Updated: Bought a fake soccer jersey

[Ricemarine]

I never owned a soccer jersey before, and so I was pretty hyped on getting a first (after Manchester United won the Champions League). Thus, I thought this jersey was authentic. In the end, it shipped from Malaysia, which raised a red flag as to it's authenticity. I asked on Soccerpulse.com, and they automatically said right away is was a fake when I received it. Thus, I am in the process right now if trying to contact the seller for a refund.

If they deny me, should I contact paypal (I paid without a sign in)? Otherwise, should I go contact the BBB? Do you think it's ok for me to attempt to get a refund for a jersey I thought was authentic but learned otherwise?

Update: 7/3
I decided to do a chargeback, since many soccer fans on another thread had proven that people were selling these fakes trying to imitate the real deal, but...

06/23/08
AN ADJUSTMENT TO YOUR ACCOUNT $ -66.49

06/23/08
PAYPAL $ 66.49
REVERSAL OF TEMPORARY CREDIT

Did they just take the money back out?...

 

[OdiN]

I missed the part on the website which said it was authentic and not a replica.

You fail.

 

[akshatp]

Try to get a refund.

In the future, buy your jerseys from kitbag.com (authentic and they ship quick)

 

[BRObedoza]

also i'd wait a couple more months. i think they're releasing new jerseys for the upcoming season

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: OdiN
I missed the part on the website which said it was authentic and not a replica.

You fail.

I agree, It does'nt say Authentic anywhere on the site.
You can try to fight, but smart buyers are'nt like you and never fall for low priced Knockoffs!

 

[DainBramaged]

Does it *look* real?

 

[akshatp]

Originally posted by: sleepmachine
also i'd wait a couple more months. i think they're releasing new jerseys for the upcoming season

I beleive they might already be available but I could be wrong. I just bought the 07/08 Liverpool home jersey (white/teal/red) coz it looks wicked nice. Never know what the next one will be like, sometyimes they pick some ugly ass colors.

 

[uli2000]

The problem isnt the jersey, but that you hopped on the ManUre bandwagon. You deserve to lose you money for supporting a team that makes the Yankees look saintly.

 

[akshatp]

Originally posted by: uli2000
The problem isnt the jersey, but that you hopped on the ManUre bandwagon. You deserve to lose you money for supporting a team that makes the Yankees look saintly.

QFT about him jumpin on the bandwagon and the Man U comment

Not so happy abuot the Yankees comment though.

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: CorCentral

Originally posted by: OdiN
I missed the part on the website which said it was authentic and not a replica.

You fail.

I agree, It does'nt say Authentic anywhere on the site.
You can try to fight, but smart buyers are'nt like you and never fall for low priced Knockoffs!

But if they use the brand name, wouldn't that suggest it was actually made by Nike?...

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
Does it *look* real?

To my eyes (since I am not that experienced with soccer jerseys), yes it does.

 

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: uli2000
The problem isnt the jersey, but that you hopped on the ManUre bandwagon. You deserve to lose you money for supporting a team that makes the Yankees look saintly.

:laugh:

 

[Baked]

With the slim waist and flared bottom, are you sure you didn't order the female jersey?

 

[ObiDon]

do you mean counterfeit?
where are the "real" ones made?

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: ObiDon
do you mean counterfeit?
where are the "real" ones made?

real ones are made in Morocco. Mine said it was made in Portugal. No authentic tags either.

Originally posted by: Baked
With the slim waist and flared bottom, are you sure you didn't order the female jersey?

I'm sure :laugh:.

 

[biggestmuff]

I'll never understand why dudes buy and wear other mens' jerseys.

 

[Injury]

Do you even follow the matches happening on the other side of the world??

Either way, If they won't take it back you're SOL... Paypal won't help you one bit as long as they've shipped SOMETHING to you. If you paid by credit card, THEY might help you, but even still you're better off wearing your lame jersey. No one in freaking Seattle is going to notice.

 

[ObiDon]

Originally posted by: Injury
No one in freaking Seattle is going to notice.

probably not, but it still sucks to pay that much for a knock-off.

 

[Bucks]

Buy from soccer.com next time. (My Gerrard jersey owns..)

 

[compman25]

fake jersey for a fake sport!

 

[GenHoth]

Originally posted by: uli2000
The problem isnt the jersey, but that you hopped on the ManUre bandwagon. You deserve to lose you money for supporting a team that makes the Yankees look saintly.

QFT. Next time find a respectable dealer and pay the usual price. If it looks too good to be true...

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: compman25
fake jersey for a fake sport!

I am sure you consider Spelling Bee a sport then.

 

[cheezy321]

Originally posted by: compman25
fake jersey for a fake sport!

With Fake Injuries

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: GenHoth

Originally posted by: uli2000
The problem isnt the jersey, but that you hopped on the ManUre bandwagon. You deserve to lose you money for supporting a team that makes the Yankees look saintly.

QFT. Next time find a respectable dealer and pay the usual price. If it looks too good to be true...

I was thinking that too... But for $58... and Man jerseys was ~$69, I thought it'd be close... Apparently my intuition failed me.

 

[akshatp]

Originally posted by: Bucks
Buy from soccer.com next time. (My Gerrard jersey owns..)

Hell yea.. Stevie G and Liverpool FTL

 

[Ricemarine]

06/23/08
AN ADJUSTMENT TO YOUR ACCOUNT $ -66.49

06/23/08

PAYPAL $ 66.49
REVERSAL OF TEMPORARY CREDIT


So I attempted to do a chargeback, since clearly this was not an authentic jersey (and no replicas ARE NOT MADE).
Did Paypal just take the money back? Or did I lose the chargeback?