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Hello, experts! Thank you so much in advance for your help.

Would you please authenticate this item for me?

Item name: LOUIS VUITTON TIVOLI GM MONOGRAM CANVAS BAG M40144 HANDBAG PURSE TOTE SATCHEL
Item number: 273044099537
Seller ID: *shopgirl247
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273044099537

I believe the seller has all of the photographs, let me know if they are not zoomed in enough!

I made the mistake of buying a bag from The Real Real and now I'm looking for one that isn't a total lie in terms of condition. :(
 
Hello Authenticates,
This is my first purchase on a vintage Louis Vuitton. I wanted to make sure that it is authentic since I'm not sure what to look for. Thank you so much!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Saint Cloud MM
Item Number: MAL2909200549
Seller ID: ebay hellovintage
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTH-Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-Canvas-leather-Saint-Cloud-MM-Shoulder-Bag/142668869549?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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Hi Authenticators,
I just bought a vintage keepall 45 off of Ebay at the Buy Now price of $360. The seller wants to confirm that I want the item, although I already paid, before shipping. They said that the zipper was replaced at an official boutique (which is why you see the new double zipper pull on a vintage keepall). Also the date code is quite faded. Thanks!

Item Name: Keepall 45
Item Number: 142679918756
Seller ID: next-innovation
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 

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Would love feedback on these two bags. They are sold on a Swedish site.
Please let me know if you need more detailed pics.
Item Name: Fantastisk Louis Vuitton Alma long cerise hand bag,såååå locker,MI0022
Item Number: 301682626
Seller ID: vintagebitch
Link: https://www.tradera.com/item/341720...alma-long-cerise-hand-bag-saaaa-locker-mi0022


Item name: Klassisk Louis Vuitton keepall 50 i monogram,MB848
Item number: 302140761
Seller id: vintagebitch
Link:
https://www.tradera.com/item/340749/302140761/klassisk-louis-vuitton-keepall-50-i-monogram-mb848
 
Hello, experts! Thank you so much in advance for your help.

Would you please authenticate this item for me?

Item name: LOUIS VUITTON TIVOLI GM MONOGRAM CANVAS BAG M40144 HANDBAG PURSE TOTE SATCHEL
Item number: 273044099537
Seller ID: *shopgirl247
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273044099537

I believe the seller has all of the photographs, let me know if they are not zoomed in enough!

I made the mistake of buying a bag from The Real Real and now I'm looking for one that isn't a total lie in terms of condition. :sad:

Hello and welcome! :smile:

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

close up handle patch rivet engraving (way too much glare in listing?)
close up Feet engraving (missing?)
close up outer heat stamp
 
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Hello Authenticates,
This is my first purchase on a vintage Louis Vuitton. I wanted to make sure that it is authentic since I'm not sure what to look for. Thank you so much!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Saint Cloud MM
Item Number: MAL2909200549
Seller ID: ebay hellovintage
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTH-Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-Canvas-leather-Saint-Cloud-MM-Shoulder-Bag/142668869549?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

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

close up straight on non flash/glare pic of date code (very faint in listing & angled?)
close up engraving on front flap
close up inner pocket zipper pull engraving
close up Male & Female part Snap
heat stamp on shoulder pad (there Might not be one?)
 
Hi Authenticators,
I just bought a vintage keepall 45 off of Ebay at the Buy Now price of $360. The seller wants to confirm that I want the item, although I already paid, before shipping. They said that the zipper was replaced at an official boutique (which is why you see the new double zipper pull on a vintage keepall). Also the date code is quite faded. Thanks!

Item Name: Keepall 45
Item Number: 142679918756
Seller ID: next-innovation
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-Keepall-45-Boston-Bag-M41428-LV-44682/142679918756?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Hello and welcome! :smile:

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

close up handle patch rivet engraving (way too much glare in listing?)
close up heat stamp on luggage tag
close up heat stamp on strap fastener
 
Hi, could you please authenticate this pochette accessoires for me? Thank you!

Item Name: Auth Louis Vuitton Damier Pochette Accessoires Pouch N41206 LV 49009
Item Number: 122955368898
Seller ID: next-innovation
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/122955368898


Looks good - Just missing: A closer clearer pic of trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text), listing pic is not clear enough? :ty:
 
Would love feedback on these two bags. They are sold on a Swedish site.
Please let me know if you need more detailed pics.
Item Name: Fantastisk Louis Vuitton Alma long cerise hand bag,såååå locker,MI0022
Item Number: 301682626
Seller ID: vintagebitch
Link: https://www.tradera.com/item/341720...alma-long-cerise-hand-bag-saaaa-locker-mi0022


Item name: Klassisk Louis Vuitton keepall 50 i monogram,MB848
Item number: 302140761
Seller id: vintagebitch
Link:
https://www.tradera.com/item/340749/302140761/klassisk-louis-vuitton-keepall-50-i-monogram-mb848

Hello, :smile:

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

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

close up handle patch rivet engraving (way too much glare in listing?)
close up heat stamp on luggage tag
close up heat stamp on strap fastener

Thank you for the reply! The seller did not take close ups of the luggage tag and strap fastener. But here is the picture of the handle rivet (which was replaced at an official LV store according to seller). Hopefully these pics will suffice with authentication.
 

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Thank you for the reply! The seller did not take close ups of the luggage tag and strap fastener. But here is the picture of the handle rivet (which was replaced at an official LV store according to seller). Hopefully these pics will suffice with authentication.

Okay? Uploading listing pics does not help with missing required ones? Please Re Read my reply? Listing pictures have way too much glare? I need crystal clear non flash/glare pictures. Thank you! :smile:
 
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