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100% Authenticity, 100% Satisfaction

Every item offered for sale on this site is certified authentic, and will arrive on your doorstep in exactly the condition described, and as seen photographed, on this website.

TO OUR MEMBERS

• If you are not satisfied upon receipt of your purchase, simply return the item within 14 days, with tags still attached, and we will refund 100% of your purchase price.
• If the item’s authenticity cannot be verified, we will also refund any and all shipping and/or insurance costs incurred.

How to Return an Item

TO OUR DESIGNERS

• We will not sell any product we believe is not genuine.
• We will only carry select brands that maintain the highest standards of quality, name recognition and craftsmanship.
• We strive to maintain an upscale selling environment and user experience that will appropriately and effectively showcase your product.

OUR AUTHENTICATION PROCESS

Each bag goes through a rigorous authentication process before it gets our seal of approval:

• Authenticity specialists on our board inspect product prior to accepting for sales or consignment.
• We compare the quality of workmanship (symmetry, stitching and hardware) with like merchandise in our stockroom.
• We always verify authenticity stamps including manufacturer’s serial numbers and date codes when possible.

* For more information on our authentication process feel free to call us at 888-802-2125.

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton handbags (excluding luggage and rare limited edition pieces) do not have serial numbers. Rather, LV handbags have "date codes" stamped either on interior tags or directly on the interior linings. These date codes simply serve to identify the manufacturing location and date for the handbag and not to verify its authenticity. With the exception of early handbags (early 1980s and older), date codes can be found on all LV handbags as well as other items made by the luxury brand (i.e. sunglasses).

Most date codes are a combination of letters and numbers. The letters indicated the country in which the item was made while the numbers indicate the month/year of the production date. The format of the date codes are as follows:

• Prior to early 1980s. No date codes.
• Early 1980s. Three or four numbers with the first two numbers representing the year and last number(s) representing the month – i.e. "836" would indicate a manufacturing date of June, 1983.
• Early to late 1980s. Three or four numbers followed by two letters with the first two numbers representing the year, the next number(s) representing the month and the last two letters representing the country (see right sidebar for factory location codes) – i.e. "874VX" would indicate a manufacturing date of May, 1987 and factory location in France. In the late 1980s, the letters representing the factory location came before the three or four numbers representing the manufacturing date.
• 1990 to 2006. Two letters followed by four numbers with the first two letters representing the factory location, the first and third numbers representing the month and the second and forth numbers representing the year. For example, “VI1025” would indicate a factory location in France and a manufacturing date of December, 2005.
• 2007 and newer. Two letters followed by four numbers with the first two letters representing the factory location, the first and third numbers representing the week of the year, and the second and forth numbers representing the year. For example, “VI1025” would indicate a factory location of France and a manufacturing date of the 12 week (or March) of 2005 (see picture).

Note that the fact that an item has a date code does not guarantee that it's authentic since many counterfeit items have date codes. A valid and properly stamped date code is just one many parameters that are checked to guarantee the authenticity of a Louis Vuitton handbag.

Authentic Handbags with No Date Code?

Authentic Louis Vuitton handbags with alcantara linings may have date codes that are very hard to read or have disappeared altogether. This is sometimes the case for older bags or if the bags have had their linings cleaned.

Chanel

Authentic Chanel handbags come with authenticity cards embossed with a serial number. The serial number matches the serial number appearing on a sticker placed somewhere within the handbag’s interior lining. Beginning in the mid 1980s to 2000, the serial number sticker had a Chanel logo that was protected by a clear tape. 2000 and beyond, the logos contain a hologram security feature. The sticker, Chanel logo, and hologram design vary with the manufacturing date:

• Mid 1980s to early 1990s. Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with Chanel logo.
• Early to mid 1990s. Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with Chanel logo.
• Mid to late 1990s. Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with horizontal lines covered with clear tape featuring holographic Chanel logo.
• Late 1990s to 2005. Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with two gold Chanel logo and diagonal cut lines. Sticker covered with clear tape featuring holographic gold specks.
• 2005 and newer. Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker with two gold Chanel logos and diagonal cut lines. Sticker covered with clear tape featuring black “CHANEL” text and holographic gold specks.

Note that over time, serial number stickers often become detached from handbags. Authentication cards also often become lost. Therefore, Chanel handbags missing these items may still be authentic.