Team Kits - to ebay or not to ebay

[hairingtons]

Any qualms about buying (surely rip off?) kits on ebay?

Getting back in to riding a bit, I needed some shorts quick sharpish. And of course a decent pair of bibshorts cost a fair whack. But I noticed loads of Pro Team Kits on ebay - mostly from China. I've never bought anything from China on ebay cos there's loads of horror stories, but the sellers hads hundreds of positive feedbacks. AND the shorts and jersey cost £30 total !!

If I bought from other shops I've have doubled if not tripled that cost.

So ...

I bought a set, thinking if they don't arrive I've learnt my lesson.

But they arrived, on time, and they seem like the genuine article. Good quality. Great insert in the shorts. Correct size.

So...would you buy off ebay or do you think it's taking money out of LBS pockets or out of official team kit revenues even?

 

[thehairycycler]

I had this Dialemma also I've not bought anything from their yet but I may buy some shorts from the seller you used if you care to name drop? I don't think its doing them out of money because it's an absoloute fortune for a kit which if you have a fall or an accident will be ripped to pieces. I'm not sure on bib shorts and don't see any real advantage to them and have noticed you can get regular cycling shorts in team colours from those ebay sites

 

[lulubel]

It's probably fake, but if it's good quality kit, and it doesn't bother you that it isn't "the real thing", it doesn't matter.

My brother-in-law picked up a few pairs of "Skechers" trainers at a car boot sale a few years back for £3 a pair, and gave each of us a pair. He was so pleased with his find that no-one had the heart to tell him they weren't genuine, and they were comfortable and lasted well, so everyone was happy.

If it's decent and affordable, and looks OK, I'd buy it. I've never been worried about genuine as long as it does the job you expect of it.

 

[vickster]

As lulubel... the "real" stuff (i.e. overpriced branded ones endorsed by the manufacturer and team's marketing department) is probably made in the same Far East sweatshop as the fake stuff anyhow Not like buying fake pharmaceuticals or cosmetics when all is said and done

 

[PpPete]

I got some from one chinese vendor with good feedback.... nice feel to the material, all the logos correct, except those on the sleeves were upside-down ! The "made in italy" tags made I larfff though.... couldn't spell polyester !

They were OK(ish) in use but I found they took an age to dry if the material got wet. Most of my kit is very quick drying which is good because I cant always be bothered to put a waterproof on for a quick shower...

Eventually I sold on Ebay (making the provenance clear) - and made a profit !

 

[ohnovino]

There was a review last week on road.cc of a knock-off Kuota-road.cc shirt, and they were surprisingly positive about it. LINK

I might try one of the jerseys on eBay, but I don't fancy chancing it with the shorts.

 

[gds58]

Hi there,

I've just recently bought two lots of team kit from 'ringwise2009' on ebay. They are based in China and I cannot praise this company highly enough. Firstly a pair if bib shorts and full zip shirt will cost you about £37 including the postage from China. Secondly they have a very good sizing chart which allows you to mix and match sizes. On both occasions the stuff arrived within about 8 days from China!!! it is excellent quality with very good padded inserts in the shorts and the fit is perfect. They constantly keep in touch by email with updates on your order etc so there really is nothing to fear from buying from this company. I will be ordering some more of their 'winter' stuff very soon and I won't hesitate to recommend them to anybody else.

I will admit that it's not up to Assos quality but you will pay £100 for shorts alone from Assos so for the money I cannot fault it. As well as team kit they also do some which is without team sponsors etc.

Order with confidence and I'll be interested to hear from you if you do and are pleased with your stuff too.

Graham

 

[gaz]

Just by DHB stuff from wiggle. Good quality but doesn't break the bank

 

[Ludwig]

I think there has to be moral, ethical and safety issues about buying anything fake and your money could be going into organised crime if you buy fake goods.

 

[gds58]

I think there has to be moral, ethical and safety issues about buying anything fake and your money could be going into organised crime if you buy fake goods.

Oh for gods sake get a life mate. We're talking about cycling clothing here. It's not being sold as the genuine article so there's no problem. I think you're watching too much crap television and I hardly think that 'fake' gear is part of organised crime. Nowhere does it purport to be the genuine article so you have no right to make such ridiculous accusations. Like I said, get a life!!

 

[gds58]

I think there has to be moral, ethical and safety issues about buying anything fake and your money could be going into organised crime if you buy fake goods.

I've just read your post again and for the life of me I can't imagine what 'safety issues' there would be by purchasing 'fake' goods from China to use for riding your bike in!! Please enlighten me, I await your reply with interest.

Graham

 

[Banjo]

Ludwig is right , a lot of fake stuff is brought in by criminal gangs.

I wouldnt consider buying a fake bike but probably would buy fake cycling team clothing.The Genuine stuff is ridiculously overpriced to the point they are ripping us off.

 

[gds58]

Ludwig is right , a lot of fake stuff is brought in by criminal gangs.

I wouldnt consider buying a fake bike but probably would buy fake cycling team clothing.The Genuine stuff is ridiculously overpriced to the point they are ripping us off.

Oh well done!! you've actually realised that the 'genuine' stuff is a rip off. Your stupid comment at the top doesn't make any sense either. You state that 'a lot of fake stuff is brought in by criminal gangs'... brought in to where? the stuff we are talking about is being sold in China so are you saying that it's brought into China by criminals!! your comment doesn't make any sense at all, you're talking complete boll*cks mate about something you clearly know nothing about.

Get a grip of what we are discussing here which is cycling clothing. Nobody seems to care when some brainless moron walks around in a Man' United shirt with 'ROONEY' on the back when the only thing he has in common with Wayne Rooney is a solid mass between his ears.

 

[the_mikey]

Just by DHB stuff from wiggle. Good quality but doesn't break the bank

+1 DHB cycling shorts are excellent.

 

[the snail]

Nobody seems to care when some brainless moron walks around in a Man' United shirt with 'ROONEY' on the back when the only thing he has in common with Wayne Rooney is a solid mass between his ears.

I don't see why you would buy fake team kit - it doesn't support the team, so why not just buy ordinary kit instead of paying extra for fake stuff?