Air Jordan sneakers are highly popular among shoe collectors and athletes and are widely available through authorized online retailers such as Nike, Finish Line, Foot Locker, and Champs. However, when buying Jordans from a third-party source such as eBay or Craigslist, you must learn how to differentiate authentic Jordans from reproductions to avoid purchasing “fake” or unauthentic Jordans that were not initially released by Nike.

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Ordering from an Authorized Retailer

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    Go to one of the following websites to browse available Air Jordans for sale. These websites have been authorized by Nike to sell Jordan sneakers:
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    Click on “Jordan” within the “Brands” category to browse available Air Jordans for sale.
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    Select a style and your correct size, then click on “Add to cart.
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    Enter your payment and shipping information to complete the purchase.
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Method 2
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Ordering from a Third-Party Retailer

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    Perform a search for Jordan shoes on any third-party website such as eBay, Amazon, or your local Craigslist site.
    • Avoid going to websites that appear spammy, or that feature the word “Jordan” in the URL or domain name, such as “www.jordan4cheap.com,” which usually indicates that the site is fake, or sells counterfeit Jordans.
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    Browse available Jordan styles and sizes. If a particular website offers all styles and sizes of Jordans, it’s possible that the website is selling counterfeit Jordans.
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    Review the website’s payment, refund, and return policies. Websites such as Amazon and eBay often have solid return policies that work in favor of the customer in the event a merchant sells a fake, counterfeit item. Websites such as Craigslist will require you to meet the seller in person to complete the transaction.
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    Read the description of the Jordans to verify that the shoes are listed as “100% authentic.
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    Verify that the website has contact information prominently listed on the site. A reputable retailer will allow you to contact them with any questions and concerns about the products they’re selling.
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    Add your Jordan purchase to the cart and provide the business with your payment and shipping information to complete the transaction.
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Warnings

  • Be wary of Jordans that are being shipped directly from overseas locations, such as China. Most counterfeit Jordans are manufactured and shipped directly from locations in other countries.
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  • Find out how long it will take for your Jordans to ship before you purchase them. If the retailer informs you it will take more than 10 days to ship the shoes, it’s possible they are selling fake shoes that need to be manufactured after your order has been placed.
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