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Dear @lovlouisvuitton, please help me out! I recklessly bid (and won) on this item before having it authenticated here, as there was no time left. I just received it today. It looks good to me, but the stitching is very uneven in several places (the last three photos). Could you please give me your opinion? Do forgive me if the date code is hard to read, I couldn't stuff my camera inside well enough. The date code is SR1915.
Item name: AUTH Louis Vuitton Epi leather yellow Poche Toilette 15 Pouch
Item number: 142384457995
Seller ID: hellovintage
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTH-Louis-Vuitton-Epi-leather-yellow-Poche-Toilette-15-Pouch-/142384457995?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=lwDGbqxTSXz4P3QxGI0Plh9M5tg%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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Just bad quality stitching IMO? I don't see any Red flags? If you are not happy with it simply return it?

Also please Do not use the @? I receive an e - mail every time that is used & I am on everyday so I see no need to use the @ unless it's absolutely necessary. Thank you for understanding! :smile:
 
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Hi, hoping someone could authenticate this. Thank you so much [emoji4]

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Trocadero 27

Item Number: 122512918184

Seller ID: waxhawmarketplace

Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/122512918184?_trkparms=pageci:c25546e6-4617-11e7-8a6d-74dbd180a3fb|parentrq:5f2c34a915c0a7f22c45e020fffcfa72|iid:1&_mwBanner=1

Was wondering if this was definitely the size 27 because the LV pattern looks different? Thinking this is the 30?

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Listing pics are awful? All fuzzy / blurry? And pictures you uploaded are way too small & blurry. And I don't like some pics? Could just be me? I need ALL new Crystal clear pictures to help you. Please Read Post 1 carefully. Thank you!
 
Just bad quality stitching IMO? I don't see any Red flags? If you are not happy with it simply return it?

Also please Do not use the @? I receive an e - mail every time that is used & I am on everyday so I see no need to use the @ unless it's absolutely necessary. Thank you for understanding! :smile:

Oh, I am happy with it, I was just wondering if that might be reason enough to doubt its authenticity. Thanks so much for the input! :flowers:

I'm sorry about the @. I just used it as a way of addressing you personally, as this isn't the first time I'm asking for your help. So sorry, won't happen again. :blush:
 
Oh, I am happy with it, I was just wondering if that might be reason enough to doubt its authenticity. Thanks so much for the input! :flowers:

I'm sorry about the @. I just used it as a way of addressing you personally, as this isn't the first time I'm asking for your help. So sorry, won't happen again. :blush:

You can address me as LLV? or lovlouisvuitton? You can highlight if you wish? Just no need for the @? :yes:

No worries! :noworry:
 
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Hi, I've just purchased the below on eBay. This is my first purchase fron ebay so would really appreciate confirmation that this alma is real. I really should have done this before buying but got caught up in the excitement of placing bids. If any one could advise on what date the bag was made that would be great.
Thanks in advance

Item Name: genuine louis vuitton
Item Number:222527306525
Seller ID: carliana1939
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Hi, I've just purchased the below on eBay. This is my first purchase fron ebay so would really appreciate confirmation that this alma is real. I really should have done this before buying but got caught up in the excitement of placing bids. If any one could advise on what date the bag was made that would be great.
Thanks in advance

Item Name: genuine louis vuitton
Item Number:222527306525
Seller ID: carliana1939
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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:
 
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 please see the link below thanks for your help

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/genuine-louis-vuitton-bag-/222527306525?txnId=0#vi__app-cvip-panel
 
Just bad quality stitching IMO? I don't see any Red flags? If you are not happy with it simply return it?

Also please Do not use the @? I receive an e - mail every time that is used & I am on everyday so I see no need to use the @ unless it's absolutely necessary. Thank you for understanding! :smile:


Hi I just got this wallet,is it real?
 

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Hi! I was wondering if I could get this Neverfull authenticated. I don't have the bag at the moment but I want to put a offer in on the item. I can try to request additional pictures from the seller, if needed. Thank you so much in advance for your assistance. Your Awesome!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM
Seller: searchcosmetic
Item number: 272694631674
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/272694631674
 
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Hi, I've just purchased the below on eBay. This is my first purchase fron eBay so would really appreciate confirmation that this alma is real. I really should have done this before buying but got caught up in the excitement of placing bids. If any one could advise on what date the bag was made that would be great.
Thanks in advance

Item Name: genuine louis vuitton
Item Number:222527306525
Seller ID: carliana1939
Link: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...n-bag-/222527306525?txnId=0vi__app-cvip-panel
 
Hello!

This bag caught my eye. I "almost" jumped on it because I saw the SD date code and thought it was a MIF bag. However it does not say MIF on the Bandoulier strap like my other speedy B bags that are all MIF. So then I thought it was a "made in USA" bag, but didn't see the fabric tag that should be inside the bag. I asked the seller and she told me that it is indeed MIF and that the photo she had posted "clearly shows that" (I'm not convinced.)

Could I be wrong? Shouldn't it say MIF on the bag? Her listing also does not have all the photos that I think are neccessary, this is why I wanted to ask everyone here. I just need a confirmation that there SHOULD be a "made in...." on the bag (inside or out) no matter what... right? I mean, how else could we match the date code with the country of origin? If so, then I know this bag is too good to be true, and you probably do not even need to check out her listing. I have been messaging her all day, and she has NOT satisfied any of questions. She also just told me that nowhere in the bag does it say "made in __________"

Sigh... I think I just answered my own question. I guess I just wanted someone to tell me otherwise. Anyway, here is the listing below:
Thanks,
cdinlv

Item Name:
Authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 35, Base Shaper, Samorga Organizer
Item Number:
391793275515
Seller ID:
angiemoo3398
Link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391793275515?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
 
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