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#10,130
shuze said:
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,
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I truly didn't mean to appall anybody, lol. I think there has been a slight misunderstanding. Please forgive my ignorance and resultant faux pas. If I sell the shoes, that would probably be the beginning and end of my career as a purveyor of designer goods, so I wasn't aware of your prohibition against sellers or that it would apply to me. I bought the shoes on a whim one day, recognizing the designer name. It wasn't until I did a little research that I realized they were either really valuable or counterfeit. The idea of intentionally misrepresenting something for a profit is so distasteful to me, and something I think we can agree on. That is how I found this forum and why I came here to ask. I am trying to do the right thing. No way will I consider destroying or disfiguring until I am absolutely certain of their authenticity, though. If they are the real deal, it would be an incredible stroke of good fortune for my family. Thank you for educating me. I will try to find a professional service as you suggested.
 
#10,131
ninasilencieux said:
I truly didn't mean to appall anybody, lol. I think there has been a slight misunderstanding. Please forgive my ignorance and resultant faux pas. If I sell the shoes, that would probably be the beginning and end of my career as a purveyor of designer goods, so I wasn't aware of your prohibition against sellers or that it would apply to me. I bought the shoes on a whim one day, recognizing the designer name. It wasn't until I did a little research that I realized they were either really valuable or counterfeit. The idea of intentionally misrepresenting something for a profit is so distasteful to me, and something I think we can agree on. That is how I found this forum and why I came here to ask. I am trying to do the right thing. No way will I consider destroying or disfiguring until I am absolutely certain of their authenticity, though. If they are the real deal, it would be an incredible stroke of good fortune for my family. Thank you for educating me. I will try to find a professional service as you suggested.
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Definitely do not destroy them and do go to a professional. My comments were only for fake product after authentication. Now you know for the future not to discuss selling here and hope you'll come back.
 
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#10,136
BalenciagaKitte said:
(reposted from BV forum, someone directed me here)

Item Name:
BOTTEGA VENETA INTRECCIATO LEATHER LOAFERS
Seller name or ID: TheRealReal
Working Link to pictures: https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/shoes/flats/bottega-veneta-intrecciato-leather-loafers-28-29
Comments: Photos include bottom of shoe. I am not familiar with BV but love these loafers. The logo imprint on inside looks "old". As well as authentication, any ideas to how old they are? Thanks in advance!!!
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Authentic IMO. Can't help w age but agree that they are older.
 
#10,138
Hi again authenticators! Here is another pair of Bottega Veneta flats. I think I like these better than the loafers (they are newer and definitely the price is better)! Thank you in advance!

Item Name (if you know it): Bottega Veneta suede flats
Link (if available): https://poshmark.com/listing/Bottega-Veneta-suede-flats-5946a5faa88e7dd20e00922e
Seller: afonina
Comments: more photos at link, here are the critical ones:

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#10,139
Hi, i want to ask about the authenticity of this sneakers.
This shoe has no Gucci and made in writing.please help me
thank you
 

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