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

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Can someone help here. Purchased used years ago from a well known site. Was never really sure if it was authentic with the $2650 tag. Now there some sort of melting happening so im really concerned.

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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.
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. 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:
Ok i really appreciate the response! I have to learn how to throughly use the site/app. I will try to find original link to this purchase.
 

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:
 
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:
Oh, thank you anyway. I’ve been here for a while and enjoy the forum so much, I read it a lot, but still am very shy to post due to my poor English and a small collection. Thank you once again
 

Missing: Item #: 845162
No red flags so far: just missing pic of Grommet engraving. The pic you uploaded is way too blurry & half covered.
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Missing: Item #: 845162
No red flags so far: just missing pic of Grommet engraving. The pic you uploaded is way too blurry & half covered.
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Thank you so so much. Here are two more of the grommets. And a couple others. I just wanted to share because my main concern is the canvas. For the first time I had all my bags out last weekend and noticed how flat the grain is on this compared to my other mono canvas bags. I’ve attached two photos of it next to my favorite.

Thank you again for your response and expertise.

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Hi i am not sure if you can help authenticate for item just purchased. I am unsure if i should return it within the 3 days grace period. Link below. Thanks in advance!

LV Keepall 45B

Including photos of bag received close up

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I'm sorry, but I do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 4. Thank you for understanding & Good luck! :smile:

Also, when an item sells on this site you are not able to view the actual listing.
 
Thank you so so much. Here are two more of the grommets. And a couple others. I just wanted to share because my main concern is the canvas. For the first time I had all my bags out last weekend and noticed how flat the grain is on this compared to my other mono canvas bags. I’ve attached two photos of it next to my favorite.

Thank you again for your response and expertise.

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With regards to your Q: It happens when the canvas is made. I've had the same concerns from other Members who also had/have this problem. It doesn't make the item Fake or Authenticate. It's either Fake or it's not.

Perfect pics! Thank you!

No red flags.