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Cheap Ugg boots
Read the email this appeared inTrendy sheepskin Ugg boots cost a whopping £140 and up on the high street. Yet it’s possible to shear up to 20% off the price, by using special discount codes or ordering from overseas sites that deliver to the UK.
All the cheapest Uggs in this tip note are genuine ‘UGG Australia’ boots, but remember there are cheaper brands that are just as fluffy and snuggly (read When an ugg's not an Ugg below). Do be aware that if you’re buying from overseas websites, there will be customs charges (more on buying Uggs from overseas).
- £136.97 at Shudoo.co.uk
Shoe website shudoo.co.uk is selling classic short Uggs for £136.97 and classic talls for £166.33. Delivery is free on orders over £70.
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£48.92 from MandMdirect ... if you're size 9.5!
Website MandMdirect.com is flogging Cardy Uggs for £48.92 reduced from £119 and classic talls for £78.28. The catch? They are all about UK size 9 - 9.5. However, if this is you, they're a fab bargain. Postage is free for deliveries to the UK and BFPO when you've spent £50 or more.
- £137.03 at ASOS.co.uk
Online clothing retailer ASOS currently have classic short Uggs for £137.03 and classic talls for £166.39. There are lots of colours available but sizes are very limited so watch out. You can also get a pair of classic short metallic Uggs in the sale now for £75, reduced from £100. The standard delivery charge for ASOS is £3.90.
- £150 at Office.co.uk
Shoe shop Office have classic short Uggs for £140 and classic talls for £170 online. Postage is free with purchases over £125.
- £150 at USC.co.uk
Branded clothing website USC is currently selling classic short Uggs for £150 and classic talls for £170. Standard delivery is free with orders over £100.
If we find any discount codes to use on these websites, it’ll be updated here.
- £135, from US website Rei.com
Now the value of sterling has slid, Uggs from the US are no longer the bargain they once were, and the saving's barely a few quid. However, if for some reason the cheap UK websites don't have your size, US-based Rei.com has classic short Uggs for $130 (£87) short and tall for $160 (£91). Currently, if you sign up to Rei.com’s newsletter, you get sent a code for 15% off (go to the Rei homepage and look for “sign up to gearmail” at the bottom).
Shipping varies, but it's a hefty $60 (£40) for items costing between $100 and $200. If you take off the 20% and add the £22-ish customs charge, a pair of classic Uggs comes to £135 in total. Many MoneySavers have used Rei and report good things.
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When is an Ugg not an Ugg?
The deal note looks at how to get the cheapest genuine UGG® Australia boots. Yet in Australia, the word Ugg is a generic term for sheepskin boots; Aussie folks have been making ugg-style sheepskin boots for over a century.
When people talk about ‘Uggs’ here in the UK, they’re often referring to the “UGG® Australia” brand made by a firm called Deckers; the ones all the celebs sport. Due to the popularity of Uggs, the internet is awash with dodgy sites and eBay sellers, selling knock-off Ugg Australias. These cheapo versions are usually lined with synthetic, rather than real sheepskin. All the sites in this note have been checked out and have good feedback from MoneySavers.
There are other legit brands out there though. If you’re not fussed about the posh logo, MoneySavers have given feedback that alternative brands, such as Kiwi Sheepskins, can be just as snug and comfy as UGG Australia. Kiwi Sheepskins start from £50 inc delivery.
How to check that boots are genuine UGG Australia
The famous UGG Australia brand is made by Deckers. If that's what, you're after there are ways to spot imposters.
- UGG Australia boots have a large middle G on the logo.
- They have real sheepskin fur inside: fakes often use synthetic.
- They are made in New Zealand, Australia, and more recently, China.
- If you want to check that a retailer is legit, email Deckers at info@uggaustralia.com and ask that retailer is licensed to sell UGG Australias.
There's an interesting explanation of the history of the Ugg trademark on Wikipedia.
Paying for goods from overseas
Using the right piece of plastic is the cheapest way to pay for goods from overseas sites, but make sure it's the right plastic; read the Spending Overseas article for details.
Credit cards are better than debit cards!
Spend on your credit card and you have more rights than you do on a debit card. This is all about Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act which makes the card provider jointly liable with the retailer if anything should go pear-shaped.
Pay for goods over £100 fully or partially on your credit card and if something goes wrong, you can simply make a claim directly against the card provider without having to contact the retailer at all. This counts for overseas purchases too. Read a full guide to Section 75 Protection.
Don't forget to factor in customs charges and delivery times
If you're new to overseas shopping, remember that items can take longer to arrive than those bought in the UK: often two to three weeks. You’ll also have to pay customs duty on goods coming into the UK from non-EU countries. There a full explanation on customs charges in the Buy from the US article. From experience, MoneySavers are being charged £20 to £25 in customs on Uggs.
What size to buy?
Finally, US shoe sizes differ to UK sizes. Use an Online Converter to check before you buy.
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