How to avoid fraud when buying and selling second-hand luxury goods, watches, and collectibles?

Common risks in trading second-hand luxury goods and collectibles include counterfeits, swaps, and payment disputes. General risk-reduction guidelines: (1) Prioritize stores with physical locations, business registration, and public reviews (check the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Business Registration Inquiry); (2) Request written receipts, provenance documents, and appraisal certificates; (3) For high-value items, seek third-party appraisal and conduct in-person inspection and handover; (4) Avoid private transfers to unknown personal accounts, and keep complete communication and transaction records. For consumer disputes, call 1950 or file a complaint with the Executive Yuan's Consumer Protection Committee. This site catalogs neutral public information (Google ratings, addresses, contact details) of collectible stores across Taiwan for individual verification; this page is general information, not investment advice.