FAQ
Which brands do you authenticate?
We provide authentication verdicts for Chanel & Louis Vuitton including;
Bags, Small Leather Goods (SLG)
Jewellery, Footwear (Shoes)
Ready to Wear (RTW or Prêt-à-Porter)
We can also provide verdicts on other brands on request, however please note we will only commit to collections or brands where we have had the correct level of exposure, in order to deliver the right verdict.
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Please get in touch at authentication@luniquelondon.com
Which services do you offer?
In a nutshell, we provide independent consulting services
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Specifically, photographic evidence based verdicts on Chanel & LV branded items
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In addition to your authentication verdict, you may also request one of our optional services including; Certificates of Opinion,
Valuation Appraisals, Expert Witness Testimony
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Why do you offer certificates as an optional extra?
We realise not everyone will need a certificate, so to keep your costs down, we offer your authentication verdicts and certificates separately
do you authenticate microchipped items?
Yes we do.
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If certain criteria are met, regarding photographic evidence supplied, we are comfortable and confident we can deliver the right verdict,
at no additional cost to you
what is your turnaround time?
We can provide your authentication verdict within 24 hours
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We need all your photographic evidence before we can start our evaluation and validation process.
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This is backed by our turnaround-time guarantee
What is your turnaround-time guarantee?
Your time is precious which is why we offer a Turnaround-Time Guarantee, where we promise to provide a full refund,
through your original method of payment, if we exceed the specified turnaround time which starts from when we have received both your payment and your photographic evidence
why should we
use your services?
Our clients typically request our independent consultancy services before or after key events, such as;
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- Before making a purchase
- Before posting an item for sale
- Before gifting an item
- To verify any item on any sales platform such as Ebay, Vestiaire, Facebook selling groups etc etc before committing
- After the purchase is received
- After inheriting an item
- In case of a dispute
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We can support you in all the above scenario's.
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Obtain our services for peace of mind, so that you can trade, gift or keep your item with the confidence that comes with an independent authentication verdict
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how does it work?
Simple step by step ​
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1. Purchase an authentication service
2. Receive basic instructions to follow
3. Contact us via Business Whatsapp or Email and supply images
4. We deliver verdict within 24 hours
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WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?
We perform our duties with complete discretion and faithfully report our findings back to you, professionally and with care.
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The only way people are able to access previous authentications performed by us, is via a unique data reference number.
what services do you offer to
corporate clients?
We offer a range of services to our Corporate clients, and are proud of the partnerships we have already forged together
From spending decades within the luxury secondary market, we realise that the needs of resellers and market places are distinctively different than for the general public
If you would like to know more about our corporate deals and bulk authentication packages, please get in touch at authentication@luniquelondon.com and we would be very happy to talk you through our options for you
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What photographic evidence do you need from me?
We will need plenty of in-focus
(sharp & crisp) photographs, taken in natural light, including close-up photographs of your item’s details, and general photographs of your item from all angles
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Don’t worry, it is not uncommon for us to request further detailed pictures
Do you offer valuations & pricing advice?
Absolutely; we are happy to provide a valuation for your items based on current market conditions
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You will receive a valuation presented as a price range in GBP (UK Sterling) or
USD (US Dollars)
Logically, this service is limited to items for which we have already provided a positive authentication verdict or where we are about to
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