Authentication Guides

Can VIP and Gift-With-Purchase Items Be Authenticated?
VIP gifts, GWP items, and promotional pieces are some of the most confusing items in luxury resale. Here's what they are and why authentication helps. Read more...
What Photos Do You Need for Online Handbag Authentication?
A simple guide to the photos that make online authentication fast and accurate, plus tips for getting clear shots with your phone. Read more...
How to Read a Louis Vuitton Date Code
What the letters and numbers inside your Louis Vuitton bag mean, how the format changed over the years, and why a date code alone doesn't prove a bag is authentic. Read more...