Sneaker Authentication

[randyfurco]

@members

 I know it gets asked a lot, but I checked the number before selling a pair of Nike and they seemed legit, but they failed. I don't want my buyer to think I tried to sell fakes. I get my stuff from storage unit auctions. I think I will try and sell locally any named brand stuff from now o

Any sneaker sellers out there that came give some advice on spotting fakes? The numbers were right from what I could Google search. They looked good. 

[slippinjimmy]

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@randyfurco wrote:

@members

 I know it gets asked a lot, but I checked the number before selling a pair of Nike and they seemed legit, but they failed. I don't want my buyer to think I tried to sell fakes. I get my stuff from storage unit auctions. I think I will try and sell locally any named brand stuff from now o

Any sneaker sellers out there that came give some advice on spotting fakes? The numbers were right from what I could Google search. They looked good. 

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Keep in mind that Authentication shipments can be rejected for not just authenticity but also if there is ANY (even minor) discrepancies between the listing condition and the actual condition.

I see that you mentioned "yellowing" in your description but the listing says "New with Box", that alone could be enough to get rejected.

[bonjourami]

Just be aware that these style numbers are faked all the time, very common on designer handbags too.

[powell-memorabilia]

There are some obvious signs like poor stitching, leather quality, misspellings on the label, etc.  there are some really good guides on the Internet – they will show you side-by-side, authentic and fake shoes, by model.

[randyfurco]

I will have to double check my listing. I didn't realize that