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Hateful things but a friend wants a pair, i stupidly said i'd find somewhere that she could get them from a lot cheaper then the £210 she found them for in Oxford.
Anyone used any of the overseas retailers before? Most offer free delivery and i know they'll be stung with duty etc so they're not as cheap as they appear. I found this http://www.canadaugg.ca/index.php where they work out at £87 with free shipping but cant figure whether its a genuine retailer or fakes.
Anyone used any of the overseas retailers before? Most offer free delivery and i know they'll be stung with duty etc so they're not as cheap as they appear. I found this http://www.canadaugg.ca/index.php where they work out at £87 with free shipping but cant figure whether its a genuine retailer or fakes.
Steamer said:
<<<<It was all Windy's fault... as soon as he starting wearing them, the whole of Trumpton wanted a pair... and the craze grew from there.Funny, because most girl's wearing them also look like they've just done a Trump-ton too!
Not the most flattering footwear it has to be said.
and I agree, don't 'get' them myself.becksW said:
Steamer said:
<<<<It was all Windy's fault... as soon as he starting wearing them, the whole of Trumpton wanted a pair... and the craze grew from there.Funny, because most girl's wearing them also look like they've just done a Trump-ton too!
Not the most flattering footwear it has to be said.
and I agree, don't 'get' them myself.They were ok (not my thing) before they became trendified. Fine I suppose for slobbing around at home but worn outdoors they just make the wearer look like a sack of s
t tied up in the middle. The cheap copies are even worse.
The idea came from the sheep shearing sheds in Australia where the floorboards become slippery due to the lanolin. The avoid slipping the shearers made up boots from sheepskins, wool-side in. Things is, nobody ever copyrighted the name. In Australia they were made by Ugg and nobody questioned it. Uggs were Uggs. A few years ago some greedy gobstes in the US tried to copyright the name. The case was heard in an Australian Court, I believe the judge's decision was along the lines of 'You must be joking'.
t tied up in the middle. The cheap copies are even worse.The idea came from the sheep shearing sheds in Australia where the floorboards become slippery due to the lanolin. The avoid slipping the shearers made up boots from sheepskins, wool-side in. Things is, nobody ever copyrighted the name. In Australia they were made by Ugg and nobody questioned it. Uggs were Uggs. A few years ago some greedy gobs
tes in the US tried to copyright the name. The case was heard in an Australian Court, I believe the judge's decision was along the lines of 'You must be joking'.Nickyboy said:
Hateful things but a friend wants a pair, i stupidly said i'd find somewhere that she could get them from a lot cheaper then the £210 she found them for in Oxford.
Anyone used any of the overseas retailers before? Most offer free delivery and i know they'll be stung with duty etc so they're not as cheap as they appear. I found this http://www.canadaugg.ca/index.php where they work out at £87 with free shipping but cant figure whether its a genuine retailer or fakes.
Looks a little too good to be true. Paypal account gives the "owner's" email address as: liptonlemontea10@gmail.comAnyone used any of the overseas retailers before? Most offer free delivery and i know they'll be stung with duty etc so they're not as cheap as they appear. I found this http://www.canadaugg.ca/index.php where they work out at £87 with free shipping but cant figure whether its a genuine retailer or fakes.
The "About Us" page appears to be a direct copy of Zappos' website, even using their name.
"What started off as a way to keep surfers’ feet warm has grown to include: UGG boots, slippers, kids, clothing, bags and accessories. When your searching for UGGs, rest assured that Zappos only carries the genuine UGG® Australia brand"
However, they do suggest that they have a UK address: 156 North Gower Street NW1 2LU. Maybe you could pop in there...
M & M Direct have a few Uggs which the rumour-mill tells me they purchased in bulk from an administrator last year.
Dr Doofenshmirtz said:
mel said:
Faked almost as often as Rolex, be very careful buying online
They're faked a LOT more than that!
Burrito said:
Nickyboy said:
Hateful things but a friend wants a pair, i stupidly said i'd find somewhere that she could get them from a lot cheaper then the £210 she found them for in Oxford.
Anyone used any of the overseas retailers before? Most offer free delivery and i know they'll be stung with duty etc so they're not as cheap as they appear. I found this http://www.canadaugg.ca/index.php where they work out at £87 with free shipping but cant figure whether its a genuine retailer or fakes.
Looks a little too good to be true. Paypal account gives the "owner's" email address as: liptonlemontea10@gmail.comAnyone used any of the overseas retailers before? Most offer free delivery and i know they'll be stung with duty etc so they're not as cheap as they appear. I found this http://www.canadaugg.ca/index.php where they work out at £87 with free shipping but cant figure whether its a genuine retailer or fakes.
The "About Us" page appears to be a direct copy of Zappos' website, even using their name.
"What started off as a way to keep surfers’ feet warm has grown to include: UGG boots, slippers, kids, clothing, bags and accessories. When your searching for UGGs, rest assured that Zappos only carries the genuine UGG® Australia brand"
However, they do suggest that they have a UK address: 156 North Gower Street NW1 2LU. Maybe you could pop in there...
M & M Direct have a few Uggs which the rumour-mill tells me they purchased in bulk from an administrator last year.
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