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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Item Name:
Item Number:
Seller ID:
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link.

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Item Name (if you know it):
Link: (please make sure link works after you post)
Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)

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
- interior
- LV heat stamp
- date code
- engraving on hardware (ie. zipper pull, lock, rivet, pushlock, screws, etc)

If the listing or your request does not have the required pics, it will NOT be reviewed. That means if you have not received a response, please check your original posting to ensure all information and pics are present.

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1. We require a Link to Sale/Auction to Authenticate. We also Do not authenticate private items (No Link). Do you have a valid Link to Sale/Auction? Required Format is also required. If not, Please use a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. 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:
Hi, this was purchased from Mercari. The link to the item is https://item.mercari.com/gl/m13642141991/
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
 
Hello once again, I've attached the additional photos of the mini pochette I was inquiring about previously. Please let me know if any additional pictures are needed!! Thank you!!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Pochette
Item Number: 332195567216
Seller ID: olikazz
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/332195567216?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Listing is missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for one? Insufficient pictures to give any sort of opinion either way. Please Read Post 1 carefully. Thank you!
Thank you so very much I greatly appreciate you taking the time out to look at it, I have requested the photos required, hopefully they send them to me. Have a fabolous day!
 
Sorry, but I don't like some pics? Could be the way pics have been taken?

Missing ALL required hardware pics, trademark square, close up ALL heat stamping including Date code & Made in? heat stamping. Thank you!

Pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:
Thanks for your help. The purse was sold before I could ask for more pics.
 
Dear Authenticators,

Could you help to take a look at this LV Mini Lin Speedy? More photos have been requested and submitted in the link below. Thank you so much in advance for your kind help and taking the time to look through my requests :)

The date code has faded off quite a bit over the years according to the seller even though it can still be seen (but not very visible). Also, made in france stamp is very faint on the tab.

Item Name: LV Mini Lin Speedy 30
Seller ID: bbtiff
Link: https://sg.carousell.com/p/authenti...er=/search/products/?query=lv+speedy+mini+lin

More photos:
http://s92.photobucket.com/user/bubunicky/library/LV Mini Lin Speedy
 
Hello I'm interested in purchasing this Louis vuitton geronimos bag, but I'm unsure of its authenticity....there aren't many on eBay uk and it looks to be in good condition. I have requested means of enthenticaring from the seller but am currently awaiting a response.

Would it be possible for someone to authenticate it for me please?

The item number is 272647592424

Many thanks in advance all!!!!

M x
 
Hello Authenticators!

I purchased a TV prop carried by one of my favorite characters. It was not billed as Louis Vuitton, but I could see what appeared to be Louis on some of the hardware in the pics. When it arrived, it is indeed covered in Louis Vuitton, and appears to be a Mahina L or XL. It is beautifully made, but the thing is, it has a heat stamp that is on a leather tag inside the pocket. From what I can find Louis Vuitton puts a "ghost" stamp inside the pocket. Did they ever do it on a leather tab on this bag?

Here is the auction: http://auction.screenbid.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/70/lot/43848/?url=/my-invoices/view/id/14035/

Photos attached. It is pretty dark and overcast here, if you need better photos, I can try again. Thank you so very much for any insight. If not authentic, I am sad that studios would use counterfeit goods, but happy to have some TV memorabilia that I'll not try to sell as authentic.

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Hello I'm interested in purchasing this Louis vuitton geronimos bag, but I'm unsure of its authenticity....there aren't many on eBay uk and it looks to be in good condition. I have requested means of enthenticaring from the seller but am currently awaiting a response.

Would it be possible for someone to authenticate it for me please?

The item number is 272647592424

Many thanks in advance all!!!!

M x

Further to my last,

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