7 Warning Signs You're Being Scammed on Grailed When Buying Chrome Hearts T-Shirts

High-Tier Replica Bait: Scammers often list high-quality replicas that closely mimic authentic Chrome Hearts T-shirts. They may use stolen archive photos or slightly altered legitimate images to entice buyers. Always scrutinize the listing details, compare fonts and stitching on tags with reliable authentication guides, and be wary of prices that seem too good to be true. Genuine Chrome Hearts T-shirts have very specific tag details, such as thinner, well-spaced text on the wash tag, and a clean flower logo on the neck tag, which fakes often get wrong by using bolder, cramped fonts.

Stolen Archive Photos: Be suspicious of listings that use professional, high-resolution images that appear to be official product shots or from reputable sources. Scammers often lift these images to make their counterfeit items look legitimate. If a seller only provides stock photos and no personal images of the actual item, it's a major red flag.

Off-Platform PayPal Invoice / 'Gift' Payment Request: Scammers frequently try to lure sellers off Grailed to conduct transactions via PayPal outside the platform. They might claim it's to avoid fees but this bypasses Grailed's buyer protection and makes it harder to resolve disputes. They may also ask for payment via 'Gift' to avoid PayPal fees, which offers no buyer protection. Always keep transactions within the Grailed platform.

Fake Tracking Number Loophole: A common tactic involves providing a tracking number that appears valid but leads to a different address, an undeliverable package, or simply shows no movement. This can trick payment processors into believing the item was shipped, even if it wasn't. Always verify tracking information independently and be wary if it doesn't update or appears suspicious.

Chargeback After Delivery: Some scammers will accept the item, claim it was inauthentic or not as described, and then initiate a chargeback through their payment provider after receiving a refund or keeping the item. While Grailed and PayPal have dispute resolution processes, these can be complex and may not always favor the seller.

Vague 'Used' Condition Fraud: Sellers may misrepresent the condition of a Chrome Hearts T-shirt, describing it as 'used' but failing to disclose significant flaws like stains, tears, or excessive wear. Always request detailed photos of the item's condition from all angles, paying close attention to the collar, cuffs, and any graphic prints.

Shipping Label Rerouting: In some advanced scams, scammers might manipulate shipping labels to reroute packages to incorrect addresses. This can lead to the package being lost or returned, causing confusion and potential financial loss. Always ensure the shipping address on the label matches your intended destination.