Third party authenticators for Ebay sellers/buyers

[CaviarChanel]

Hi All,
Can anyone please share with us your recent experience with Ebay's third party authentication for designer brand bags transactions?

eBay Launches Authentication for Luxury Handbags

/PRNewswire/ -- As the marketplace's luxury categories continue to gain momentum with recent quarter over quarter growth, eBay announces the expansion of its...

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Thank you.

 

[luxbeauty67]

Hi I purchased 2 HERMES Kelly bags from them and the seller sent it to eBay for authentication before I received it. It came with an thick eBay dust bag authentication card and tag. The quality looked great and I sold one to FASHIONPHILE and it was accepted and authentic. I believe it’s legit.

 

[ColetteBlue]

Good to hear of your experience, anyone else with feedback?

 

[songofthesea]

I just sold two on eBay and sent to the authenticators. They checked them and got them out within a day.

 

[Kateplustwo]

I just had a very positive experience as a buyer! I purchased a Chanel flap bag for $3000+ based on a credible listing (seller had 100% positive feedback, and described the condition as "near perfect inside and out." After the bag was sent for authentication, eBay informed me that, while the bag was confirmed to be authentic, their inspection revealed that it had been PAINTED in spots and the paint was chipping off. They also sent me photos to show this damage, which was NOT pictured or mentioned in the listing. They gave me the option to cancel the transaction and receive an immediate refund. The bag is going directly back to the seller from the authenticator. Their intervention saved me from a major hassle.