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#421
I informed Beluxe a few times about the pictures being stolen and she contacted Ebay about them and of course they did nothing. They always mess with the legit sellers it seems and let the scammers continue selling.

Those 3 fake Bruges sellers have sold SO MANY pairs. Just today I think I saw 1/2 best offers of 350 accepted? I think somebody even did a BIN of 399. I believe the sellers do it on purpose as far as putting their listing private so somebody like you and I can't contact the winning bidder.

I actually went on ioffer a few days ago and made up a username and warned a bunch of people. LOL Somebody posted the Iowa Zeppas, the silver pigalles, the castillanas and some boots, and was selling them for $275+. I went in and pointed out that all the photos were stolen from NM or Ebay and asked for real pictures and what do you know, no response. And, the seller pulled the listing too. lol

I'm fairly certain in those cases, the person was going to run off w/ the money and not even send any shoes.
 
#422
^ that's even scarier than receiving fakes!

I think be-luxe may have given up as the last two times I've contacted her about the stolen images, I didn't receive a response.

I did get a pair of used Vanitaritas on eBay for $300, but hey, they were used. I wouldn't necessarily expect to buy a brand new pair for $300 or less (although it would be nice). When I see someone selling new ones with a buy it now price of $275 and less, I start assuming it must be fake (especially when the buy it now price is $150!!)
 
#424
I know, right?! Well, I wouldn't write off all sellers that sell certain things for way below retail. I personally do sometimes just b/c I would rather sell them than keep them in the closet unworn. I have even been starting some auctions at 99 cents with no reserve on $$$ items, just to get some interest and clean out the closets.

But, as far as the Bruges are concerned, I would stear clear of them unless they are from a reputable seller or another Ebayer that you are familiar with.

I have a pair of CLs up that are going for WAYYYYY below retail and are 100% authentic obviously as they were purchased at NM. I just can't return them because I can't find the receipt and the SKU got scratched off for whatever reason. Oh well, glad to give somebody a deal here and there. :yes: In Ebay land, you win some and lose some. hehe
 
#431
^^^very authentic, I have purchased a pair personally and so have other members of this forum. She shipped out the following morning via UPS/FedEx (can't remember) and I had them in a few days. They were the black leather yoyos with the 4"+ heel.
 
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