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Mercari Authentication Reddit, TL;DR These sellers are sending in real, authentic bag pictures to Mercari’s third-party authentication service and then editing the listing to reflect the fake bag as the authenticated one. They have always got it right with authenticating my items. Your go-to marketplace for hassle-free selling and deals. I created the listing for over $100 but it never prompted me to authenticate it. We also strongly recommend that you enable SMS Multi-Factor Authentication by logging into Mercari and selecting 'Settings' and then 'Account security'. Sellers pay for third-party authentication, and items that pass the authentication process are marked with a diamond logo in the listing. From here, you will be able to toggle SMS login verification on and off. The first time I posted a Kate Spade Purse, I fell for the advertising that I would have to authenticate in order to make a sale. Yes I had 2 factor authentication and he was able to change it to his number so now I can’t even access my account and Mercari is taking their sweet time fixing the issue it’s been 2 weeks now and still no news from them , and the hacker was able to purchase things with my account If you are buying luxury items like wallets, handbags, or jewelry on Mercari then these items generally qualify for Mercari Authentication. I’m not letting Mercari charge me a fee as a seller, charge the buyer a fee, allow returns for any reason, and then charge me $2 to get my money. The items are in excellent… Mercari is a popular choice to buy second-hand items, but is it safe? We look at if Mercari's legit and how to tell if sellers are genuine. 'In honor of imnotlegolas for starting this subreddit. Reply reply Patient_Constant3854 • Real Authentication I've had a great experience getting items authenticated through Mercari using Real Authentication. Yes, Mercari Authenticate is a legitimate service that costs the seller $5. You won't find closed accounts information on Mercari, they also will not assist you in that. We’ve partnered with an independent third-party that carefully inspects photos of wallets, shoes, eyewear, jewelry, watches, and handbags by checking the logo, tag, materials, and serial number. ' Mercari is definitely cleaner and easier to navigate, but you’re dealing with different customer bases. It depends on the item, the price etc. I saw that Mercari has an authentication thing but I cannot figure out how to use it. I see stuff on Mercari all the time that screams fake that they have "authenticated". It has saved me a lot of time and Money getting items authenticated, especially since you can get an actual certificate if you pay the extra $10. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Once your item is verified, it will get a diamond authentication badge that buyers will recognize. Typically when you authenticate an item on Mercari, the seller pays $5 for it, then another $10 if it qualifies. Mercari Authentication falsely saying my item is inauthentic : r/Mercari r/Mercari Current search is within r/Mercari Remove r/Mercari filter and expand search to all of Reddit r/Mercari Just open a return on Mercari, if it's been rated or auto rated you will not get a refund from Mercari. If you found this tutorial helpful, kindly show your support by giving it a thumbs up and sharing So beware, If something like this happens to you Mercari doesn't care and is really putting every seller who sells bundles at risk. This is a good deal for Mercari - It’s not for any of the users. Mercari used to do free authentication for designer items for seasonal/holiday events but that is temporary, costs money now. Is there anything I can do? The purpose of authentication is to ensure that standards of conformity for the product are met. So this is my first time listing jewelry on Mercari and the authentication has thrown me for a loop. . I cannot accept this imparity clause. Mercari dragged their feet dealing with it, trying to convince me to return them to the seller—why, so the seller can resell them again? I raised a fuss for days and gave them the contact info for the police and everything. Hello, I got scammed on airpods max few days ago, and i requested a refund to Mercari support system. Mercari offers flat rates based on weights so for some things, shipping is cheaper for the buyer on Mercari vs. Learn about authenticity guidelines on Mercari. I 100% do not trust Mercari's authentication. I have plenty of evidence why this airpods max is fake, but mercari requires me to provide a third party authentication of inauthenticity. Buyers can also request authentication on a listing, so will they have to pay for it at that point, or is it still on the seller? Is the Buyee authentication process reliable? I'm considering purchasing a Prada or Dior handbag on Mercari through Buyee. Buyers can also request authentication on a listing, so will they have to pay for it at that point, or is it still on the seller? The first and only subreddit for Mercari, a fast growing marketplace for buying and selling online. I cross list on Mercari, Poshmark and Ebay by using a platform called Flyp. ' The first and only subreddit for Mercari, a fast growing marketplace for buying and selling online. From a seller's perspective they have to purchase authentication and then if the buyer ends up not buying, it is wasted money or effort. I feel like you have a much narrow, cheaper and younger customer base attuned to only brand name items on Mercari than eBay. Mercari doesn't make the rules for USPS and I was told by the supervisor they should not be having us knowingly sending out packages with inaccurate weight. eBay. Mercari Authenticate ™ is a feature that allows you to evaluate the authenticity of certain luxury items. I listed a few less expensive Tiffany pieces… What triggers authentication requirements? I have a pair of sunglasses I am selling for $175 and Mercari won’t let me list w out paying the authentication fee. It’s extremely scummy, and Mercari should not allow any editing of the post once the bag is authenticated. ' There was also the one time the official Mercari Reddit account made a wild appearance here so that exists but I’m not sure they respond to it) but I hear they’ve been responding less since they downsized their support staff or something. If there's a choice between two similar items and the only real difference is authentication, that would be a deciding factor. Reply reply Hot-Rooster-7765 • Learn the best way to sell silver for you whether it’s online to an official dealer or a local enthusiast through a community forum. Mercari Authentication - Handbags (time frame) I recently bough a couple of luxury items and used Mercari authenticate via Buyee. My item was shipped from the seller about a week ago and it still hasn't arrived at the warehouse. I have a few items like clothing and shoes (no bags or belts) that are by high end brands and I was wondering if it was worth it to authenticate and if Mercari does a good job. This is only for a few select brands, you can read about them here, but if a product is proven fake then you will then be refunded. I am specifically referring to purses which I buy a lot on Mercari (especially Coach!) I wouldn't worry, I have purchased 3 different Coach bags on Mercari without them being authenticated. I accepted the item and now, after doing some digging, I'm reasonably sure it is not authentic. If it's something that showed up without you ordering it just keep it or do whatever you want with it. Real Authentication help So I have used Mercaris authentication services since I started selling on here a little over a year ago. For cases where the payment has already been released to the Seller, Mercari may refund the Buyer through an account credit which may be used toward the Buyer’s next purchase. Be sure to avoid clicking through any questionable emails that don’t look like they came from Mercari. Learn about mercari authenticate terms and conditions on Mercari. I have never had a bad experience with them. Long story short, I purchased a vintage Louis Vuitton bag on Mercari and it came with the certificate saying it had been authenticated via their app. Further, Mercari does not offer a money back guarantee, regardless of RA’s determination of authenticity. This isn’t for standard products though, so they won’t authenticate anything like games and anime merch. Just really annoying Archived post. Not too many buyers have figured out that many sellers are cross listing, but more and more do every day, so I just cross list and don't worry too much about fee differences. Does anyone know if Mercari actually verifies the COA'S on any of the autographed sports memorabilia sold? I've questioned a couple of Sellers on the authentication they provide and if it would pass an actual DNA and Autograph authentication process with a top company. The first and only subreddit for Mercari, a fast growing marketplace for buying and selling online. Has anyone else used this feature? Paid for the Certificate? The authentication service on Mercari is sold by force with no guarantee. The purpose of authentication is to ensure that standards of conformity for the product are met. Hey! So just a question, Mercari suggests reaching out to the seller if they haven’t shipped the item in over three days… how long do you guys usually wait before you shoot the seller a message? Thanks! Archived post. Edited for the deleted reply: The fee structure still says sellers will pay a fee for items listed before today. ' Learn about login troubleshooting on Mercari. If you’re after brands like Chanel and YSL on Mercari, then Buyee now offers an authentication option. I see items all the time at a higher price point not authenticated. Does anyone have experience on thismostly wondering how long it took for them to do this. Thats a long word. Authentication would be mandatory on high value items (a Birkin or Dior bag) but I probably wouldn't care as much on a lower priced item. Discover deals on everything from secondhand fashion to pre-owned collectibles, electronics, books & more on Mercari. "Upon authentication by RA, Mercari does not represent, warranty or guarantee the item to be authentic. Right, I bought it on Mercari and was supposedly authenticated by the platform used by Mercari. A Buyer has 15 days from delivery date to contact Mercari to provide evidence that the item was stolen or may be inauthentic. But it does not seem to be authentic and so now I’m now having it authenticated (or not) by Real Authentication (who is used by Mercari) to hopefully get my money back if it is a fake. Jul 3, 2025 ยท It's not entirely clear if Mercari will eventually only require verification for buyers and sellers of higher value items, but those posting on Reddit say they were told by Mercari support it will eventually rollout to all users. Mercari is a popular choice to buy second-hand items, but is it safe? We look at if Mercari's legit and how to tell if sellers are genuine. Get step-by-step instructions and support from our Help Center. Mercari Authenticate works with qualified, third-party professionals from the business Real Authentication to review luxury listings and decide if they’re legitimate or not. sgtp9c, kgysk, mso8s, klecd, zgt9l, ctacy7, kshs, 8qk8k, gtlk, ucir,