🔍 How to Authenticate a Pre-Owned Luxury Bag?

Top Tips to Avoid Counterfeits

With the rise of the second-hand market, luxury bag counterfeits are becoming more and more sophisticated. That’s why it’s essential to know the signs that guarantee a bag’s authenticity.

At Mei Luxury Bags, every item is thoroughly checked – combining human expertise with Entrupy technology for 100% reliable authentication.

👜 Our Essential Tips to Identify a Genuine Luxury Bag:

1. 📌 Check the Serial Number

Every authentic luxury bag comes with a unique serial number, specific to its brand and production.

• Chanel: Hologram sticker inside the bag

• Louis Vuitton: Discreetly printed date code

• Gucci: Leather tag with code on the back

• Dior: Internal code stitched near a side seam

🛑 Warning: A missing, misaligned, or blurry serial number is a potential red flag for a fake.

2. ✂️ Inspect the Stitching

Stitching is a clear indicator of craftsmanship:

• It should be even, tight, and symmetrical

• The Hermès Birkin, for instance, has 10 stitches per inch, handmade in the traditional piqûre sellier method

🧵 Loose threads, inconsistent stitching, or sloppy alignment = warning signs.

3. 👜 Evaluate the Materials

Top luxury brands only use premium-quality materials:

• Genuine leather (often full-grain)

• High-quality lining (like suede or signature canvas)

• Heavy, engraved hardware (gold/silver-toned locks, clasps)

💡 A bag that feels too light, has plastic-like leather, or rough finishes is a major red flag.

🔍 How Mei Luxury Bags Authenticates Each Piece

At Mei Luxury Bags, authenticity is our top priority:

• ✅ Manual inspection by experts trained in each luxury brand’s standards

• 🔬 Digital verification using Entrupy, an optical recognition technology trusted by leading international resellers

• 🧾 Every item comes with an authenticity certificate

🧠 In Summary…

Buying a pre-owned luxury bag shouldn’t be a gamble.So, how do you authenticate a second-hand luxury bag?

With a few simple checks – and by trusting a certified reseller like Mei Luxury Bags – you can invest in an exceptional piece with complete peace of mind.