For all of the new members (buyers) requesting authentications, here are the posting guidelines that make it easier for authenticators to give an opinion and for other members to search for information regarding items/sellers/styles, etc. 
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Please follow the following rules:
Before you submit a request for authentication, please search this thread to make sure that the item has not previously been authenticated. This is not a thread to ask general questions about Bottega Veneta, please refer to our reference section for such information. Finally, do not submit requests for something that is obviously a fake, e.g. the item says it is a replica, or a $50 Campana.
This is a free service, but it is imperative that you help our authenticators by using the following format for auction items:
Item Name:
Listing number:
Seller name or ID:
Working Link:
Comments:
Needed Pictures: Please make sure the item in question has clear close-ups of
1. all logos including those on hardware and pressed into leather
2. both sides of the authenticity tag
3. views of zippers and zipper pulls
4. views of the lining
5. outside views of all sides and bottom
6. views of hardware
7. mirror, both sides if applicable
Shoes are difficult to authenticate, but the more pictures the better. The bottom of shoe is a required picture.
Non auction item requests - We will also accept items that are from online sites, classified ads like Craigslist, and private sales.
For these items, please use the following format:
Item Name:
Seller name or ID:
Working Link to pictures:
Comments:
Alternatively, please attach pictures to your post, or link to approved photo hosting sites
Do not post requests for item that do not have sufficient pictures.
