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

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Item Name: Speedy 25
Item Number: 352622972644
Seller ID: ginza- japan
Link:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/AUTH-PRE-OW...972644?hash=item5219f78ee4:g:GT4AAOSwzsNck0f2
Hello! Can someone please authenticate this bag for me? It was made in my birth year so I really want to buy it! Thank you in advance!!

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 handle patch rivet engraving
full pic inner patch pocket stitching
 
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Hi! Can somebody help me to authenticate this bag? I would really appreciate it!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis
Link: https://www.designer-vintage.com/product/louisvuitton-shoulderbags-bags-101321
Photos: in the link

Thank you, thank you very much!

Hello and welcome! :smile:

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 side rivet engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare pushlock closure (way too much glare & too far away) & behind pushlock screws
close up straight on non flash/glare shoulder strap Clip engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare outer pocket zipper pull engraving ( too far away in listing)
 
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Bought this second hand and just wanted confirmation on the authenticity (it seems authentic but the texture of the leather is more rubbery feeling than my other bags.. perhaps due to the print on it?). Thank you in advance!
 

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I received a bag and seller tells menthat this “patch” is not repair but that it was purchased that way fromthe store! Anyone saw anything like that before? It is canvas on canvas, looks very suspicios to me
 

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Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for Three. The date code picture is unreadable nor am I am able to see it due to glare. 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 know that you cannot help authenticate if someone owns the bag. What if someone gets an item and has a grace period to accept the item, in a case like that would you be willing to help authenticate an item with the appropriate photos, link, and seller name? If not I completely understand, and wouldn't mind also getting a paid third party to authenticate, just want a few opinions. Thank you. :smile: Have a good day.
 
Hi, I know that you cannot help authenticate if someone owns the bag. What if someone gets an item and has a grace period to accept the item, in a case like that would you be willing to help authenticate an item with the appropriate photos, link, and seller name? If not I completely understand, and wouldn't mind also getting a paid third party to authenticate, just want a few opinions. Thank you. :smile: Have a good day.
If you are a buyer and can provide a sales or auction link, she would authenticate/check it...
 
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View attachment 4404037 View attachment 4404038 View attachment 4404039 View attachment 4404040 View attachment 4404041 View attachment 4404042 Hi there!
Bought this second hand and just wanted confirmation on the authenticity (it seems authentic but the texture of the leather is more rubbery feeling than my other bags.. perhaps due to the print on it?). Thank you in advance!
Hello. The authenticator requires a sales or auction link for items, she does not authenticate just by pictures or private sale items. Thank you...
 
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