Journal
What we have learned, written down
Notes on authentication, condition and materials. Written to be useful whether or not you ever buy from us — a market with better-informed buyers is a market we do better in.
Buying guide
How to read a condition grade
Five words carry most of the risk in a resale listing. Here is what each one should mean, and what to check when it doesn't.
AuthenticationWhat Entrupy actually checks — and what it doesn't
Machine authentication is strong evidence, not a magic wand. A plain account of how it works, where it is decisive, and where a human still has to look.
MaterialsVachetta, patina, and what counts as damage
The most common argument in pre-owned leather is whether a mark is character or a flaw. There is an answer, and it is mostly about evenness.
Ask us anything in here
If something in these notes is unclear, or you want an opinion on a piece you are considering — even one you are buying elsewhere — write to us.