Originally Posted by
hubertee2004
How can I make sure I'm buying R8070 Disc brake shifters as opposed to the R8050 rim brake shifters?
The best way is confirming the model number, which you already seem to know. If you're not buying from a shop, and the seller doesn't know the model number, ask if they're hydraulic.
To be honest, I'm not really sure why there's any confusion on this. Did you run in to a seller that didn't know what they were selling?