Frequently Asked Questions
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Authentications Plus, LLC provides independent expert determinations regarding the authenticity of consumer and luxury goods including but not limited to clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jewelry, etc.. Our determinations are issued by trained specialists applying documented methodologies, brand-specific reference standards, and comparative analysis of verified authentic and known counterfeit exemplars.
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We authenticate a wide range of consumer and luxury goods, including apparel, footwear, handbags, accessories, watches, jewelry, consumer items, and select collectible items, subject to availability and scope.
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No. We operate independently and maintain strict separation from buyers, sellers, brands, manufacturers, and marketplaces. This independence is fundamental to the credibility of our determinations.
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Our documentation is routinely submitted and relied upon as supporting evidence in professional review contexts involving merchants, marketplaces, banks, card issuers, financial institutions, and insurance providers. Final determinations remain with the reviewing institution.
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Each review results in one of the following determinations:
Authentic
Counterfeit
Inconclusive, where sufficient certainty cannot be established
We do not speculate or force conclusions.
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Yes. Notarization is available as an add-on. Notarization confirms execution and identity under applicable state law.
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Yes. Physical (in-hand) authentication is available.
*Come to our location in Miami, FL or ship your items through certified mail. In the event you ship items please contact us through telephone or email and include your tracking number and a return address.
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We do not act as advocates, representatives, or decision-makers. Our role is limited to issuing independent expert opinions intended to inform review processes where technical authentication expertise is required.