Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery …
I looked on Aliexpress.com as soon as I got these fakes and sure enough…sigh
So I thought I pulled a fast one on EBay with a pair of Curry One Aways and turns out they were fake. Seller was legit and he claims he didn’t know they were fake but what seller ever fesses up to fakes anyways ? I filed an Ebay complaint and got my money back but I figured I might as well take some quick pics and post some tips on how to spot fakes.
Box or lack thereof
As with Jordans, sellers will have replica boxes that look smaller and less glossy than the originals. Fonts in the tags are blurry or have weird looking fonts.
Or as my seller did, they don’t have a pic of the box or claim they tossed it.
I knew right when I got this package in was screwed.
Sole width
The fake Curry is much narrower than the authentic pair at the forefoot.
Exact same outsole but runs much narrower
Tag fonts
Just like fake Jordans, fonts are off on the shoes’ tag. Serial numbers are correct though
Below: fake tag Below: Real tag
No shank you
The shank plate in the fake is made of rubber and allows you to fold the shoe. I could practically roll the shoe into a ball.
Indented at the heel
Fonts and colors
Fake left, authentic right
Fake left, authentic right
Fakes appear a little lighter in color.
Insole
This is a dead giveaway. Insole should be orange.
Above: fake
Below: authentic sits in a little rectangular indention
Upper
The upper is super thin and flimsy and holds almost no structure at all. Might as well Saran Wrap.
Shot of the tongue. Can you spot the fake ? It’s on the left .
In summary:
If the deal seems to good to be true i.e seller wants retail for the MVP or Dubnation which should go for $300, stay away . My seller wasn’t far off target and he sold legit stuff so that’s why I went for it. Ask for pics of the box and inside tag and if they can’t or won’t provide them, look elsewhere. You can always hit me up on Twitter or Instagram @schwollo and I’ll look at them to give you an opinion.
Congrats again UA, you’ve made it! Fake it till you make it or in this case make the fakes until you get caught. Hope this helps !
can you check the lace tips if there is any difference from the authentic and fake ones?
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I already sent them back so I’m not sure sorry ! Usually better to look at the shoe not that laces anyways . Send me pics or link on Twitter @schwollo snd I’ll look
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They’re almost the same. Do you know which one is fake if you don’t have a real one to compare with?
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The dead giveaway is that the fake pair can be bent in half and the shank is flexible . Upper is also paper thin . Also the tag font (look at my pics).It’s scary how good fakes are now.
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You missed an absolutely dead giveaway. The laces stitching are way different. Just look again.
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Thanks !
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Hi, i would like to clarify something with u
http://solecollector.com/news/under-armour-curry-two-2-father-to-son-release-date/ <<<<
is this a fake? as i can see the tag fonts are the same as the fakes u mentioned
http://unlocked.footlocker.com/blog/2015/10/23/under-armour-curry-2-iron-sharpens-iron/
and this is the original right?
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Both are real . Font isn’t like the fakes although looks similar
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thanks for ur feedback.
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Is this fake? Please reply back.
http://www.olx.ph/i2/item/under-armour-ua-curry-2-ID717om.html#:7c36bb6e2e#gallery
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Is this fake? Plz reply.
http://www.olx.ph/i2/item/under-armour-ua-curry-2-ID717om.html#:7c36bb6e2e#gallery
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Yea pretty sure those are fake. Hard to tell from pics but 50’dollars is way too low
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Hi schwollo. Great article!
Im about to purchase a pair of Curry Ones myself (scratch green, low’s). But since this is my first time buying sneakers off of Ebay, im a little woried about fakes.
The seller looks legit, with over 4000 feedbacks, and 99,2% positive. But that small 0 point something claims they are fake.
The seller has sizes from 8-13. Is it normal for a reseller (of genuine/real gear) to have so many pairs of the same colorway? Will eastbay, footlocker, finish line, etc. really let people buy so many pairs at once? Also do I ask seller for a pic of the box? Couldnt he just send me a photo of an original box he got from where ever?
Where I live you can NOT get these. So it will be hard (impossible) for me to get another pair of Curry Ones to compare against.
Link:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Under-Armour-UA-Curry-One-1-Scratch-Green-Yellow-Jade-Sz-8-13-SC30-Foam-MVP-DS-12-/331617342107?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE&skus=US%20Shoe%20Size%20(Men's):12&varId=540764750352
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Sorry forgot to reply . He looks legit snd the green pair isn’t that popular so you should be fine
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How to differentiate fake curry 2s from real ones?
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Not sure I haven’t bought fake curry two on accident . Price is a good indicator
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I found this website and it seems suspicious. What do you think?
http://www.curryonemvp.com/
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Fakes on that website . Prices aren’t outrageously low but lots of fakes and they used stock pictures vs their own.
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Hey I’m wanting to get these curry one dub nation but not sure if real or fake, what do you think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172078257991?euid=8bdff55daab64dd6a0a75234a541b000&cp=1
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Fake
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Hey I am confused between the curry one low and the Kobe xi elite.
Which one should I buy??
No budget problems
And if curry from where shud I buy them ??
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Depends what you want in a shoe. Fit is better on Kobe XI but traction is terrible on dusty floors. Cushioning about the same . Buy the curry off UA or Eastbay. I’m not sure where you are located
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Hi Schwollo! Thanks for your articles, They were very helpful😊 Do u think this new website is selling FAKeS?? ( uacurry2016.com)Please check it out and give me your advice…
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Nice website but most likely fakes. Some prices are inline but all stock photos off other sites and some prices are too low. And the curry ones are all fakes
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Hi, Thank You for this! Do You know where I can buy 100% original curry one or two? Could you recomend any shops?
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Curry ones are hard to come by they didn’t make a lot. Curry twos are readily available almost anywhere. Where are you located
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I’m From Europe and I have to buy by online shop. Do You know which one has originals curry two and good price?
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Oh I’m not sure. UA Europe ? Footlocker Europe ? Just stick to big retailers and you’ll be fine. I don’t know who is big out in Europe though
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Seems like my friend got a fake Curry 2
Can you tell if it really is fake? http://www.theftoflight.com/under-armour-curry-two-2-blackgold-p-2678.html
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That website is full of fakes . The photo they used for the curry two looks ok but looks more like a stock photo than actual pic
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I found this website. Sneakeronstreet.com and I saw my fav curry Low 2 but I’m not sure if it’s real or fake as in I though curry Low 2 now only come out with 2 Colour design?
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Yep all fakes on there
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Where can you buy a real curry 2’s original for cheap one then ??
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Authentic curry two are readily available at all authorized retailers . They did not sell out like the curry one since they made a lot more. @askua on Twitter and they can tell you or email under Armour to find out authorized retailers in your country
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hey do these look real?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291706767518?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Yes not many fakes of the golf colorway
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https://m.facebook.com/groups/1612587855679966?tsid=0.17621548636816442&source=typeahead
Is this legit curry 2?
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All I see is a Facebook page with a bunch of stuff for sale ?
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Good day. i just bought this pair of curry 1 splash party shoes. i just want to know if this is fake or not.. thanks
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Pic ?
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Here are the pictures
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They look legit but hard to tell can you take them out of the box? Pic of the box and tag? Where did you buy from
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im a little bit confuse because on the youtube review, the mark on the side of the shoes is “Surprise PArty” but on my shoes the amrk is just “anafoam”….
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I think you got duped. Should say Splash on one and Party on the other . Also the speckles on the shoe should glow in the dark. Your “leather” looks too shiny but could be the lighting .
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Yes it glows in the dark.. but the logo on the side doesnt glow… Tsskkk.. where can i but q legit one?
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eBay only place nowadays
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I have just bought some Jordan superfly 4’s on eBay,they look legit to me but this is my first pair,could you possibly check them out if I send you some pics?
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Probably not fakes I don’t think they made fake Superfly 4s but just send to me via Instagram or Twitter (schwollo)
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Fake or not?
https://web.facebook.com/groups/470192729730138/permalink/1053954051354000/?sale_post_id=1053954051354000
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It’s a closed group so I can’t see anything. You can send me pics to Twitter @schwollo
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Hey I found this website and I was wondering if they sell fake shoes or not
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What’s the site
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Never mind I clicked on it. Fakes
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Thanks
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Thank you for this awesome article! I’ve been eyeing a lot of pairs on eBay and I’m convinced my peace of mind with the money I’m forking out is more important than a few bucks; even had me reconsider those D Rose Boosts and Lebrons on eBay.
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No problem !
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Hey ma men. Oh my godness i found you after i doubt on something i bought. And i already pay 😭😭. Newadidasshoes.com
Can you track them? They’re real or fake? Please tell me a good news 😭😭
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Probably fake . Prices on currys too low. The stock photos are off aliexpress
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http://www.currybirthdayshoe.com Is this a fake site as well?
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Yep that’s fake too
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Stephen-Curry-1-One-MVP-Under-Armour-Size-11-Black-Gold/142048424608?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37582%26meid%3D9df84f4692174beea102659f4c353b19%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D172078257991
are these real
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Fake
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Thank you again for the post, will you be doing an article on fake Curry 2’s, 2.5’s and other pairs in the future? I know some people don’t mind paying for fakes because they’re after the illusion of putting on pretty pairs, but for us who believe in authenticity, but wouldn’t like overpaying for what are essentially Aliexpress “boots”, it would be such a blessing to the Interwebs. All the best to your blog site man!
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Well I bought those fake Curry ones on accident and seeing how readily available the curry two is At retailers I don’t plan on buying fake twos . I did end up with a pair of very good fake Clutchfit I though so I will write about that . Lol
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Hi,
I found this site, do you know maybe, are this shoes fake?
http://currybasketballshoes.com/
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Fake
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Do you know any reviews on footseek.com? Looking for a specific Curry2 and can only find on a few unknown sites, def makes me think fake. Was wondering if you had any reviews? Thanks
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Bunch of fakes on there. Best bet is eBay or stockx
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Are these fake? pls reply
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Under-Armour-UA-Steph-Curry-One-Candy-Reign-Warriors-Yellow-Orange-Sz-10-5-/322347213207?hash=item4b0d642197:g:IREAAOSwA3dYKdvi
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Under-Armour-Curry-1-Men-039-s-Shoes-Size-12-Never-Worn-FREE-SHIPPING-/172078257991?rmvSB=true&cp=1&afsrc=1&euid=8bdff55daab64dd6a0a75234a541b000&nma=true&si=QDxbnoaCHbS1ZrFdASweNqx8vJc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Candy reigns are maybe legit. Need more pics dubnation are fakes
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are these fake??? pls reply pls
http://www.ebay.com/itm/curry-1-/122242425248?hash=item1c763761a0:g:2hEAAOSwpLNX~nXV
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Under-Armour-UA-Steph-Curry-One-Candy-Reign-Warriors-Yellow-Orange-Sz-10-5-/322347213207?hash=item4b0d642197:g:IREAAOSwA3dYKdvi
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Gold banners are real
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Are all the shoes from Aliexpress fake?
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Pretty much yes.
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I do not understand what you were saying about the insole should be orange? If the color of my insole is orange? Is it a fake or authentic?
Thank you😊
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It should have an orange Micro g insole but that’s just one part of it. Feel free to send me pics on twitter or Instagram @schwollo
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Hi,
what do you think about this site. Are these shoes fake or not
http://www.curryxp.net/under-armour-curry-2-low-mens-professional-blackgraphitemetallic-silver-p-137.html
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Fakes
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Thank you.
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hey love the content on here. I know this is probably too good to be true, but worth a shot. Wondering if these are fake
http://www.2016mvpshoes.com/stephen-curry-mvp-shoes/under-armour-curry-2-mvp-mens-white-gold
thanks a lot
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Fake seen that site before lol
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damn alright thanks
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Are Shoes on DH Gate Fake or Real?
Are these fake?
http://www.dhgate.com/product/new-retro-1-og-top-3-mens-basketball-shoes/393907548.html#cart_view-1-null
These?
http://www.dhgate.com/product/2016-curry-back-to-back-pack-curry-1-mvp/393665479.html#cart_view-2-null
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Fake all fake
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Hello!
I just made a purchase in mvp2016shoes.com
For me doesn’t matter id they are fakes or not if the apparence is pretty good. Have you ordered yet into this website? Shoes in this website are good copies or real shit fakes? 🙂 i ordered 2 pairs back to back MVP
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Copies and fakes are the same thing. I’ll pass since I bought mine from ua. Thanks
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Hey I was wondering about the curry 1 low friends and family about the insole is yellow underneath. is that real or fake ?
I know the high tops have an orange sole which are real like you but this yellow insole threw me off!
By the way great article!!
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I have my ff curry low in storage but my insole on the dub nation is Ortholite (yellow). I think all the lows came with Ortholite but I could be wrong with the FF Colorway. Send me pics on twitter or ig
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I just purchased curry 1s in the black and grey camo colorway. They do not have the heel pillow inside but everything else based on your article looks good. Fake or not fake?
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http://m.ebay.com/itm/Under-Armour-UA-Curry-One-1-MI30-Black-Gray-Camo-MVP-Warriors-Size-11-/322533859467?txnId=0
Above is the link to the shoe
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Fake . Insole has wrong logo, toe cap is too shiny and shoe just looks off
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My shoes also have the UA orange insole with logo under the arch
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My mi30 have the sc logo. Ask for more pics ? eBay is pretty good with refunds
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Could the shiny toe cap be due to the reflection of the flash?
The insole has the under armour logo under the arch and is orange. Is the logo supposed to be 30 logo?
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It shouldn’t shine bc it’s a matte finish. Thst looks too shiny for matte. My mi30 have the sc logo and I bought off UA. Seller looks legit but might not know better . Ask for more pics
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I actually have the shoes. Do you know anything about the heel pillows missing?
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They should have the pillows. Laces in the pics are after market also should have grey lines in them
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Send me pics on twitter or ig @schwollo
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I don’t have twitter or ig.
What are your thoughts on these? Real or fake. Seller is ignoring all my messages.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Under-Armour-Stephen-Curry-1-size-11-/142406134272?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2526meid%253D0813386622bd4a80b6f6a3dc9f78d7a0%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D1%2526rkt%253D25%2526sd%253D322533859467&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460
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Look for my fb page “schwollo” and message me from there. Im 99% sure the mi30s are fake after looking at a few things. I may add them to my original post when I have time. The all star colorway link you sent is legit
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Message sent
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Hi schwollo,
Are these Currys mvp pack fake? No receipt. Willing to meet in person.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/162584995003
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Looks legit but is do the transaction over eBay for your protection . The b2b didn’t sell well so prices aren’t above retail often.,
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UA original price was $400. The seller is asking for $275. Thoughts?
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That’s the starting bid his buy it now is retail plus shipping. Lower starting bids attract more buyers. Sole supremacy start their auctions at 1.00. They look legit. The box is super heavy bc there are wooden pieces in it. eBay is good at backing buyers lately even to the sellers detriment. Hope thst helps
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Well the seller actually agreed to do $275 final price. Do you think these shoes can be collectibles one day?
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Well at 275 that’s a good deal. I paid 400 2 times for two sets lol . I bought it from dark side as well since it was free shipping .
As far as collectibility, you’re looking for it to increase in value ? I’m planning on writing about collectability soon but in the mean time, sure eventually if you keep them deadstock they will increase in value but you’d have to hold on for a few years The b2b got dinged badly in value last year bc the Warriors lost and curry wasn’t curry like . All that being said you’re getting two pairs at retail of the non b2b mark up so don’t feel bad wearing them lol. If Steph is your favorite player and you like the shoe don’t worry about monetary value. Hope that helps!
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FYI looks like he sold them before and relisted ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162568886068
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You know the zigzag line under the sole of the white shoe? The ebay seller’s shoe has a black zigzag line. Wheras in a YouTube video I see it’s a golden zigzag line.
Is this normal?
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It’s supposed to be black. Both of my white pairs have black lines. Bought from Eastbay and dark side
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Is this fake pls reply
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Is this fake? https://www.olx.ph/item/original-under-armour-curry-25-ID8gXc0.html?h=cf42b7dc9b
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Looks real from those pics. Hope it’s a good deal since they are used and low demand
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Thnx SCHWOLLO
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