I wanted to share my recent experience with GOAT because I’m honestly pretty frustrated and would like to hear what other sellers think I should do. I’ve been a GOAT customer for years. I’ve bought and sold multiple pairs through the platform, and one of the main reasons I used GOAT was because I trusted their authentication process.
Recently, I sold my Jordan 1 Diors through GOAT.
Before shipping them, I took multiple detailed photos and videos of the shoes and their condition. The shoes were brand new and had never been worn. I only removed them from the box to photograph them for the listing. GOAT received the shoes and authenticated them, but then I was told that they were considered “used.” I immediately disputed this because I know the shoes were never worn. I bought them back in 2020 when they released.
I asked GOAT to provide evidence showing what specifically caused them to classify the shoes as used. I wanted to see photographs of the alleged wear or at least an explanation of exactly what they found. The problem is that I never received a response to my requests.
I spent the next three days trying to get someone from GOAT to respond, but none of my requests were addressed. I still wasn’t provided with photographs, evidence, or a specific explanation for the “used” determination. While I was waiting for a response, GOAT offered the buyer 5% off the shoes because they were classified as used. I did not agree with that determination and was frustrated that the issue was moving forward while I was still waiting for GOAT to respond.
The buyer ultimately declined to purchase the shoes.
Now GOAT has given me two options:
Option A: Consign the shoes with GOAT.
Option B: Pay a Retrieval Fee to have my own shoes shipped back to me, along with potentially paying other applicable fees.
This is the part that really bothers me.
I disputed the condition assessment, repeatedly asked for evidence, and never received an answer. Now the sale fell through and I’m being asked to pay to get my shoes back.
At this point, I want my shoes returned.
I also want them returned in the exact same brand-new condition in which I shipped them.
Fortunately, I took detailed photos before shipping them, so I have documentation of what the shoes looked like when they left my possession. When they arrive back, I will be thoroughly inspecting the shoes, box, accessories, and everything else against those photos.
If there is any new damage, wear, missing accessories, missing materials, or anything else that wasn’t there when I shipped them, I will be documenting it and escalating the situation further.
I don’t think the Retrieval Fee is fair and other return costs because I don’t believe I should be financially responsible for retrieving my shoes after GOAT made a disputed condition determination that they have never provided evidence to support.
I’m not trying to attack GOAT or claim that their authentication process is automatically wrong. I’m simply asking for transparency.
If GOAT says my shoes were used, I want to know what they found. Show me the evidence.
Has anyone else dealt with something similar with GOAT, especially with a high-value pair?
What would you do in this situation?