ebay can be a great place to find great deals on designer denim. However, as you probably know, the vast majority of designer jeans for sale on ebay are counterfeits. Buyers must do their research before purchasing. The following guidelines are meant to be a starting point for your research and not meant to be your only resource.

What to look for in Diesel Jeans:

Fabric Quality

Diesel uses a lightweight, soft denim in their jeans that has a smooth elastic feel while counterfeiters use a thicker, less quality denim.

Micro-stitching

Below the "Made in Italy" marking, there is a metallic stitching that when you look closely will say "Diesel" or display a serial number. You may need a magnifying glass to see the hologram. Some of the older styles do not have this hologram.

Small Numbers

Tiny, hard to read numbers appear above the indian head tag inside authentic Diesel jeans.

Distressing

Authentic Diesel jeans are hand distressed while counterfeits are distressed by machine. Thus, fakes have distress marks that appear less realistic and more like scratches or deliberate rips.

What to check for from ebay sellers

Does the seller use exact photos of the jeans for sale or do they use stock photos. Stock photos are professionally shot by professional photographers using models that look like they came from a catalog. Diesel jeans never come in poly bags. Always check seller feedback to see signs of buyers who received fakes.

External validation

It is a good idea to go to a department store that sells Diesel jeans to inspect them and get a feel for what they look and feel like. This will prepare you for what you should expect when your new jeans arrive that you purchased on ebay.

I hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions. Please let me know if you found this guide helpful.