QUALITY MARKERS • CHECKLIST

Leather Goods Quality Checklist for pieces that age well

A leather quality checklist for assessing grain, structure, stitching, lining, edges, and hardware on bags, belts, shoes, and small goods.

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🔥 Know real leather before you pay

Six focused sections and twenty-four inspection items that teach your hands and eyes to read leather, stitching, lining, and hardware before you commit. Built to be worked through with the piece in front of you.

Made for anyone investing in a bag, belt, or shoes who wants leather that patinas beautifully instead of cracking.

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SOUND FAMILIAR?

Paid for leather, got coated cardboard

Plastic coating posing as grain

A heavy synthetic finish hides cheap hide, and you can't tell genuine character from a sprayed-on look at a glance.

Thin straps and collapsing structure

Leather too thin for its job and unreinforced corners mean a bag sags and a belt stretches before you've broken it in.

Glue and skipped stitches at the edges

Raw edges, glue marks, and loose thread tails are where rushed work shows, but only if you know to follow the stitch line.

Looks great far away, weak in hand

The exterior charms you while flimsy hardware and an afterthought lining wait to disappoint once you're using it daily.

WHAT'S INSIDE

Inside the checklist, 6 sections and 24 items

Assess the Leather Surface

Read the grain, flex a hidden spot for cracking, and let smell and color matching reveal heavy coating or poor processing.

Check Structure and Shape

Set it down, press corners and handles for reinforcement, and reject leather too thin for the weight it must carry.

Inspect Stitching and Edges

Follow the stitch line, look for smooth sealed edges, and pull at handles and anchors to confirm they're secure.

Review Lining and Interior

Open every pocket for clean, attached lining and reinforced slots, and make sure the inside suits how you carry things.

Judge Hardware Against Leather

Check clasps, buckles, and feet for honest weight and secure attachment, and avoid hardware that's sharp or already discolored.

Leather Verdict

Buy when leather, stitching, lining, and hardware all support long-term use, and walk away from cracked finish or sloppy glue.

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Leather worth keeping for years

Download the checklist instantly and inspect the next bag, belt, or pair of shoes like an expert before you buy — 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.

Leather Goods Quality Checklist