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Hi ladies and people of purseforums! Would be nice if someone could help me authenticate this old Louis Vuitton coin purse given to me by my aunt!

Name: Louis Vuitton Epi Demi lune Coin purse in brown
Date code: VI1000
 

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Hi! I'm new to the forum. I am looking to purchase my first Louis Vuitton on eBay and would like to have your opinion on whether or not this bag is authentic prior to purchase. The seller said that she can send me any additional photos upon request.

Thanks

Item: Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Stephen Sprouse Monogram Roses
Item Number: 132867659812
Seller: Chubbychubo
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...659812?hash=item1eef879824:g:73MAAOSwfdNb01d-

I'm adding pictures from the listing. Please let me know if you need to see more pictures and let me know if this bag is authentic. Thanks again

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Hello!!

I recently purchased this petite malle on therealreal.com

Item Name: Petite Malle Epi
Item Number: LOU180213
Seller ID: TheRealReal
Link:
1. https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/crossbody-bags/louis-vuitton-epi-petite-malle-ZJ6Wo04b5EA

I just wanted to make sure it's real, it seems pretty solid, but I just wanted to see your expert opinions!

It has some tarnishing on hardware which I think is natural (if you have any suggestions to clean this)

Please see some attached photos, let me know if you need any other photos.

Thanks,

Hello!!

I recently purchased this petite malle on therealreal.com

Item Name: Petite Malle Epi
Item Number: LOU180213
Seller ID: TheRealReal
Link:
1. https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/crossbody-bags/louis-vuitton-epi-petite-malle-ZJ6Wo04b5EA

I just wanted to make sure it's real, it seems pretty solid, but I just wanted to see your expert opinions!

It has some tarnishing on hardware which I think is natural (if you have any suggestions to clean this)

Please see some attached photos, let me know if you need any other photos.

Thanks,
 
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Hi ladies and people of purseforums! Would be nice if someone could help me authenticate this old Louis Vuitton coin purse given to me by my aunt!

Name: Louis Vuitton Epi Demi lune Coin purse in brown
Date code: VI1000
Hello. The authenticators require a sales or auction link for items, they do not authenticate items just by pictures or private sale items. Thank you....
 
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I just bought a Alma BB in Epi Noir on Fashionphile, and though it is reputable, I find myself worried that there's a slight chance it might not be authentic. The reasoning: I've never seen a made in the U.S. cloth tag attached to the pocket before. It was made in 2013. I'm including the photos from the original posting and link. I don't have the bag yet to be able to provide any additional photos.

Item name: Louis Vuitton Alma BB Epi in Black
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-epi-alma-bb-black-307250
Date code: SD3143
Photos are attached below:

Thank you!

Missing: Item #: 307250

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/
 
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Item name: LV Neverful GM
Item #: n/a
Seller: in person
Hello. The authenticators require a sales or auction link, they do not authenticate private sale items. They also will not answer members who only ask for authentications and not post in other areas of the forum. Thank you...
 
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Thank you for checking! I’ll post a pic of the date code once I receive it. It’s hard to get a good photo because of the dark red lining from the seller. I think it’ll be easier seeing in real life.

Hi again, I received the bag & tried really hard to get a good pic of the date code, but it’s almost impossible with the dark red lining. With light the last 2 digits are washed out like in the seller’s photo & without light you can’t even see the embossing. I can though confirm the date code reads TH0043.
 
Hi, I would appreciate any info if this is authentic. Thanks
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Delightful MM Monogram
Item Number: 313608
Seller ID: Fashionphile
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-monogram-delightful-mm-313608

Note: It will show sold as I purchased it, but it can be returned for 30 days.
Thank you

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for Three. 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, new to this so apologies in advance if I’m missing something. It’s for my wife, this is new territory for me. Trying to authenticate this bag:
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Favorite MM
Item Number: M40718
Seller ID: moncici40
Link:
https://poshmark.com/listing/Louis-Vuitton-Favorite-mm-Damier-ebene-5c0aa5cb04e33d93971bc514

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too blurry & Angled & 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/
 
Hi! I'm new to the forum. I am looking to purchase my first Louis Vuitton on eBay and would like to have your opinion on whether or not this bag is authentic prior to purchase. The seller said that she can send me any additional photos upon request.

Thanks

Item: Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Stephen Sprouse Monogram Roses
Item Number: 132867659812
Seller: Chubbychubo
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...659812?hash=item1eef879824:g:73MAAOSwfdNb01d-

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Please help me authenticate this bag. I really want to purchase! I did read post number 1 and promise to be active on all aspects of this lovely forum. Thanks again
 
Hi can you please authenticate this LV alma PM, bought from a facebook shop.
Pre-owned from Japan
Item name:LV Alma PM
Item no. N/a
Seller: Ann bags
Link:
 

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