Authenticate Those SHOES

[shuze]

Hi there, would you please help me authenticate these shoes? Thanks!
Item name: Manila Blahnik Hangisi Flats
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/manolo-balhnik-hangisi-flats-36-1-2/201922165135?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Seller: /rubengerardo777

Just caught that your seller declared the souls as nonslip-that's not a non slip-it's a stain to cover slight wear but there's no way they would know that. Again, if the slight differences don't bug you then wear and enjoy your good buy.

 

[shuze]

Oops soles LOL...

 

[Hanabisayuki]

Oops soles LOL...

Thank you Shuze! Wow! That was very informative and now I know more about why my shoes are they way they are ^.^ Thank you!!!

 

[shuze]

Thank you Shuze! Wow! That was very informative and now I know more about why my shoes are they way they are ^.^ Thank you!!!

You're very welcome. Normally we try to just say authentic (or not) but this was such an oddball rarely seen issue that I thought it warranted further discussion for all

 

[ninasilencieux]

I found these shoes at a thrift shop for $5 (It was in a small town, so likely no one knew what they had.) I would like to sell them, but after doing some research I became concerned that they might be fakes ala DHgate. I can't in good conscience ask the same price for a counterfeit that I would for the real deal. Can anyone tell based on these photos? Are there any other markers I can look for that would help me determine their authenticity? The price sticker on the sole indicates that they were originally sold at full retail price in either Hong Kong or United Arab Emirates.

 

[shuze]

I found these shoes at a thrift shop for $5 (It was in a small town, so likely no one knew what they had.) I would like to sell them, but after doing some research I became concerned that they might be fakes ala DHgate. I can't in good conscience ask the same price for a counterfeit that I would for the real deal. Can anyone tell based on these photos? Are there any other markers I can look for that would help me determine their authenticity? The price sticker on the sole indicates that they were originally sold at full retail price in either Hong Kong or United Arab Emirates.View attachment 3789104 View attachment 3789105 View attachment 3789106 View attachment 3789107 View attachment 3789108 View attachment 3789109

I think I speak for all authenticators here that we're appalled that any tPFer would consider selling a counterfeit at any price. Counterfeits need not be destroyed IMO if sole stamps can be gouged out and labels removed. Many authenticators will not authenticate without a link to a the listing since they won't authenticate for sellers. I do not feel that way and will authenticate for anyone I can as long as reselling is not mentioned but in all honesty I cannot help you on these as you pretty much stated that you would resell a counterfeit which goes against everything I believe.

Please use a professional service to authenticate your shoes. The cost is only around $7.50 depending on the company,

 

[shoppingbitch]

I brought these Prada loafers on eBay, they're used and I have no idea if they're authentic or not. The inside feels like genuine leather.
Here are pics

 

[shoppingbitch]

Here are more pics

 

[shoppingbitch]

Since they were pre-owned, they only came with one dust bag

Here are the photos of the dust bag

 

[shoppingbitch]

This is the dust bag from the inside-out. The stitching seems off to me

 

[shoppingbitch]

I brought these Prada loafers on eBay, they're used and I have no idea if they're authentic or not. The inside feels like genuine leather.
Here are pics

 

[shoppingbitch]

more pics...

 

[shoppingbitch]

Since they were pre-owned, they only came with one dust bag

Here are the photos of the dust bag

 

[shoppingbitch]

This is the dust bag from the inside-out. The stitching seems off to me...not sure...

 

[shoppingbitch]

This is the dust bag from the inside-out. The stitching seems off to me....I'm so unsure..