Authentication Services

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In-person services MUST be booked through the website:https://sovhk.bookafy.com/. The studio is located in Tsim Sha Tsui - Hong Kong. After making a reservation, our staff will confirm the appointment and send the address via WhatsApp.

We offers three types of handbag authentication services:

  • 1. Entrupy Authentication Service Global Certification Certificate (In Person) - Accuracy Rate: 99.1%

    Entrupy is an international authentication organization invested by the LVMH Group. Utilizing artificial intelligence, computer vision, and macro lens recognition technology, it can authenticate luxury handbags with over 99% accuracy within 5 to 90 minutes.

    The authentication is conducted in our offline studio, where trained professionals operate the equipment to certify the items. If the item is verified as authentic, a certificate issued by the American AI authentication company Entrupy will be provided.

    Duration:

    The verification service for general brands typically takes between 5 to 90 minutes. Once the data and photos of the handbag are collected, the item can be taken away immediately. For Hermes handbags, after data and photos are collected, the results will be available within 1 to 2 business days.

    The AI system's headquarters is located in the United States, with a branch office in Tokyo. Generally, results can be obtained within 5 to 90 minutes during business hours in the U.S. or Tokyo. However, if the AI system cannot identify the item, it will first be processed by the Tokyo branch. If it remains unidentifiable, it will then be escalated to the U.S. headquarters. Therefore, the waiting time may vary depending on the specific circumstances. In cases involving immediate transactions, results may not be available right away.

    Process:

    Upon arrival at the studio for your appointment, please bring the item to be authenticated for data collection. There is no need to wait in the studio for the results; once the staff has collected the necessary images and data, you may leave with your item.

    Fees:

    General Brands: 499 HKD

    HERMES: 1499 HKD


    (Note: General brands include Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Coach, Chanel, Chloe, Celine, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Goyard, Gucci, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, MCM, Prada, Saint Laurent, and Valentino.)

  • 2. Authenticity Consultation (In Person) - Accuracy Rate: 80%

    Conducted by certified appraisers from CCIC Japan and auction houses.

    Format: 

    The authentication is performed in an offline studio, where appraisers provide their assessments based on the physical item.

    Duration: 

    Approximately 15 minutes.

    Process: 

    Schedule an appointment to visit the studio, bringing the item to be authenticated for physical evaluation.

    Fees:

    • General Brands: 399 HKD
    • HERMES: To be confirmed by WhatsApp or email
  • 3. Authenticity Consultation (Online) - Accuracy Rate: 50%

    Format: 

    Online (Our certified authenticator provides feedback based on images)

    Duration: 

    Within 20 minutes

    Process:

     Send designated images via WhatsApp/WeChat/Line/Email for our authenticator to analyze.

    Fees:

    • General Brands: 100 HKD
    • HERMES: 299 HKD