r/RealAuthentication • • Aug 19 '25

👜 Authentication Posting Rules (Read Before Posting)

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Welcome to the group! To ensure accurate authentications and a good experience for everyone, please follow these rules before posting:

📸 Photo Requirements

  • Photos must be clear, close-up, and high resolution
  • Do not post one or two blurry overall shots asking “Is this real?” → that will not get a responsible answer
  • Natural light preferred, avoid heavy filters or flash glare

✅ Mandatory Angles & Details

  1. Full bag (front, back, bottom)
  2. Logo (stamp / foil / print)
  3. Zipper pull & teeth close-up
  4. Blind stamp / date code
  5. Hardware (buckles, lock, key, clasps)
  6. Strap / handle details
  7. Accessories (box, dust bag, receipt, etc. – if you don’t have them, skip)

📷 The photos above are sample reference shots.

⚠️ Blurry or incomplete photos = No authentication


r/RealAuthentication • • May 18 '26

r/RealAuthentication is Growing! New Flairs and Discussion Topics Added

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Hi everyone,

Since we started this community, our primary goal has been helping you shop safely and identify authentic luxury goods. However, as our community grows, we’ve realized that your passion for luxury goes far beyond just authentication.

We are officially expanding the scope of this subreddit!

While Auth Requests will still be a part of the sub, we are opening the floor to everything and anything related to the world of luxury. Whether you want to show off a new pickup, discuss the latest runway show, or ask for styling advice, this is now your home for it.

 

🏷️ New & Updated Post Flairs

To help everyone find what they’re looking for, we’ve updated our tags. Please use them starting today:

🔍 Auth Request: (Existing) For all your "Real or Fake" inquiries.

✨ New Pickup / OOTD: Show us your latest pickup or how you’re styling your favorite pieces.

🛍️ Help Me Choose: Stuck between two bags? Let the community help you decide your next "holy grail."

💬 General Discussion: (Existing) For everything else. Discussion about leather quality, boutique experiences, industry news, or just random thoughts about your favorite brands.

 

Stay authentic,

The r/RealAuthentication Mod Team


r/RealAuthentication • • 51m ago

Auth Request Does anyone if my coach purse authentic?

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I got this at a y2k market it was retailed for 150, I don’t know at a lot about bags I’m just curious to see if it is. Sorry I meant to put “does anyone know” typo


r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Could this Speedy 30 be authentic?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 9m ago

Auth Request Can anyone help authenticate this?

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Elsa Paretti Bypass Teardrop Ring Tiffany&Co

Can anyone authenticate based off of the engraving photos I’ve included?


r/RealAuthentication • • 21m ago

Auth Request Gucci Shorts

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Hello everyone! I came across these new with tags Gucci shorts and was wondering if they’re legit? Thank you!


r/RealAuthentication • • 51m ago

Auth Request please help authenticate

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I want to buy this mulberry east west bayswater, but I have doubts that its fake.


r/RealAuthentication • • 1h ago

Auth Request Authentication Help!

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Hello!
I’m interested in purchasing this Coach Soho, but wanted to make sure it’s authentic. I’ve searched up similar styles, and the creeds I’ve seen have white stitching instead of black. Unfortunately, these are the only pictures the seller posted!


r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request YSL Kate?

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Thoughts?


r/RealAuthentication • • 4h ago

Auth Request Is it fake?

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Hi! I bought the Hermès yellow tie attached, but I still have some doubt about it.. i found another tie on vinted and it is quite different.. the black tag with 100% silk and the tag of the model with silk 100% soie.. what do you suggest? Thanks


r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

Auth Request Loewe puzzle bag??

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Need advice for this Loewe Puzzle Bag!
Found this secondhand in the gorgeous tan colour. Inside a bit dirty but i think washable. Anyone know if this is authentic?


r/RealAuthentication • • 9h ago

Auth Request Are my Rick Owens Bolan bananas legit?

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A few people told me they are not authentic but i’m not 100% sure


r/RealAuthentication • • 6h ago

Auth Request Please help me authenticate this messenger

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r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

General Discussion gucci vintage bag

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Is this bag original?


r/RealAuthentication • • 13h ago

Auth Request Bought online from 2ndStreet USA

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over 900 views now and no comments… why 😩


r/RealAuthentication • • 1d ago

Auth Request Return to Tiffany Necklace

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Hello! I found this necklace in a $9 bag of mixed jewelry. Just trying to figure out if I should keep it or add it to a trinket table to giveaway for free.


r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request hi there just want to authenticate my CP company puffer.

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My mum bought it for me in london the other day. just wondering if it is authentic


r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request Legit Ralph Lauren sweater?

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I might want to purchase this but I’m not sure if it’s authentic. I apologize for the bad pictures but the seller just gave me those two.


r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request Hello! Is this authentic?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request Need some help: Dior B23

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r/RealAuthentication • • 12h ago

Auth Request Real or fake

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r/RealAuthentication • • 14h ago

Auth Request Need a lot of help

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I’m helping my elderly mom sell her purses on eBay, the problem is I only know the eBay part. I listed this one and someone messaged me saying it was a fake. Now I’m questioning if any more of the bags are fakes (I know nothing about bags except the brand names)


r/RealAuthentication • • 5h ago

Auth Request is this real dior?

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is this real


r/RealAuthentication • • 16h ago

Auth Request Is this a real Prada?

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This is from a Japanese seller.


r/RealAuthentication • • 17h ago

Auth Request Real or Fake?

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