It can be difficult to determine if your favorite must have tokidoki purse is authentic or not, especially when you are buying it without seeing or touching it in person or if you are not that familiar with the brand. I do have a few simple tips for determining if a purse is authentic or not. Does the purse have the carabiner cord? I have yet to see any fake purses that have the BLACK and WHITE stretch cord with the carabiner having LeSportsac etched on both sides beware of ones tRead More...
Since anything between 75 and 95% of all goods on eBay are counterfeit, we would like to help you make an informed purchasing decision with the information below. Genuine merchandise has its price and doesn’t come cheap. As a general rule of thumb one can say that ‘any bargain too good to be true usually is’. These are the most important red flags when evaluating the authenticity of merchandise offered on eBay: The seller is registered in one of the countries “famous” fRead More...
There are TOO many “authenticity guaranteed” fakes on eBay. Ask what their basis of authenticity is. Many say, “Well, by the quality of its craftsmanship”. Really. Does the seller look like he/she is experienced enough to know the real Vuitton quality? Even more sellers would say, “It’s stamped such and so, therefore it has got to be authentic”. Now, you tell me what kind of fake does NOT have “Louis Vuitton Paris made in France&Read More...
This extensive guide is outlined by topics. Before leaving this page, please VOTE below if the guide was helpful My background: I’ve been an eBay member for nearly 10 years and also worked for Coach. I am no longer affiliated with Coach and do not represent myself as a Coach “expert”, nor do I attempt to authenticate items for eBay members. This guide is a resource for buyers and sellers to determine for themselves if a Coach item is truly authentic. AnRead More...
I have been collecting watches since I was 10 years old when my father gave me a manual wind timex. Since then there has been no looking back. In the next 25 years I have traded and acquired various limited edition Rolex, Panerai, and IWC models. These are my three favorite but by no means the only fine watches being made today. Common sense has helped me find great deals and make decisions that have provided me the opportunity to own very coveted models in these lines.Buying from collRead More...
Watches are truly fascinating mechanical treasures. There are countless brands today that put together splendid timekeepers, alas there are some such as IWC, Rolex, Patek, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Blancpain and of course Panerai, that create masterpieces. I’ll concentrate on Panerai for this guide, however some of the logic of how to assess authenticity will be true to all brands. Due diligence is key. Look at the brand’s website for specifications and photos to comparRead More...
Since outdoor jackets, such as those used for hiking, have become more like fashion clothing, there have been growing numbers of fakes of the big names, such as North Face. There’s money to be made from counterfeits, and the fakes tend to be cheap compared to the very high price tag – often well over £100 – of authentic merchandise. If people can buy something that seems real for £20-30 instead of paying that high price, obviously there’s going to be a demand. ButRead More...
A big advantage of purchasing designer handbags online, is you’ll have far more choices and much more time to consider your purchase than shopping in a shopping mall. The only possible downside of online shopping is that when you’re making online purchases you can’t physically touch the product. Sadly, there are many people who will not only sell replicas (counterfeit or fake designer handbags), but who will misguide you into thinking that they are authentic. In this guide, Read More...
Familiarize yourself with the designer handbags that interest you. Go to the designer company website and examine pictures of the bags. Check the customer service section of the website. This is where some designers describe what sets their handbags apart from counterfeits. Step 2 Look for registration numbers and other markings on authentic handbags. A registration number may be branded on leather inside the bag, or it may be printed on a card that comes with the bag. A designer’s logo isRead More...
Well just wanted to write a quick write up on how you can tell apart a authentic BABOLAT AEROPRO DRIVE CORTEX tennis racquet from a fake. First thing is the fake one would significantly weigh alot lighter than an authentic one or heavier usually lighter. Second, under the original grip there should be a serial number. Third thing is that inside the handle (grip) if you open the backdoor (emblem under handle) it should not be hollow it should be filled. On a fake the paint job would be most lRead More...


