Authenticity Guarantee
Every piece authenticated by experts. 100% genuine or your money back.
100% Authentic Guarantee
We stake our reputation on authenticity. Every item is verified by experts with decades of experience. If you ever receive an item that isn't authentic, we'll provide a full refund including all shipping costs.
Our Authentication Process
Initial Inspection
Visual examination of overall construction, materials, and condition. Checking for obvious signs of reproduction or counterfeit.
Detailed Photography
High-resolution photos of all authentication points including tags, stitching, prints, and unique identifiers.
Multi-Point Verification
Cross-referencing construction methods, tag styles, print techniques, and era-specific details against our extensive database.
Expert Review
Final verification by senior authenticators with specialized knowledge of specific brands, eras, and printing methods.
What We Look For
Construction Details
- • Single-stitch vs double-stitch hems
- • Era-appropriate stitching patterns
- • Fabric weight and composition
- • Seam construction methods
- • Thread color and quality
Tag Analysis
- • Copyright dates and formatting
- • Tag material and printing method
- • Brand-specific tag evolution
- • Size and care label accuracy
- • Country of origin indicators
Print Verification
- • Screen printing techniques
- • Ink texture and aging patterns
- • Print placement and sizing
- • Color accuracy and fading
- • Heat transfer vs screen print
Era Indicators
- • Period-correct blank styles
- • Appropriate wear patterns
- • Historical accuracy of designs
- • Tour dates and venue verification
- • Licensed vs bootleg characteristics
Common Red Flags
Signs of Reproduction
- • Modern tag styles on supposedly vintage items
- • Digital printing on pre-digital era designs
- • Incorrect blank styles for the claimed period
- • Too-perfect condition for claimed age
- • Anachronistic design elements or dates
- • Mass-produced "distressing" or artificial aging
Certificate of Authenticity
Every purchase includes our Certificate of Authenticity, which provides:
- • Unique authentication number
- • Detailed item description and era
- • Authentication date and examiner
- • Key authentication points verified
- • High-resolution authentication photos
- • Our lifetime authenticity guarantee
Certificates are digitally stored and can be accessed anytime through your account. Physical certificates available upon request.
Our Authentication Team
Our authenticators bring decades of combined experience in vintage clothing, with specialized expertise in:
- • 1980s-1990s band merchandise
- • Single-stitch construction era
- • Bootleg vs licensed identification
- • Tour merchandise verification
- • Screen printing evolution
- • Brand-specific tag dating
- • Regional printing variations
- • Textile aging patterns
Authentication Questions?
Have questions about our authentication process or a specific item? Our experts are here to help.
Contact Our Experts