eBay accepted third party authentication for handbags?

[kittys_boutique]

I keep getting bags rejected by eBay authentication over authenticity concerns, despite knowing the bag's originator personally and/or certifying it with certain authenticators, that eBay doesn't care about.  Then, I'm slapped with several day bans on selling, now extending to 10 days each time.  I can't go on like this.  Is there any third party authentication service for handbags that eBay will take as authoritative enough to dispute their own 'findings'?

Is eBay authentication for handbags even real?

[padi*0409]

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@kittys_boutique wrote:

The major point is about finding a better authenticator which I believe we can all agree is a good thing.

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I very much doubt that eBay is going to be happy with your choice of authenticator when they already have their own.

[imastawka]

Another authenticator would only be for your benefit/peace of mind.

Ebay's authenticator has the final say.

[kittys_boutique]

They would be from my known clients who had bought the bags in the branded stores in Hong Kong or even outside of Hong Kong on travel.  Look, if no suggestions are forthcoming in this regard I would just have to buy Entrupy and see what happens.  I hear a lot of false fake reports from Entrupy (well they don't call it fake, they just call it "not identified" or something), which is fine by me as long as there are few false negatives (things they call genuine that eBay will call fake)

[padi*0409]

Entrupy themselves only give them a 99.1% correct evaluation score - you can be certain that eBay is NOT going to take their evaluation over their authenticators.

[kittys_boutique]

I have literally sold the same bag that was rejected by eBay to Vestiaire through their overseas in person authentication service.

[domino-710]

That's fine - but will not fly as far as eBay's concerned.

[countessalmirena]

https://amp.abc.net.au/article/102686918

Read the link.

There are many sources that might honestly believe they have genuine designer bags. However, the number of very good quality fakes is rising and they are a lot harder to detect. Some high-end shops (eg, Cosette) might be selling some fakes if they do not source every bag direct from the designers.

Unless the item came from, for instance , Chanel, or YSL, or Gucci, etc. — directly — there is a possibility that a costly bag is not genuine. If it’s from China/Hong Kong, the possibility is increased.

You're importing from HK — you say you’re not sure they’re genuine — well, now you can be pretty sure they’re not. Your own authenticator will not be a reason for you to bypass eBay’s own authentication service.

❝If your item is eligible for eBay Authenticity Guarantee, it will be automatically added to the program, free of charge. There is no opt in or opt out option.❞

and

❝If an item doesn't pass authentication

If your item doesn't pass the authentication checks – either because the inspectors can't determine that the product is authentic, or because the item is not consistent with the listing and photographs – it will be returned to you and the buyer will receive their money back.

It's not possible to appeal an authentication decision. Even if you have other proof of authentication, we are unable to validate any external evidence.❞

[daydreams_12]

OP has removed all listings that were there yesterday

[*sons_n_daughters*]

I love the BRAND NEW rare Gucci bag they sold that says it's PRE-OWNED.

[sugar249]

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@kittys_boutique wrote:

They would be from my known clients who had bought the bags in the branded stores in Hong Kong or even outside of Hong Kong on travel.  Look, if no suggestions are forthcoming in this regard I would just have to buy Entrupy and see what happens.  I hear a lot of false fake reports from Entrupy (well they don't call it fake, they just call it "not identified" or something), which is fine by me as long as there are few false negatives (things they call genuine that eBay will call fake)

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Oh come on  stop kidding your self Hong Kong and you are claiming they are real.   Thats just a joke isnt it,  now we know you are pulling our leg