AUTHENTICITY / ANTI-COUNTERFEIT
A luxury shop where you can buy and sell with confidence.
Our experienced specialists carefully inspect every item.
OUR STANDARD
At EFU Brand, every item passes through several checks from appraisal to sale. Our experienced luxury specialists at our Shinsaibashi, Osaka store handle each item responsibly.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
We combine years of experience with ongoing training and hands-on inspection.
As a prospective member of the Association Against Counterfeit Product Distribution (AACD), we work to support proper distribution and prevent counterfeit and illicit goods.
We regularly attend authentication training to learn model- and era-specific details and the latest counterfeit trends.
We attend luxury auctions every week and inspect hundreds of items across many brands and conditions, continually sharpening our expertise.
CHECK SYSTEM
Verification does not end with one appraisal; items are checked at multiple stages from arrival through sale.
We examine materials, stitching, engravings, hardware and other brand- and era-specific characteristics.
Purchased items are inspected again from another perspective. Difficult cases are reviewed by multiple specialists.
Before store or online sale, we complete a final check of condition, function and accessories.
CHECK POINTS
Inspection points vary by brand, model and production era. These are a few examples.
We check letter shapes and spacing, engraving quality, and the texture of leather and fabric.
We closely inspect hardware shape, weight, moving parts and surface finish.
We check stitch spacing, thread weight, edge finishing and component attachment.
QUALITY CONTROL
Items are offered only after their condition and accessories are checked. We also explain wear and damage clearly.
OUR PROMISE
When an item is difficult to assess against our standards, multiple specialists review it and conduct additional research. Declining items we cannot verify confidently is part of our responsibility.
We also follow identity verification and recordkeeping requirements under Japan’s Secondhand Articles Dealer Act to help prevent stolen or illicit goods.
FAQ
We do not issue certificates or offer authenticity-only services. During a purchase appraisal, we decide whether an item meets our handling standards.
Yes. The item alone can be appraised; please include any accessories you have.
No. A declined purchase is not a determination that an item is counterfeit. Condition or our handling standards may prevent us from purchasing it.
Yes. In-store and mail-in items are assessed one by one under the same standards and verification process.
