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

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Item Name:
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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.

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I was given this as a gift. So I don’t know a lot about it. I was told it is authentic, but vintage, by someone who I trusted to know. I have a different feeling as I can’t find the date code and other reason. I’m just looking for some clarification to put my mind to rest. Thanks.
 

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View attachment 4303751 View attachment 4303752 View attachment 4303756 View attachment 4303758 View attachment 4303759 View attachment 4303751 View attachment 4303752 View attachment 4303756 View attachment 4303758 View attachment 4303759 Can someone please help authenticate? The bag overall looks great but there are a couple of questionable stitches. I purchased Dec. 28th and had to open a case with eBay bc I hadn't received it until yesterday. Therefore the link no longer works. I can provide additional photos if necessary. Thank you!

Item name: Neverfull Azure Louis Vuitton Damier Tote
Item number: Already purchased
Seller: garber_21


Were you able to find anything out? Thanks!

Hello and welcome! :smile:

The Link you attached is Invalid? If you purchased from eBay, the Link will be in your purchase history. Please check & insure you have a working Link. Thanks!

Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1 on how to request an authentication. Requests NOT in required Format will be Skipped / Ignored. Thank you! :smile:
 
Good Morning! Can you please help authenticate?
The seller accepted my best offer and the item is now in my possession. I have included additional/more clear pictures. Thank you!!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Westminster PM
Item Number: 153310085765
Seller ID: greengoatofhtx
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/153310085765

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Sorry, but I do not feel comfortable giving an opinion on this piece, some pics look really odd to me? (could just be me?). So I would rather err on the side of caution then give an opinion. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :flowers:
 
View attachment 4304433 View attachment 4304434 View attachment 4304435 Hi,
I was given this as a gift. So I don’t know a lot about it. I was told it is authentic, but vintage, by someone who I trusted to know. I have a different feeling as I can’t find the date code and other reason. I’m just looking for some clarification to put my mind to rest. 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:
 
Thanks for the honesty! Would you recommend Authenticate4u? Or another service?

A4U For sure! :yes:

Some details are really throwing me off! The outer heat stamp looks completely different in the listing compared to the pic you have taken & uploaded (a hot mess!) as are some other pics. Again, it could just be me, so please try not to stress. :heart:
 
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Can you please provide authentication for this bag? I believe between the listing and the photos I requested you should be able to see everything clearly.

Item: Louis Vuitton Cabas Mezzo
Item no: 173737221451
Seller: leslielaw27
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/173737221451?ul_noapp=true
 

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Can you please provide authentication for this bag? I believe between the listing and the photos I requested you should be able to see everything clearly.

Item: Louis Vuitton Cabas Mezzo
Item no: 173737221451
Seller: leslielaw27
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/173737221451?ul_noapp=true

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 heat stamp Made in? (not in listing?)
close up straight on non flash/glare inner pocket Zipper pull engraving (way too angled)
sides of bag including underneath
 
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 heat stamp Made in? (not in listing?)
close up straight on non flash/glare inner pocket Zipper pull engraving (way too angled)
sides of bag including underneath
 

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Hello, Can I get some help authenticating this bag? I've done some research - I feel mostly confident about it except for the leather logo on the inside of the bag. I'm wondering why it doesnt say "made in ..."
The seller is also offering the receipt but I'm still hesitant.

Name: Neverfull MM
Link: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1406865714

Just joined but would be happy to contribute in the future - I've been researching and learning a lot about these bags lately :)

Thanks in advance.
 

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Hello, Can I get some help authenticating this bag? I've done some research - I feel mostly confident about it except for the leather logo on the inside of the bag. I'm wondering why it doesnt say "made in ..."
The seller is also offering the receipt but I'm still hesitant.

Name: Neverfull MM
Link: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1406865714

Just joined but would be happy to contribute in the future - I've been researching and learning a lot about these bags lately :smile:

Thanks in advance.

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Ad ID 1406865714
Missing sellers name: Jen

Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, Blurry & 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 Read------> https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-lv-authentication.649743/
 
Hello and welcome! :smile:

The Link you attached is Invalid? If you purchased from eBay, the Link will be in your purchase history. Please check & insure you have a working Link. Thanks!

Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1 on how to request an authentication. Requests NOT in required Format will be Skipped / Ignored. Thank you! :smile:

Just curious if the link worked and your thoughts? I will need to start the return process soon if needed. ☺️ Thank you so much for your time!

We are Volunteer's & only help when time permits, we have lives outside the Forum. So if time is an issue I recommend you use a paid service. No good "Bumping" & asking "Thoughts" on this item when you haven't even Followed the basic Forum Guidelines as Per Post 1 @ Page 1 or even READ my First reply / Response to your request. Thank you! :smile:

Please RE READ my First Reply as Highlighted above in BOLD RED ^^ Thank you! :smile:

ETA: The Title of this Thread:

Authenticate This LOUIS VUITTON - READ 1ST POST BEFORE POSTING!
 
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