In reply to Rob Exile Ward:
> You know what the answer is. If something seems to good to be true - it is.
Generally that is the case, but not always with second hand stuff. There is someone on here from whom I have bought a number of excellent icebreaker tops and I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of it. But maybe you are right, maybe I am trying to convince myself because I like what I am getting from these people on ebay.
> I'm all for 2nd hand though, I'm just a bit embarrassed shopping at our local charity shops!
Why on earth would you be embarrassed to shop in charity shops?! They are the best shops in town, so much more variety in what they are selling, cheap as chips and the money goes to a good cause. I always start with charity shops when buying anything, then if I can't find what I need I will try ebay or facebook marketplace, and at a last resort I go to the chain shops. I tend not to find much in the way of outdoor kit in them, but for town clothes they are the best. (I do think there is a better selection of women's clothes available than mens though, which is unfortunate)