Authentication

Reviewed and revised — 12 September 2026. This article has been updated to correct unsupported claims and reflect the current enquiry-based offer. Its original publication date and URL are retained. A luxury resale store needs to explain both the item and the transaction clearly: why the item is represented as authentic, what condition it is in, who owns it and what happens after sale. The earlier version of this article used market-size and growth figures without sufficient sourcing. Those figures have been removed. A broad market forecast would not, by itself, establish demand for a particular store or category. ...

Reviewed and revised — 12 September 2026. This article has been updated to correct unsupported claims and reflect the current enquiry-based offer. Its original publication date and URL are retained. An authentication record should show what was checked, by whom and with what evidence. It should not rely on a single detail such as a serial number or the seller’s assurance. Record the item before assessing it Photograph the whole item and its identifying details, labels, hardware, stitching, packaging and visible repairs. Record the model, dimensions and condition. Keep the consignor’s description separate from facts you have independently checked. ...