I think we got fake UGGs

[NVDisMom]

My MIL bought the girls UGGs for Christmas this year, but I'm pretty sure they aren't real. Certainly not the end of the world, but a bummer none the less. My concern is that MIL probably paid a lot of money for something that isn't what it was promised to be. Do I let her know of my concerns? Or let it go? I don't want her to think we are ungrateful for the gift but its bothering me. You know what I mean? I hate to see an elderly lady getting taken advantage of like that! But then again, maybe she knew and figured we wouldn't know the differnce. What to do?

 

[Blue.Fairy2]

can you say they do not fit and you need to exchange them?

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

Why do you think they are fakes?

 

[Eeyore's the Best]

I was wondering the same...there is not much to authenticate them, the label on the back and the tread, quality stitching and material. Can you post a pic?

 

[edk35]

I bought fake Uggs online and didn't realize it until they didn't fit my daughter. They looked good to us when they came in. She had tried a pair on at a mall store near her college this past Oct. I told her to let me know the size and I would order them for her cheaper online. Well I did find them cheaper however they were NOT REAL. I found this out when I called the Ugg company inquiring if they made these at different places and that is why they didn't fit. She asked me the name of the online store and she said that was a counterfeit one. She then explained to me that they had a list on their website with legit Ugg dealers. So I managed to get all of my money back from the FAKE company but 20 bucks and I got to keep the fake Uggs.....that don't fit. We then took my daughter to get a pair at Nordrstoms on her next break from college.

 

[snowbunny]

Most of the Uggs sold online are fake unless they come from the Uggs website or a well-known store. I guess I would keep them if they fit, say thanks, let it go.

 

[KirstenB]

Did she buy them from somewhere claiming they were real? My sister bought dd a pair of knockoffs at Claire's Boutique. But they were only 30 bucks, and were clearly fake, so no biggie.

 

[NVDisMom]

I don't know where she got them. The inside lining on one boot is not stitched closed near the top, there is a gap. That gap made me take a closer look and I realized that the fur and the outer leather are two different pieces of material with a foam lining in between. Otherwise they look EXACTLY like an authentic pair. Also, the sole is not flexible at all. Its really not a big deal, except that I would hate for her to have been taken advantage of.

 

[msmayor]

Maybe she didn't get taken advantage of. Maybe she bought them at one of those places that sell "bargain" Uggs. Maybe she knew they weren't the real thing, but looked close enough and were in her price range to make the purchase.

I would not say anything or do anything. They were a gift to her grandchildren and I'm sure it made her happy to give them. If you make comments to her about suspecting them of being fakes, it could be taken as a criticism of HER from you, that you didn't care enough about the girls to get them real ones.

You said yourself its not a big deal. Leave it be, and tell your girls to simply appreciate the gift they were given out of love.

 

[dex08]

I'd tell her they were fake but first I would go to an authorized retailer and have them take a look and have them confirm for you. Then tell her that you were unsure the size was right or not and you went to have them try on another size and that's where you found out that they were not real.

You don't want your MIL buying from the same place again! I'd rather know than not know.

 

[cdrn1]

I wouldn't tell her. Whether she knew or not, it would likely embarass her or make her feel like you don't like them. They were a gift. Enjoy them graciously. Even under the guise of not wanting her to be taken advantage of, what are the chances she will buy more?

 

[NVDisMom]

Thank you for your opinions. I decided that I was just going to let it go. The girls like them and that is what really matters. I'll handstitch the lining closed on the one boot and call it good!

 

[timzagain]

If I told my mother or MIL that the gifts they bought her granddaughters were fakes, they'd be crushed! I'm assuming that your MIL is at or near retirement age, maybe watching her money carefully. She probably bought what she could afford.

Don't say anything - she might conclude that you think that her gift was not good enough for your children. Tell your children to say thank you graciously, and wear them with pride! There are many children across the world who don't own a pair of shoes, and there are lots of children who don't have relatives who care about them enough to try to get them a really special gift.

If they don't fit, see if you can get them exchanged! Otherwise, drop the issue - it's not worth the hurt feelings that will crop up!