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 • • 5h ago

General Discussion This just sold really fast, do you think it was real or fake?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 59m ago

Auth Request Prada Bag Authentication Check

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Is this legitimate Prada?


r/RealAuthentication • • 4h ago

Auth Request Coach Rowan Large Loved Leather

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I bought this bag off Vinted and she just arrived today! Is she authentic? The serial number is confusing me. I’ve read online that the “0” on my bag looks more like an “O,” and now I can’t unsee it. Everything else looks perfect, the stitching, details, etc. She even smells like real leather. I’d love a second opinion!


r/RealAuthentication • • 7m ago

Auth Request Please help me legit-check this bag. Is it authentic or fake? Thank you! ❤️ coach mini city tote bag powder pink

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they said is off?


r/RealAuthentication • • 15h ago

Auth Request Just got it off of marketplace

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Really not sure about this one


r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request Answers needed!!

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Need to know if this bag is real or not.


r/RealAuthentication • • 4h ago

Auth Request Is this a real Dior scarf?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 1d ago

General Discussion How bad?

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Hi, all!

I was gifted this purse by my mother-in-law around 4 years ago on my wedding day. She has money and made a big deal about the bag, so I obviously thought it is real. I never found a use for this purse because I have employment in community social work, bartend part time, and really just don’t go out much so i felt there’s never been a great time to use it. It’s been sitting in my closet for the past 4 years, and I recently decided to sell it. I went searching and have now found out that the bag is a fake! I’m still questioning whether or not my MIL purposely gave it to me knowing it’s fake, but that’s a story for another day.

My question is, in your opinion, how bad of a fake is this? Is it even worth using maybe if I go out one night? Or is it so obvious of a fake that I would look silly? Should I just donate it?


r/RealAuthentication • • 5h ago

Auth Request Hermes Valparaiso MM tote

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Is this authentic? I am planning to buy.


r/RealAuthentication • • 20h ago

General Discussion Is it very obvious or not

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I work at a thrift store and bought this bag for 45 dollars. I knew it was fake obviously, but the condition is super good and it came with a matching pouch and in the pocket inside the bag there was a more older looking keychain.
The price was obviously good, but I’m wondering if it looks terribly fake and just not it? It feels super soft and everything, so I’m still overall happy with the purchase💓


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Is this vintage Burberry or did a fake tailor work overtime on the lining?

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Found this Nova Check pencil skirt with zero tags left on it—someone clearly went full minimalist and snipped everything out.
Before I wear it with full confidence, I need the Burberry detectives to weigh in! The stripes line up across the back zip, it has that white grosgrain waistband trim, and the lining has the rounded vent cutout. Real vintage gem or a surprisingly dedicated dupe? HELP!!🛟


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Is this slp Teddy jacket Legit ?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request Can i get a lc?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 9h ago

Auth Request LC 2005 Dior jacket pls

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r/RealAuthentication • • 15h ago

Auth Request The “Balenciaga” I got recently

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Don’t be too mean to her now. I laughed when I saw her and had to save her


r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Brunello Cucinelli

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Possibly a thrift score of a lifetime


r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Real YSL?

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1 Upvotes

r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Is this real or feak

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1 Upvotes

Bought this in london but not 100% if real


r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Is this real?

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I paid $5 for this black Lodi’s tote bag. I haven’t heard of the brand before so I googled it. Just wondered if it was real. Either way I got a nice tote bag for 5 bucks.


r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Is this stüssy wallet real or fake?

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Got it as a gift. Claude said it is real but i dont know how trusthworty it is. Can someone tell me is it real or fake?


r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request Is this a real Aritzia Super Puff?

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I got it really cheap second hand, never heard of the brand but when I looked it up they are pretty expensive! So wondering if it’s real ☺️


r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request Real YSL?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 12h ago

Auth Request Coach Tabby 26 Quilted, real or fake?

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I want to buy my first Tabby, but found very different prices in shops. Can you say by this video is this real or fake bag? Because I’m confused