Galvin Green jacket -- Fake or Real??

[nyckuk]

Was looking on E-bay for A gore-tex jacket. It says its Condition is "Used" but hardly worn in perfect condition .
I stupidly made an offer of £70 without checking anything and they accepted within a few minutes.
Im now worried its a fake or the condition isnt as great as they are say although it looks ok codition wise


thanks nick

 

[fundy]

looks real enough, might want to nikwax it to try and ensure its waterproof

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Looks a great coat. If they had taken £30 I'd worry but the coat may be a few years old so £70 could be right.

Incidentally, I have a GG that is around 10-12 years old, looks immaculate still and would keep me dry under a waterfall. I've recently replaced it as it is a little stiff, old tech, but I will be keeping it for dog walking etc. They are jackets that don't seem to age.

 

[nyckuk]

My main concern was the size label looks a bit basic and other jackets seem to Velcro tabs on the side/back for adjustment ( but not all do )

 

[jmf1488]

The fella has probably listed it multiple times and just happy enough for the money. As someone else pointed out give it a try when you get it make sure its still waterproof. The jackets can get punctured very easy.

 

[trevor]

I bought a galvin green jacket last year from eBay ,rrp was over £300 and I won it for £107. It was new with tags and I had exactly the same doubts as you. I will never know if it’s fake or real but it’s a lovely jacket and 100% waterproof so can’t ask for any more.

 

[patricks148]

looks fine, trouble with GG is they tweek almost every garment style on each new release so unless you have one to compare most are dif from the prev or newer version

 

[rudebhoy]

have you paid for it yet? If not, then you could just pull out. What's the seller's feedback like?

if it's on its way, then, if you are not happy with it when it arrives, open a dispute, saying you think it's a fake. ebay tend to come down on the buyer's side 9 times out of 10.

I agree the label looks pretty basic and not particularly well stitched. however I don't have any GG gear to compare it with.

 

[Foxholer]

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if it's on its way, then, if you are not happy with it when it arrives, open a dispute, saying you think it's a fake. ebay tend to come down on the buyer's side 9 times out of 10.

I agree the label looks pretty basic and not particularly well stitched...

This!
I don't believe you are able to declare it a fake without seeing/feeling it in-hand or by checking out the goretex features. It's not a design I've seen, but GG certainly change/have many styles.

 

[IanM]

This is looking like the Scotty Cameron pages on Facebook!!

I've got two GGs in the cupboard... one has the Gortex "diamond shaped" logo in between GG and Made in China and some other waffle on the label. The other jacket has similar label on it, but has lots of words about Gortex embossed on the material. So that label isnt great, but that doesn't mean this isn't real, but doesn't confirm it either.

Send pics to GG might be an option... and the advice above is good!

 

[garyinderry]

Looks absolutely fine from here.

 

[Deleted member 23270]

This is the label on my (genuine) GG jacket

 

[Foxholer]

...I've got two GGs in the cupboard... one has the Gortex "diamond shaped" logo in between GG and Made in China and some other waffle on the label. The other jacket has similar label on it, but has lots of words about Gortex embossed on the material. So that label isnt great, but that doesn't mean this isn't real, but doesn't confirm it either.

Send pics to GG might be an option... and the advice above is good!

'We Never Compromise' is often on the label - but not always.

 

[patricks148]

Was looking on E-bay for A gore-tex jacket. It says its Condition is "Used" but hardly worn in perfect condition .
I stupidly made an offer of £70 without checking anything and they accepted within a few minutes.
Im now worried its a fake or the condition isnt as great as they are say although it looks ok codition wise
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thanks nick

i just checked the lable on mine, its the same and my jacket was a replacement direct from GG as the original one had a leak in one of the arms

mine also has the Gortex table on the side seam inside

 

[garyinderry]

Quick look on ebay and theres at least 3 others with the same label.

 

[Tashyboy]

Seems to me you have a bargain. The wash in Nikwax is an excellent idea.

 

[nyckuk]

Ive paid now , so fingers crossed....
I'm probably more annoyed with myself for not trying a lower bid first ...If it is as advertised them £70 isnt to bad

ive got lots of Nikwax , but ill give it a try first to see how it holds up

thanks all

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Any GG jacket I have had that is Goretex has the Triangle on the label

That label doesn’t look right to me

 

[IanM]

Yep...there are several versions of the label. Regular washing in Nikwax works wonders on the proper fabric....

Counterfeiting these is less common than Carrawey (!!) Drivers! Pro might know when you get it!

 

[robinthehood]

Its 100% one or the other.