Authenticity

Every Piece Is Reviewed With Care

Buying pre owned luxury should feel exciting, not uncertain. Every Maison Preloved item goes through a careful review process before it is listed, with attention to brand details, materials, hardware, stitching, condition, and overall quality. Our goal is to make every shopper feel confident that what they see online is exactly what they can trust in hand.

we Identify

Authenticity Markers

With authentication, it's all in the designer's details. Every luxury brand has distinct authenticity markers, and our brand-specific authenticators recognize them at first sight and touch.

Damage

From straps to lining, we thoroughly inspect each item, documenting and disclosing any damage we find. Most pre-loved pieces we sell are in excellent condition, with many very close to new.
Repairs

From straps to lining, we thoroughly inspect each item, documenting and disclosing any damage we find. Most pre-loved pieces we sell are in excellent condition, with many very close to new.
Condition

From straps to lining, we thoroughly inspect each item, documenting and disclosing any damage we find. Most pre-loved pieces we sell are in excellent condition, with many very close to new.

OUR PRICING EXPERTS ALWAYS CONSIDER

How We Price

We price each Maison Preloved piece based on condition, demand, rarity, and market value, so shoppers can feel confident the price is fair and transparent.

Brand & Model Demand

Iconic styles from brands like Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Cartier may hold stronger value because they are consistently searched, collected, and resold.
Rarity & Availability

Limited editions, discontinued colors, seasonal pieces, hard-to-find sizes, and rare materials can increase an item's value.
Item Condition & Included Items

Condition plays a major role in pricing. Pieces in pristine or excellent condition may be priced higher, while visible wear, scratches, interior marks, or hardware aging are reflected in the final price. A bag with its certificate, dust bag, box, strap, lock, keys, receipt, or original packaging may feel more complete and hold stronger resale value.
Market Trends

We review current resale demand, comparable listings, and recent selling behavior to understand what shoppers are actively looking for.

Free Shipping

Ships from LA

Free Authenticity Certificate

Condition Clearly Disclosed

Step 1: Inventory Intake

Each item is unboxed under full security camera monitoring. The item details are logged into the system and placed in a dedicated tray. One item, one record.

Step 2: Product Photography

Every angle of the item is photographed to document its condition, unique details, and key identifiers. All images are archived with the item record.

Step 3: Authentication Check

Expert authenticators inspect the item and verify its authenticity. Once approved, an official Legit App tag is attached to the item.

Step 4: Digital Certificate Linking

The Legit App tag is linked to the item's digital Certificate of Authenticity, allowing the authentication record to be securely verified.

Step 5: Quality Check

The item is carefully inspected for condition details, including wear, scratches, marks, damage, or any other visible anomalies.

Step 6: Condition Grading

The authenticated item is wrapped with protective materials, placed in a clean dry box, and prepared with branded packaging and tamper-evident seals.

Step 7: Professional Repackaging

The authenticated item is wrapped with protective materials, placed in a clean dry box, and prepared with branded packaging and tamper-evident seals.

Step 8: Pack and Ship

The fully authenticated and quality-checked item is securely shipped to its destination.

Full product shape

From the beginning of 2005, the front pocket has been partially lined in leather so when you unzip it, you should not see the black canvas that makes up the rest of the lining. A fully canvas-lined front pocket on a bag claimed to be post-2005 is a red flag.

Logo hardware

Until 2005 the rivets on Balenciaga bags were rounded and slightly convex. Since 2005 the rivets were deeply notched. Many of the fake bags have shallow notches that are either squarish or shallow half moons.

Leather

Authentic: Soft, matte, naturally distressed. Fake: Shiny, stiff, doesn't wear in

Serial plate or serial number

The silver tags include both a season/year identifier and a style code. Balenciaga began using an uppercase letter of the alphabet to correspond to the season/year of production in F/W 2003.

Zipper and pull details

The zippers should be marked "Lampo", and the bales connecting the handles to the side O-rings should be rounded, crimped, and form a double layer. Zipper mark: Genuine zips are stamped "Lampo"

See our authentication process View Third Party Test Results