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

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Hi!
Please help me authenticate this:
Pochette Metis in Empriente
No links as it is from a private seller
Thanks!

Hello and welcome! :smile:

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:
 
Hi Addy,
I bought this purse from a FASHIONPHILE after visiting their showroom and falling in love with it. They offer lifetime guarantee of authenticity. Since this is my first LV that I didn’t purchase from an actual LV store I’m a little nervous. Can you help?
Item Name: Vernis Alma PM Noir Magnetique
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-vernis-alma-pm-noir-magnetique-274264
Photos: are provided on website.
Thank you!


Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Item #: 274264

Sorry! But 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:

Please Read----> https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-lv-authentication.649743/
 
Hello Addy,
Need a help to authenticate this bag for me, please?
Name : Speedy 40 Louis Vuitton vintage
eBay Item Number: 332923786337
eBay seller : eiralizbeth
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-LOUIS-VUITTON-Speedy-40-Hand-Bag-Monogram-Vintage/332923786337?
_mwBanner=1&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F0%2Fe11061.m43.l1123%2F7%3Feuid%3D6e4f43da6b844fbab1b173ddd416b45d%26bu%3D44582118610%26loc%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fulk%252Fitm%252F332923786337%26sojTags%3Dbu%3Dbu%26srcrot%3De11061.m43.l1123%26rvr_id%3D0%26rvr_ts%3D79031d6e1670a99b9ea4efaafff7073a&ul_noapp=true&pageci=992068a8-a0b5-43d1-b136-a6dcc1eaa8a2

Thank you in advance, really appreciate your help.

Hello and welcome! :smile:


Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too much glare, way too dark, 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:

Please Read----> https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-lv-authentication.649743/
 
Can you please authenticate this bag for me? I already bought the bag and seller agree a refund if the bag is not authentic.

Name: Louis Vuitton Pallas BB
Item Number: N/a
Seller ID: Vicky
LInk: https://offerup.com/item/detail/589723239/

Additional photos:

Hi, I have not heard from you, authenticators. So I reposted this. Additional photos are on page 1669.

Thanks much!

Sorry, but I cannot help you - This site is anti - Australian & will not let me view the actual item that is listed, Which I need to be able to see, Sorry! :smile:

This is what it shows me - With some details blocked out like my IP Address:

Error 1009 Ray ID
Access denied
What happened?

The owner of this website (offerup.com) has banned the country or region your IP address is in (AU) from accessing this website.

ETA: I don't like you either offerup! :blah: Anti Australians! :nono:
 
Hi there. Looking for a help understanding is this real or fake?
Louis Vuitton Monogram Excentri Cite Handbag
Codel states MO 0083
Thanks in advance!1.jpg 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg 5.jpg
 

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Sorry, but I cannot help you - This site is anti - Australian & will not let me view the actual item that is listed, Which I need to be able to see, Sorry! :smile:

This is what it shows me - With some details blocked out like my IP Address:

Error 1009 Ray ID
Access denied
What happened?

The owner of this website (offerup.com) has banned the country or region your IP address is in (AU) from accessing this website.

ETA: I don't like you either offerup! :blah: Anti Australians! :nono:
Thanks anyway! :)
 
Hi, any idea if this key pouch is authentic? Date code is SD2197. The seams don't align perfectly on all sides...:sad: I purchased this item second hand locally, so there was never an auction and no link. Thank you!
 

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Hi, any idea if this key pouch is authentic? Date code is SD2197. The seams don't align perfectly on all sides...:sad: I purchased this item second hand locally, so there was never an auction and no link. Thank you!
Hello. The authenticators do require a sales or auction link to authenticate. They do not authenticate items just by pictures. Thank you....
 
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