Teddy Perkins said:
I would love to see an insider video on how eBay authenticates the shoes, specifically, what they look for. Some of the reps I've seen I couldn't pick out of a lineup with retail.
Theres quite a few floating around on Youtube. Ebay sets up shop at all the sneaker con events so folks can authenticate their purchases on site. If you just search sneaker con or Jumperman Kris sneaker con there are parts of the videos where you will see them go to the ebay booth and have a conversation about what they look for. Stitching, logo size, excess glue under the blacklight, laces, etc.
The funny thing is, that is probably the only way to really tell these days to distinguish between real/reps. Nobody is going to be able to do it at a glance, and I doubt you are going to take your shoes off so someone can put em under a blacklight for fun. One of the funnier vids I have seen is at sneaker con the guy was offering $20 cash if you would let him legit check your shoes and you get to keep it if they pass. Most all passed except like one.