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@dadakol wrote:
To all my attempts to find out what happens they are getting away from the answer and start talking about authenticity. All my items have store receipt or was authentificate by ProAuthentificators.com , and I showed all this in my listings,
Question 1: Who are "ProAuthentificators?" I looked up that site and it doesn't exist. I did find proauthenticators and that site looks very much like another site we've seen.
I did a whois lookup and saw another red flag. That site has a private whois lookup which seems questionable. It seems to me that a reputable site would be proud of who they are and wouldn't hide their identity.
Additionally, their website states that they're based in Florida but their phone number and google indicate that they're located in Sunnyvale, CA.
Question 2: I don't know LV receipts but to my uneducated eyes, that receipt looks odd to me. Were you the buyer whose name is on the receipt or did you buy the items and receive the receipts second hand?
Question 3: How did you happen to come into possession of 20-30 bags? It's a huge red flag for a seller without
Question 3: Were all pictures in your listings your own? Did you write your own descriptions?
4: @jsales0 is one of the the LV experts as well as the best shoes expert I know. If you post good clear pictures of the LV items, maybe she can look at them as well as the LV wallet and Gucci shoes you already sold.
If jsales0 deems your items as authentic (and the pictures have to be good), she'll recommend who she uses for authentications. (It's not the site you say you used.)
All that said, if indeed you used a site for authentications, a reputable company should be helping you straighten this out.
My suggestion to an inexperienced and unproven seller is to consign those highly faked items to a company who has experience and a reputation. Although their commission would be higher than you'd pay ebay, they can sell items for more money and you don't deal with the hassle of problem buyers, returns, etc.
It does appear you've been given permission to relist. Apparently the listing(s) were removed because you didn't have enough clear and definitive pictures of the "right" parts of the items necessary for both you to prove authenticity and for buyers to judge for themselves or have items authenticated by those who know the brands.
As for Michelle A.'s list of items to include in listings, my comments follow. (My comments are in red.)
Some of the factors that we considered are as follows; you can mention these details in description.
1: Authenticity detail such as receipt if available.
PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES! That's what proves authenticity. Receipts don't prove anything for a couple of reasons. Receipts can (and often are faked) and genuine receipts from a legitimate purchase can be used to "prove" authenticity of a fake.
2: Where it has been purchased & what is the original price?
This is irrelevant, unnecessary and original price has nothing to do with the item's value now. Some items depreciate with age; others appreciate in value. An item is worth what a willing buyer wants to pay for it.
3: What condition the item is in & what material is used?
Important! And disclose and photograph any areas of wear, scuffing, stains.
4: What is the reason for selling it now?
Irrelevant and not buyer's business. Some people shop and buy specifically for resale. Others sell items they no longer use. The reason for selling isn't necessary.
For pictures, clear closeup pictures using the macro function when necessary are imperitive. Stuff the bag and photograph so it is attractive. (For example, don't take pictures of the bag lying flat on the floor.)
Honest and complete descriptions are a must. Include measurements. Don't avoid disclosing "issues" because the buyer isn't blind and if you don't mention the ink stains all over the lining, you're in for a SNAD dispute when she gets it and finds that mess!
(I tend to over-describe. I'd rather my buyer be pleasantly surprised that it's better than described than to be disappointed to find undisclosed problems.)
Take advantage and use all 12 pictures that ebay allows you to insert.
If you need advice on what pictures to show for certain brands, there are helpful posters here who can advise.
I forgot to mention this although someone mentioned it earlier.
Your "item location" as shown at the top of the listing MUST match where the item is being shipped from.
For example, your previous listings of the both the LV wallet and the Gucci shoes show item locations as New Jersey yet the description states, "location is Moscow city( Russia). Shipping via EMS with tracking number, delivery time usually 10 days (depends on customs)."
You can't have that. If you're shipping from Moscow, you have to put that in the item location part of the listing and NOT have NJ there.
Your "item location" as shown at the top of the listing MUST match where the item is being shipped from.
For example, your previous listings of the both the LV wallet and the Gucci shoes show item locations as New Jersey yet the description states, "location is Moscow city( Russia). Shipping via EMS with tracking number, delivery time usually 10 days (depends on customs)."
You can't have that. If you're shipping from Moscow, you have to put that in the item location part of the listing and NOT have NJ there.
@city*satins wrote:What an interesting message from eBay!
What information did you provide to eBay that led to these statements in their message?
.... your items are authentic. ...
..... we are 100% sure that your item is authentic...
That was very surprising to me to but having it in writing should help if the listings are removed again.
What I found concerning is some of the "proof" that was suggested as being added to the listing.
Personally, I'd still invest $7.50 in professional authentications. (In fact, the OP might consider asking for a discount if dozens of items are being submitted for authentication.)
