Posts by wheelerray

When an Ebay newbie, I used feedback scores, and learned better quickly. I bought "designer" shirts for myself and purses for my wife. Feedback scores bore NO correllation to whether or not the items were fake.

I would guess point B. My wife avoids certain brands of purses due to the number of knock-offs she sees everywhere. I also agree that they are selling to two different markets. My wife would never, ever buy a counterfeit purse...

If neither of your fairly well-informed parents could tell, I think you're good to go.

Peau means skin in French, for whatever that's worth. Maybe it's the literal translation for "leather" and the tag was stating that in both French and English?

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. Checks As the President apparently now concedes: (AP) -- This one has gotten a little ic-ky for the White House. President Bush said Monday he wasn't trying to disparage the...

I just returned from Kathmandu, Nepal. While there I looked up Baron Botique. Its a hole-in-the-wall shop with some low quality bolts of fabric on hand plus a few swatch books with marginally higher quality fabric. I did not really...

I think they get a harder than deserved rap here. I have a pair of their higher end dress shoes, and they are not ugly. Not gorgeous, but not ugly. They're also quite comfortable, being as easy to break in as my Allen Edmonds. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cali Also what are the best ways to avoid getting scammed on shirts on Ebay? Just the standard feedback + being in the US or UK, or are there specific rackets to look out...

I have an old pair of off-white G-Stars that are darted at the knees. There is also some fabric change or reinforcement at the knee. I don't feel like digging into the back of my closet to look closer, but they were OK, not as wierd...

Suggest you try them on in a brick and mortar store first. I have the Haastings, and after a little darkening with cordovan and brown paste to antique them, they really look good.