforms.
Currently, sellers who support some well-known appraisal platforms are more trustworthy. Before purchasing, you can ask the seller to confirm this. If the seller refuses with various excuses, it is generally risky and requires extra attention. Of course, claiming to support appraisal does not guarantee that the seller will not go back on their word. There are often cases where the seller agrees verbally but regrets it later.
4Pay attention to the seller's reviews and after-sales comments.
Often, by analyzing other users' purchasing experiences in the reviews and after-sales comments, you can evaluate the seller. If there are a considerable number of fake product reviews or return reasons due to fake products, be extra cautious and further verify the store's authenticity. If necessary, search for store information online. No seller can be perfect, so if a seller's reviews are all praises, be extra cautious.
5Pay attention to distinguishing between in-stock and transferred goods.
Currently, online stores generally mark in-stock items. However, in many cases, the seller does not have real inventory and needs to transfer goods to meet customer needs. There are many safety risks in the transfer process because it involves third-party suppliers, which poses certain risks to the quality assurance of the goods. Generally, it is better to ship in-stock items. This can be confirmed during communication with the seller. There are also cases where the seller promises in-stock but delays or does not have inventory. In such cases, you can apply for a return and refund to protect your rights.
6Objectively understand the release situation and release time of the shoes.
Shoe releases generally occur once, even if there are restocks later, it does not significantly affect the overall supply. Generally, at the beginning of the release, the supply is sufficient, and the seller's inventory may have a wide range of sizes. As time goes by, especially for limited edition shoes, once they are bought by consumers, the inventory may run out. If you find all sizes available after a considerable period, be extra cautious. This situation defies common sense. Of course, the duration varies depending on the specific style, so treat each style specifically.
Summary: The above points are rules for ordinary users who do not have appraisal knowledge to quickly and accurately choose sports shoes. However, any rule is a probability expression and exceptions will occur. So, when encountering non-compliant situations, consult the platform or experienced online shoppers.