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

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The Moderators for this thread are Lee and Addy. Please do NOT PM them to request an authentication. Please post in this thread.

NOTE: The PurseForum requests that only members with an extensive knowledge of the brand and authenticating who have over 500 posts participate as authenticators in this AT thread. The moderators reserve the right to remove authentications that do not meet these requirements.

READ THESE RULES BEFORE POSTING A REQUEST

This is a free service. Our authenticators are volunteers providing their opinions, and who desire to keep counterfeiters and dishonest sellers from profiting from their trade, and to help buyers find authentic items. Authenticators are not required to answer all posts and, for various reasons, some may not be answered.

It is the preference of the authenticators on this thread not to give authentication to members who buy and resell bags. It is also the preference of the authenticators to give authentication to members who post in a range of threads, not just requesting free authentication for designer items. If your request is not answered here, for whatever reasons, professional authentication services are available outside of PF.

1. Do a SEARCH and check if the item has been reviewed by one of the senior authenticators before posting a request. Searches can be done via the seller name or by auction/listing number - add * to the beginning and end of the number (eg. *12345678*).

2. You MUST use the format below when requesting for authentication for auctions or non-auctions:

Format to use for an auction item:

Item Name:
Item Number:
Seller ID:
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link.

Format to use for items from sites of professional seller:

Item Name (if you know it):
Link: (please make sure link works after you post)
Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)

We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale.

3. All requests must have clear photos (either in listing and/or provided by member requesting the authentication). This will help expedite authentications. Please ask the seller/use the macro setting on your digi (little flower). If you cannot see the details yourself, neither can we.

At minimum, pics MUST include:
- all exterior
- interior
- LV heat stamp
- date code
- engraving on hardware (ie. zipper pull, lock, rivet, pushlock, screws, etc)

If the listing or your request does not have the required pics, it will NOT be reviewed. That means if you have not received a response, please check your original posting to ensure all information and pics are present.

Check out this thread! If you're using Photobucket, don't post mobile photobucket links, pics are too small, post links.

Authenticators are not required to answer every request, and it is their right to ignore a request that is not in the proper format.

4. Do NOT make more than 3 requests per post.

5. Please wait at least 24 hours before bumping your request. Search by seller or item # to ensure that it has not been reviewed (see rule 1). If the auction is ending soon, you may say so in your comments. Remember, we are just like you, and get on tPF when we have time so please be patient.

6. To ensure that additional pics requested are seen by the authenticators, quote or provide a link to your original request and response. Use the quote feature or copy and paste the url. Failure to do do may result in your query not being answered. Please utilize the quote feature when responding directly to another post.

7. Comments on price and/or condition are NOT permitted. So please do not ask us for an opinion.

8. Do NOT PM an authenticator or moderator to request authentication. Any and all such requests must be posted in this thread.

9. Should one of your items be questioned in this thread, you are welcome to provide additional pictures or materials supporting its authenticity.

10. Do NOT handle your disputes with other members in this thread. Take your differences to Private Message or just use the REPORT function ( button) to alert the mods, and let them handle it from there. In the meantime, just ignore the poster until a Mod can intervene. Failure to do so can result in banning. Always be respectful when you post and treat others as you expect to be treated. This is an open thread and everyone is welcome to participate.

Disclaimer
All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such.

For questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the forum administration via the contact form.
 
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Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1. We require a Valid 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. Also, Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:

Okay. Quick follow up question. On the Coach authenticate thread, they allow thrift store purchases to be authenticated on the “authenticate this” thread as well as online purchases provided we state where we purchased from. Mine was from a value village thrift store. Is that insufficient info or does this thread simply only authenticate items from websites like ebay?
 
Okay. Quick follow up question. On the Coach authenticate thread, they allow thrift store purchases to be authenticated on the “authenticate this” thread as well as online purchases provided we state where we purchased from. Mine was from a value village thrift store. Is that insufficient info or does this thread simply only authenticate items from websites like ebay?

I also did a quick search to for authenticate services and they would cost almost as much as I paid for the bag. If it is a fake, value village allows me to return/exchange the bag with in a week. I live in Toronto if anyone can provide any help for me. Sorry I’m a total newbie at this.
 
Okay. Quick follow up question. On the Coach authenticate thread, they allow thrift store purchases to be authenticated on the “authenticate this” thread as well as online purchases provided we state where we purchased from. Mine was from a value village thrift store. Is that insufficient info or does this thread simply only authenticate items from websites like ebay?
Each designer forum may have different authentication rules, LV requires a sales or auction link. If you bought it at a store and cannot provide a link, you will have to use a professional authenticating service...
 
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Okay. Quick follow up question. On the Coach authenticate thread, they allow thrift store purchases to be authenticated on the “authenticate this” thread as well as online purchases provided we state where we purchased from. Mine was from a value village thrift store. Is that insufficient info or does this thread simply only authenticate items from websites like ebay?

From Post 1 @ Page 1 Forum Rules (just under Format to use for items from sites of professional seller: )

We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale.

Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1. We require a Valid 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. Also, Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:

Okay, Please Re Read my reply as above ^^ Thanks! :smile:
 
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I also did a quick search to for authenticate services and they would cost almost as much as I paid for the bag. If it is a fake, value village allows me to return/exchange the bag with in a week. I live in Toronto if anyone can provide any help for me. Sorry I’m a total newbie at this.

Paid services cost between $7 - $10 Dollars. Please Google paid services. I have replied to you twice now, we cannot help you. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:

ETA: There is no need to Clog this Thread up with needless chatter when I have already replied to you & explained the Forum rules of THIS AT Thread. Thank you!

For Me: EOD: :smile:
 
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Lovely ladies,

Please can you help authentic this, I know it has a authentication certificate but I heard it’s a hit or miss from them .
Feel abit wary because there is feedback left for the seller for the exact same bag ?


Item Name : Louis Vuitton Westminster Damien Ebene never full style

Item Number : 113321070619

ID : 2015roalic

Link :
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/113321070619

Your help will be much appreciate. Many thanks in advance
 
Lovely ladies,

Please can you help authentic this, I know it has a authentication certificate but I heard it’s a hit or miss from them .
Feel abit wary because there is feedback left for the seller for the exact same bag ?


Item Name : Louis Vuitton Westminster Damien Ebene never full style

Item Number : 113321070619

ID : 2015roalic

Link :
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/113321070619

Your help will be much appreciate. Many thanks in advance

Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too much glare, blurry & 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:
 
And another please, have contacted the seller to get more pictures of the date code and made in tag closer, whilst we wait Is there any red flags ?

Item name : Louis Vuitton Westminster pm bag

Item number : 113299296186

Seller : hebin520uk5

Link :
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/113299296186


Any idea or suggest between the pm And gm size of this bag ?

Many many thanks again xx

Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too far away, angled & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One. 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:
 
Please help me with this bag. I'm concern about this bag because in the front picture (look to the right) it doesn't line up. It's not super noticable in the picture, as I didn't catch it until I purchased it already.

Item name : Louis Vuitton compeign 23

Item number : 163296173059

Seller : yoridorimidori

Link :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-Clutch-Compiegne-23-/163296173059?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=vBzl7sIsezckte7%2Be6aO8JfSoCE%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc


Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too much glare, angled & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One. 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 Everyone,
Could someone please help me authenticate these travel bags
Thank You!

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Boston Bag epi
Item Number: 202382920040
Seller ID: Rogue405
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-...pi-Red-Very-good-condition-r1275/202382920040
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Item Name: AUTHENTIC LOUIS VUITTON M42957 Keepall 55 Boston bag
Item Number:153225371469
Seller ID:nishikino7
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-...oston-bag-Red-Epi-Leather-unisex/153225371469
 
Hello Everyone,
Could someone please help me authenticate these travel bags
Thank You!

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Boston Bag epi
Item Number: 202382920040
Seller ID: Rogue405
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-...pi-Red-Very-good-condition-r1275/202382920040
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Item Name: AUTHENTIC LOUIS VUITTON M42957 Keepall 55 Boston bag
Item Number:153225371469
Seller ID:nishikino7
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-...oston-bag-Red-Epi-Leather-unisex/153225371469

# 1 - Listing pics Do not zoom - Missing required: close up straight on non flash/glare handle patch rivet engraving & close up LV on Epi on front bottom right hand side. :ty:

# 2 - Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too far away & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One. 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:
 
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