EACH ITEM IS CAREFULLY SELECTED AND AUTHENTICATED
Our hybrid team of experts, both in-house and external, are very thorough and work tirelessly to make sure that no counterfeit item ever makes it onto our website. Whether a handbag, an accessory item, a piece of jewellery, or a watch, the authenticity of every piece is reviewed and inspected to ensure that their details meet the manufacturers’ established standards of quality in stamping, stitching, hardware, authenticity stamps, date codes, serial number, materials and craftsmanship.
Our Authentication Process
Digital Verification
Following the approval of the listed product, a team of experts conducts a detailed examination to authenticate each item before issuing an official certificate of authenticity.
Physical Authentication
When the item is received at our premises, it undergoes a thorough physical inspection to verify that the conditions are conform to the digital authentication records.
Authentication is determined by four main factors
Materials
Genuine products are crafted from high-quality, specific materials that meet the brand's exacting standards. We examine the texture, durability, and composition of these materials to ensure they align with the brand’s specifications.
Construction
We meticulously examine the craftsmanship and assembly techniques used in creating the product. Genuine items exhibit precise stitching, consistent finishing, and attention to detail in their construction.
Hardware elements
Hardware elements, such as zippers, buckles, and clasps, are integral to the brand's quality and craftsmanship. We inspect these hardware components for precise branding, functionality, and construction to ensure they match the brand’s authentic specifications.
Brand-specific identifiers
Brand-specific identifiers, such as logos, serial numbers, and authenticity stamps, are key to verifying an item’s authenticity. These identifiers are unique to each brand and are carefully examined against official records to confirm that they are genuine and correspond to the brand's authentic products.
Graham Wetzbarger - The world of authentication
"Graham Wetzbarger" is a world-renowned authenticator with decades of experience behind him. His job, and passion, is to authenticate second-hand luxury brand items and make sure that no...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does Her-Age verify and certify the authenticity of listed items?
Our team of expert authenticators, both in-house and external specialists, meticulously inspect each item - whether a bag, jewelry, ready-to-wear, or accessories - to ensure that our collections consist of genuine and high-quality luxury pieces.
Will my purchase include proof of authenticity?
After being examined and authenticated, all items are shipped to you with a Certificate of Authenticity, which ensures the item has undergone physical inspection, with no additional charge.
Are the items inspected before shipping?
All items are thoroughly checked and shipped from our own secure warehouses, guaranteeing they are kept safe and in top condition before delivery.
Can Her-Age authenticate items purchased elsewhere?
We provide authentication services for your personal pieces upon request.
