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

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Listing pictures are inadequate? Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for Two? Insufficient pictures to give any sort of opinion either way. Pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on Without Flash/Glare. Please Read Post 1 carefully. Thank you! :smile:

Ok, I’m really sorry for any inconvenience. I thought the pics in the listing were sufficient. I will post more when it arrives and I can take close up pics myself. I greatly appreciate your time!! :)
 
Hello dears! Would you be kind enough to authenticate this Reade tote I am currently eyeing on eBay?

Item Name: Auth Louis Vuitton Reade PM in Framboise Monogram Vernis Leather Tote Bag EXCLNT
Item Number: 183104444060
Seller ID: pnayentrep01
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-Louis...444060?hash=item2aa1e0169c:g:Cv0AAOSw4aFamXTW

Please let me know if more photos are needed so I can ask the seller.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Listing pictures are inadequate? Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for Two? Insufficient pictures to give any sort of opinion either way. Pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on Without Flash/Glare. Please Read Post 1 carefully. Thank you! :smile:
 
Hello and welcome! :smile:

Listing pictures are inadequate? Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for Two? Insufficient pictures to give any sort of opinion either way. Pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on Without Flash/Glare. Please Read Post 1 carefully. Thank you! :smile:

thanks for your response! my bad, I will request the photos from the seller.
 
Hi I’m new here but hoping you can authenticate this for me. I’ve already purchased but am anxiously awaiting its arrival & can return if necessary. I tried to post a link from the classic eBay site but hoping it’s not considered a ‘mobile’ link. I only have access to my phone at this time...no computer available. I apologize in advance if it’s incorrect. (The link works for me).

Item Name: LV Bucket GM
Item number:122982696147
seller ID: next-innovation
Link: http://r.ebay.com/7jogvI
Ok, I’m really sorry for any inconvenience. I thought the pics in the listing were sufficient. I will post more when it arrives and I can take close up pics myself. I greatly appreciate your time!! :smile:

No actually? It's my fault! Sorry! I didn't scroll down to the extra pics! :smile:

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

Bucket: Just missing close up inner pocket zipper pull engraving.

Pouch: Just missing: close up straight on non flash/glare zipper pull engraving (way too far away with too much glare?)
date code? (there Might not be one?)
 
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Item name: Louis Vuitton shoulder bag
Item number: N/A
Seller Name: savers thrift store
Link : N/A
Please help me authenticate this bag, it has a stamp on the inside but no serial number..thank u

Hello and welcome! :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. Simply Google paid services. I strongly recommend you do so. Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
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Hello dears! Would you be kind enough to authenticate this Reade tote I am currently eyeing on eBay?

Item Name: Auth Louis Vuitton Reade PM in Framboise Monogram Vernis Leather Tote Bag EXCLNT
Item Number: 183104444060
Seller ID: pnayentrep01
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-Louis...444060?hash=item2aa1e0169c:g:Cv0AAOSw4aFamXTW

Please let me know if more photos are needed so I can ask the seller.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi! Here are additional photos. Hope these help.
 
Hi Authenticators

I've attached extra images the seller has sent me so hopefully the below images are sufficient? :)

Item Name: LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Montsouris MM Medium Backpack
Item Number: 312074652626
Seller ID: Proteus411 (eBay ID)
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/312074652626?ul_noapp=true
 

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My mom has this Louis Vuitton Bag that everyone compliments her on, and now she's curious if its real or not. It was a gift from my auntie but she said that she found in a thrift store. I know this is a long shot, but I would love to know if my mom actually has a real Louis Vuitton. Unfortunately there is no date code anywhere near the lining or the d ring. Can anyone help me out please?
 

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My mom has this Louis Vuitton Bag that everyone compliments her on, and now she's curious if its real or not. It was a gift from my auntie but she said that she found in a thrift store. I know this is a long shot, but I would love to know if my mom actually has a real Louis Vuitton. Unfortunately there is no date code anywhere near the lining or the d ring. Can anyone help me out please?

Hello and welcome! :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. Simply Google paid services. I strongly recommend you do so. Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
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