Second hand. An eBay drive-through to authenticate luxury items

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In the U.S.A., eBay offers an experience that is original to say the least: an authentication service for luxury goods in drive-through mode. The principle is simple, people bring the item they want to have appraised to the authentication station in East Hollywood (California) and wait in their vehicle while experts carry out checks and appraisals.

Once an eBay Certificate of Authenticity Guarantee is issued, the owners of the items can be offered a buy-back offer on the spot or put

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