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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



I'm adding on additional pictures as asked.
 

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Hi, I am having some trouble working out if this is genuine based in the colour- Green Vernis, could be Bronze Vert 2009? listed as 'gris' and isnt grey

Item Name:
Auth LOUIS VUITTON Vernis Wilshire PM M91627 Hand Bag Gris Patent Leather 56492

Item Number: 163321107269

Seller ID:steven-japan2525
Link:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auth-LOUIS-VUITTON-Vernis-Wilshire-PM-M91627-Hand-Bag-Gris-Patent-Leather-56492/163321107269?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20131017132637&meid=8c4d80f1c51040019f6ea89746832565&pid=100033&rk=3&rkt=8&sd=163321107269&itm=163321107269&_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042


Date code MI4009

Thankyou!


Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate & 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:
 
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Hello all! Recently became obsessed with the vintage crossbody styles, especially the Saint Cloud - but have noticed so many variations on the heat stamping, etc. and am wondering if they're legitimate. Some of them have the "made in France" under the date code, some have it under the designer name. Several I've seen on tradesy have invalid date codes (and some of these look pretty darn used, so they're fakes that have been around ages I guess!)
Could anyone authenticate either of these, please?

This seems almost too good to be true, a bit pricey for vintage, sure, but the condition is the best I've seen so far. It's missing a zipper pull picture, but there are additional pics inside the listing just so you know!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Saint Cloud GM Shoulder Bag M51242 Auth sa358
Item Number: 302927308200
Seller ID: brandstreet.tokyo
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOUIS-VUIT...308200?hash=item4687dfe5a8:g:3FEAAOSw2yNbRynS

And here's another Saint Cloud - albeit much more used. (I'd likely replace the strap with the monogram one) - not as many photos on this one, but the pockets are the least gross that I've seen out of all the vintage ones I've looked at, lol. It is missing a photo of the date code stamp - it lists the date code in the description as TH0013

Item Name: Auth Louis Vuitton Monogram Saint Cloud GM Shoulder Bag M51242 #5944
Item Number: 302909231395
Seller ID: hibiki-japan_high-brand-shop
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-LOUIS...231395?hash=item4686cc1123:g:BVEAAOSwAN1btdNI

Thank you so much!

And if anybody has any tips on these vintage pieces I'd really appreciate it!
 
# 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:
Thank you Much - Will revert with updated pics !
 
Hello all! Recently became obsessed with the vintage crossbody styles, especially the Saint Cloud - but have noticed so many variations on the heat stamping, etc. and am wondering if they're legitimate. Some of them have the "made in France" under the date code, some have it under the designer name. Several I've seen on tradesy have invalid date codes (and some of these look pretty darn used, so they're fakes that have been around ages I guess!)
Could anyone authenticate either of these, please?

This seems almost too good to be true, a bit pricey for vintage, sure, but the condition is the best I've seen so far. It's missing a zipper pull picture, but there are additional pics inside the listing just so you know!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Saint Cloud GM Shoulder Bag M51242 Auth sa358
Item Number: 302927308200
Seller ID: brandstreet.tokyo
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOUIS-VUIT...308200?hash=item4687dfe5a8:g:3FEAAOSw2yNbRynS

And here's another Saint Cloud - albeit much more used. (I'd likely replace the strap with the monogram one) - not as many photos on this one, but the pockets are the least gross that I've seen out of all the vintage ones I've looked at, lol. It is missing a photo of the date code stamp - it lists the date code in the description as TH0013

Item Name: Auth Louis Vuitton Monogram Saint Cloud GM Shoulder Bag M51242 #5944
Item Number: 302909231395
Seller ID: hibiki-japan_high-brand-shop
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-LOUIS...231395?hash=item4686cc1123:g:BVEAAOSwAN1btdNI

Thank you so much!

And if anybody has any tips on these vintage pieces I'd really appreciate it!

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Some Vintage pieces DO have the Made in? under the date code? Vintage items are completely different to the newer pieces that are produced today.

# 1 - Listing has ended?

# 2 - Missing required: Up close straight on non flash/glare pic of date code, straight on non flash/glare Made in? heat stamp (way too much glare) & heat stamp on shoulder pad (there Might not be one?). :ty:
 
Hello,

Can I ask about the authenticity of a bag that is already in my possession?

I know that in the past it used to be only for items on active listings, but I think this changed?

Please correct if I’m wrong.

Thank you.
 
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