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Item Name (if you know it): Josephine Wallet
Link: Facebook
Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)

Date code was hard to take a photo of but it was GI4114
 

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Item Name (if you know it): Josephine Wallet
Link: Facebook
Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)
Hello and welcome! The authenticator does not authenticate from social media including Facebook. You may do a search for a professional authenticating service. Thank you....
 

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I've always wanted to have an Alma but sadly can't afford a new one. I'm considering buying a vintage bag but I don't know if they are authentic. I got this bag off at a local site, can you please help me know if it's authentic?
 

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I've always wanted to have an Alma but sadly can't afford a new one. I'm considering buying a vintage bag but I don't know if they are authentic. I got this bag off at a local site, can you please help me know if it's authentic?
Hello. PLEASE READ THE TITLE OF THIS THREAD! The authenticators require a sales or auction link for items. Thank you..
 

Hello, :smile:

Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1 why some requests will not receive a response / reply. Thank you! :smile:

ETA: No "Please" or a "Thank you" Not wasting my time.
 
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