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Trust me man, I appreciate that, I was hoping to have someone drop some knowledge on the subject w/r/t telling fakes from real. It was a gamble, but not an entirely uninformed one, all of the typical signs for higher end stuff is there, stitching, etc.
Dudes dropping knowledge is how I learned to spot fake Hermes ties which has helped me numerous times. All in all just trying to spur some discussion.
I just reread what I said and it seems to be in a tone that is quite dick for a lack of a better term. I didn't mean it to be an asshole, I just meant that doing this takes time and it takes money and the best way to utilize both to their best potential is know what you're looking for and what you don't want. Undoubtably, errors will be made, trust me, I made a ton in my day, and sometimes I think it may be necessary to take a gamble in this game cuz otherwise an item wont be there. I was just generalizing, thrifting blind is a very easy way to discard a lot of money straight into the trash can, so just probably stating what you already know, absorb and absorb. But congratz on the shoes, I had the opportunity to pick up 2 new pairs the other day and chose not to do it until I figure out what I'm gonna do with all the women's I have now, but looking back it was dumb, shoulda pulled the trigger....but unless you live an alternative lifestyle, I'm assuming you'll be flipping those, and some brand new black Louboutin heels should net you a healthy profit.
 
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Denim dudes: what's the best way to get stains out of raw denim without discoloring? I picked up a pair of Gustins that are nice, aside from a couple of stains that look just to be dirt/mud.
The colder the water the lesser the chances of indigo transfer, heating up the dye and causing friction loosens the cotton fibers thus lets surface dye bleed. A paper towel and cold water and you blot it, you can add a little twist to it when blotting to create a little friction to help remove whatever is on your jeans, but if you start to see dye transfer stop. You could also spot clean with a stain remover and then soak them using a method, that through trial and error, I have pretty much perfected. I'm fairly positive Gustins are Sanforized so soaking them will essentially have no effect, especially the way i do it. No indigo loss and your pants will be clean, you will lose some starch though if they are still super raw at the moment. PM me if you're interested and want details as to how exactly to do this.
 
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I think these are fake for three reasons just by the pictures you posted they may be cleared up with better photos. One -the little tab looking things at the top of the heel cup are a odd and a definite fake if there is any sort of tab up there it should be smooth all around the rim. Two- the seam on the side facing the outside should most likely be made of one piece of leather not stiched together. Three the " made in italy" on the sole doesn't look like it has enough space between the words. OK and four- the stiching on the inside looks clean and neat but to big of a stitch Louboutin's stiching is very small.
Alright guys, these are a little outside of my comfort zone, but thats how you grow right? If anyone can give me some more information about the model names or anything, especially the Louboutin's I would appreciate it. Paid up for each, so hopefully they're legit, they looked good to my relatively untrained eye, nice stitching etc.
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Didn't even notice the inside leather construction....the man has a point...I hope you kept that receipt, those are fakes.
 

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Denim dudes: what's the best way to get stains out of raw denim without discoloring? I picked up a pair of Gustins that are nice, aside from a couple of stains that look just to be dirt/mud.
Damp towel, dab, dab, dab. Try avoid rubbing too hard. If did that, it's ok. Or if it's caked on there, you can use your finger nails to scratch them off. Works for me. All in all, wear it proud! Denim is suppose to be worn though tuff situations so you'll have the fade marks and stains to tell stories of.

Everything avail unless otherwise stated.

Was posting from my phone here is a brief rundown:

1x Recent Southwick Suit- 42r ~33x32

1x Iro Denim with white leather trim western shirt; yes I know it's wimminz, but w/e NA

1x Diesel Black Gold shirt szM

1x Vintage Pointer brand Tree camo chore coat szXL

1x vtg Reyn spooner for me

This fun little bit


Deadstock Monaco Grand Prix polo in my size. Very NA


Other stuff:
Nice Collective T
Allsaints T
vintage Snap-on T
3 or 4 chive Ts
2x current Oxxford FF trou in ~46-48w
1x Current Brioni trou in the same size
Ladies Frye belt
Eton shirt
current ez shirt
Skeet number 1
Probably more **** Im forgetting, but most of it's still in the car

I spent 3.5hrs scouring that store, and once I rung out and was texting a local homie he kept harping on me to hit this other store that was close by.


Also Skeet no 2
That's legit construction. My size?!
 
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Both thrifted and thrift-funded my first car, a 2007 BMW 328i, Manual Transmission, 120k miles, no previous accidents. Loving having my very own car, and quite happy that I was able to thrift-fund a BMW at 17 years old. I couldn't have gotten here without the things I've learned from you guys in this thread.

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Well done. you make at least one of us who had our **** together early...


Congrats on the whip.
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Both thrifted and thrift-funded my first car, a 2007 BMW 328i, Manual Transmission, 120k miles, no previous accidents. Loving having my very own car, and quite happy that I was able to thrift-fund a BMW at 17 years old. I couldn't have gotten here without the things I've learned from you guys in this thread.

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Both thrifted and thrift-funded my first car, a 2007 BMW 328i, Manual Transmission, 120k miles, no previous accidents. Loving having my very own car, and quite happy that I was able to thrift-fund a BMW at 17 years old. I couldn't have gotten here without the things I've learned from you guys in this thread.
That's a baller first car, congrats!
 

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Alright, spent a little more time with them. Definitely fake, which is fine, since even though I paid up a bit, it wasn't so much I won't be able to get out of them.

Anyway here are some detail pictures that helped me come around to @the2ndhandman 's and @Jompso 's position, hopefully it helps other people.

1st: The loop in the L in Louboutin should almost close, this one doesn't.


2nd, they should be a single piece of patent leather, these aren't.


3rd, the little tab on the back. While apparently they are on some models, they aren't on this particular one.




4th, the leather insole is glued down.



5th, Because the outer is made of multiple pieces the silhouette/sole is all fucked up and lumpy.
 
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