Member since 2006 ... newbie ... hardly ... but at least you've got the answer now .
There are that many boots/counterfeits around that it's impossible for anyone to know all the answers , I certainly don't , nor would I claim to , even the great JM gets it wrong now and then . ( Rarely I admit. )
Even those who have good knowledge from years back get thrown now and then as 'new' boot versions are appearing on a weekly basis and then there are the myriad of single cut carvers that get passed off as proper jobbies , it's a minefield out there for sure.
The fact that it was only a tenner was a good indication that it was dodgy though , there are a few real ones that get snapped up after being incorrectly identified on fleabay but they're very few and far between these days , a quick Google soon shines light on them. ( Try Discogs or 45Cat for starters. )
Stay safe up there ...