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This doesn't mean that you shouldn't
buy online and pass up a good deal, but instead that you should research
before purchasing. The following guidelines are a starting point for your
research but are by no means meant to be an exhaustive list. Additional
information can be found by searching "fake diesel" via any search engine.
What to look for in Diesel
jeans:
Fabric Quality
- Authentic Diesel jeans use a
thin, quality denim in some styles that has a somewhat smooth elastic
feel while fake Diesel jeans often use a thicker denim of less quality.
Micro-Stitching
- Below the 'Made in Italy'
marking, there is silvery white stitching that when you look closely
will say 'Diesel' and or a "Serial #" you may need a magnifying glass to
see the hologram.
Here is a sample
photo of the Tag / Hologram
- Older authentic Diesel jeans do
not have this stitching, it only occurs on newer models.
Small Numbers
- Tiny, hard to read numbers
appear above the Indian head tag inside authentic jeans
Distress and rip marks
- Authentic Diesel jeans are
hand-distressed while fakes are typically created by machine. Due to
this, fake jeans distress marks may appear less-realistic and more like
scratches or precise rips.
What to check for on eBay:
* Does the seller include exact
photos of the jeans or standard catalog photos; if catalog photos are
provided, make sure to ask the seller for exact photos
* It has been reported that authentic Diesel jeans never come in poly bags
* There is a similar brand name called 'Diesel Australia', not to be
confused with Diesel
* Always check seller feedback to see if buyers have noted concerns over
the jeans authenticity
Note: It's likely that some
eBay sellers were deceived when purchasing Diesel jeans for resale and are
unaware of how to spot fakes.
Fakes Keep Advancing:
As more people discover how to
spot fakes, the counterfeit operations continue to advance their methods
in order to deceive the public.
Foolproof Validation:
In order to truly verify if a pair
of jeans are fake or not, the foolproof way is to know what an original
looks like. Given that Diesel jeans are expensive, you should study up on
what to look for if buying them online. Visit a local store selling
Diesel jeans and inspect them as noted above so you will know what to ask
of sellers. Any reputable online seller will be more than happy to answer
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