Is now the time to launch a quality women's footwear factory in the UK?"Real or fake? Buying Ugg boots online
It’s that time of year when the favoured sheepskin ugg boots are much in demand. But what do you need to think about when buying online?
You’ll find hundreds of conversations on message boards (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=532039) and social networks about the much loved comfy boot – discussions on where to buy, how to spot fakes and which online stores are reputable are commonplace.
Those looking for an Ugg bargain may find themselves buying boots from online stores promising to send the sought after UGG Australia brand, only to end up with imitations made from cheaper synthetic alternatives to the quality lambswool used by brands such as UGG Australia and Love from Australia.
Others may turn to Australian websites where they can easily find a pair for under £70 – however the delight of value Uggs turns sour at the prospect of receiving a bill for import tax from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.
Twinned with the possibility of receiving something other than the UGG Australia brand you were expecting is it really worth it? Remember Ugg is a generic term in Australia, so companies down under can use the term for their products.
If you’re buying sheepskin boots online do your research so you know what you’re getting.
Your best bet is to buy from a UK based website; give them a call to check them out and see what’s said about them online. The community on the Moneysavingexpert (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=532039) forums seem to be clued up on the good and the bad online shoe stores.
Where will you be buying your Ugg boots from?
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Anonymous | 9-Sep-2008 11:08 am
I will be buying mine from Office
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Anonymous | 10-Sep-2008 0:08 am
best range and service at www.sistersboutique.co.uk
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Anonymous | 10-Sep-2008 11:04 pm
...don't see what the fuss is about...
...if you are not willing to part with what it costs you deserve to be sold a fake...
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Anonymous | 10-Sep-2008 11:04 pm
...don't see what the fuss is about...
...if you are not willing to part with what it costs you deserve to be sold a fake...
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Anonymous | 10-Sep-2008 11:06 pm
PS are drapers article written by Uni students because some of the journalism skills here are quite shocking.
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Leon Bailey Green | 10-Sep-2008 11:53 pm
Hi Anonymous, I'm unable to speak for other bloggers but I personally bypassed University to build up working experience, and therefore am free of any journalistic training as you have noticed.
If you are in the industry and have something to offer, you should perhaps consider applying to write a Drapers blog, or maybe you could help the bloggers on here by making some positive suggestions to making our work better.
Do you have a blog? It would be great to see what you do in the industry and some of your thoughts - I personally like reading the opinions of others in the industry quite a lot.
Leon
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Anonymous | 12-Sep-2008 5:19 pm
I would have thought that the whole concept of a blog was the lack of journalism training required- its a voice for everyone, so I see no reason to criticise Leon's work.
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