See, everyone and their grandma knows BAPE. And Adidas? Legendary status. Throw ’em together, slap some ABC camo on it, and BAM! Instant hypebeast bait. But that’s precisely *where* the trouble starts, right? Because the demand is through the roof, and where there’s demand…there’s a cottage industry of questionable manufacturing practices, you know?
So, you’re scrolling through Depop or Grailed (or, let’s be real, some sketchy website with more typos than this article *might* have) and you see it: the BAPE x Adidas black ABC Camo track jacket. Your heart skips a beat. “OMG! GRAIL!” you think. But hold your horses. Before you drop that hard-earned cash (or your parents’ hard-earned cash, no judgement), let’s talk red flags.
First off, that ABC Camo is iconic. Like, seriously iconic. The colors gotta be *perfect*. The placement, the details…it all matters. A lazy fake might have the general gist of the camo, but up close? It’ll look like a drunken toddler tried to recreate a masterpiece with crayons. I’m serious. Inspect those photos. Ask for detailed pics. If the seller refuses? HUGE red flag. RUN.
Then there’s the quality. BAPE and Adidas ain’t exactly known for bargain-basement materials. The real deal will feel substantial, you know? Like it’s actually *worth* the hype. A fake? Probably feels like it’s made from recycled grocery bags and the stitching is about as sturdy as my last attempt at a relationship. Check the zippers, the tags, the overall construction. Does it scream “cheap knockoff” or “legit heat”?
Honestly, the biggest indicator is probably the price. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A BAPE x Adidas collab, especially one as popular as the ABC Camo, ain’t gonna be selling for pocket change. Expect to pay a premium. If someone’s offering you a steal, ask yourself why. Are they feeling *really* generous? Or are they just trying to offload some fake garbage onto an unsuspecting victim?
And here’s my personal hot take: even if you *think* it’s legit, is it *really* worth the stress? The constant worrying about getting called out? The nagging feeling that you might’ve been bamboozled? I dunno, man. Sometimes, it’s better to just cop something else and save yourself the headache. There’s plenty of other cool stuff out there. Plus, you won’t have to live in constant fear of someone pointing and laughing because your jacket is…well, fake. Just my two cents.
