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

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too much glare, way too blurry & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate. 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:

Thank you so much for having a look for us. Finally my sis she decided to cancel the order coz $330 is not cheap to take risk even though we thought it’s authentic. ;)
 
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 inner pocket Zipper pull engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)

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The above is the response from the seller when I asked for additional photos to be added to the listing.......
 
Hello Authenticators,
I already purchased this vintage purse and I'm hoping it's genuine. Please help me out with your expertise. Thanks again for your time. It is greatly appreciated.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Bucket GM
Item Number: SP0978
Seller ID: beaalisongan

Link:https: //www.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=131635184
 

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Hello all. May I ask for help in Authenticating this LV bag? I don't want to spend my hard earned money on a fake.
 

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Item Name: Batignolles Horizontal
Seller: astion-brandvalue01
Item Number: 113301903882
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-Louis...rizontal-Shoulder-Bag-SPO-95403-/113301903882


--Please authenticate. Thanks for all you do :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 inner pocket Zipper pull engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
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The above is the response from the seller when I asked for additional photos to be added to the listing.......

I don't see any pics of what I asked for?

I don't see any red flags so far - If you decide to purchase just post your own pics to Confirm. :yes:
 
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Hello, Please Help me authenticate this Louis Vuitton Purse :smile:

Item name: Louis Vuitton Alma PM in Damier Ebene
Item #/ Date code: CT0183
Seller: Kijiji
Link: https://www.kijiji.ca/m-msg-my-messages/conversation/1dj9:3w5pmvw:2bc6pnqj4 Unfortunately the link doesnt work, but she has provided me photos.
Date code: CT0183


Hello, :smile:

Please use a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. Simply Google paid services. 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:
 
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