RESALE AUTHENTICATION • CHECKLIST

Resale Authentication Checklist a field guide for spotting fakes

A focused checklist built around materials, construction, serial details, provenance, and seller reliability, so you buy authentic pieces on resale sites, peer-to-peer listings, consignment counters, and auctions.

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🔥 Buy resale without buying a fake

Six focused sections and twenty-four decision items that take you from reading seller evidence to using AI for comparison notes, covering how to inspect materials and build, review documents, avoid authentication pitfalls, and document your decision. Built to use right inside a listing.

Made for anyone buying designer resale who wants to verify authenticity before paying, not gamble on a polished listing.

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SOUND FAMILIAR?

Looks real online, fake in hand

Only polished stock-style photos

A seller who won't share fresh close-ups of stamps, codes, and seams is hiding the exact details that reveal a fake.

You judge on one feature alone

Authentic pieces vary and fakes copy the obvious details, so leaning on a single stamp or logo gives false confidence either way.

Paperwork is treated as proof

Receipts, dust bags, and cards feel reassuring, but they're easily faked, and conflicting dates or locations go unchecked.

Urgency rushes the decision

A low price, a dramatic backstory, and "someone else is asking" pressure push you to commit before you've verified anything.

WHAT'S INSIDE

Inside the checklist, 6 sections and 24 items

Start with Seller Evidence

Check seller history and protections, request fresh photos of stamps and seams, compare to brand references, and pause if questions go unanswered.

Inspect Materials and Build

Feel leather, canvas, and edge paint, check stitching, logo spacing, stamp depth, and zipper brand, and read wear against the claimed age.

Review Documents Carefully

Treat receipts and cards as supporting evidence, not proof, check that dates and details don't conflict, and screenshot the listing.

Avoid Authentication Pitfalls

Don't rely on one feature, resist rushed low-price decisions, refuse blurred photos of key details, and use a pro when value is high.

Document the Decision

Store photos, messages, receipts, and reports together, record why you approved or rejected it, and keep the return deadline visible.

Use AI for Comparison Notes

Organize observations by category, generate a photo-request list for the exact item type, and surface inconsistencies to verify with experts.

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Verify before you pay

Download the checklist instantly and authenticate designer resale on seller evidence, materials, construction, and documents before you commit a single dollar — on any device, yours to keep for good.

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Shipping

We are proud to offer international shipping services that currently operate in over 200 countries and islands world wide. Nothing means more to us than bringing our customers great value and service. We will continue to grow to meet the needs of all our customers, delivering a service beyond all expectation anywhere in the world.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. We provide free shipping to over 200 countries around the world. However, there are some locations we are unable to ship to. If you happen to be located in one of those countries we will contact you.

What about customs?

We are not responsible for any custom fees once the items have shipped. By purchasing our products, you consent that one or more packages may be shipped to you and may get custom fees when they arrive to your country.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping time varies by location. These are our estimates:

Location	*Estimated Shipping Time
United States	5-20 Business days
Canada, Europe	5-20 Business days
Australia, New Zealand	5-20 Business days
Central & South America	5-20 Business days
Asia	5-20 Business days
Africa	5-20 Business days

*This doesn’t include our 1-3 day processing time.

Do you provide tracking information?

Yes, you will receive an email once your order ships that contains your tracking information. If you haven’t received tracking info within 5 days, please contact us.

My tracking says “no information available at the moment”.

For some shipping companies, it takes 2-5 business days for the tracking information to update on the system. If your order was placed more than 5 business days ago and there is still no information on your tracking number, please contact us.

Will my items be sent in one package?

For logistical reasons, items in the same purchase will sometimes be sent in separate packages, even if you've specified combined shipping.

If you have any other questions, please contact us and we will do our best to help you out.

Returns

Order cancellation

All orders can be cancelled until they are shipped. If your order has been paid and you need to make a change or cancel an order, you must contact us within 12 hours. Once the packaging and shipping process has started, it can no longer be cancelled.

Refunds

Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. Therefore, you can request a refund or reshipment for ordered products if:

If you did not receive the product within the guaranteed time (45 days not including 1-3 day processing) you can request a refund or a reshipment.
If you received the wrong item you can request a refund or a reshipment.
If you do not want the product you’ve received you may request a refund but you must return the item at your expense and the item must be unused.

We do not issue the refund if:

Your order did not arrive due to factors within your control (i.e. providing the wrong shipping address)
Your order did not arrive due to exceptional circumstances outside of our control (i.e. not cleared by customs, delayed by a natural disaster).
Other exceptional circumstances outside of our control.

*You can submit refund requests within 15 days after the guaranteed period for delivery (45 days) has expired. You can do it by sending a message at support@sellvia.com

Exchanges

If for any reason you would like to exchange your product, perhaps for a different size in clothing, you must contact us first and we will guide you through the steps.

Please do not send your purchase back to us unless we authorise you to do so.

Resale Authentication Checklist