Authenticate This LOUIS VUITTON - Read 1st Post BEFORE POSTING!

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The Moderators for this thread are Lee and Addy. Please do NOT PM them to request an authentication. Please post in this thread.

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We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale.

3. All requests must have clear photos (either in listing and/or provided by member requesting the authentication). This will help expedite authentications. Please ask the seller/use the macro setting on your digi (little flower). If you cannot see the details yourself, neither can we.

At minimum, pics MUST include:
- all exterior
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Hi, I need help to authenticate this bag I plan to buy. Please do let me know if I'm doing anything wrong or not in accordance with the authentication requirement. I really appreciate your help. Thank you!

Item Name: LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Mini Speedy Hand Bag M41534
Link: https://www.ebay.com.my/itm/304275173422#vi-desc-maincntr
Seller ID: brandstreet.tokyo https://www.ebay.com.my/usr/brandstreet.tokyo

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Please go to the top of this page & the top of every page where the Forum Rules are & read why some requests will not be reviewed for an authentication. Thanks! :smile:

Please also READ my Signature # 4. I only authenticate items for Members who contribute widely on the Forum & who post in other Threads & not for those who only ask for Free authentications only. Please use a paid third party authentication service for a fee. Simply Google paid services. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
Dear Authenticators, would you kindly take a look at this item and share your thoughts on whether or not it is a true LV based on these photos? The seller is not able to send more pictures of the bag due to storage location. Full zipper picture is missing. Hope I got all the info right! Thanks so much!
Item name: Louis Vuitton LV Tote Bucket GM Browns Monogram 2109953
Item #: 275385758847
Seller ID: Japan_monoshare
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/275385758847

No red flags - But if you decide to purchase, please post your own required pic of inner pocket zipper pull engraving. :ty:
 
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Hi I’d really appreciate any help with this!
Item name:reversible circles belt
Item number:N/A
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Missing sellers name: harrym150

Some belts are not my forte - But what I can state is this. Sorry, but I don't like pics at all, looks wrong to me and the fact that it's priced so low is a Major RED flag.

My opinion: PASS & MOVE ON
 
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I would also love some advice on this? It has no code but is scanning for an RFID according to seller!
Item: slender wallet
Item number: NA
Link:https://depop.app.link/XOpb3m2PTrb

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Missing sellers name: harrym150

Some men's wallets are also not my forte. But what I can state is this - My opinion on this wallet is the same for the belt along with your other request. I personally wouldn't go anywhere near this and strongly suggest you PASS & MOVE ON. This SCREAMS SNAD!
 
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Hello and welcome! :smile:

I'm Sorry, but I cannot help you. The Forum Rules for this Thread at the top of every page is clear. Per Forum Rules:

We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link). Nor do we authenticate items from any social media sites. Do you have a Valid Link to Sale/Auction? Required Format is also required and the authentication Format guidelines are at the top of every page of this Thread.
If not, Please use a paid third party authentication service for a fee. Simply Google paid services. I strongly recommend you do so. Also, Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
I'd be so grateful for your assistance authenticating this bag. It looks brand new, which seems too good to be true given its age. But the seller has a long history on tradesy, so I'm hoping it's just pristine and that's why the price is what it is (ha!). I'm not sure if there are enough pictures here. If not, please let me know and I'll try to get more from the seller to supplement. Thanks so much for your help!

Item Name: Saint Cloud GM
Link: https://www.tradesy.com/i/louis-vuitton-saint-cloud-gm-canvas-cross-body-bag/31576794/
Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)
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I'd be so grateful for your assistance authenticating this bag. It looks brand new, which seems too good to be true given its age. But the seller has a long history on tradesy, so I'm hoping it's just pristine and that's why the price is what it is (ha!). I'm not sure if there are enough pictures here. If not, please let me know and I'll try to get more from the seller to supplement. Thanks so much for your help!

Item Name: Saint Cloud GM
Link: https://www.tradesy.com/i/louis-vuitton-saint-cloud-gm-canvas-cross-body-bag/31576794/
Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)
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Missing sellers name: Sher
Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare.
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inner pocket zipper pull engraving
LV engraving on front metal detail
heat stamp on shoulder pad (it Might not have one)
 
Hello! I was hoping to get some help authenticating this Alma bag. I purchased it on a live auction through the Shop Shops App so I cannot provide a link, but I provided a screenshot of the sale. I hope that is okay?

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Hello! I was hoping to get some help authenticating this Alma bag. I purchased it on a live auction through the Shop Shops App so I cannot provide a link, but I provided a screenshot of the sale. I hope that is okay?

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I'm Sorry, but I cannot help you. A screenshot is not a Valid Link to Sale/Auction. The Forum Rules for this Thread at the top of every page is clear. Per Forum Rules:

We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link).
Nor do we authenticate items from any social media sites. Please use a paid third party authentication service for a fee. Simply Google paid services. I strongly recommend you do so. Also, Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
I'm Sorry, but I cannot help you. A screenshot is not a Valid Link to Sale/Auction. The Forum Rules for this Thread at the top of every page is clear. Per Forum Rules:

We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link). Nor do we authenticate items from any social media sites. Please use a paid third party authentication service for a fee. Simply Google paid services. I strongly recommend you do so. Also, Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
Okay, thank you