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

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Item Name:
LOUIS VUITTON Epi Alma BB Satchel Bag Silver-Grey M41673
Item Number: 222803443927
Seller ID: brandoff_hk
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOUIS-VUITTON-Epi-Alma-BB-Satchel-Bag-Silver-Grey-M41673/222803443927?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Hi there!
I purchased this bag (you will see the auction has ended - but the link still works for the pics), and would like to ask you to authenticate it for me? I requested additional pics from the seller and have attached them here as well.

Thanks! Emma

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Missing required pics, Pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

heat stamp on clochette
close up handle patch rivet engraving
close up Feet engraving
close up shoulder strap clip engraving
 
Hi,
I wonder if you could please help me or point me in the right direction to get this LV scarf authenticated. I have bought it pre-owned from ebay and received it today but I am really not sure if it is real or fake. Wishing I hadn't purchased it now as the doubt isn't worth the saving. Hope you can help. If you need anything else then please just let me know, I have also added some pics, some taken with flash and some without just to see if this helps as the first picture on the listing isn't the item. Many Thanks in advance.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Shawl Sheen
Item Number: 253374908867
Seller ID: alessandrgarci_4
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-Shawl-Sheen/253374908867?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648

Hello, :smile:

Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1 why some requests will not receive a reply / response. Thank you! :smile:
 
Hello, :smile:

Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1 why some requests will not receive a reply / response. Thank you! :smile:


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Hi, I am sorry I am not sure what is wrong with my post. If you can't help me do you know where I can get help authenticating the scarf, I do not mind paying. I do not have an LV store close to me, so I was wondering if you knew how to get it authenticated independently that's all. Many Thanks in advance!
 
Okay, Have you made payment yet? If so, ask the Seller to cancel the sale due to the fact it's Fake? If the seller has already posted the bag out to you, you need to file a SNAD through eBay stating it's a Fake once you receive it? You are covered by eBay's 30 Day money back guarantee? You don't need any proof at this stage? I hope this helps! Good Luck! :smile:
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Okay, Have you made payment yet? If so, ask the Seller to cancel the sale due to the fact it's Fake? If the seller has already posted the bag out to you, you need to file a SNAD through eBay stating it's a Fake once you receive it? You are covered by eBay's 30 Day money back guarantee? You don't need any proof at this stage? I hope this helps! Good Luck! :smile:
 

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Hi, I am sorry I am not sure what is wrong with my post. If you can't help me do you know where I can get help authenticating the scarf, I do not mind paying. I do not have an LV store close to me, so I was wondering if you knew how to get it authenticated independently that's all. Many Thanks in advance!

Hello, :smile:

Simply Google paid third party authentication services. I hope this helps! Good Luck! :smile:
 
It’s telling me this

Receipts DO NOT prove an item is Authentic????? Receipts are Faked as well?

Do Not let the Seller send the item out to you? You really need to contact eBay & let them walk you through on how to get your money back?

You are contacting the seller through eBay messages? There is a "Drop down" menu on your purchase history for this item? (not 100% sure as I don't know if the item has been sent?) Click on Item Not as Described or Counterfeit item & go from there? I suggest you contact eBay & ask them to step in for you since the Seller seems to to be in denial? And it is WITHOUT one Doubt 100% FAKE!

Here is a Link to the eBay Forum? I Strongly urge you to post your concerns in there where there are many Members who can help guide you on what your options are?

Link:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/ebay-etc-general-question-answer-thread.646884/page-495

Edit: This item has now been reported as Counterfeit & posted on the Report This Fake LV Thread!
 
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Receipts DO NOT prove an item is Authentic????? Receipts are Faked as well?

Do Not let the Seller send the item out to you? You really need to contact eBay & let them walk you through on how to get your money back?

You are contacting the seller through eBay messages? There is a "Drop down" menu on your purchase history for this item? (not 100% sure as I don't know if the item has been sent?) Click on Item Not as Described or Counterfeit item & go from there? I suggest you contact eBay & ask them to step in for you since the Seller seems to to be in denial? And it is WITHOUT one Doubt 100% FAKE!

Here is a Link to the eBay Forum? I Strongly urge you to post your concerns in there where there are many Members who can help guide you on what your options are?

Link:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/ebay-etc-general-question-answer-thread.646884/page-495

Edit: This item has now been reported as Counterfeit & posted on the Report This Fake LV Thread!
Thanks for your help, I hope everything solves soon.
 
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