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I'm just like anyone else.  I love a bargain and I don't want to get ripped off.

The problem is that is someone sells someone a fake Ralph Lauren piece the worst that can happen is you might be embarrassed.  But when someone sells a fake North Face product, someone's life may be dependent upon it.  There's just no room for error when it comes to these things.

There are several sellers selling fake North Face products on EBAY. Chances are the more you pay, the more you think you're getting a discount the GREATER the chance is that you're getting ripped off and putting your life at risk if you're a serious outdoors person.

Here's what to do BEFORE you bid on a North Face item on EBAY.

1. Take a good look at the authentic product at a local store, notice the details of the item.  Fabric, outer and inner seams, tags, zippers, etc.

2. Compare those with the item you intend to bid on.

3. Request clear high resolutions photos of any of the details you're suspect on.  If the seller fails to respond consider this an affirmative response that they are selling fakes.

4. Do not let your greed at anytime suspend your skepticism.

5. If the seller has a history of selling similar items and does not have a brick and mortar storefront, they are most likely FAKES.

6. Learn more about North Face fakes by joining the North Face Guru Forums. Do a Google search for these three words in this order:

north face guru

It should be your first result.

There are many photo comparisons of fake and real North Face items there. You can also see if the seller is on the 'blacklist' which is a list of fake North Face sellers on EBAY.

Again, please vote "Yes" for this guide to help others.  Thanks. 

One last tip, the number of North Face frauds (in and out of EBAY) is so prevalent that I decided to avoid the issue altogether and purchased only Arcteryx and only Canadian manufactured items. 

Examining top end North Face and Arc items side by side makes it a 'no brainer' to buy Arc despite the cost you'll have to pay.