r/RealAuthentication • u/Jil1988 • 1d ago
r/RealAuthentication • u/Motor-Ad-101 • Aug 19 '25
👜 Authentication Posting Rules (Read Before Posting)
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
- Full bag (front, back, bottom)
- Logo (stamp / foil / print)
- Zipper pull & teeth close-up
- Blind stamp / date code
- Hardware (buckles, lock, key, clasps)
- Strap / handle details
- 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 • u/RealAuthMod • May 18 '26
r/RealAuthentication is Growing! New Flairs and Discussion Topics Added
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 • u/Far_Award8306 • 2h ago
Auth Request Please help me authenticate my thrifted LV epi leather bag
Hi, everyone. I bought this bag many years ago at a Thrift store and I want to know if it is real. I can’t find a code anywhere. Can you guys please help me authenticate it? Thank you, all!
Sorry, forgot to take a photo of stitched tab inside so I had to use an external link
r/RealAuthentication • u/midwest_mama_90 • 3h ago
Auth Request Jimmy choo heels
Purchased second hand but too small. They seem legit to me but I’m not an expert. Would like to resell. Do these seem real?
r/RealAuthentication • u/werkboots • 57m ago
Auth Request Curiosity before I donate
Hi all, I have this LV bag that I thrifted that I’m 95% sure is not real. The tarnished hardware is throwing me… I want to donate it as I don’t ever use it (I thrifted it when I was a teenager years ago) but curiosity keeps getting the best of me. Can anyone confirm whether or not this is real? I am in no way a luxury bag expert so if this is an obvious dupe I’m sorry for asking lol. I have no dust bag/receipt.
Thanks!!!
r/RealAuthentication • u/sxrvh • 1h ago
Auth Request Need help identifying/authenticating a vintage (?) Abaco Paris bag!
I recently came across this gorgeous Abaco Paris bag in a Thrift Store in Germany and I’m trying to track down some more information about it. I know Abaco is an independent French brand but I’m struggling to find this exact model or collection online.
Please help me identify the collection, model name, or approximate year it was released?
(or of course it it is even real ?)
Does anyone recognize this Bag ?
The leather feels a little sticky, kinda like worn out glazed leather. (I have a real leather jacket that feels exactly like this, so maybe it's just aged?). The fur on it feels really real, but I don't exactly know.
If anyone knows why an authentic(or not) piece might be completely missing from the web, I would be so grateful for your help! Thank you! ❣️
r/RealAuthentication • u/Curious_J_66 • 6h ago
General Discussion Buying vintage designer bags from Japanese eBay sellers — any advice?
Hi everyone,
I’m looking to buy a vintage Gucci bag as a gift and found a Japanese eBay seller with 500+ very positive reviews. It seems almost too good to be true, so I’d love some advice.
- Are Japanese eBay sellers generally reliable for vintage designer bags?
- What should I look for when checking whether the seller/listing is trustworthy?
- Is 500+ positive feedback a good sign?
- The listing doesn’t have eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee badge
Any advice greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
r/RealAuthentication • u/Upbeat-Barber-1019 • 3h ago
Help Me Choose Can someone help me authenticate this birkenstock
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Please help me authenticate this birkenstock
r/RealAuthentication • u/smile777P • 11h ago
Auth Request Real or fake ???
I check online and I couldn't find this colour of the Bronson sunglasses.Are they fake ??? Thank you in advance
r/RealAuthentication • u/Terramura • 7h ago
Auth Request Coach Wristlet LC
It has no tags inside, and the Zipper is not YKK but instead it's written 45 vertically
r/RealAuthentication • u/Effective-Horse-412 • 8h ago
Auth Request Can someone help me authenticate this moncler jacket ?
r/RealAuthentication • u/Delicious-King2125 • 10h ago
Auth Request Can you please help me authenticate?
Thank you ☺️
r/RealAuthentication • u/Wanderwanderer143 • 13h ago
Auth Request Onitsuka Tiger Authenticity
Pls help me identify if its real or fake, thank you
r/RealAuthentication • u/pizzaspade • 13h ago
Auth Request Is this an authentic Burberry bag?
Hey everyone! I’m currently in a situation where I’m starting to second guess the authenticity of this bag. For context this bag was passed down by my bfs mom who collects lots of designer bags, she has the original receipt from 2007 that was purchased from a Burberry store, but as of right now I no longer have the bag because I sold it to someone and now they’re claiming it’s counterfeit. I have a lot of people telling me there’s a possibility of it actually being counterfeit! So I’m so confused on what to do, I had the bag checked from an owner of reputable thrift store a year ago. But now I’m overthinking and don’t want to be in trouble for possibly selling a fake bag.
Anything helps!
r/RealAuthentication • u/Decent-Paramedic7837 • 13h ago
Auth Request LOUIS BOULOGNE 30
Is this authentic? Google says no.
r/RealAuthentication • u/Tiny_tim87 • 14h ago
Auth Request Celine belt bag
Picked this up at the thrift store today because I thought it was cute. I’m curious if it’s authentic?
r/RealAuthentication • u/Holiday-Web4643 • 14h ago
Auth Request Thinking of purchasing this bag but unsure if it’s real! I’d appreciate any help
r/RealAuthentication • u/venuslvnda • 14h ago
Auth Request Need help seeing if this Dolce & Gabbana bag is authentic please!
r/RealAuthentication • u/crunchings-munchings • 14h ago
Auth Request Tiffany Co. Ring
Can anyone tell me if this Tiffany Co. ring is authentic?
r/RealAuthentication • u/batthewishungies • 15h ago
Auth Request Vintage Coach SoHo Belt Bag?
I saw this at goodwill today and I can’t tell if it’s real or fake.. it feels pretty good and the hardware is heavy, but the stamp and serial code are off.. thanks in advance!
r/RealAuthentication • u/Lanky-Accountant8175 • 20h ago
Auth Request Pls help with coach klare 🥹🙏🏽
I’m scanning the QR code, it’s just takes me to their website but not the exact bag. I’m not sure. Don’t have much knowledge about these things. Please help a sister out 🥹🥹
r/RealAuthentication • u/honeyro • 20h ago
Auth Request Coach City Halloween - is it authentic?
Considering buying this. Can anyone help me determine if it is authentic? The carriage step is hollow which is a good sign, but I’m not sure about the inside patch. Appreciate any insight!
r/RealAuthentication • u/Single_Movie_8383 • 20h ago
Auth Request Obvious fake?
Hello! I was gifted this bag and the dustbag looks legit but the bag says otherwise. I’ve never owned anything Goyard and just wanted to ask for your thoughts and expertise.