I've been selling (and buying too) on Ebay since the year 2000. Twenty one years selling mostly high-end men's designer fashion and a perfect 100% positive feedback. Last week one of my listing (Authentic LOUIS VUITTON All-Over MONOGRAM Leather SNEAKERS sz 8 LV | 9 US) sold for $345 w/shipping included. The listing included 15 high-quality photos (5 of them in two collages), showing every single detail of these Louis Vuitton Sneakers. Here's the Item Description I created for this listing:
"International buyers are responsible for all import costs, including custom duties, taxes and fees.
Ideal for every day, these sleek sneakers come in smooth black calf leather with all-over laser-etched Louis Vuitton Monogram pattern and contrasting gum-shade rubber soles.
Very good pre-owned condition, with slight wear signs, mainly on the soles. Super clean. No odors. Very well-cared for.
100 % AUTHENTIC. Authenticity Guaranteed!
LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM HIGH-TOP SNEAKERS
- CODE: G0 0063
- TAGGED SIZE: 8 LV | Equivalent to 9 US
- COLOR: BLACK
- MADE IN ITALY
FEATURES: Luxurious Italian craftsmanship. Smooth black calf leather upper with all-over laser-etched iconic LV monogram pattern. Hi-top sneaker-boot silhouette. Round toe. Lace up closure. Tan leather logo patch sewn on tongue. Smooth leather lining. Removable anatomic leather insole with rubber bottom layer and signature detail. Black mid-sole with embossed Louis Vuitton signature on the side. Gum-shade treaded rubber outsole with LV logo.
TRUE TO SIZE. Will fit best to US Men's Size 9.
If you are familiar with Louis Vuitton Men’s Shoes sizing, kindly make your buying decision based on your own experience.
Please refer to the following actual measurements for fitting guidance. Bear in mind that, because the foot is three-dimensional, any two-dimensional measuring tool, such as a ruler, can only approximate your true shoe size.
ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS:
- Length: 11 1/2" (outsole) | 11" (insole)
- Width: 4" (outsole) | 3 1/2" (insole)
Comes to you from a non-pet/non-smoking environment. Sold in “AS IS” condition. Please refer to pictures for more details or email me if you have any questions. Serious buyers only. NO RETURNS ACCEPTED."
The sneakers were shipped, according to Ebay's label, to their Authenticator in Las Vegas, via FedEx-2Day Service.
SNEAKER CON C/O XXXXX X XXXXX
2970 N LAMB BLVD STE 107 S
EBAY:MFPX7H5
LAS VEGAS NV 89115
The sneakers were delivered yesterday (Mon. 9/20/21). Today I received a notification from Ebay letting me know that the Authentication Had Failed, with a comment that "Authenticator Was Unable To Confirm Authenticity" and nothing else!
Minutes later, Ebay initiated a return and refund process that, from beginning to end, did not take more than 1 hour. Talk about efficiency!
Needless to say, I was totally enraged by the stupidity of the "ULTIMATE DECIDER" who is the person appointed by Ebay to infallibly decide what's authentic and what is not.
Twenty one years selling on this platform, with a record showing that I have never sold anything that is not 100% authentic, and still, I'm not afforded the opportunity of a quick consultation (perhaps over the phone) to discuss the problem or the right to appeal this absurd decision.
As if to add insult to injury, Ebay came back minutes later with a deletion of the listing due to the authenticity concern and a warning about their policy.
Knowing what I was against to here, I decided to write a note of apology to the buyer, who graciously gave me a vote of confidence and offered to purchase the very same sneakers once I got them back.
This is all very hard for me to accept, to the point that, unless a rectification is made by Ebay soon, I will seriously consider NOT SELLING items that have to go to an authenticator. That's how bad I think the roll-out of this seemingly (in idea) well-intended program is!
I'm including all the pictures posted in the listing so that you can be the judge too! SHAME ON EBAY and ITS HORRENDOUS AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE PROGRAM!
