Basic Counterfeit-Spotting Guide

Below are checkpoints commonly referenced when examining secondhand luxury items. This is not an official appraisal standard for any specific brand or model — it's reference information only. For a definitive opinion, use the brand's official service center or a professional authentication service.

Clothing

• Neck label (main label) — does font weight, letter spacing, and print sharpness match genuine items?
• Care label — do country-of-origin, fabric composition, and RN number formats match brand convention?
• Stitching — are stitch gaps even, with clean thread finishing?
• Size labeling — does the letter/number size format match that brand's convention for the era?

Bags

• Hardware (buckles/zippers) — does it feel substantial with sharp engraving, and does plating resist easy wear?
• Stitch spacing — even and cleanly finished?
• Inner lining — does the material and printed logo look natural?
• Serial number/date code — does the placement and format match the brand's convention for that year?

Shoes

• Outsole pattern — does logo placement, engraving depth, and material texture look natural?
• Box label — do size notation, barcode, and model name match?
• Glue/stitch quality — any visible glue marks or crooked stitching?
• Size conversion — is the EU/US/UK sizing consistent?

Watches

• Weight — is it noticeably lighter or heavier than a genuine piece?
• Second-hand motion — sweeping or ticking, and does it match that brand's movement?
• Engraving — depth, font, and alignment of text
• Serial number — placement and format; verify with the brand's official service center if possible

These checkpoints are commonly known reference criteria — sophisticated counterfeits sometimes replicate them too. Before a high-value transaction, run a first-pass screening on JINGA with photos from multiple angles, and get a professional appraisal if you need certainty.