Counterfeits and fake documents
Receipts, cards, packaging and serial information can also be fabricated.
Authentication
the details that make a verdict defensible.
A consistent inspection should examine authenticity, condition, repairs and included accessories—not only a serial number or receipt.
Every bag gets looked at like it's guilty until proven real.
01date code
02hardware weight
03stitch angle
04edge glazing
05lining weave
06heat stamp
07zipper pull
08screws & rivets
09leather grain
10UV scan
11dust bag & card
12interior smell
The decision rule
Two authenticators sign separately. If they disagree, the bag fails. We'd rather lose the sale than send you something we're only pretty sure about.
The process
a repeatable check, not a guess.
01
Intake record
Record the piece, seller-provided inclusions and visible condition before deeper inspection begins.
02
Construction review
Compare materials, stitching, edge finishing, hardware, lining and construction details with reliable references.
03
Markings and alterations
Review stamps, codes and markings, then look for repainting, glue, replacement parts or other restoration.
04
Documented verdict
Store the findings and apply the published pass-or-fail rule before the order continues.
What photos can hide
authenticity is only one risk.
Undisclosed restoration
Paint, glue and replacement components may affect originality, condition and value.
Hidden wear
Corners, interior marks, cracking and structure can be difficult to judge from selected angles.
Odour and colour differences
Smoke, perfume, moisture and inaccurate lighting are not reliably represented online.
Missing inclusions
Straps, locks, keys, clochettes, dust bags and cards should match the product description.
Condition misrepresentation
The final record should distinguish normal wear from damage or previous repair.
The standard
consistent decisions need documented evidence.
Inspection quality depends on a repeatable checklist, reliable references and a record of what was examined. Team biographies and credentials can be added when they are documented.
The process should explain what evidence is reviewed, how uncertain findings are handled and what record accompanies the final decision.
know the process
before you pay.
Product details, store policies and the authentication process should agree with one another.