Why the Same Item Has Different Prices

Search a popular sneaker and the prices can differ several times over. Usually you are looking at different batches, meaning different factories.

What a batch is

A batch is the production run of one factory. Several factories can make the same model, each with its own shape, materials and level of detail.

What more money buys

Often better materials, a closer shape and neater finishing. It does not guarantee a flawless pair, and for a casual tee the cheap version can be all you need.

Comparing two listings

Do not rely on the seller's pictures, which may show a different batch than the one shipped. Compare warehouse photos from real orders, which appear on our item pages where we have them.

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