*CLOSED* Authenticate this FERRAGAMO

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#917
Marlamx said:
Hello, l couldn't find that post but l was reading the posts before so u r not authenticator or u just do shoes??

Anyway l apretiate your comment and your help..
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I'm not an official authenticator with Purse Forum but I've got a lot of experience with Ferragamo shoes - it's a bit of an obsession really and I've amassed quite a collection. I (generally) find the fake shoes pretty easy to spot so I like to help out here as much as I can. And there doesn't seem to be any other dedicated authenticators for Ferragamos, unlike for some of the other designer/luxury brands under the Purse Forum umbrella. I wish I could help with the bag/wallet/belt side of things but I just don't have the expertise. Ferragamo bags are so much more expensive than their shoes so the in-store product is out of reach for me. I've bought a few bags on ebay and they've all turned out to be fakes so I just won't risk it anymore. So there's no way for me to gain the experience I'd need to help authenticate anything but the shoes. :sad:
 
#918
jcoll1960 said:
I'm not an official authenticator with Purse Forum but I've got a lot of experience with Ferragamo shoes - it's a bit of an obsession really and I've amassed quite a collection. I (generally) find the fake shoes pretty easy to spot so I like to help out here as much as I can. And there doesn't seem to be any other dedicated authenticators for Ferragamos, unlike for some of the other designer/luxury brands under the Purse Forum umbrella. I wish I could help with the bag/wallet/belt side of things but I just don't have the expertise. Ferragamo bags are so much more expensive than their shoes so the in-store product is out of reach for me. I've bought a few bags on ebay and they've all turned out to be fakes so I just won't risk it anymore. So there's no way for me to gain the experience I'd need to help authenticate anything but the shoes. :sad:
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Oh l see, what l dont't understand is why they create a forum of Ferragamos if they don't have any authenticators, anyway it very nice of you to help us, if one day l found a pair os Ferragamo shoes l like l will come here to ask you.


Thank you for your response... :)
 
#920
Hi everyone,
This is my first post, and I was wondering if you might be able to help me verify if this wallet is authentic. Here is the item I just purchased from ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Salvato...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

if you scroll down, you will see the close up pictures. Please let me know your thoughts. I have 14 days after delivery to return it if there is any question about the authenticity.

Thank you,
 
#922
emmeow said:
Hi everyone,
This is my first post, and I was wondering if you might be able to help me verify if this wallet is authentic. Here is the item I just purchased from ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Salvato...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

if you scroll down, you will see the close up pictures. Please let me know your thoughts. I have 14 days after delivery to return it if there is any question about the authenticity.

Thank you,
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Hello,

If you look back over some of the previous posts you'll see that this thread is not often frequented by authenticators of Ferragamo bags/wallets/belts. I can help with the shoe side of things but I don't have the expertise to authenticate your wallet - sorry. I'm not sure if this is 'kosher' so I hope I'm not breaking any Purse Forum rules here but...someone else posted recently that they were able to get a bag authenticated at authenticate4u.com . It might be worth giving that a try! Good luck! :smile1:
 
#923
Marlamx said:
Oh l see, what l dont't understand is why they create a forum of Ferragamos if they don't have any authenticators, anyway it very nice of you to help us, if one day l found a pair os Ferragamo shoes l like l will come here to ask you.


Thank you for your response... :)
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I understand what you're saying but there have been authenticators here in the past, it's just that they seem to have disappeared. I'm pretty sure the authenticators here give their time for free so I guess not everyone has the time to commit - and it does take up a fair amount of time! It'd be great if someone could help out here - I hate telling everyone that I can't help them with their bags and wallets. Oh well, here's hoping! :smile1:
 
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Could you please help me authenticate this handbag? Thank you in advance.
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#927
goldbows said:
Item Name: Ferragamo Vara
Listing number: 261164010843
Seller name or ID: duchenko2011
Working Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261164010843
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Please help me authenticate these shoes! Thanks!
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Hello, Sorry but there aren't enough photos (from different angles) to properly authenticate. All the pics are essentially the same. I'd need a photo of the soles, the serial numbers, the sides of the shoes, the back of the heels and a close-up of the buckle/bow.

But from what I can see, there are a few worrying things. Firstly, the buckles are upside down - the 'F' of Ferragamo is normally closest to the foot opening. However, I have seen some genuine Ferragamos with this mistake, so occasionally a pair do slip through quality control without this being picked up. Secondly, it's unusual for this style of shoe (it's Lillaz, similar to Vara only the heel is different), and especially this vintage, to have a grosgrain ribbon that doesn't exactly match the colour of the shoes. This bow is a noticeably darker shade. But...whilst this is unusual, it's not definitive. So I just can't say either way without seeing more photos - sorry! Did you buy them?
 
#928
jcoll1960 said:
Hello, Sorry but there aren't enough photos (from different angles) to properly authenticate. All the pics are essentially the same. I'd need a photo of the soles, the serial numbers, the sides of the shoes, the back of the heels and a close-up of the buckle/bow.

But from what I can see, there are a few worrying things. Firstly, the buckles are upside down - the 'F' of Ferragamo is normally closest to the foot opening. However, I have seen some genuine Ferragamos with this mistake, so occasionally a pair do slip through quality control without this being picked up. Secondly, it's unusual for this style of shoe (it's Lillaz, similar to Vara only the heel is different), and especially this vintage, to have a grosgrain ribbon that doesn't exactly match the colour of the shoes. This bow is a noticeably darker shade. But...whilst this is unusual, it's not definitive. So I just can't say either way without seeing more photos - sorry! Did you buy them?
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Yes I did. I will take photos of everything and post them so you can help me authenticate. I am a bit worried :(
 
#929
jcoll1960 said:
Hello, Sorry but there aren't enough photos (from different angles) to properly authenticate. All the pics are essentially the same. I'd need a photo of the soles, the serial numbers, the sides of the shoes, the back of the heels and a close-up of the buckle/bow.

But from what I can see, there are a few worrying things. Firstly, the buckles are upside down - the 'F' of Ferragamo is normally closest to the foot opening. However, I have seen some genuine Ferragamos with this mistake, so occasionally a pair do slip through quality control without this being picked up. Secondly, it's unusual for this style of shoe (it's Lillaz, similar to Vara only the heel is different), and especially this vintage, to have a grosgrain ribbon that doesn't exactly match the colour of the shoes. This bow is a noticeably darker shade. But...whilst this is unusual, it's not definitive. So I just can't say either way without seeing more photos - sorry! Did you buy them?
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Hope theses are clear...my phone isn't the greatest.
 

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#930
goldbows said:
Hope theses are clear...my phone isn't the greatest.
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Your photos are good - thanks! I'm going to say up-front (because you're obviously worried) that I do think your shoes are authentic. I've compared them to a number of pairs I have here from the same vintage and in all important aspects - build quality, leather soles, shape, heel construction, font used for serial number, innersole lining, position of buckle/bows on vamp (albeit upside-down), stitching etc, they're identical. But it does get curiouser because there's 2 more things that I haven't seen before. One is the short serial number (4 digits instead of 5) and the other is the curved 'MADE IN ITALY' on the soles. However, just because I haven't personally seen these things, doesn't mean that the shoes aren't authentic. It just means that my experience is incomplete. So...all in all, I'm confident that your shoes are the real deal. :tup:

PS. I have seen 4 digit serial numbers on other vintage styles of Ferragamos, just not in this style!
 
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