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Hello!

Was hoping someone would be able to authenticate this Louis Vuitton for me that I just purchased on Mercari. I havent received it yet so I can post additional pics if needed once it arrives.

Louis Vuitton speedy 30
Seller: BellaandLeaBoutique
Listing: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m36926571919/

Thank you, and please let me know if you need any other info! :smile:

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but I Do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 3. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
Item name: Louis Vuitton mini pochette Tahitienne
Item #: 263894946958
Seller: Eastvalelux

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/263894946958

Thanks in advance!

While I don't see any red flags so far - I still need to see: close up graphics on outer canvas in natural lighting (way too much glare with a white background) & close up non flash/glare Clip engraving. :ty:


Perfect! Thank you so much! :heart:

No red flags.
 

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but I Do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 3. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:

Hi! Thank you so much for the quick reply! :) this is probably a silly question, but where can I view signature # 3 about which sites you don’t authenticate from? I thought I had read all the rules at the beginning of the forum! Sorry, I’m a newbie!!
 
Hello everybody! :smile:
Please authenticate this for me. This would be my first eBay purchase, and I'm so terrified :biggrin: It only has the manufacturing country stamp, so if it's authentic it means it's from the 80's right?

Item Name: LOUIS VUITTON SPEEDY 35
Item Number: 232906314328
Seller ID: brand_prince
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-LOUIS-VUITTON-SPEEDY-35-Hand-Bag-Doctor-Purse-Monogram-M41524-Brown-JUNK/232906314328?hash=item363a4c5258:g:Ym4AAOSwybpbg2r0&LH_BIN=1

You can find more pictures when you scroll down to the more information part. You probably know this, but I didn't find it first, so just in case. :smile: Thank you so so much!
 
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Hello everybody! :smile:
Please authenticate this for me. This would be my first eBay purchase, and I'm so terrified :biggrin: It only has the manufacturing country stamp, so if it's authentic it means it's from the 80's right?

Item Name: LOUIS VUITTON SPEEDY 35
Item Number: 232906314328
Seller ID: brand_prince
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-LOUIS-VUITTON-SPEEDY-35-Hand-Bag-Doctor-Purse-Monogram-M41524-Brown-JUNK/232906314328?hash=item363a4c5258:g:Ym4AAOSwybpbg2r0&LH_BIN=1

You can find more pictures when you scroll down to the more information part. You probably know this, but I didn't find it first, so just in case. :smile: Thank you so so much!


Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but this item is a little too Vintage for me due to the worn DC & the missing required hardware pictures (way too far away & angled in listing). I only authenticate Vintage items with a Date code. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
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Hey y'all! Thanks in advance for the help. I'm an experienced collector an reseller and have a decent knowledge of LV, but it's been almost a decade since I've gotten my hands on much TFC LV, so my knowledge is fuzzy.

Can anyone help me with this one? The leather reminds me of TFC leather that I'm used to, but I find no markings, not even a remnant of a label or a Saks stamp. I picked this up with an authentic, similar age Gucci wallet, and can return (hence the price tag!), but I would appreciate any help. Thank you!

ETA: I have found an authentic TFC wallet in this exact style, with a black leather lining and stamp on Poshmark which appears authentic as far as I can tell.
 

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Hey y'all! Thanks in advance for the help. I'm an experienced collector an reseller and have a decent knowledge of LV, but it's been almost a decade since I've gotten my hands on much TFC LV, so my knowledge is fuzzy.

Can anyone help me with this one? The leather reminds me of TFC leather that I'm used to, but I find no markings, not even a remnant of a label or a Saks stamp. I seem to remember this lining fabric being a sign of a fake, but again, it's been awhile. I picked this up with an authentic, similar age Gucci wallet, and can return (hence the price tag!), but I would appreciate any help. Thank you!
Hello. The authenticators require a sales or auction link for items, they do not authenticate items just by pictures. Thanks..
 
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