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Daniel Gbenle

Sneaker Authenticator & Founder of Certisfied

Daniel Gbenle is a sneaker authenticator and founder of Certisfied based in Atlanta, GA. With over 10 years of experience in authenticating sneakers, Daniel’s work redefines how shopping works, both online and offline, by creating a streamlined, hassle-free process for clients to have their luxury brand products authenticated. Certisfied is an authentication company that physically reviews and authenticates luxury goods by combining physical examination with cutting-edge technology to offer satisfaction for goods purchased. Certisfied offers authentication on a variety of products, including bags, shoes, clothing apparel, watches, and electronics. Certisfied has built the first authentication hub where buyers and sellers can meet locally to verify items before money changes hands. For online shoppers, Certisfied offers a seamless mail-in service that allows customers to ship products directly to their facility at purchase or through a prepaid label, with authentication promised within 1-3 days,

Education

  • MSc, International Business, Georgia State University

Favorite Pieces of Advice

  • It is better to buy an off-street brand than a knockoff.
  • A second opinion never hurts!
  • Always protect your assets.

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How can you tell if a rolex is fake?
Here's what to look for to tell if a Rolex is fake:
  • A shallow engraving. The engraving on a Rolex should be deep. If you rub on it, you should be able to feel it. Sometimes when they're fake, it’s just a scratch, or it's just light on top, but it should be deep.
  • Wrong or no serial number. Rolex has started making the serial numbers alphanumeric. The older ones were just numeric, but now they're alphanumeric serial codes.
  • Small or no manufacture date. Some rolexes have the dates they were manufactured on them, and if your date looks small and not magnified, particularly on the screen of the watch, that's a red flag.
  • Light weight. Rolexes are usually heavy. They're made out of high-grade metals that are solid. If you pick up a Rolex and it feels really light, that's another red flag.
  • Transparent or engraved back. The backs of Rolexes are almost always smooth, with no engravings, and no transparency.
  • Low-quality finish. Overall, Rolexes have high quality, beautiful finishes. If it looks rusty or the details are inconsistent, beware.
  • No warranty card. Check the warranty card in the box. If the Rolex does not come with one, that's another red flag, especially if it's brand new.
How can you tell if a Louis Vuitton bag is real?
When you look at a Louis Vuitton bag, look at the font of the text and the stitching. Everything should look crisp and not sloppy. Ultimately, everything should look aesthetically pleasing to your eyes. If you see any detail of the bag and think “Why did they do it like that?”, that's an immediate red flag for you. Additionally, the manufacturer of the bag will have put in a unique stamp with the place the bag was created and a date code on the inside of the purse. Nowadays, Louis Vuitton bags are not only produced in France, but also in the USA, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Spain. Also, of course, with every bag, the materials should be thick and should feel high quality. Of course, there are different styles of LV bags, but the leather should be thick and it should feel like high quality. It should feel heavy. It should have Louis Vuitton on it or LV engraved in it. The zipper should glide in a smooth way and feel high quality. If you look at the zipper and the gold is fading off or looking rusty and it's a brand-new bag, that is an immediate red flag, too. Those are a few of the main things to look for.

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