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

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

Addy

The Odd Mod
Moderator
Authenticator
O.G.
Apr 19, 2006
93,901
4,641
The Moderators for this thread are Lee and Addy. Please do NOT PM them to request an authentication. Please post in this thread.

NOTE: The PurseForum requests that only members with an extensive knowledge of the brand and authenticating who have over 500 posts participate as authenticators in this AT thread. The moderators reserve the right to remove authentications that do not meet these requirements.

READ THESE RULES BEFORE POSTING A REQUEST

This is a free service. Our authenticators are volunteers providing their opinions, and who desire to keep counterfeiters and dishonest sellers from profiting from their trade, and to help buyers find authentic items. Authenticators are not required to answer all posts and, for various reasons, some may not be answered.

It is the preference of the authenticators on this thread not to give authentication to members who buy and resell bags. It is also the preference of the authenticators to give authentication to members who post in a range of threads, not just requesting free authentication for designer items. If your request is not answered here, for whatever reasons, professional authentication services are available outside of PF.

1. Do a SEARCH and check if the item has been reviewed by one of the senior authenticators before posting a request. Searches can be done via the seller name or by auction/listing number - add * to the beginning and end of the number (eg. *12345678*).

2. You MUST use the format below when requesting for authentication for auctions or non-auctions:

Format to use for an auction item:

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

Format to use for items from sites of professional seller:

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.

Check out this thread! If you're using Photobucket, don't post mobile photobucket links, pics are too small, post links.

Authenticators are not required to answer every request, and it is their right to ignore a request that is not in the proper format.

4. Do NOT make more than 3 requests per post.

5. Please wait at least 24 hours before bumping your request. Search by seller or item # to ensure that it has not been reviewed (see rule 1). If the auction is ending soon, you may say so in your comments. Remember, we are just like you, and get on tPF when we have time so please be patient.

6. To ensure that additional pics requested are seen by the authenticators, quote or provide a link to your original request and response. Use the quote feature or copy and paste the url. Failure to do do may result in your query not being answered. Please utilize the quote feature when responding directly to another post.

7. Comments on price and/or condition are NOT permitted. So please do not ask us for an opinion.

8. Do NOT PM an authenticator or moderator to request authentication. Any and all such requests must be posted in this thread.

9. Should one of your items be questioned in this thread, you are welcome to provide additional pictures or materials supporting its authenticity.

10. Do NOT handle your disputes with other members in this thread. Take your differences to Private Message or just use the REPORT function ( button) to alert the mods, and let them handle it from there. In the meantime, just ignore the poster until a Mod can intervene. Failure to do so can result in banning. Always be respectful when you post and treat others as you expect to be treated. This is an open thread and everyone is welcome to participate.

Disclaimer
All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such.

For questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the forum administration via the contact form.
 
Last edited:
Last edited:

Not a valid Link to Sale/Auction?

A side from me: I personally only authenticate items for Members who are active and participate on the Forum. ALL your posts since you joined are requests for Free Authentications only. Please participate on the Forum if you wish further assistance on thread. Alternatively you should consider using a paid service for a small fee. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
  • Like
Reactions: khanittas
Hi, I recently just purchased the below from eBay it looks slightly different to the one i purchased a few weeks ago. It would really be appreciated if this could be authenticated. Thanks in advance xx
Item Name: Alma pm
Item Number:172714014208
Seller ID: rakuichi-japan
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Authentic...satchel-/172714014208?txnId=0&redirect=mobile
Hi, I recently just purchased the below from eBay it looks slightly different to the one i purchased a few weeks ago. It would really be appreciated if this could be authenticated. Thanks in advance xx
Item Name: Alma pm
Item Number:172714014208
Seller ID: rakuichi-japan
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Authentic...satchel-/172714014208?txnId=0&redirect=mobile
 
Please READ Post 1 @ Page 1 very carefully. Thank you!

I did - I really apologize. Was working from my phone and made a mistake when I copied the link.

Item name: vintage Speedy 30
Item number: M41526 10106538
Seller name: brand-works
Link: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...696589?hash=item1c885a318d:g:FPAAAOSwH09ZMhro

Also I know the same photos are missing that you requested above so I have requested those and will upload if / when I receive them.

Thank you for your time!
 
I did - I really apologize. Was working from my phone and made a mistake when I copied the link.

Item name: vintage Speedy 30
Item number: M41526 10106538
Seller name: brand-works
Link: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574635916&toolid=10001&campid=5335828332&customid=&mpre=http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-Louis-Vuitton-Speedy-30-Monogram-Hand-Bag-Mini-Boston-Bag-M41526-10106538-/122546696589?hash=item1c885a318d:g:FPAAAOSwH09ZMhro

Also I know the same photos are missing that you requested above so I have requested those and will upload if / when I receive them.

Thank you for your time!

Correct eBay item number: 122546696589

No red flags so far - Just missing: close up handle patch rivets & full pic inner patch pocket stitching. :ty:
 
To further clarify, it was the SELLER that told me the first time that Posh didn't give her any reasons why, just that they couldn't authenticate. Then later, Posh responded to my email sent to them. Also, the original buyer who was supposed to get it first, heard back from Posh, but with no details either. So I was surprised I got details. Glad I did.


Sorry, I have a hard time figuring out how to navigate on the site as I have not spent enough time on here to figure it out yet....i tend to lose track where to find the threads. But once I get the hang of it, I will be participating much more! Any recommendations are appreciated! :) Anyway, I Just received these pics from the Posh seller of the Monogramouflage Treillis. Everything on the bag looks legit with the exception of the fact that the "Made in France" leather tag doesnt match with the datecode which says "RE 0058" which is made in ITALY (RE). So my question is: Is there ever any time where Louis puts into a bag, a "Made in FRANCE" leather tag along with a datecode tag of a different location (such as this one that represents Italy)? Or is this an aboslute giveaway that its FAKE? (also - no measurements given, after asking, except the soda can for reference). THANKS SO MUCH for your time on this! I will try to familiarize myself with the site and get more involved. :)
 

Attachments

  • Made in France Leather tag1.jpg
    Made in France Leather tag1.jpg
    47.1 KB · Views: 121
  • with Soda for size 1 .jpg
    with Soda for size 1 .jpg
    103 KB · Views: 123
  • IMG_8475 Datecode RE0058.jpg
    IMG_8475 Datecode RE0058.jpg
    53.1 KB · Views: 122
  • Exterior Top Side LV black green tag.jpg
    Exterior Top Side LV black green tag.jpg
    101.8 KB · Views: 126
Top