How does a check work?+
Add your own photos or screenshots from a listing. We work through a checklist for that item one detail at a time: labels and codes, logos, stitching, shape, materials and hardware. Each detail is graded on what the photos actually show, and fixed rules turn those grades into the answer. Anything blurry, cropped or missing is listed as not visible, never guessed.
What answers can I get?+
Authentic, Fake, or a percentage such as "80% certain it's authentic" when the photos don't show enough for a final answer. A Fake always comes with the proof, and only after a second, sceptical look has agreed. With a percentage you also get the exact photos to ask for.
How long does it take?+
Usually 1 to 2 minutes for a few photos and 1 to 3 minutes for a full set. It depends on the item and how many photos there are. You see an estimate before you start and the time left while it runs. If a check is still going after 5 minutes we stop it and give the check back.
How accurate is it?+
It is Legit Wear's opinion from the photos provided, not a guarantee. Photos can't show weight, smell or feel, and a good copy can pass on the details a photo does show, so every result says what was checked, what wasn't visible and what can't be judged from photos at all. Use it alongside the platform's buyer protection.
What if you get it wrong?+
If our Authentic or Fake answer turns out to be wrong, you get your money back for that check. Send us what shows it, for example a decision from the platform, the brand or another authentication service, within 30 days of the check. It covers what you paid for the check, not the item itself, so keep using the platform's buyer protection for the purchase.
What does it cost?+
You pay per check: from £0.80 a check in a pack, or £1.49 for one. There is no subscription and checks never expire. New accounts get 20% off your first purchase.
What if the photos aren't enough?+
You still get an answer as a percentage, the list of photos that would settle it, and a message ready to send to the seller. When they reply, add the new photos to the same check for free: up to 3 times within 48 hours.
What can you check?+
26 kinds of item, from trainers, watches and bags to phones, perfume and collectibles, with detailed checklists for products from 54 brands. Anything else can still be checked against the general checklist for its kind.
What is an Assessment Certificate?+
If you own the item, photograph every detail on its checklist. If the result is Authentic you get a certificate with its own page, showing the item, the date and the photos it was assessed on, so a buyer can compare them with your listing. Anyone can search a certificate by its ID on this site.
What happens to my photos?+
They are deleted after the check. There are three exceptions: they are kept encrypted for up to 30 minutes while you sign up or pay, for up to 48 hours when a check needs more photos, and they are shown on an Assessment Certificate only if you agree.
Are you connected to the brands?+
No. Legit Wear is independent. It isn't affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any brand it checks, and brands aren't bound by its results.