What photos are needed to authenticate?
POLICIES
GUIDE TO REQUIRED PHOTOS
Please use the guide on this page to send us needed photos. Photo size should be at least 500kb. We can probably make a determination without all of the photos, but it may cause a delay. We will let you know if additional photos or information are needed.
In general, the following will be needed, if available:
- Link To Images or Online Item
- Interior
- Exterior
- Logos/Labels
- Serial Number
- Hardware
You May Also Send A Link To Pertinent Photos. If Needed Photos Are Not Already On The Auction, Please Request Them From The Seller.
You may upload images or provide a link to them. Requested views are:
HANDBAG
- Interior
- Exterior
- Logos/Labels
- Place Of Origin
- Serial Number/Date Code
- Hardware
- Interior Seam
- Packaging, If Available
- Any cards, attachments, or documents
APPAREL
- Front
- Back
- Logos/Labels
- Sample Of:
- Hem/Stitching
- Buttons
- Lining
- Zipper Pull and underside of the slider
EYEGLASSES
- Inside And Outside Of Frame
- Stems
- Lenses (also check for a logo or code)
- Close Up Of Writing/Logo
- Screws, Hinges and other Hardware
- Designs/Ornaments
- Case
- Tools
FRAGRANCES (Perfume, Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, Cologne, Oils, Extrait, Extract, etc.)
Images should be at eye level, clear, large, and include:
- Full front of bottle and box (don't have to be together). One view with cap on and one with if off.
- Full back
- Top
- Nozzle
- Cap (including any design)
- Close up of Front Label
- Close up of Back Label
- Close up of Bottom Label
- Any other designs or stickers/labels
JEWELRY
Clear, Detailed View Of:
- Outside details
- Inside details, Including Any Engraving
- Logo/Trademark
- Metal maker's mark
- Clasp Or Closure, If Applicable
- Any paperwork or receipt
- Any boxes or storage bags
SHOES
- Top View (Side By Side)
- Back View (Side By Side)
- Bottom Of Both Shoes
- Insole
- Top And Bottom Of Tongue
- View Of Heels Side By Side
- Any Writing Not Otherwise Shown In Your Photo (Size, Product code)
- Packaging
TRUNK
- All Sides, Including Bottom
- Close Up Of Hardware
- Interior, Including Lid
- Labels, Writing And Numbers
- Drawers
- Lock And Key
- Latches
- Background Information, If Known
WATCH
- Face
- Back
- Both Sides Of Band
- Closure
- Close Up Of Crown
- Stem
- Any Visible Writing
- Packaging and papers, If Available
CHANEL HANDBAGS
Include As Many Of These Features As Possible. The needed photos depend on the design, but here are the basic requirements:
- Front
- back
- sides
- bottom
- close up of a section of stitching on the exterior
- strap, including the ends
- overall interior
- CC logo inside
- CHANEL interior logo/hallmark
- zipper, including zipper pull
- pocket, including pocket lining
- lining
- interior bottom
- close up of hardware on closure
- hardware and logo on lock plate, including screws
- interior sticker
- both sides of authenticity card
- any special design or features
If flap bag:
- front with flap closed
- front with flap open
- flap exterior showing grommets
- back of bag with flap open
HERMES HANDBAGS
Include As Many Of These Features As Possible:
- A Full View Of The Front, Back, Bottom And Sides
- A Full View Of The Handles Showing The Stitching
- The Front And Back Of Both Front Straps Showing Stitching
- Hardware, Engraving And Embossing
- The Interior Zipper Full Length
- Interior Zipper – Showing Each End Separately
- Zipper Pull And Slider (Turn Zipper Pull To The Front And Then To The Back)
- Interior: Overall View Including Seams
- Key Clochette
- Front And Bottom Of Padlock
- Both Sides Of Keys
- Dust Cover And Packaging
OTHER ITEMS (Household, Art, Equipment)
Close up of hardware, brand name, signature, trademark, serial number, areas demonstrating obvious signs of inauthenticity. Guides or paperwork.
We will notify you if additional photos are required.