tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post128047866687672110..comments2023-09-17T00:52:09.412-07:00Comments on loomstate: Fake! How to spot counterfeit vintage Levi's 501Paul Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-52564810891504071932018-05-20T00:18:58.132-07:002018-05-20T00:18:58.132-07:00You can always email me pics, email address is on ...You can always email me pics, email address is on my main website at trynka.comPaul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-90870815788177372972018-05-19T17:05:09.791-07:002018-05-19T17:05:09.791-07:00Hey!
Question for you. I sell a lot of authentic ...Hey! <br />Question for you. I sell a lot of authentic vintage clothes on eBay but don't sell vintage Levi's for the very reason of your article....I'm not good at figuring out fakes. <br />I did buy a pair of Levi's a few months back from a thrift store that often has great men's vintage clothes. I have no clue if they are real. I'm leaning towards fake and I don't have them listed online for sale. I don't want to list fake items. <br />I've tried to figure them out but can't find answers so I'm guessing they are fake. I was just wondering what's the best resources to use when trying to figure out if a pair is real or fake? I see your list and still am not 100% sure on the jeans. I may look like an idiot for that but I lack experience in Levi's jeans or at least the Levi's jeans with price tags you are discussing. <br /><br />Where would you suggest someone in position looks for advice or references? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14670292854636820423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-59520027787516016982018-04-27T11:42:02.957-07:002018-04-27T11:42:02.957-07:00Ilya, these all look legit. The $200 1992 pair loo...Ilya, these all look legit. The $200 1992 pair look ludicrously expensive, but they are all authentic I believe. Paul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-14671568113840189872018-04-27T10:22:13.107-07:002018-04-27T10:22:13.107-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02980690423050556539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-33372583574715918872018-04-27T10:21:53.304-07:002018-04-27T10:21:53.304-07:00Hi Paul. I promised a vintage original US-made pai...Hi Paul. I promised a vintage original US-made pair of Levi's to my old friend as a 50yr anniversary gift. I have got a few prospect leads on eBay, can you pls share your opinion if i could trust the sellers' statement on product authenticity?<br />Thank you in advance.<br />3 links below:<br /><br />1) <br />https://www.ebay.com/itm/levis-505-Vintage-jeans-W38L32-501-made-in-USA-not-Wrang/122258183262?hash=item1c7727d45e:g:Kj0AAOSwo4pYR8nV<br /><br />2)<br />https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-70S-LEVIS-646-INDIGO-DENIM-BELLBOTTOM-FLARE-JEANS-DS-NWTS-USA-SIZE-38-32/202041404191?hash=item2f0a9b2b1f:g:9icAAOSwSblZp0ht<br /><br />3)<br />https://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-VINTAGE-1993-MENS-LEVIS-501XX-SHRINK-TO-FIT-JEANS-00501-0000-SIZE-38x33/323068624742?epid=1000956005&hash=item4b3863ff66:g:9YEAAOSwt4xagIxwAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02980690423050556539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-55633985701002078702018-03-30T01:53:12.184-07:002018-03-30T01:53:12.184-07:00Hi, Many years ago I bought (from a large chain gr...Hi, Many years ago I bought (from a large chain grocery store, on clearance) 4 pairs of Khaki coloured girls slim fit boot cut #525 in a 98% cotton 2% elastane. I only wore one pair. Just found them again in my attic and I'm not even sure they are real as the have no patch on the back. They have a red tab with a small e on the pocket but no patch. The instruction label in the inside doesn't have the logo on it, it says they were made in italy, has some numbers on and a Levi Strauss and Co address in Brussels, Belgium.<br />There is nothing inside to say the sizes, only on the cardboard label on the waistband.<br />Any info would be appreciated. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-88249509661308475482018-01-23T04:46:19.038-08:002018-01-23T04:46:19.038-08:00I believe I have a. Type II denim jacket. Everythi...I believe I have a. Type II denim jacket. Everything adds up except for the back of the buttons. I can't exactly make out the print. It kind of looks like ��eskimopiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412969575693821027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-23430648342702536402017-12-07T11:18:16.052-08:002017-12-07T11:18:16.052-08:00Hey Paul,
I've come across some mystery jeans...Hey Paul,<br /><br />I've come across some mystery jeans and I can't figure them out. They've got an orange tab with the big E, but no back patch, no care tags, and seven belt loops. There is no visible selvedge. They're thick and heavy, and feel like true, wonderful denim.<br /><br />Other places on the internet have guessed them to be 517, 583, 683, 383.<br /><br />I've got an album up here: https://imgur.com/a/FgmY5<br /><br />Any ideas?dare2smilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17575797450665381503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-11924590328548222042017-12-01T00:00:26.259-08:002017-12-01T00:00:26.259-08:00Those look like Canada-only jeans, probably authen...Those look like Canada-only jeans, probably authentic but not valuable. Paul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-5141366344507705982017-11-30T16:16:23.236-08:002017-11-30T16:16:23.236-08:00Hi Paul loved your article and the extent of your ...Hi Paul loved your article and the extent of your knowledge. Wanted to get your opinion on a particular article, ignore the price. Is it genuine? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222738929653Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369515590135010320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-63317453911306585602017-07-28T10:23:14.657-07:002017-07-28T10:23:14.657-07:00of course, you can email me vie the box top right ...of course, you can email me vie the box top right at www.trynka.netPaul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-74047862299780957152017-07-28T10:12:31.080-07:002017-07-28T10:12:31.080-07:00Paul, can I send you a photo of a pair of 503 zxx ...Paul, can I send you a photo of a pair of 503 zxx infant size to see what you think?Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255060906597056727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-50471395637804778942017-04-12T08:53:38.231-07:002017-04-12T08:53:38.231-07:00those sound like the 1940s reissue - I've not ...those sound like the 1940s reissue - I've not seen any counterfeits of those so they're likely legit, but I'd need photos to know for sure. Paul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-43979620648291050402017-04-12T08:46:54.638-07:002017-04-12T08:46:54.638-07:00hai Paul hope you can help, I saw a selvedge Levi&...hai Paul hope you can help, I saw a selvedge Levi's jean, button fly, the top button have some flower wreath embossed on it, but all the following buttons were blank, the leather patch look OK so does the red line on white selvedge, the back pockets don't have stitchs but were printed, the denim kind of heavy shafrisallehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532707611577534877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-67655549430703813542017-01-22T21:52:00.488-08:002017-01-22T21:52:00.488-08:00Hello, I got a white Levi's jacket on eBay wit...Hello, I got a white Levi's jacket on eBay with a white tag and says made in Sri Lanka ??? Is it fake? It's very small for being a large. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418906116932806270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-20991997193971136722017-01-11T03:41:11.206-08:002017-01-11T03:41:11.206-08:00very unlikely. very unlikely. Paul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-56668509573240542942017-01-11T03:38:36.821-08:002017-01-11T03:38:36.821-08:00Hello, Paul. I got a pair of Levi's 560 "...Hello, Paul. I got a pair of Levi's 560 "big and tall", 50x34 from Amazon. There is no size print on the back Levi's logo, there are only letters W and L and blank spaces follow. Is this a sign of counterfeit? Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-71473023307616946902017-01-04T20:39:04.646-08:002017-01-04T20:39:04.646-08:00Thank u for responding paul !!! I know its not a v...Thank u for responding paul !!! I know its not a valuable pair of jeans...but it was facinating to study all about vintage levis...all the years ive spent in the thrift store and i only just know how desirable it is...i will definately keep my eyes open for vintage levi now lol !!!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715461496702941238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-62846087693426647402017-01-03T01:29:54.845-08:002017-01-03T01:29:54.845-08:00The white tag range do nearly all originate from t...The white tag range do nearly all originate from the 70s as you surmised, sounds like a nice catch. Paul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-16271597231410796732017-01-03T00:19:27.505-08:002017-01-03T00:19:27.505-08:00Hey paul..i have a flannel shirt..has the v pocket...Hey paul..i have a flannel shirt..has the v pockets..the red batwing label inside...all buttons are copper and say levi strauss and co sf ca..also buttons are stamped 64 on the back..the logo is also little e...the tag is white with black letters Levis..on the left side of the right pocket..i belive this to be 70s ??? Can u tell me anything ??? I scored it at the thrift store for 5 bucks.. looks and " feels" vintage Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715461496702941238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-61705488278331440442016-11-04T05:06:16.556-07:002016-11-04T05:06:16.556-07:00That is true - however, many of the fakes are not ...That is true - however, many of the fakes are not pretending to be originals, rather copies of LVC, which are expensive and hence worth fakings. So fake tags are usually based on LVC, the earlier Capital E reissues, or Levi's Japan reissues. Paul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-1283429327212316912016-11-04T05:01:10.574-07:002016-11-04T05:01:10.574-07:00There's often no stamp on the back of the butt...There's often no stamp on the back of the buttons, especially on later examples. So no reason for it to be a fake. Paul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-82700041073631721072016-11-04T04:59:03.918-07:002016-11-04T04:59:03.918-07:00Hello,
I found a vintage Levi's jacket with a ...Hello,<br />I found a vintage Levi's jacket with a small e, however there's nothing printed/stamped on the back of the buttons, which leads me to believe the jacket isn't authentic. Do have any idea whether a jacket like that could be real?Y.Karrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05638735997093022922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-11487793025708873572016-11-04T03:09:09.199-07:002016-11-04T03:09:09.199-07:00Hi Lulu, those are legit, and most likely date fro...Hi Lulu, those are legit, and most likely date from the 1970s. White tab was a fashion range rather like orange tab and it's common to see them produced by Levi's newly-established overseas operations in Canada and, later, Scotland. Paul Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668458153492295627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109579736608542811.post-66515357040738892572016-11-03T22:28:07.063-07:002016-11-03T22:28:07.063-07:00Hello,
I was wondering if you know anything about ...Hello,<br />I was wondering if you know anything about Levi's with a white tab and orange lettering? They are made in Canada. Sorry it's late and i'm writing this on the quick so I don't have all the deets. What are your thoughts Paul?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314281187841139990noreply@blogger.com