CP Company Mens 481824A1 Polo

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Delivery Info

Postage is free of charge UK mainland only
All orders will be sent out Royal Mail Special Delivery Signed for, with insurance included
All orders received before 12.30pm will be dispatched the same day orders recieved after that time are not guaranteed to be posted but will be dispatched the next working day. We aim to send all items out within 24hrs.

Overseas Orders

We Ship to: Europe, North America USA & Canada and Australia
Shipping Charges: £8 Europe £10 North America and Australia
Sorry we do not ship orders to Africa, South America, Middle East or Asia.

Orders will be sent International signed for Insurance included.
Delivery may take around 5 days for most EU countries and around 8 days for North America and Australia.

Duty

No duty applies to goods shipped within the European Union, outside of the EU any duty and custom costs appropriate to your country are your responsibility

How to Spot Fakes

With counterfeit clothing in the news on a regular basis, as a consumer what can you do to ensure that the item you’re looking to purchase is the genuine article. Below are ten top tips on how to easily identify the counterfeit item.

1) One of the most common issues regarding counterfeit clothing is when a label is spelt incorrectly, this allied with a poor logo should ring instant alarm bells.

2) You get what you pay for, is a comment made frequently and it holds true for counterfeit clothing. If it is unbelievably cheap, then stay away. Compared to the genuine article, counterfeit clothing is inferior in every way and this is usually reflected in the price. One of the best ways to see if a price is reasonable is to peruse a few websites, such as www.stylesukdesignerclothing.co.uk to ascertain whether the price is far too cheap. Remember if it sounds too good to be true it usually is.

3) As with all counterfeit goods, the quality of manufacture and materials used are inferior in many ways. Genuine Stone Island, Armani and all genuine designer clothes are manufactured to exacting standards with high quality materials utilized.

4) Many counterfeit goods are manufactured in countries such as China, Thailand and other Asia continent based countries. These countries tend to exploit the workforce to produce shoddy, cheap mass produced items. Most of the genuine products will be manufactured in either the US or European countries. Typically when buying online, ensure that the garment is purchased from a US or EU based website and company.

5) With reference to the quality of manufacture, another simple means to identify a fake garment is to look at the stitching. Inherently, poor quality manufacture shows up in the stitching of the labels and the seams, as well as around pockets. Products such as jeans, coats, jackets and trousers can be reviewed simply as many facets of the garment are stitched, check the other side of the stitching, if you can see it clearly without having to look very hard, it’s almost guaranteed to be counterfeit.

6) Unusual comments such as 100% genuine should raise alarm bells. Genuine products as well as counterfeit items can make the same boast, so it should be taken with a pinch of salt.

7) If at all possible, before purchasing the item, familiarize yourself with the genuine article, that way you will be able to identify, inferior counterfeit items that may have thinner or thicker material or simply do not look genuine.

8) Counterfeiters are becoming more adept at copying many facets of a genuine garment, this includes tags. Simply because it has the correct tags doesn’t mean it is genuine. As a means of trying to out thwart the counterfeiters, some designer labels have introduced certificates of authenticity. Brands such as Armani, Dolce and Gabbana also include a hologram on the inside of the washing label whilst Stone Island provides a serial number on the neck label, as a means to identify each individual item as well as its point of origin.

9) When it comes to counterfeit goods, the more well known the brand, the more likely it is to be copied. Well respected brands with credibility are more likely to sell than less known brands therefore are more like to be a target for counterfeiters.

10) If looking to purchase online, ensure the website provides genuine contact details, including a contact number and address. Those that do not provide such details should be kept away from. It is a sad fact that auctions sites are one of the most likely sources to find counterfeit goods. When utilizing an auction site, check the sellers feedback, if it’s all in order, as further protection, make payment either through PayPal or a credit card, both of which provides buyer protection in several forms.

It should also be noted in addition to the aforementioned top 10 tips, ultimately, as a consumer it pays to know your rights. For online purchases, the Distance Sellers Act is the main legislation regarding purchases and it provides a 7 day returns option, which entitles the consumer to return the goods within that period for an unequivocal full refund. Alternatively if having paid for the item with a credit card, you can request the card issuer to arrange a cash back, for items not accurately described.

To guarantee you shop safely and securely for authentic designer brands, shop at Styles UK Designer clothing with a wealth of experience within the designer clothing world you can rest assured your purchase will reach your expectations, of course the alternative to shopping at a respected and renowned website such as www.stylesukdesignerclothing.co.uk is summed up perfectly by the Latin term Caveat Emptor, which is better known as Buyer Beware!

Online Safety

When shopping online, safety comes first. The internet offers wondrous opportunities to buy products and services from all four corners of the globe, however care should be taken to ensure that no problems occur due to shopping online. Below are five top tips to ensure a smooth and untroubled transaction:

Keep your PC updated with the latest security software

One of the biggest problems with shopping online can be the danger to your PC/laptop as well as information contained within it. Viruses and phishing websites can infiltrate your computer and either infect it or obtain personal information from it. This issue can be eradicated by ensuring that your security software is up to date. This includes anti virus and firewall software, both of which will protect you whilst online. Free versions are available through a variety of websites such as AVG.com.
When shopping online, it is best to avoid public computers that are used by others as well as public wireless connections. Both are insecure in several ways and as such pose a risk when entering personal information.

Check the website is genuine and secure

The proliferation of websites that abound the internet has unfortunately led to numerous scam websites that copy a genuine websites details to try to hoodwink the consumer. One sure fire way of identifying a genuine website is by its URL or web address, this is one element that rogue websites cannot duplicate.
Many scam websites originate from countries outside of the EU and the US, which can have different laws, therefore check it is a legitimate website by checking its country of origin as well as any contact information and customer service numbers. If there are no contact details, avoid!
When it comes to online purchasing, ensure that the website uses an encrypted secure online payment method. This will be identified by the web address showing an 's' within the start of the web URL, such as 'https' at the start of the address. In addition a padlock or unbroken link may be displayed.

Is the company and product genuine?

When purchasing online, there is usually no other form of contact, this can make it difficult to ascertain if the company and products being sold are genuine.
One method of checking a company’s validity is to review their terms and conditions, returns policy as well as any contact information in addition to checking its country of origin.
When it comes to product authenticity, use common sense, if the product seems unbelievably cheap, then the chances are that it is counterfeit. An excellent article available on how to spot counterfeit goods is located here: http://newsyndication.com/articles/2009/12/17/top-ten-tips-on-how-to-spot-counterfeit-designer-clothing.htm

What is the best method of payment for online purchases?

If using an online store, the best methods are either online payment method such as PayPal or a credit card. Both of these methods provide valuable buyer protection which can make a significant difference. If you have several credit cards, utilize the one with the lowest credit limit. The problem with using a debit card is that it is usually is tied to a personal or business bank account.

Once ordered keep details of the order and track its progress.

Print out the relevant order confirmation and returns policy as well as any additional terms and conditions. Write down the relevant contact details and any contact numbers, should the need arise.
Check your credit card statement, many now offer online statements which means you don't have to wait for the statement to arrive before checking.

The above top five tips, if followed will ensure you are protected against fraudulent or counterfeit issues. Many websites are genuine and offer an excellent means of buying goods at discounted prices as well as items that are not available elsewhere. By utilizing the tips mentioned, you can be assured of a pleasant and safe online shopping experience.