Fake Not! http://www.fakenot.com/ ru Fake Not! DataLife Engine How To Spot Fake UGG Boots http://www.fakenot.com/clothing-shoes-accessories/20-spot-fake-ugg-boots.html http://www.fakenot.com/clothing-shoes-accessories/20-spot-fake-ugg-boots.html

Uggs are Australian sheepskin boots, known to be a warm, comfortable, and stylish option for chilly feet everywhere. It's easy to spot the Ugg style - but is it just as easy to tell whether a pair of Uggs is the genuine brand, or a cheap knockoff? Not at all. Due to trademark disputes, Uggs are faked, and faked well, in many parts of the world.
 
Ugg boots, trademarked by the American company, Deckers, have recently been challenged by Australian shoemakers. Ugg boots (sometimes called Ug or Ugh) originated in Australia's and New Zealand's sheep-shearing cultures: the boots were made locally because their warmth was needed in high altitudes.
 
Deckers, which has the boots manufactured in China, claims to own the style and the brand name. Australians claim the name to be generic for sheepskin boots, and thus impossible to trademark. This discrepancy has led to the manufacturing of very similar boots in Australia, and these are the boots considered 'fakes' by Americans. The more expensive boots, made in China rather than Australia, are the ones considered 'real.'
 
 
Here are the top 6 ways to tell whether your Ugg boots are of legitimate, Deckers-made quality.
]]> admin Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:54:47 -0500 Spot Fake Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset http://www.fakenot.com/cell-phones-pdas/19-fake-motorola-h700-bluetooth-headset.html http://www.fakenot.com/cell-phones-pdas/19-fake-motorola-h700-bluetooth-headset.html The new Motorola H700 is a small, attractive, and good headset in terms of functionality, sound quality and style. I should know, I have two of them. Unfortunately, one of them is fake. I purchased it through eBay. I want to write this guide to help others to not make the same mistake that I did. The retail price for the H700 is between $99 - $129 at the stores. You can find them on eBay for as low as $26 plus shipping. I won't name the seller that I dealt with on this purchase but be aware that if you're purchasing a Morolola H700 for around $30, it is probably a fake.
I have had good success buying things on eBay. I have purchased cell phones, golf balls, range finders, etc. without any issues. I do my research, and bid on items that I feel confident with and buy from sellers with great feedbacks. But the old adage is true, if some thing looks too good to be true, it probably is.
]]> admin Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:58:21 -0500 How to Spot a Fake Gibson Guitar http://www.fakenot.com/musical-instruments/18-spot-fake-gibson-guitar.html http://www.fakenot.com/musical-instruments/18-spot-fake-gibson-guitar.html
There are a lot of fake Gibson guitars out there.
 
The majority of the Gibson counterfeits appear to originate from China. Many of these counterfeit instruments show up on auction websites like eBay. Some of these guitars don't represent themselves as the real thing  but rather as "copies" of popular models. However, some sellers are trying to fool the consumers by selling guitars that look like exact copies of the high end Gibson guitars. They feature trademarked headstocks and logos, but upon close inspection the guitars don’t feel or sound like a true Gibson, the serial numbers aren’t registered with Gibson, and most are not of good standard of quality overall.
 
Gibson advises all consumers to purchase Gibson instruments only from Gibson’s network of authorized dealers, found on the company’s website at www.gibson.com. However, if you still decide to look for a deal on eBay, here is the guide that may help you spot the fakes.
 
Note that counterfeiters move fast, and this guide may be outdated.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
]]> admin Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:28:46 -0500 Spot Fake Affliction Jeans http://www.fakenot.com/clothing-shoes-accessories/17-spot-fake-affliction-jeans.html http://www.fakenot.com/clothing-shoes-accessories/17-spot-fake-affliction-jeans.html
Affliction
 
 
The Affliction Clothing Line has been an underground favorite of the rock and roll world for a while now and for good reason. Affliction Clothing stands out!
Affliction clothing is becoming more and more popular among all celebrities and appears to be the new clothing line for rock music.
 
Unfortunately, popular brands quickly become the target for counterfeiters in China and other countries.
 
 
 

 
 
 
How to Spot the fakes? Here are some simple clues:
]]> admin Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:42:00 -0500 My face hurts! Spot Fake Gillette Blades http://www.fakenot.com/health-beauty/16-spot-fake-gillette-march3-fusion-blades.html http://www.fakenot.com/health-beauty/16-spot-fake-gillette-march3-fusion-blades.html It is no news that counterfeit Gillette razor blades (both Mach 3 and Fusion) are being sold both online and offline. 
The copies may look authentic, but beware, you may seriously hurt your face!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This guide will help you to spot fake Gillette March 3, Gilette March 3 Turbo, Gillette M3 Power and Gilette Fusion Power blades.
]]> admin Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:06:45 -0500 Gums Hurt? How To Spot Fake Oral-B Power Toothbrush Heads http://www.fakenot.com/health-beauty/15-spot-fake-oral-b-power-toothbrush-heads.html http://www.fakenot.com/health-beauty/15-spot-fake-oral-b-power-toothbrush-heads.html Before you buy Oral-B Braun brush heads online, especially on eBay or Amazon, read this guide.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following can help you determine if Oral B Brush head you recently bought is counterfeit or authentic:
]]> admin Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:38:21 -0500 How to Spot Fake Louis Vuitton Handbags http://www.fakenot.com/clothing-shoes-accessories/14-how-to-spot-fake-louis-vuitton-handbags.html http://www.fakenot.com/clothing-shoes-accessories/14-how-to-spot-fake-louis-vuitton-handbags.html
Louis Vuitton has been manufacturing fine quality travel bags and handbags for over 150 years. There was a time in the United States when you could only purchase their merchandise at a couple of high end department stores. Now the brand is much easier to find, but it's also much easier to be ripped off with a counterfeit. The key to spotting a fake handbag is to study the merchandise and know what to look for.]]> admin Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:27:34 -0500 How to Spot a Fake Rolex http://www.fakenot.com/jewelry-watches/13-how-to-spot-fake-rolex-watch.html http://www.fakenot.com/jewelry-watches/13-how-to-spot-fake-rolex-watch.html
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
They say there’s a “sucker born every minute” but you're not a sucker if you intentionally know what you’re getting into. On a recent trip to New York City, I knew that Canal Street was the place I could find the not-so-elusive fake Rolex watch. Sure enough, I had to walk only one block of the infamous market district before I was approached by a nervous-looking guy offering what he promised was a “genuine” Rolex time piece.
 
]]> admin Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:53:14 -0500 Spot Fake Nokia N95 http://www.fakenot.com/cameras-photo/12-how-to-spot-fake-nokia-n95.html http://www.fakenot.com/cameras-photo/12-how-to-spot-fake-nokia-n95.html
 
The Nokia N95 is one of the coolest phones out there. Unfortunately this means that some Chinese companies are working hard to take advantage of you to make a few bucks. Learn how to spot the fake N95's so that you don't get ripped off. There are a lot of them out there, especially on eBay!
]]> admin Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:18:46 -0500 FAKE Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo MagicGate Cards http://www.fakenot.com/cameras-photo/11-fake-sony-memory-stick-pro-duo.html http://www.fakenot.com/cameras-photo/11-fake-sony-memory-stick-pro-duo.html  
 
Since many have not seen genuine production Sony unit and counterfeit is now made to appear like 90% genuine, it is indeed difficult for most people to tell them apart.
 
 
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