Unfortunately you can't tell by looking at the images in a listing, most of the time.

Make sure the seller has a good return policy.

Have access to a French made Lacoste shirt so you can compare them when you get one of the variations from Ebay.

It looks like there are shirts being sold now primarily from Asia and Peru. I haven't seen one of the Peru ones up close.

Two years ago I purchased one made in Argentina and it is virtually identical to the French Lacoste shirts I own (except for the tag design on the neck.) It has the same construction, fit, same color fastness, and very important: the crocodile is *exactly* the same. I've worn it and washed it almost weekly for two years and it looks great still. Unfortunately, I don't see these online any more. To me this shirt set the standard and I wouldn't want any other allegedly licensed version if it was not as good.

I'm weary of the Peru shirts right now (which again, I have yet to see in person) since in one close-up shot I've seen from one seller, the embroidered crocodile didn't look right - e.g., the red color in the mouth didn't extend across the entire jaw, the teeth weren't right, and the black detailing was thicker and entirely different.

Ironically, one prominent seller states that the Argentinian shirts (which he doesn't sell) are to be avoided, while his Peru shirts are preferred by people he knows over the French ones.

Confusing isn't it? And sometimes I wonder if buyers know what to look for, or are just satisfied because they don't know any better.

Another thing - "Lacoste" should never appear inside or on the body of the crocodile, whether on the shirt, or on a label graphic.

Hi: I have a Peruvian Lacoste shirt and compared it the the REAL French one. On the chest emblem, The Peruvian croc has rudimentary sharp flippers as oppossed to the round, formed arms and legs of the French one. Also, the Peruvian croc has a very blunt tail tip...couldnt poke anyone's eyes out with that (unlike Monsieur Croc who is sharp). Also, the Peruvian croc has more generous red lips than Monsieur. So...is my eBay purchase a fake?. Judging from the thinness of the material I think so. Still at such a pittance, I will impress everyone at the "country club" hahaha. Fleeting glory until my shirt falls apart after the first wash.

I read online that all authentic Lacoste polos should have "Devanlay" printed on the wash tag. I recently bought a pink Lacoste polo the was "Designed in France, Made in Peru" and it's authentic. I compared it to a polo at Nordstroms and they're identical.

The one in the pic above is European sizing so maybe those are made in France and they sell both the ones Made in Peru and the European sized ones Made in France.

The ones I have, I only have two since I just got them and I am not a big Lacoste fan, say Designed in France, Made in Peru just like the ones I saw at the Nordstrom but they have the standard sizing like 3, 4, 5 etc. 3 is an XS, 4 is a Small, 5 Medium etc. I got the size 3 in Extra Small. White and Navy color. Pretty nice shirts. Very breathable and light.

But I don't know a lot about Lacoste and am not a big fan. I just have these two new shirts. And I have some older "vintage" Lacoste stuff that is Made in France.

That seller is ripping people off with shipping, though. $16.50 to ship two shirts? I'd rather pay full price at the Lacoste store.

but the starting price is so low, that's probably why the shipping is a little bit high. check her feedback, buyers commented on how fast she ships her items.

Way high shipping bothers me. If I have to pay fees on the full amount, then everybody else should have to as well. Borderline fee avoidance annoys me and I usually choose not to bid.

Heck, I ship 2 items regularly to China for way less than that.

If you aren't willing to play by the rules (e.g. shipping costs must be reasonable) then I'm leary of dealing with that seller in other areas.

Maybe just me, though. Anyway, I buy my Lacoste as Nordstrom. Between the fakes and the made for other markets, the Euro-sized authentic polo is just too difficult to search out. I do recommend Lacoste polos though. The fit is nice and the quality is good too, nice and thick with a bit of stretch.