First off, I see a lot about “installment payments” floating around. AllChinaBuy Spreadsheets? Sounds kinda…sketchy, tbh. Like, are we talking legit Valentino, or are we talking, ahem, *Valentino-inspired*? (Read: fake). Paying in 3 or 4 times is tempting, I get it. That price tag can be scary. But personally? I’d rather save up and KNOW I’m getting the real deal.
And then there’s the whole “authentication service” thing. Valentino Authentication Service… “choose your gift and send it in few minutes”? What does that even *mean* in the context of buying shoes? Is this a legit service or just some marketing fluff to trick you into buying something? Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? It’s like they’re trying to distract you with a free gift while you’re distracted by the price of the shoe.
Now, Parkson and YOOX? Those are names I recognize. “Easy returns, secure payments, and fast delivery” – that’s what I want to hear! But even with established retailers, you gotta be careful. Read the fine print, people! Check return policies. Zoom in on those product photos. See if the stitching looks right. You know, do your homework!
And then… oh god, the Rockrunners. “Valentino Rockrunner Shoes: Fake Vs”? This is the internet, baby! There are fakes of EVERYTHING. And they’re getting *good*. Like, scary good. That info about Shopify payment or Apple Pay is good, I guess, makes it sound safer. But even *those* can be hacked, right? Nothing’s truly 100% secure.
So, my totally unscientific, slightly paranoid advice? Stick to reputable retailers. Pay with a credit card (better protection, usually). If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. And maybe, just maybe, embrace the ballerina flats. “Proving flats are still in the spotlight,” the Hong Kong thing says. They’re less likely to be faked than those Rockrunners, probably. Plus, they are kinda cute.
