Website Review: Bid for Luxury at Portero

You know when the time comes to buy a new pair of shoes, (and that time, of course, is always…) but the rent is coming up and you’re just not sure if your credit cards can withstand another $685 dollar charge courtesy of Manolo Blahnik?

So, you check out eBay because maybe you’ll come across some great find for a shockingly low bid. But unfortunately, as it often is on eBay, the hottest brands come at the highest risk and sometimes it’s just too difficult to determine whether a certain designer bag or shoe is actually authentic. You know how it is: you type in “Louboutin” and multiple listings of the same exact shoe come up from a single seller, who just happens to have six different pairs in varying sizes all shipping from China. That might raise a little red flag.

Enter Portero, a luxury auction style e-shop that actually guarantees the authenticity of its fine goods. Shop through great brands like Bvlgari, Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Hermes, or by category like jewelry, handbags, shoes, art, housewares, etc. We’ll start you off with a few great auction finds to check out:

Celine Black Suede Studded Handbag
Current Bid: $285, down from Original Price: $950

Christian Loutoutin Scissor Girl Metallic Pumps
Current Bid: $493, down from Original Price: $985

Betsey Johnson Faux Gold Rose Bead Long Crystal Necklace
Current Bid: $173

Check out the secrets to bidding on and winning $5 Louboutins at our new favorite site, OohILove. Don’t forget to enter code OOHILOVESHEFINDS at checkout for 5% free bids. Go check out the best necklaces, too.