eBay Guides - Identifying Authentic Columbia Sportswear jackets

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NWSalesConnection Authentic Columbia Jackets If you're getting ready to make a major purchase, such as a Columbia Sportswear winter coat or jacket, you want to make sure that the item that you are buying is an authentic item. Most of the items that you will find, here on Ebay, will be authentic. But, there are a handful of sellers that knowingly or unknowingly, are selling Columbia merchandise that is not authentic. (fake or knock-off) If customers are educated, and don't buy from these sellers, maybe they will go away! I have been selling Columbia outerwear, here on Ebay, for about 5 years. I've sold 1000's of authentic Columbia items, and have many, many repeat buyers. Here are some key things to look for, when trying to determine if the Columbia item that you are looking at, is authentic:

1) If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is. Honest sellers that are selling authentic Columbia Sportswear merchandise, cannot afford to give the items away. High quality merchandise, such as Columbia, is expensive, even at our cost.

2) Does the seller list the model name of the jacket? It seems that most of the fake items being listed, have no model name, no color name, etc. They are simply being listed as "new Columbia jacket". If the seller doesn't list the model or color name, email them for more information. Ask them for the model name, Columbia color name, and the model number inside the jacket. If they cannot give you this information, then you might want to consider shopping with another seller.

3) The model/color/SKU hangtags for the jacket are hanging in the neck, not on the sleeve. The only tag(s) that should be hanging on the front, are the waterproof/breathability tags that are attached to the zipper.

4) Most of the fake jackets that I have seen, are only done in two colors. There is no 3rd trim color, and there seem to be very few details to the coats. (usually a bright color with grey or black as the accent color) Also, most of the fake coats that I have seen, have the Titanium label or hang tag on the zipper. Just keep in mind...a high quality, Columbia Titanium coat, typically retails for $300+. Is it reasonable to think that you are actally going to buy one for $30-$50? If you see that type of item, figure, it's too good to be true....and move on! NWSalesConnection Titanium Columbia coats

5) The fake jackets look OK on the outside, although the fabric is not a fabric that Columbia uses. But, the inside liners are very thin and flimsy...nothing that is even remotely close to the real deal. There are no lower inside Columbia tags, inside the shell part of the jacket. This is where Columbia puts the model number and care instructions for all of their jackets. Have the seller send you a complete photo of the inside of the jacket, showing you the inside label. (the fake ones have a label at the neckline, but now lower inside attached labels)

6) Buy from reputable sellers with established feedback. When you're buying a high ticket item, you need to feel safe making that purchase. Beware of sellers from China and the UK, that have very few feedbacks, and are listing pages of the same Columbia jacket, in multiple colors! They are getting kicked off of Ebay daily, but they keep coming back with new user ID's. NWSalesConnection over 13000 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS!

7) Watch out for one day auctions! Sellers that are selling fake items, don't want to be caught. When they run one day auctions, it is difficult for Columbia or Ebay to catch them and end their auctions. Don't get duped by this!

Here are some examples of great, authentic Columbia coats: