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

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Hello angels! I picked myself up an early birthday present, but would love to have authenticated here prior to sharing. Can you please help?

Item Name: Christopher PM
Seller: Fashionphile
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-monogram-christopher-pm-backpack-140117
Additional Photos:


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Thank you, kindly!!

Missing: Item #: 140117

Looks good - Just missing Male part Snap on outer pockets.
 
I personally only authenticate items for Members who are active and participate on the Forum. ALL your posts except for Nine? Are requests for Free Authentications across Different Brands. Please participate on the Forum if you wish further assistance on this Thread. Alternatively you should consider using a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
I am not certain what you mean? It has been a few years since I have logged in, so I certainly do not mean to be in noncompliance with rules. By participating, do you mean discussion forums? I am happy to comply in anyway necessary. I have always felt fortunate that purse forum exists as a resource. Like I said, I can see the site has changed in several ways, and I would like to maintain/rebuild a sufficient membership standing. Forgive my ignorance, because I meant no disrespect. I would really be grateful if you would explain what is considered sufficient participation. - Kim
 
I am not certain what you mean? It has been a few years since I have logged in, so I certainly do not mean to be in noncompliance with rules. By participating, do you mean discussion forums? I am happy to comply in anyway necessary. I have always felt fortunate that purse forum exists as a resource. Like I said, I can see the site has changed in several ways, and I would like to maintain/rebuild a sufficient membership standing. Forgive my ignorance, because I meant no disrespect. I would really be grateful if you would explain what is considered sufficient participation. - Kim

Participating means this: Please explore the site & post comments on threads that interest you. There are thousands of threads on hundreds of different forums on TPF from designer items, shoes, jewelry, accessories to Celebrity gossip, style, cinema & television, family & relationships, food, & health & beauty. I hope this helps. Thank you!
 
Item: Louis Vuitton speedy 30 Damier Ebene canvas
Item #: n/a

Hi I had purchased this bag about a week ago i was told it was authentic but I just want to make sure.i did do some research before purchasing to try and know as much as I could. (IMG_0044.JPG IMG_0045.JPG IMG_0046.JPG IMG_0047.JPG IMG_0048.JPG IMG_0059.JPG IMG_0060.JPG IMG_0061.JPG IMG_0063.JPG IMG_0064.JPG I'm new to this site and wish I would have known about it before purchasing.)
 
Item: Louis Vuitton speedy 30 Damier Ebene canvas
Item #: n/a

Hi I had purchased this bag about a week ago i was told it was authentic but I just want to make sure.i did do some research before purchasing to try and know as much as I could. (View attachment 3704201 View attachment 3704202 View attachment 3704203 View attachment 3704204 View attachment 3704205 View attachment 3704206 View attachment 3704207 View attachment 3704208 View attachment 3704209 View attachment 3704210 I'm new to this site and wish I would have known about it before purchasing.)
Hello. The authenticators require a sales or auction link, they do not authenticate just off pictures or private sales. For a small fee you may use a professional authenticating service. Thank you.
 
LovLouisvuitton: Thank you for your effort to tell me to include missing photos. I will have to wait until the LV Galliera arrives, as it has been shipped and is in transit to me now from overseas.
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Note to Self: Photos Needed
:heart: close up nameplate
:heart: close up rivet engraving on shoulder strap
:heart: close up Feet engraving
:heart: close up inner pocket Snap including Male & Female part Snap

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The seller sent me a boxing video of him packing my new LV Galliera handbag. I think she looks grand. :heart:
 
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Dear authenticators, I bought this bag from a consignment store on Taobao in china. Would really appreciate the help. Thx so much.

I attached additional photos as below. Thx.

Item name: Tivoli GM serial code sp0058

Item link https://h5.m.taobao.com/2shou/newDe...nglemessage&isappinstalled=1&app=macos_safari


Additional photos click below please


https://www.dropbox.com/s/zpcxt44eptmsnf2/Photo 15-05-2017, 11 54 06 PM.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fdfxhxi9orut62/Photo 19-05-2017, 11 50 57 PM.jpg?dl=0

Dear authenticators.
I see requests after this were answered but not this one. Please let me know if this is ok or if I need to provide anything additional? I need to confirm the transaction on Monday and then at which point the sale becomes final ( different policy to eBay).

Thx so much.
 
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