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

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Hello,

I have a question about authentication of this bag. I purchased it from Fashionphile. My question is has anyone ever seen an LV speedy 25 that didn't show the LV logo on the side of the canvas. It only shows the flower symbols. I've included a picture of the side showing no LV on the canvas. Everything else seems to be in tack. I've included the link and photo in question.

Item name: Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandoulier 25 Damier Ebene (made in France).
Item number: 162322
Seller: Fashionphile
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-monogram-speedy-bandouliere-25-162322
 

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Hello! :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). 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:

No worries, thanks for the response[emoji106]
 
Bought this Alma Gm in Figue Epi. I've never purchased a pre-loved LV before and kind of got nervous after I jumped the gun last night and purchased this before posting it on here. Please let me know what you all think. Thanks so much!

Andy
 

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Hello All!

I have a quick question for anyone who can help me with the authentication process as I am new to the LV forums.

I posted a request for authentication about 1 week ago and authenticator lovlouisvuitton was kind enough to reply, but said that she could not help with this request and that maybe another authenticator would log in or I can pay a small fee from an authentication service if time was an issue. Time is not an issue, so I reposted the authentication request and specified that lovlouisvuitton recommended that a different authenticator have a look but it seems like there are no other authenticators on this forum.

So my question is, are there other authenticators on the forum? Are there situations where lovlouisvuitton cannot authenticate? All the requirements in my request were met, as she did not tell me I was missing any info in my authentication request. I know for chanel, the authenticators do not authenticate the newer bags because the fakes have gotten sooooo good, could this be the case on this forum as well?

Thank you all for your time,
Kindest regards!
 
Hi! This is my first bag from eBay, so I freaked out a bit. (No, I'm actually super nervous.) Please have a look ladies. The seller accepts returns fortunately.

Edit: I realized you maybe can't see the whole listing and all the pictures. Am I allowed to upload them in this case?

Item: Louis Vuitton Keepall 45
Seller ID: brand_jfa
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/332264699860

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Hello,

I have a question about authentication of this bag. I purchased it from Fashionphile. My question is has anyone ever seen an LV speedy 25 that didn't show the LV logo on the side of the canvas. It only shows the flower symbols. I've included a picture of the side showing no LV on the canvas. Everything else seems to be in tack. I've included the link and photo in question.

Item name: Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandoulier 25 Damier Ebene (made in France).
Item number: 162322
Seller: Fashionphile
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-monogram-speedy-bandouliere-25-162322

The MG Speedy B 25 doesn't have the LV logo on side due to the leather strip down the middle? My MG Speedy B 25 is exactly the same? Also same Made in?
 
I know this ending soon... but in case one of you lovely authenticators are around to please help :smile:

Item Name: 100% Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Agenda MM Notebook Cover /399
Item Number: 132227375973
Seller ID: energy-japan
Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/100-Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-Agenda-MM-Notebook-Cover-399/132227375973?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Thank you kindly in advance!!


Listing has ended?

Also insufficient pictures to give any sort of opinion either way. Please Read Post 1 carefully. Thank you!
 
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Bought this Alma Gm in Figue Epi. I've never purchased a pre-loved LV before and kind of got nervous after I jumped the gun last night and purchased this before posting it on here. Please let me know what you all think. Thanks so much!

Andy
I forgot to include link to the Alma GM. Here it is below.

https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-epi-alma-gm-figue-176576

Thanks again!

Andy

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1 very carefully in order to receive a reply about your request. Thank you! :smile:
 
Hello All!

I have a quick question for anyone who can help me with the authentication process as I am new to the LV forums.

I posted a request for authentication about 1 week ago and authenticator lovlouisvuitton was kind enough to reply, but said that she could not help with this request and that maybe another authenticator would log in or I can pay a small fee from an authentication service if time was an issue. Time is not an issue, so I reposted the authentication request and specified that lovlouisvuitton recommended that a different authenticator have a look but it seems like there are no other authenticators on this forum.

So my question is, are there other authenticators on the forum? Are there situations where lovlouisvuitton cannot authenticate? All the requirements in my request were met, as she did not tell me I was missing any info in my authentication request. I know for chanel, the authenticators do not authenticate the newer bags because the fakes have gotten sooooo good, could this be the case on this forum as well?

Thank you all for your time,
Kindest regards!

Hello, :smile:

Sorry, but if another Authenticator hasn't logged on you will need to use a paid third party authentication service. There is nothing else I can do to help you, Sorry! Re posting your request wont help either if another Authenticator hasn't logged on. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
Hi! This is my first bag from eBay, so I freaked out a bit. (No, I'm actually super nervous.) Please have a look ladies. The seller accepts returns fortunately.

Edit: I realized you maybe can't see the whole listing and all the pictures. Am I allowed to upload them in this case?

Item: Louis Vuitton Keepall 45
Seller ID: brand_jfa
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/332264699860

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7nQiDkh.png

dgNcdAl.png
8rnAFPe.png
AAjrpZm.png
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hOLESQs.png
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jCRC00L.png
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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: eBay item number: 332264699860

Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

close up handle patch rivets
close up heat stamp on luggage tag
close up heat stamp on strap fastener
 
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