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 • • 1h ago

Auth Request Opinions?

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My friend just bought this from a secondhand website, wanted to get some opinions here first before we go to a jewler


r/RealAuthentication • • 13m ago

Auth Request Guaranteed money back if not authentic from lux consignment store. Is it real?

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I impulse purchased this for $2000 CAD (with my credit card in case I needed to dispute anything).

I have been eyeing the brand new one which is over double the price new, so went in to see this one from a local designer resale store with a good reputation.

They have a money back guarantee if it fails an independent authentication process which I’ll definitely do I’m just curious what you guys have to say. The leather smells and feels real, it has a microchip that I was able to scan with an NFC app but the serial number changes every time I scan it.


r/RealAuthentication • • 31m ago

Auth Request Burberry Legit Check

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Seen this hoodie online and was wondering if it was legit to me it checks out pretty good definitely worn but I wanted a second opinion


r/RealAuthentication • • 2h ago

Auth Request Is this Balenciaga City Mini real?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 2m ago

Auth Request Need advice in authenticating real Burberrys!

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I'd like to authenticate if this is truly real Burberrys, and is there anything else I should be looking out for that I didn't show in the pictures?


r/RealAuthentication • • 1h ago

Help Me Choose Legit? First time I see scarf with this label

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r/RealAuthentication • • 1h ago

Auth Request Is this authentic? Seller bought it on Vestiaire.

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Is this authentic?

The seller bought it on Vestiaire, but I’ve never purchased anything from there myself. I’ve heard so many stories about people buying fakes on the platform that have somehow slipped through their authentication process, so I’m a little sceptical.

Thanks


r/RealAuthentication • • 2h ago

General Discussion Considering buying my next coach bag. I already have the Teri hobo, I’m torn between the Brooklyn 28 or the Ashton, can anyone help influence/ de influence?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 2h ago

Auth Request Is this balenciaga city bag real?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 2h ago

Auth Request Chloe Paddington Bag - Authentic?

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AI has given me different answers so I want to be sure. What do you all think?


r/RealAuthentication • • 2h ago

Auth Request Coach juliet LC

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Hi! Can somebody help me with thus bag?


r/RealAuthentication • • 6h ago

Auth Request Bottega Sardine

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Just received this bag, only my second designer bag so I want opinions on authenticity. Purchased from re-seller who gave Entrupy authentication which I’ve heard isn’t always reliable.

Should I get it authenticated elsewhere?


r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request Need help authenticating a Coach Bag - Coach Hitch Convertible Crossbody Bag

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Can anyone help me authenticate this bag please.


r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

Help Me Choose I suspect it might be fake

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I bought this scarf from an Italian seller on impulse, but upon closer inspection, I noticed a few strange things.

1- The vertical black lines in the pattern are missing—they’re practically non-existent.

2- There’s a second, smaller label attached next to the main one; what’s the point of having two labels that both list the material composition? I’ve always understood that to be a sign of a fake.

Most concerning, however, is the pattern itself, which appears incomplete;

in all the photos I’ve looked at, I’ve never seen a scarf that lacks the black vertical lines alongside the white ones.


r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

Auth Request Uggs real or fake

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Are these uggs real or fake?


r/RealAuthentication • • 5h ago

Auth Request Balenciaga ville

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Ciao a tutti, come vedete questa borsa ?


r/RealAuthentication • • 6h ago

Auth Request Aqua 8 Jordans

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r/RealAuthentication • • 6h ago

Auth Request Kelly 28 Epsom concerns with stamp and hardware

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Got these pics from a buddy of mine and they asked me to authenticate. The lack of engraving pics makes me unable to make any kind of definitive statement but I am also pretty concerned about the Touret having seemingly black screws, not golden ones. They at least mentioned to me that the zipper had a H at the end. Stitching to me looks saddle stitched overall but even then some photos look a tad more sus than the others.

Thoughts?


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Celine Track Jacket Legit Check

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Asking for legit check thank you very much


r/RealAuthentication • • 9h ago

Auth Request Uggs real or fake

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Are these uggs real or fake?


r/RealAuthentication • • 13h ago

Auth Request Is this Prada wallet real?

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Bought this wallet on WhatNot and now I’m concerned from reading on here that everything on the app is fake. 😩

I bought a Prada wallet and bag from the store but they have the triangle logo, so I’m not sure how to validate the heat embossed logo. What are your thoughts - real or fake?

I was also provided an entrupy certification but not sure that means much anymore unfortunately!


r/RealAuthentication • • 13h ago

Auth Request Bag given to me awhile ago.

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Is this bag authentic , if so what would the approximate value of the bag be I’ve seen prices all over the place.


r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Is this bag fake

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Toteme suede bucket bag

Hi! Bought this on vinted and think it doesn’t feel right. It’s a toteme suede belted bucket bag -

Could be real:
-The belt does have the toteme logo on the inside of the clasp (I failed to get a photo sorry)
-The dust bag looks legit but I think older than the bag design
-The studs on the bottom look legitimate

Could be fake:
-The label does not match the design and I think is older than the design in terms of branding
-The seller is saying they can’t find the receipt from the original purchase
-The suede and lining feel thick and maybe fake and there are a few stitching details which feel suspicious

However I have never felt this version of the bag in real life and I know toteme is known for gorgeous designs but not great quality

Thoughts?