In your experience, what are some of the tips/clues/dead giveaways that an LV item is a fake? We all know they're out there and we all know that we should authenticate authenticate authenticate before we buy. I wanted to start this thread not as a substitute for authentication, but out of sheer curiosity.

You may want to read eBay seller fashionphile's guide. :)

We generally do not like to provide that information on an open public forum.

Great-thanks for the advice Addy! Sorry for posting - can this thread be removed?

No worries and I'll just close the thread. :)