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Vestiaire Collective reveals how it identifies counterfeits

Counterfeiting has infiltrated many channels in the luxury sector, including on re-sale platforms. The wide availability of fake goods has forced brands to tackle issues of transparency, with luxury pre-owned retailer Vestiaire Collective this year publishing its first Trust Report 2022. The report gives insight into the company’s 13 years of...

Fashion

eBay hosts authentication events for luxury items

Online marketplace eBay has seen a surge in popularity of collectible goods, such as sneakers, luxury watches, and trading cards. To combat fraud and counterfeit items in the luxury category, eBay announced it would host a series of events to authenticate items for customers. Mirroring its Authenticity Guarantee Service for sneaker sales on the...

Retail

eBay expands luxury authentication program to watches

eBay is taking one more step to combat the sale of fake luxury goods on its platform. The marketplace has announced the expansion of its luxury authentication program to include the watch category. Launched last year, the program already encompasses designer handbags, footwear and apparel. A team of professional authenticators will evaluate the...