*CLOSED* Authenticate this FERRAGAMO

[Iheartbags4ever]

In a moment of impulse and passion I bought this Sofia satchel today, but have since then read Rue La La sells fakes! Please help. Thank you !

Item - Ferragamo Sofia satchel in medium
Link -
http://www.ruelala.com/event/product/66395/1111995097/1/DEFAULT

 

[jcoll1960]

In a moment of impulse and passion I bought this Sofia satchel today, but have since then read Rue La La sells fakes! Please help. Thank you !

Item - Ferragamo Sofia satchel in medium
Link -
http://www.ruelala.com/event/product/66395/1111995097/1/DEFAULT

Hi there, I just tried to have a look at the link but in order to see the item properly, I'd have to give them my email address and sign up. I don't want to do that because I too have heard that they sell fakes. However, that aside, I actually don't have the expertise to authenticate bags/wallets/belts - sorry! Authenticators for these items are 'thin on the ground' in this thread I'm afraid. I've been referrring people to www.authenticate4u.com because a number of tPF members have been able to get authentications there. Good luck!

 

[conmeocuoi]

I really like SF Shoes. I found that on Ebay, so may people sell SF shoes much cheaper than in stores.
The prices really make me confuse that the shoes are really authentic or not (
Please help me authenticate them. Thank you very much
1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/390562195245?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221201784472?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

3. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-Salvato...?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item2ec6eae704

 

[jcoll1960]

I really like SF Shoes. I found that on Ebay, so may people sell SF shoes much cheaper than in stores.
The prices really make me confuse that the shoes are really authentic or not (
Please help me authenticate them. Thank you very much
1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/390562195245?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221201784472?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

3. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-Salvato...?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item2ec6eae704

Hi there,

The pictures for no.s 1 and 2 aren't good enough to properly authenticate. I need to be able to clearly inspect the stamp and material of the sole and innersole. I've tried enlarging the pics but they're too out-of-focus to show the detail I'd need. I'd also need a close-up of the buckle.

I can tell you that from what I can see, I do have some questions although I must concede that the seller of no. 1 has a great reputation and I'm not aware of them passing on fakes. They also take returns and this is a good indication of a reputable seller.

As far as the seller of no. 2 goes, they don't have a proven track record and they don't take returns, so I wouldn't risk it. There are a number of red flags here.

I can also tell you, without any doubt, that no. 3 from seller ob_speedy is definitely fake.

 

[conmeocuoi]

Hi there,

The pictures for no.s 1 and 2 aren't good enough to properly authenticate. I need to be able to clearly inspect the stamp and material of the sole and innersole. I've tried enlarging the pics but they're too out-of-focus to show the detail I'd need. I'd also need a close-up of the buckle.

I can tell you that from what I can see, I do have some questions although I must concede that the seller of no. 1 has a great reputation and I'm not aware of them passing on fakes. They also take returns and this is a good indication of a reputable seller.

As far as the seller of no. 2 goes, they don't have a proven track record and they don't take returns, so I wouldn't risk it. There are a number of red flags here.

I can also tell you, without any doubt, that no. 3 from seller ob_speedy is definitely fake.

Thank you so much for your help, jcoll1960, without your comment, i would buy that red shoes no.3 from seller ob_speedy.
Unfortunately, i already ordered 1 Sf shoes from that seller (. Would you please one more time take a look at those SF shoes and authenticate them for me?
1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/20090687756...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

2. And this Distinta Beige Patent Leather SF shoes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/160991851755?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

And would you please let me know which point to show that the shoes are not authentic so that i can report to ebay. Fake stuffs selling dealers must be stopped :cry:
Once a gain, thank you thank you so much, jcoll1960

 

[Shelly95]

Hi, I bought these shoes from eBay, could anyone authenticate them for me? Thanks in advance!

 

[sixballoons]

And would you please let me know which point to show that the shoes are not authentic so that i can report to ebay. Fake stuffs selling dealers must be stopped :cry:
Once a gain, thank you thank you so much, jcoll1960

I learned from jcoll through this thread that #3, the red Vara, is fake because the leather wraps around the heel with a seam down the centre of the inner heel. This can be seen on the third to last pic in the ebay listing. Jcoll says this is a sure sign of fake Vara's and the indent between the shoe body and the heel seems tb another indicator.

 

[conmeocuoi]

I learned from jcoll through this thread that #3, the red Vara, is fake because the leather wraps around the heel with a seam down the centre of the inner heel. This can be seen on the third to last pic in the ebay listing. Jcoll says this is a sure sign of fake Vara's and the indent between the shoe body and the heel seems tb another indicator.

Thank you so much for your comment. I could not sleep last night since i watched Jcoll's comment. Still wait for her comment about the 2 SF i've boght :cry:

 

[jcoll1960]

Thank you so much for your help, jcoll1960, without your comment, i would buy that red shoes no.3 from seller ob_speedy.
Unfortunately, i already ordered 1 Sf shoes from that seller (. Would you please one more time take a look at those SF shoes and authenticate them for me?
1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/20090687756...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

2. And this Distinta Beige Patent Leather SF shoes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/160991851755?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

And would you please let me know which point to show that the shoes are not authentic so that i can report to ebay. Fake stuffs selling dealers must be stopped :cry:
Once a gain, thank you thank you so much, jcoll1960

Hello again conmeocuoi, I'm really sorry to tell you this but no. 2 is a definite fake (no doubt about it) and I'm 95% sure that no. 1 is also a fake.

Re no. 1 - seller ob_speedy definitely sells fakes - I've looked at this seller a number of times and can't believe that they're still getting away with it. The 'Varas' they sell (they're actually the Lillaz style with the supposedly leather-wrapped heel) are obvious fakes because there's a seam running down the centre of the inside part of the heel (ie. where the sole joins the heel). You don't get this seam in genuine Ferragamos and the heel plates are a slightly different shape. You can see this in the 8th pic of the red patent pair. You can also see a ridge at the back of the shoes where the heel joins the shoe (7th pic of red patent pair) - this is also a sure sign that they're fake. As far as the Tan Tosca wedge platforms in your link, I'm 95% sure that the heels aren't made of genuine stacked leather. They definitely look synthetic. I wouldn't trust that ANY of the shoes from this seller are authentic.

Re no. 2 - the heels of these shoes are also a dead giveaway. They're made of a synthetic, plastic material and not genuine wrapped leather. The shape of the heel and heel plate is also wrong.

So I'm very sorry if you bought both these pairs! Have you left feedback yet? I'd definitely be trying to return the shoes for a refund and if you don't have any luck with the seller, try lodging a dispute with Paypal (assuming you paid with Paypal)?

You can try reporting the sellers but I'm not convinced that ebay will do anything I'm afraid. I've tried reporting sellers of fakes and to date, there's been no action taken against them. But give it a go, perhaps refer ebay to the posts in this thread? Good luck!

 

[jcoll1960]

Hi, I bought these shoes from eBay, could anyone authenticate them for me? Thanks in advance!

Hello, Sorry but I can't be sure from the pics of this pair (and the pic of the soles isn't clear enough to be able to check the logo) but I have to say there are a few red flags. Firstly, the dustbag doesn't look like the right material and the red logo is normally in the centre of the bag, not off to one side like this (looks very unprofessional and not what you'd expect from this quality brand)! Also, the serial number on the shoes doesn't match the one on the box. But from what I can see, the shoes themselves look ok, so I'm not prepared to say they're fake.

How do they feel when you try them on? Are they comfortable? Is the innersole nicely padded? Fake Ferragamos are a notoriously uncomfortable fit.

 

[Shelly95]

Hello, Sorry but I can't be sure from the pics of this pair (and the pic of the soles isn't clear enough to be able to check the logo) but I have to say there are a few red flags. Firstly, the dustbag doesn't look like the right material and the red logo is normally in the centre of the bag, not off to one side like this (looks very unprofessional and not what you'd expect from this quality brand)! Also, the serial number on the shoes doesn't match the one on the box. But from what I can see, the shoes themselves look ok, so I'm not prepared to say they're fake.

How do they feel when you try them on? Are they comfortable? Is the innersole nicely padded? Fake Ferragamos are a notoriously uncomfortable fit.

They fell uncomfortable before but after wearing them a few times, they're really comfortable now, although the sides where my bunions are, not so comfortable. But there's one thing that bugging me that the shoes became slightly too big, kind of like lose its shape, also have some dents and the patent leather is very glossy, i can see my reflection in it, compare to another preowned Vara I have, the leather doesn't look as glossy. Here's the link for additional pictures including the dents, logos, how glossy the patent leather is etc. please take a look to see if they're authentic or not, thank you!
http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/Mishmeister/library/Ferragamo Varina

 

[crunch28]

Hello everyone! Can you please authenticate this ferragamo bag for me. Found it in an online thrift shop

Name: Ferragamo Mini Bucket Bag
Seller: enlinea

Thanks in advance!

Here are the pics:

 

[jcoll1960]

I learned from jcoll through this thread that #3, the red Vara, is fake because the leather wraps around the heel with a seam down the centre of the inner heel. This can be seen on the third to last pic in the ebay listing. Jcoll says this is a sure sign of fake Vara's and the indent between the shoe body and the heel seems tb another indicator.

Hello again sixballoons (and also conmeocuoi )

I got a terrible shock last night when I had a look at brand new Vara shoes online at the official Ferragamo website (http://www.ferragamo.com) and then checked again at the Saks 5th Ave online site. I discovered that the new Varas (on both of these sites) with leather-wrapped heels DO HAVE THE SEAM down the centre of the inside part of the heel. They also HAVE THE RIDGE at the back where the heel joins the back of the shoe.

So today I went into a large department store here in Melbourne which stocks Ferragamos to check the Varas and they didn't have any with these type of heels. So I can only assume that Ferragamo have recently changed their manufacturing process and slightly tweaked the design of this style but that these shoes have not yet reached Australian shores.

I'm so sorry to have given out incorrect information - I'd never do that deliberately and it's a lesson to me that I can't assume that what Ferragamo have produced in the past is still being produced in exactly the same way. Clearly things do change and I need to be vigilant to keep up with it all.

Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean that the shoes in the listings you've all asked about are authentic, because this new style of heel appears to be even easier to fake than the old style. But it definitely means that the shoes are not necessarily fake - I was wrong to identify them as such and I humbly apologise.

I've asked tPF to remove the post where I first mention about the heels so that others aren't misled. :shame:

 

[jcoll1960]

Thank you so much for your help, jcoll1960, without your comment, i would buy that red shoes no.3 from seller ob_speedy.
Unfortunately, i already ordered 1 Sf shoes from that seller (. Would you please one more time take a look at those SF shoes and authenticate them for me?
1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/20090687756...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

2. And this Distinta Beige Patent Leather SF shoes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/160991851755?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

And would you please let me know which point to show that the shoes are not authentic so that i can report to ebay. Fake stuffs selling dealers must be stopped :cry:
Once a gain, thank you thank you so much, jcoll1960

Hi commeocuoi,

Please read post #1003 with my sincere apologies. (The pair of red patent Varas from seller ob_speedy may not be fake!).

 

[jcoll1960]

Hello everyone! Can you please authenticate this ferragamo bag for me. Found it in an online thrift shop

Name: Ferragamo Mini Bucket Bag
Seller: enlinea

Thanks in advance!

Here are the pics:

Sorry I can't help with authenticating bags/wallets/belts. Try www.authenticate4u.com . Good luck!