First off, you see some stuff saying they “authenticate” everything. Like, “All Items Personally Authenticated by Experts!” Sounds legit, right? But then you see other snippets like, “Klekt doesn’t check shoes nor do they claim that. They aren’t like StockX or GOAT.” Wait, what?! That throws a wrench in things.
And then there’s this bit about “quality control” being more of a problem than fakes. “Our fake catching rate is very high so most of the time, we’re not challenged on a sneaker being authentic but more the quality control…” So, maybe they’re pretty good at spotting fakes, but you might get a shoe with glue stains or something? Annoying, but at least it’s real (allegedly).
Now, the thing that makes me a little sus is the lack of a bidding system, according to one of the quotes. StockX and GOAT have that… makes you wonder why Klekt doesn’t, doesn’t it? Is it related to their authentication process? Who knows!
The thing is, you’re dealing with deadstock stuff, right? Someone sold it, and *then* Klekt gets involved. So, even if Klekt *tries* to authenticate, there’s always a chance something slips through the cracks. I mean, think about it – nobody’s perfect. And some of those fake sneakers are getting *really* good these days. Like, scary good.
Also, read this: “While most items will arrive legitimate and without a hitch, if you suspect your item is fake or are dissatisfied for some reason, you can contact Klekt directly at .” This is something you’ll probably be interested in.
So, bottom line? Can Klekt *accidentally* sell a fake? I’d say yeah, probably. Is it likely? Maybe not, if their “very high fake catching rate” is to be believed. But is it a *guarantee* you’ll get a real shoe? Absolutely not. Nothing in life is guaranteed, especially when you’re dealing with potentially valuable sneakers on the internet.
