Authenticate Those SHOES
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I said ebay, bacause you probably don't know about www.olx.bg (same as ebay, but for Bulgaria). Here's the listing: https://www.olx.bg/ad/hermes-chehli-nude-CID655-ID7HWxZ.html
And here's her account and her other products: https://www.olx.bg/ads/user/2gvHW/
Thanks. I can’t see the listing as I’m not a member but the shoes are not authentic IMO and the dust bag isn’t even close.
That’s exactly the reason that we all must look at every item individually as anyone can make an error even though they overall sell authentic goods. Genuine handmade rugs are made in that part of the world but so are counterfeit luxury fashion items.
A reseller may be selling high end goods but that does not make them an authenticator of everything. That's why there are paid authentication services that specialize in only one area. The counterfeiters have gotten good at what they do and a novice would never know the difference between real and fake and of course that's what they count on.
I don’t authenticate molded footwear and I believe Audreylita doesn’t either. IMO it’s pretty impossible to authenticate molded footwear by pictures because there is virtually no visible handwork to judge by so unless the mold is really poorly done, it’s tough to try and call out. . Copies are made from actual product bought at retail which if done correctly are virtual exact with minimal loss of detail and dimension. The only way to really tell is to have them in hand. Yours are pretty easy to call out as the counterfeits are rough on the petal edges. There’s too much handwork involved to make them smooth so just run your hands over the petal edges and if they’re smooth then IMO they’re most likely genuine.
Hey experts!Apologies, very little to go on, I know - but is there any hope of being able to authenticate any of these items at all, please? Thank you in advance for your efforts!
Item: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TRAINERS SIZE 6UK 39EU
Listing number: 143209943692
Seller: sophialiso
Link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/143209943692
Item: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN BRAND NEW SNEAKERS SIZE 56UK 39EU
Listing number: 254034609699
Seller: smeneses3191
Link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/254034609699
Comments: I was also sent an additional photograph of a serial number inside one shoe, reading ‘366812 39’ - I have attached this to my post.
Item: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TRAINERS SIZE 6UK 39EU
Listing number: 123709808766
Seller: dimples27_1
Link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/123709808766
Hi TPF fam! I found these Salvatore Ferragamo Vara heels at a local op shop for $65 AUD, but wanted to check its authenticity [emoji4] I would appreciate any insight you may have! Thank you in advance [emoji4]
Sorry but neither of us do sneakers. Hope we eventually have an authenticator who does. Should you buy a pair just double check that the interior is fully leather lined. Most of the counterfeits are synthetically lined. If you’re not sure, go to your local cobbler/shoemaker and ask.