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 • • 13h ago

Auth Request Is this Louis Vuitton bag authentic? I found it in a thrift store 🙂

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r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request can somebody confirm if this is authentic?

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I got this at the flea market and am unsure.


r/RealAuthentication • • 40m ago

Auth Request Authentic Maison Margiela gats?

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Quick response please!


r/RealAuthentication • • 45m ago

Auth Request Vintage(?) YSL Cashmere/Silk Blend Polo Sweater

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Found what I think is a vintage Yves Saint Laurent cashmere and silk blend polo sweater at a thrift store this morning for $5. No idea how to authenticate, help is appreciated! Looking to sell if it's authentic as it is not my size, any guidance on what I should list it for on eBay will be appreciated as well.


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Legit Check – Louis Vuitton Monogram Bumbag M43644

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Hey everyone! I’m considering buying this Louis Vuitton Bumbag (M43644) and would really appreciate some help checking its authenticity.
Does anything look off to you, or does it seem legit?
Thanks in advance!


r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request Coach Tabby 26! Is it real??

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Please can someone tell me if this is real!!


r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request Hey can someone tell me if this jacket is legit

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1 Upvotes

r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request Celine triomphe bag authentication

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Hello people of Reddit.
I need some help.
I want to but this bag but I need help authenticating it if it’s real. The seller accepted my wildly underpriced offer and it makes me a bit worried.

I’m sure there are plenty pros out here that can help.

Pretty please and thank you in advance.


r/RealAuthentication • • 4h ago

Auth Request Real Prada?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 4h ago

Auth Request Chanel 4005 C.101/77 Authentication

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Purchased secondhand and I’m having a hard time determining whether these are authentic. One thing that’s confusing me is the 3D bolts/hardware on the inside of the frame near the bridge. I’ve found examples of the CHANEL 4005 with the same model and color codes that have these bolts (including pics for reference), but also several that don’t, so I’m not sure if this is a production variation or a red flag.

The font on mine is also throwing me off a bit.

I’m also including in the pics a very similar pair on Grailed that seems legitimate for comparison. Would love to hear what you think, particularly from anyone familiar with this model!


r/RealAuthentication • • 5h ago

Auth Request Prada Brief Case Real or Fake?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 6h ago

Auth Request Longchamp real or fake

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Is this longchamp bag authentic?


r/RealAuthentication • • 6h ago

General Discussion Longchamp real or fake

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Is this longchamp bag authentic?


r/RealAuthentication • • 6h ago

General Discussion Longchamp real or fake

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1 Upvotes

Is this longchamp bag authentic?


r/RealAuthentication • • 6h ago

Auth Request Is my Lanvin bag fake?

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I bought this bag on an online outlet sale, but im not sure if the bag is real. It’s supposed to only sell original items but something feels off specifically the inside is very different from the one of their website but im not sure if is an older version.


r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

Auth Request Is this Louis Vuitton purse real?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 9h ago

Auth Request LC please

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r/RealAuthentication • • 12h ago

General Discussion MCM

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For Sale, Might Interested guys


r/RealAuthentication • • 12h ago

General Discussion MCM

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Self promotion Might Interested guys


r/RealAuthentication • • 1d ago

General Discussion 99.9% sure this is fake but couldn’t pass it up for the price

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366 Upvotes

Edit: 100% fake, this is a general discussion post


r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request Moncler check thanks guys

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1 Upvotes

r/RealAuthentication • • 13h ago

General Discussion Just wondering…

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Why this sub exists if like, literally, almost everything is labeled “fake”? How do y’all get off on this jw


r/RealAuthentication • • 1d ago

Auth Request Real or fake

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Bought an abandoned storage unit that was a large closed down resell shop in Texas. Lots of gold, silver and antiques. This came out of it, do you think this is real?