I'm not a troll. I'm also not connected with this website in any way.
This ad came into my Instagram feed and I clicked it, Arc'teryx jackets for under$100.
Is this some scam?
Feels too good to be true, even if it's a year or two past models.
https://jacket.tofestore.com/index.php?main_page=index
[https://jacket.tofestore.com/index.php?main_page=index
Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
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Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
This looks scammy to me. Maybe a way to get you to enter data and have it stolen.
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Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
From their "About us" section (emphasis mine)
We are a business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer(B2C) online facotry, which is comprehensive trade solution provider and offers one-stop trade services to international buyers and wholesalers.
Customer's satisfaction is our top concern and we will do our best to exceed your expectations by constantly introducing exceptional quality goods, prices and world-class customer service.
We assure you of reliable quotations, prompt deliveries and stable supplies. All our goods are carefully packaged and delivered worldwide within 3-8 days.
Shopping online, you need not to pay any shipping or tax, therefore, we would give you any invoice. Our factory also has one of the most active and enthusiastic communities on the web.
I can't find any information about jackets.tofestore, or tofestore. It links to Xin outlets, which I also can't find any information on. All payment is done via Paypal which would seem to indicate they are not trying to steal credit card or bank account information, since they never see that. It could be either a phishing attempt for addresses and telephone numbers, or they could accept money from PayPal and send a different item and hope to tie you up in dispute resolution for several months. Or it could be a legitimate web company moving excess merchandise or trying to generate advertising by selling items at a loss. Also, their website says "up to 80% off one full priced item." Not sure if that's bad English, a coupon to get you in the door, etc.
We are a business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer(B2C) online facotry, which is comprehensive trade solution provider and offers one-stop trade services to international buyers and wholesalers.
Customer's satisfaction is our top concern and we will do our best to exceed your expectations by constantly introducing exceptional quality goods, prices and world-class customer service.
We assure you of reliable quotations, prompt deliveries and stable supplies. All our goods are carefully packaged and delivered worldwide within 3-8 days.
Shopping online, you need not to pay any shipping or tax, therefore, we would give you any invoice. Our factory also has one of the most active and enthusiastic communities on the web.
I can't find any information about jackets.tofestore, or tofestore. It links to Xin outlets, which I also can't find any information on. All payment is done via Paypal which would seem to indicate they are not trying to steal credit card or bank account information, since they never see that. It could be either a phishing attempt for addresses and telephone numbers, or they could accept money from PayPal and send a different item and hope to tie you up in dispute resolution for several months. Or it could be a legitimate web company moving excess merchandise or trying to generate advertising by selling items at a loss. Also, their website says "up to 80% off one full priced item." Not sure if that's bad English, a coupon to get you in the door, etc.
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Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
I was suckered into researching these ads as they popped up CONSTANTLY with an app I was using.
After some research, I took the plunge and bought what I hoped would be a $750 for only $100 arcteryx jacket.
It shipped from Dubai and three weeks later I got a new jacket. It’s real and doesn’t line up to the counterfeiters (search on google for counterfeit arcteryx gear) that arcteryx’s website warns against.
Not the best buying experience but it worked. Lastly, I paid thru PayPal so no identities were stolen.
After some research, I took the plunge and bought what I hoped would be a $750 for only $100 arcteryx jacket.
It shipped from Dubai and three weeks later I got a new jacket. It’s real and doesn’t line up to the counterfeiters (search on google for counterfeit arcteryx gear) that arcteryx’s website warns against.
Not the best buying experience but it worked. Lastly, I paid thru PayPal so no identities were stolen.
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You cannot stay on the summit forever; you have to come down again. So why bother in the first place? Just this: What is above knows what is below, but what is below does not know what is above. One climbs, one sees. One descends, one sees no longer, but one has seen. There is an art of conducting oneself in the lower regions by the memory of what one saw higher up. When one can no longer see, one can at least still know.
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Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
well, theres no arcteryx products on the site anymore, or their search doesnt work.
Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
Was it an Alpha SV? I was climbing with an Arc'teryx employee this week and he mentioned they're having a ton of counterfeiting issues, particularly with the Alpha SV jackets.
“There are two kinds of climbers: those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all the rest.” - Alex Lowe
"There have been joys too great to describe in words, and there have been griefs upon which I cannot dare to dwell; and with those in mind I say, 'Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end.'" - Edward Whymper
"There have been joys too great to describe in words, and there have been griefs upon which I cannot dare to dwell; and with those in mind I say, 'Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end.'" - Edward Whymper
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Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
Yes, the alpha sv pilot according to the site.
You cannot stay on the summit forever; you have to come down again. So why bother in the first place? Just this: What is above knows what is below, but what is below does not know what is above. One climbs, one sees. One descends, one sees no longer, but one has seen. There is an art of conducting oneself in the lower regions by the memory of what one saw higher up. When one can no longer see, one can at least still know.
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Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
You know that one old saying? You know the one...
It was created because of "deals" like this.
There is NFW this is legit.
It was created because of "deals" like this.
There is NFW this is legit.
Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
A key component of that saying is "probably." Just because something seems to good to be true, doesn't mean it is. I'm sure there are many stories of people getting amazing deals from motivated sellers, and many more stories of people getting screwed over.
The PayPal thing leads me to believe it's not stealing personal or account info. The price and lack of verifiable bona fides leads me to suspect counterfeit gear or some other non-stated deficiency.
The PayPal thing leads me to believe it's not stealing personal or account info. The price and lack of verifiable bona fides leads me to suspect counterfeit gear or some other non-stated deficiency.
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Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
Of course - there's always that 0.00001% chance that it actually IS a blazing deal. So if you're feeling lucky... or don't actually CARE that it's a legit Arc coat, go for it.
Yup - NFW it's a legit deal.The PayPal thing leads me to believe it's not stealing personal or account info. The price and lack of verifiable bona fides leads me to suspect counterfeit gear or some other non-stated deficiency.
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Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
I’m happy with my purchase. Take it for what it’s worth. As a new father to a 16 and 5 month old I only had 100 bucks to spend. My other arc jacket is the beta lt which I bought for a steal in the castle rock outlet store 4 years ago.
I’ll fully test out the new one sometime soon (in a storm) but so far it performs like my old one and the craftsmanship is similar
I’ll fully test out the new one sometime soon (in a storm) but so far it performs like my old one and the craftsmanship is similar
You cannot stay on the summit forever; you have to come down again. So why bother in the first place? Just this: What is above knows what is below, but what is below does not know what is above. One climbs, one sees. One descends, one sees no longer, but one has seen. There is an art of conducting oneself in the lower regions by the memory of what one saw higher up. When one can no longer see, one can at least still know.
René Daumal
René Daumal
Re: Arc'teryx sale, is this legit?
Not to derail the thread, but when I first started climbing I had similar views on Arc'teryx. I thought it was offensively overpriced. I was sure I'd never own a single piece.
Now I have an 8-year-old Gamma LT that looks and performs like the day I bought it. It's outlived countless other jackets by more affordable brands, and it's designed to literal perfection. I would not change a single thing. I have a few other Arc'teryx pieces and all of them are simply top-notch. "You get what you pay for" is a tired and often misleading phrase, but it's absolutely true of Arc'teryx. Obviously this doesn't apply to any counterfeits, though there's a (small) chance they have the same quality, I guess.
“There are two kinds of climbers: those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all the rest.” - Alex Lowe
"There have been joys too great to describe in words, and there have been griefs upon which I cannot dare to dwell; and with those in mind I say, 'Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end.'" - Edward Whymper
"There have been joys too great to describe in words, and there have been griefs upon which I cannot dare to dwell; and with those in mind I say, 'Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end.'" - Edward Whymper
