: Gently pull the fur inside. Authentic sheepskin is naturally attached to the suede; if the fur peels away easily or looks like a separate glued-in lining, it is fake.
: Look for a sewn-in security label in the left boot (or a sticker on the sole) featuring a holographic sun that changes from black to white when rotated 90 degrees. Since Fall 2013, labels also include a scannable QR code. buying uggs on ebay
: Be wary of sellers claiming boots are cheap because they are "straight from the factory". Authorized retailers are not allowed to sell new UGG products on eBay. : Gently pull the fur inside
: Look for sellers with at least a 98% feedback score and a history of selling similar footwear. Since Fall 2013, labels also include a scannable QR code
: Boots should be wrapped in thick, crinkly paper printed with the "UGG" logo, never in thin unbranded plastic bags.