Can someone recommend an online authentication service

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#211
Hi,

I recently tried to get a mini authenticated so I would get a certificate. Wasn’t worried about the authenticity because it was bought from boutique, just wanted a certificate incase I decide to sell it in the future. I used two services: Real Authentication and LVBagaholic and both came back saying the bag isn’t authentic??

After more research I realized RA has had plenty of bad reviews on trustpilot for this same reason, but I’m just surprised that both services deemed an authentic bag fake. Also considering they charge a decent amount for these services.

Just wanted to know if anybody else has had a similar experience to me as I wasn’t aware of these inconsistencies
 
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#212
I haven't had these experiences, but just for your peace of mind, if you bought it form a boutique it should be attached to your customer profile.

Just ask your SA to look it up for you and they should be able to provide a copy of the receipt for you.
 
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pighero15 said:
Zeko service is very accurate, I paid 30usd for her service. Highly recommend
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I’m not so sure, she delete’s comments and blocks accounts of people who might make her look less knowledgeable about authentication. Does she have any experience working with Chanel or is the claim that she has years of experience.

If she is legit and an expert, she wouldn’t need to delete and block. Having gaps in knowledge doesn’t make one less knowledgeable, she could have graciously accepted it instead she chose to hide it.

I wouldn’t trust an individual who does that to do the right thing.

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#214
I used Real Authentication and they said verified authentic to a more recent mini rectangle flap that turned out to be a super fake.
I told them of the 2 concerns which turned out to be the smoking gun but it passed 2 people's authenticate at Real Authentication and said it was legit. Because you have an older bag I think it is easier to authenticate.
Hope that helps.

I trust Leather Surgeons. If you bag needs a good clean then you can send it there and they will authenticate for free.
If your bag is not authentic then Leather Surgeons will refuse to service it.
 
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#216
I was thinking of using one of those services, but I've read so many reviews on Trustpilot that they often declare authentic items as fake, so I am hesitating... I was also looking at Lollipuff too, but doubt they are any better. if you bought it at a boutique I'm sure you can get the receipt from the SA.
 
#220
I should say...

I tested Etinceler a few years ago with a “superfake” (unbeknownst to them). Bravo, they successfully spotted through photos. It was a seasonal version of a classic flap (CC Crave). I was thoroughly impressed with both their skillset and professionalism (including letting me know I had a “superfake”).
 
#221
I’ve used Etinceler and Real Authenticators. I trust Etinceler but unfortunately they don’t do the newer bags via photos. I can’t say the same for Real Authenticators. I’m considering Zeko for a newer bag that I need authenticated...I was going to use Authenticate4u but I’ve only used them for LVs. Might consider it though just to be doubly sure :rolleyes:
 
#222
k5ml3k said:
I’ve used Etinceler and Real Authenticators. I trust Etinceler but unfortunately they don’t do the newer bags via photos. I can’t say the same for Real Authenticators. I’m considering Zeko for a newer bag that I need authenticated...I was going to use Authenticate4u but I’ve only used them for LVs. Might consider it though just to be doubly sure :rolleyes:
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i have used Authenticate4u for Chanels, no problems
 
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#223
Hi everyone, I bought a Chanel jumbo off of Instagram and had it authenticated by zeko and Authenticate4U. Zeko confirmed authenticity on two occasions (one from the seller and another with photos sent by me) whilst authenticate4u are saying they are unhappy with the bag. I don’t believe the bag to be counterfeit as the Instagram seller is reputable and I don’t see anything wrong with it, but I am not an expert and the bag is a 20 series (I have heard 15 and above have been super faked). Any advice on what to do?
 
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