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

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I see... not sure how I would do that since this is a Phone app. However, to show good faith I will post a photo of the actual purchase screen if I could help to show that I was buying it from someone else?
Hello there! I read the terms and I guess you wouldn't be able to help me since I did buy this on an app but thank you anyways for your time I'm going to go ahead and purchase this item since I've had the seller wait so long. I appreciate what you guys did here and sorry that I didn't read the full disclosures before hand.
Have a great day everyone!
 
Listing pics are awful? And missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate. Also please do not upload pictures in listing? Insufficient pictures to give any sort of opinion either way. Please

Read Post 1 carefully. Thank
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/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574635916&toolid=10001&campid=5335828332&customid=UKlink&mpre=http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/genuine-louis-vuitton-bag-/222527306525?txnId=0vi__app-cvip-panel
Hi, I have now received the bag and taken more pictures as per the first post thank you for your help
 

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Missing: Item # LOU110228

Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for one? Pictures you uploaded are no good (angled /glare?). I need UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare to help you please. Insufficient pictures to give any sort of opinion either way. Please Read Post 1 carefully. Thank you! :smile:
 
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/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574635916&toolid=10001&campid=5335828332&customid=UKlink&mpre=http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/genuine-louis-vuitton-bag-/222527306525?txnId=0vi__app-cvip-panel

Sorry, but I don't like some pics? Could be the way they have been taken?

Handle patch rivets pics you uploaded have way too much glare? I Need UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare to help you please.

Also missing:

up close date code pic?
close up Made in? heat stamp at side base?
 
Sorry, but I don't like some pics? Could be the way they have been taken?

Handle patch rivets pics you uploaded have way too much glare? I Need UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare to help you please.

Also missing:

up close date code pic?
close up Made in? heat stamp at side base?
Hi thank you for your help so far hopefully these ones are better xScreenshot_20170606-193633.png Screenshot_20170606-193444.png Screenshot_20170606-193417.png Screenshot_20170606-193633.png Screenshot_20170606-193633.png Screenshot_20170606-193444.png Screenshot_20170606-193417.png
 
Does this date code look odd? It is on my Bosphore backpack I bought back in January from Saks Birmingham, AL. The more I look at it, the more I question it. THANKS in advance.

Hello, :smile:

Sorry, but we Do Not authenticate items without a Link to Sale/Auction as Per Post 1 Forum Rules. If you have concerns simply take the bag back to place of purchase. Sorry, but I cannot help you. Also please do not upload pictures onto other threads. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
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Hi guys! Can you please authenticate this for me? This is a pouch from an LV Bucket bag.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Makeup Bag
Item Number: 182597810956
Seller ID: kadileo
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/182597810956?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

And here are some additional pics of the heat stamp, sides, hardware, and date code:



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I'm questioning the authenticity because the date code almost looks like it was needle-punched, if that makes sense...which I realize is not an easy thing to do, so maybe I'm being silly. The canvas feels thin but this is an accessory pouch, so that may be a normal variation. This is my fifth LV purchase, first bought preloved. (Yes, I already purchased it.)

Thanks for your time!

Not bumping my thread to be a jerk, but I realized that the seller has two pics of the front of the bag and nothing of the back. I'm adding pics of the front, back, and bottom. :)



 
Hi ladies! I am not sure if you advise against purchasing wallets on Ebay due to the large number of fakes (like Prada)? If you do authenticate wallets could you please take a look at these? thank you!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Ludlow wallet
Item Number: 252931565288
Seller ID: boom2hanten
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-L...565288?hash=item3ae3e566e8:g:hzIAAOSw6DtYR5uD

Item Name: Louis Vuitton wallet Viennois
Item Number: 142401899062
Seller ID: energy-japan
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitt...899062?hash=item2127d08a36:g:g-QAAOSws5pZG64d

Item Name: Louis Vuitton wallet
Item Number: 112426932145
Seller ID: shopmaterialworld
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOUIS-VUITT...932145?hash=item1a2d2ad7b1:g:83AAAOSwaEhZKmvR
 
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