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#8,731
shuze said:
Sorry but no one here seems to comment on sneakers/athletics-I don't except for a few exceptions that are made in Italy.
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Yeah, I saw that when searching "marant" in this thread - it was a long shot anyway so I'm not bothered by that. Thank you for letting me know though. :)

Does this particular thread authenticate thrift store shoe finds or is that a no-go as part of an anti-counterfeiters policy, as with some of the other authentication threads on here? I noticed quite a few only authenticate from live/ended auctions. :P Which makes sense, but puts me out a little since I find quite a few higher end shoes occasionally in savers & goodwill.
 
#8,732
shuze said:
No way to authenticate off those pictures without seeing interior insole, stamping, and soling. Post those pictures if you buy them but I see no red flags either.
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Very frustrating. I purchased this pair of shoes but after anxiously waiting for three weeks for it to arrive, I contacted the seller and he refunded me immediately. He didn't say so but I think he just never shipped it out for whatever reason..


Huge WOT
 
#8,734
Diesel Religion said:
Please take a look at these. Once again, any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!



[FONT=&quot]Item: 181759635133[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Listing number: 181759635133[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Seller: vipumpkin[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/181759635133...op=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_nkw=181759635133&_rdc=1[/FONT]
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Again, maybe someone else can authenticate them but I cannot without seeing the interior construction, insole and interior stamping ("made in"). I don't see anything wrong with them so again, if you buy them please post those missing pictures.
 
#8,735
shuze said:
Again, maybe someone else can authenticate them but I cannot without seeing the interior construction, insole and interior stamping ("made in"). I don't see anything wrong with them so again, if you buy them please post those missing pictures.
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Just looked again and the seller is a reseller of luxury goods with great feedback (that I can see) so I think you're fine, but again, post the misssing pictures if you buy them.
 
#8,736
shuze said:
Just looked again and the seller is a reseller of luxury goods with great feedback (that I can see) so I think you're fine, but again, post the misssing pictures if you buy them.
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Thanks for your input. I think I'm going to go ahead and take the plunge again. Would you have feedback regarding whether I should go with participating in EBay's global shipping program (US to CAN) or just go with regular expedited shipping and deal with the import/customs fees at my door? I was reading a bit online about the GSP and it seems the GSP is generally more than what you would pay at the door when the item is delivered?
 
#8,737
Diesel Religion said:
Thanks for your input. I think I'm going to go ahead and take the plunge again. Would you have feedback regarding whether I should go with participating in EBay's global shipping program (US to CAN) or just go with regular expedited shipping and deal with the import/customs fees at my door? I was reading a bit online about the GSP and it seems the GSP is generally more than what you would pay at the door when the item is delivered?
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Sorry-no clue and no experience.
 
#8,738
Diesel Religion said:
Thanks for your input. I think I'm going to go ahead and take the plunge again. Would you have feedback regarding whether I should go with participating in EBay's global shipping program (US to CAN) or just go with regular expedited shipping and deal with the import/customs fees at my door? I was reading a bit online about the GSP and it seems the GSP is generally more than what you would pay at the door when the item is delivered?
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shuze said:
Sorry-no clue and no experience.
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I can advise on the GSP. Given the option, I suggest you decline and opt for the postal service. It's very expensive and IMO, offers no benefit to buyers. It's easier for sellers to ship that way which is why sellers use it. (Ebay encourages sellers by touting the ease.)

There are several threads on the ebay forum about it but this thread should enlighten you.
Ebay's Global Shipping Program
 
#8,739
BeenBurned said:
I can advise on the GSP. Given the option, I suggest you decline and opt for the postal service. It's very expensive and IMO, offers no benefit to buyers. It's easier for sellers to ship that way which is why sellers use it. (Ebay encourages sellers by touting the ease.)

There are several threads on the ebay forum about it but this thread should enlighten you.
Ebay's Global Shipping Program[/QU

Thanks BB. I only buy domestically so I couldn't help.
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#8,740
BeenBurned said:
I can advise on the GSP. Given the option, I suggest you decline and opt for the postal service. It's very expensive and IMO, offers no benefit to buyers. It's easier for sellers to ship that way which is why sellers use it. (Ebay encourages sellers by touting the ease.)

There are several threads on the ebay forum about it but this thread should enlighten you.
Ebay's Global Shipping Program
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This is an excellent idea on e-bay's part and the only way I will sell to buyers overseas. Once your item is delivered to one of their facilities then you are off the hook if there is any problem or damage when the item is delivered to its final destination. A buyer overseas once tried to leave me negative feedback because something was delivered damaged and e-bay did not allow that feedback to be posted and sent me an e-mail telling me they had blocked that feedback on my behalf.

The only caveat is if a buyer has a post office box as a shipping address and not an actual physical address that an issue can occur because e-bay will not deliver to a post office box. This happened to me once and and e-bay would not let me off the hook which didn't seem fair but it's just one of those loopholes you have to work through. I told the buyer that I did not ship to their country so they agreed to not purchase the item.

Regardless I have sold a lot of items through this program and it really does work very well.
 
#8,741
ns37 said:
Hi all...

I'm new to this forum, but I desperately would like some help from anyone who has owned a pair of Isabel Marant Bobby sneakers or knows a lot about Isabel Marant shoes?

I recently purchased from Far Fetched for the first time, and was a bit hesitant but seemed like a legit website. I also have checked extensively online of pictures of what real isabel marant shoes would look like, logo and boxing etc. So when I received my purchase I was a bit surprised with the box and most importantly the logo of the Isabel Marant box itself? Also I noticed the "made in portugal" was a bit further above the barcode, compared to other authentic pictures I have seen online. I am aware that brands may vary a little in the stickers put on boxes, but just something else I noticed.

I have attached the pictures, but the logo is in a different font, which apparently is a tell tale sign.. and the box is some flimsy box with just a normal lid, whereas others I have seen have a black material pull tab with a magnet behind the lid? if that makes sense?

http://imgur.com/UXar2C8,1TnFv1M,tGYSkW9,ZqbT1uJ,EH6n9j7
http://imgur.com/UXar2C8,1TnFv1M,tGYSkW9,ZqbT1uJ,EH6n9j7#1
http://imgur.com/UXar2C8,1TnFv1M,tGYSkW9,ZqbT1uJ,EH6n9j7#2


and even in the actual shoes inside the logo is a different font? It also has "etoile" written after Isabel Marant but all other bobby shoes do not have this?

http://imgur.com/UXar2C8,1TnFv1M,tGYSkW9,ZqbT1uJ,EH6n9j7#3

The actual shoes themselves look authentic apart from the logo being in a different font and also "etoile" added to the end.


I have spoken to someone at far fetch and they have contacted the seller in italy, and they have sent me a picture of their "invoice" i suppose or supply invoice from isabel marant with my shoes in this list.
(picture added)

http://imgur.com/UXar2C8,1TnFv1M,tGYSkW9,ZqbT1uJ,EH6n9j7#4

I have read this thread and I am aware of those who do not believe that the box is worth mentioning, however this was the first thing I saw and then the logo inside the actual shoes. I thought perhaps even if the box is not the original as long as the shoes are, I would be okay with it, but even the inside seems fake.

I'm not 100% sold on this, and I am a bit lost as to what to do... I thought that the italian sellers showing me this invoice might add some peace of mind, but it's still bugging me.. something doesn't seem right.

If someone could shed some light on whether they think that this is a authentic Isabel Marant Shoes I would greatly appreciate it!!!

Thank you for your time!!! :)
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Hi NS37

were you able to authenticate your shoe? I am also having an issue about my bobby, but i don't have an "etoile" written on it. The only issue i have was the sole, all the authentic ones i have seen just have ISABEL MARANT on it and the size on the side. But i emailed a authorized reseller with the photo of the sole, and they said the one with the STAR means that its from the ETOILE line (cheaper line) so im confused if IM makes the same shoe for the main and the etoile line?
 
#8,742
Hi! I'm new to this forum and was hoping someone could authenticate this boot for me.

Item: Aquatalia Sweetie
Listing number: see link
Seller: gclothing714
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Aquatalia-Swe...-Boots-Women-s-Size-6-5-/272032225117?txnId=0
Comments: I received these today. The price was a steal, but naively thought I just got lucky (and assumed they were discounted due to the toe scuff and creases from wear). Upon comparison with Sweeties shown online, there are some differences. Could these just be an older version or are they fakes?

Thanks!
 
#8,743
K1kat said:
Hi! I'm new to this forum and was hoping someone could authenticate this boot for me.

Item: Aquatalia Sweetie
Listing number: see link
Seller: gclothing714
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Aquatalia-Swe...-Boots-Women-s-Size-6-5-/272032225117?txnId=0
Comments: I received these today. The price was a steal, but naively thought I just got lucky (and assumed they were discounted due to the toe scuff and creases from wear). Upon comparison with Sweeties shown online, there are some differences. Could these just be an older version or are they fakes?

Thanks!
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I don't know the specific boot but I know the brand and the company. They look fine to me and I don't believe that Aquatalia is faked. If the boot was run for more than a season slight changes could have been made.
 
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