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Overview

Real Authentication has a rating of 3.48 stars from 46 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Real Authentication ranks 50th among Business Services Other sites.

  • Service
    14
  • Value
    14
  • Shipping
    7
  • Returns
    7
  • Quality
    11
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 33.3%
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How would you rate Real Authentication?
Top Positive Review

“Used their service through mercari”

Linh T.
3/12/22

I am really excited using their services! Very easy and quick to get the certificate. It help me sell my luxury bag really quickly!

Top Critical Review

“Authenticating Fakes”

Rose S.
2/17/22

I've seen so many fake Coach bags "authenticated" by this company that it's shameful. Perhaps they know other brands better but they should try getting actual professional experts when it comes to Coach. Hard to believe they have a 99.9% accuracy rate when I've seen dozens of inaccurately authenticated bags just this month alone. Tried contacting them personally to bring this to their attention but of course there's no contact option unless you're paying for their, um, services. Services I will never utilize. Just like most companies, greed & money seem to have taken presidency over quality & reliability. Shameful.

Reviews (46)

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Thumbnail of user roses575
1 review
4 helpful votes
February 17th, 2022

I've seen so many fake Coach bags "authenticated" by this company that it's shameful. Perhaps they know other brands better but they should try getting actual professional experts when it comes to Coach. Hard to believe they have a 99.9% accuracy rate when I've seen dozens of inaccurately authenticated bags just this month alone. Tried contacting them personally to bring this to their attention but of course there's no contact option unless you're paying for their, um, services. Services I will never utilize. Just like most companies, greed & money seem to have taken presidency over quality & reliability. Shameful.

Tip for consumers:
Definitely suggest avoiding them for any authentications but if you do, I'd absolutely suggest getting a second opinion.

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Thumbnail of user yanickj1
1 review
11 helpful votes
September 16th, 2021

Never ever used this company i brought a bag authenticated through them from mercari I tried recently reselling the bag through mercari which I did had to get authenticated through real authentication only to be told its not authentic how is that possible when you guys authenticated the bag its the same bag I will be going to small claims no way I got duped out of 1300 this is not a legit company shame on you

Tip for consumers:
I should never have trust this company

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Thumbnail of user katiav10
1 review
10 helpful votes
May 5th, 2022

This is massage of Real Authentication for bag Chanel: This item has been determined Counterfeit. Please know we offer Written Statement documentation that outlines why an item is Counterfeit...

I I brought my bag to the Chanel store in Venice where they confirmed the authenticity of the bag,
For me they have very bad service.
I sent them a certificate of authenticity they never replied shamefully

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Thumbnail of user linht40
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 12th, 2022

I am really excited using their services! Very easy and quick to get the certificate. It help me sell my luxury bag really quickly!

Products used:
Authentication and authentication certificate

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Thumbnail of user unhappyc648
1 review
11 helpful votes
April 4th, 2021

So unhappy at the customer service, they do not take the time to truly review and take care to notice the details and concerns a customer has about the authenticity of a bag. I have told them with photos many times how the hardware was off and the font lettering was not correct as an authentic chanel. They also charged me twice. Their customer service is truly horrible. No reply no answering the phone its just a voicemail, they are shady! I feel really hurt at their service.

Products used:
certification of authenticty

Thumbnail of user enida.vezelaj
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 24th, 2024

I am trying to sell a Fendi bag on Mercari and they are not able to authenticate it because they need me to post a picture of the "hologram sticker", which only bags made before 2011 have.
I reached out to Mercari support and they told me they use Real Authentication to authenticate items.
Looks like they have absolutely no idea what they are doing.

Thumbnail of user haelym
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 27th, 2022
Verified purchase

Never ever used this company i brought a bag authenticated through them from japan I tried recently reselling the bag through poshmark which I did had to get authenticated through real authentication only to be told its not authentic how is that possible when you guys authenticated the bag its the same bag I tried recently reselling the bag through poshmark which I did had to get authenticated through real authentication only to be told its not authentic how is that possible when you guys authenticated the bag its the same bag

Thumbnail of user amv12
1 review
5 helpful votes
March 11th, 2023

I purchased a wallet from the Prada boutique in Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street (Toronto, ON) in 2019. I sold this item to someone online and they paid to authenticate it through "Real Authentication", which made them pay $30 and told them it was fake. I purchased this item directly from the store for myself. If you can't recognize authentic items that we paid full price for in-store, how are you catching the real counterfeits?

Tip for consumers:
Have a relationship with sales associates directly in-store. I recommend authentication through auction houses- Collector Square in Paris has an excellent team and they’re highly reputable. If you are purchasing through eBay, inquire about the item first: ask the seller where they purchased it from, ask for a video, do your research. It’s not uncommon for people who love to shop to throw away original boxes, so consider the context of your purchase when buying pre-loved items.

Thumbnail of user lokev
1 review
22 helpful votes
June 17th, 2021

Purchased dionysus bag from retail store. Submitted photos for authentication just to see how accurate they are able to authenticate. Came back counterfeit... gosh i thought they are professionals

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Thumbnail of user noelt37
1 review
4 helpful votes
July 15th, 2020

Real Authentication review my order so quickly that I never expected. The turnaround time was just 15 hours for the basic service! Very impressive!
After I bought this Chanel pre-loved bag, I found no information about this bag online for months. However, they stated that my bag is an authentic after examination. This shown how knowledgeable they are!

Thumbnail of user juliej1032
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 27th, 2023
Verified purchase

So i have I paid extra for 12 hours turnaround service
15 hours after submitting the request the order is still in process,
Knowing that they were late, they could minimally inform in the chat or email,
But no one bothered to do this,
After 15 hours of waiting,
I tried to contact them in the chat and asked when the order would be ready,
And only after that I received my certificate,
But I still haven't received any answer in the chat nor any apology or recognition,
Just like I didn't receive an answer to my question and concerns on which I originally addressed my authentication,

Very unpleasant aftertaste, I also doubt how much you can trust their opinion after this kind of behaviour,
Customer service is terrible,
Completely ignoring the client's request,
Not matching the timing for which the client pays.
Also noticed that they flag every unwanted opinions of their clients on trustpilot,
I wish they would put the same effort for their customer service!

Products used:
Authentication service 12 hours turnaround

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Thumbnail of user nk150
1 review
4 helpful votes
June 19th, 2023

I am beyond unhappy with the way they do business. Not only is there no phone number to contact them, but Mercari now requires you use them to authenticate your bags. I purchased a Louis Vuitton, authenticated by real authentication off of Mercari. It is a very recognizable bag, in bright blue. Six months later, I turn around to sell it, and I'm not required to have it authenticated again. So I pay the money and do so. The bag comes back as fake or, on identifiable. I did it a second time. Same thing. Well, it would seem that you owe me a bag then? Because it was authenticated the first time. The best part is I have zero doubt that this bag is authentic and I am no stranger to luxury purses. So basically, they told me it was fake when I know that it definitely is not. I've tried reaching out several times, and have no way of getting a hold of anyone. Classy service. Also, entrupy certified it in minutes. Everybody knows who has better standings in the market anyway.

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Thumbnail of user dt426
1 review
6 helpful votes
October 24th, 2020

Very happy with the quick assessment turnaround (less than 24 hours)! I bought my first Chanel through a popular Instagram consignment account. I asked Real Authentication to verify the bags authenticity. The double reviewers really gave me the peace of mind that I didn't just waste thousands of dollars. Although the Instagram consigner is supposed to be trustworthy according to many fashion bloggers and has 100% authenticity guarantee, I really appreciated the second opinion of Real Authentication.

Thumbnail of user jamyangc
1 review
9 helpful votes
November 23rd, 2020

I had the worst experience with this company. I had some questions about an authentication i ordered but they never got back to me. I tried contacting them via phone, email, facebook, instagram, etc.
WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Thumbnail of user gl179
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
December 19th, 2021

24 h guarantee is an urban legend... 30 h later and I'm still waiting. Will never use their service.

Thumbnail of user aninal
1 review
5 helpful votes
October 26th, 2020

Assessment turnaround - very quick and always replied to all my queries very promptly.
I bought my first Hermes Kelly through The Purse Affair, an Instagram consignment account based in Australia. I asked Real Authentication to verify the authenticity of the bag. They helped me through the whole process - doing the assessment before making any payment and also authenticated the bag again once I've received the shipment. Double reviewers really gave me peace of mind. I really appreciated the professionalism and support of Real Authentication. I will happily take their service again and again.

Thumbnail of user francescar51
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
May 22nd, 2021

Mistakes for expertise of Saint Laurent bags, then never had an answer, to my email, they just don't care..

Products used:
Authentication service

Thumbnail of user donh790
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 19th, 2023

This "company" is the biggest joke. I've literally seen HUNDREDS of fraudulent COAs they've produced. Many for bags that are OBVIOUS fakes to people who only have minimal knowledge of the brand yet Real Authentication is claims to be "professionals". Just another fraudulent & false claim from them. How does a Coach bag with a serial number starting with "NT" get authenticated? No genuine Coach serial # would EVER have just 2 digits before the dash nor would it EVER start with the letter N. Bags starting with NT or TN are both OBVIOUS and COMICALLY KNOWN FAKES. Yet this garbage company, that clearly has no clue what they're doing, produces a COA!? I hope this BS company is not only removed but held liable for fraud. DONT EVER USE OR TRUST REAL AUTHENTICATION!

Tip for consumers:
Garbage, trash, fraud company

Products used:
Authenticating service

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Thumbnail of user wendyb935
1 review
3 helpful votes
January 7th, 2022
Verified purchase

Over 4 years of business, I've always had an excellent experience with Real Authentication. The certifications helped me scale my business and avoid sourcing counterfeits. No company is perfect, but overall they are hands down the best service we use.

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Thumbnail of user estherj40
1 review
11 helpful votes
September 23rd, 2020

Please don't waste your money.
First before purchase I sent them the photo of A Chanel outfit 2020 that's still in stores. But they said the images where not clear enough and refunded my money. (I thought wow honest people) so I bought the item with the seller promising to accept return if any problems. After I received the coat I took it to my friend working at Chanel (very discreetly). So he checked the coat while I tried on the same one they have for sale in their store, he compared mine with the one they had together we looked from Seam to lining, tag, compositions to Stiches and everything. He confirmed that it was authentic. This was good news.
So I decided to buy another but this was a coat from 2018/2019 and no longer in stores. I sent them (Real authentication) photos from the seller and received almost an instant response "COUNTERFEIT". Well this was interesting and possibly right. So out of curiosity, I decided to send them the photo of my 2020 coat that was already authenticated. They waited 24hours and replied again "COUNTERFEIT" this people are just stealing your money. Don't go near them. They don't know what they are doing. Or maybe they are just programmed to give a negative report.

Thumbnail of user karis221
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 2nd, 2023

This is the 2nd time they have rejected my authentication of a gucci handbag. After asking for the standard photos, they needed extra photos of a QR tag on the inside lining. There is none in my handbag and I even called the Gucci store I purchased it from to verify that I do not have one in my bag nor is there any in the bags they have on their floor or in stock. The QR tags were only implemented in the last year and my bag was purchased prior to the implementation of the QR tag. They suggested I write a note on a photo explaining the situation which I did and I also provided proof of purchase. I even took a photo of the serial number tag and the receipt showing the matching serial number. They rejected it twice continuing to ask for the QR tag. How can I provide you something that does not exist? There is absolutely no way to contact the company or speak to someone. They would not authenticate my handbag TWICE. So they have just taken my money twice with no explanation and honestly for no reason. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AUTHENTICATION.

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT USE THIS SITE

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Thumbnail of user nekiah
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 6th, 2020

I love the fact that several companies take there word and descriptions about the handbags they review and authenticate. Their turnaround time was excellent, less then the 24 hour time frame given. I truly recommend their service.

Thumbnail of user jonk249
2 reviews
13 helpful votes
April 21st, 2021

So I had a buyer purchase an item from me through eBay and had it authenticated through real authentications and stated it was counterfeit. I purchased it from another verified seller and knew something was wrong. So I had verified the same
Bag thinking the buyer wasn't being truthful and sure enough it came back counterfeit. So I went directly to Dior to purchase a bag soley for the authentication process. Took pictures of it and sent it in. And my mouth dropped when they diagnosed it counterfeit! They stated that the stitching was wrong the font and sizing was wrong and material and quality wasn't of the stores standards! And best of all never responded to me regarding the issue after. They're a joke!

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Thumbnail of user randallf104
1 review
3 helpful votes
December 24th, 2021
Verified purchase

I had two bags checked out from them one was a favorite pm from lv and a men's ambler graphite crossbody bag also from lv one pre own (the ambler bag because I'm a guy and don't care about second hand) the other was purchased in a lv store so I decided to test both just to see if they could really tell the service was extremely fast I was expecting it to take awhile but it was a fast turn around both bags came back authentic and really made me feel a lot better since I got the ambler bag for a lot cheaper then expected roughly $900 with luxury tax

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Authenticity service

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Thumbnail of user sarao80
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
October 20th, 2020

If you are looking for a solution that has fair pricing and enough options (upgrades, appraisal services, documents) this one has the most. Easy to use and has helped my business a ton.

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