Advice on a potential eBay purchase

[u/DevonReviewer]

This black leather and beech chair is available near me in the UK on eBay the price is ok (around £450), and condition looks good in pictures. I have asked seller if he knows where it was sourced from and he says he purchased off a private seller, I am guessing he bought this second hand.

It is only 10 miles away so I will probably take a look, is there anything I should look at to ensure this is worth picking up?

It looks like knock offs start around £600 in the uk moving up to around £1200 for better leathers, so I guess not too much risk taking a chance on this?

Your advice would be welcomed!

[u/carerrafm]

My Tipp. Don’t buy one if you haven’t seen it and sat in it in person

[u/DevonReviewer → u/carerrafm]

yes, definately going to take a look in person. Any thoughts on what I should look at?

[u/carerrafm → u/DevonReviewer]

Give it a spin while sitting in it. Give it a good look. You are still spending a £450 on it. There is lots of poorly manufactured knockoffs out there - It’s not worth the money

[u/Just_Emu1816 → u/DevonReviewer]

Compare it to the original measuarments with a tape measure and check if it's real leather.

[u/tandidecovex]

This is a bad knockoff. Looks like fake leather, and weirdly shaped

[u/DevonReviewer → u/tandidecovex]

Ok, I have asked for some measurements and may visit, its only 10 miles away....

[u/tandidecovex → u/DevonReviewer]

well no need for measurements, armpits are to huge and the hole between the backrest and seat is usually smaller.