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

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Hello,

I’ve just recently bought a Watercolor Aquarelle brown speedy 30 from ebay. I received it few days ago and I’ve gotten it authenticated. But while I was looking it over again, I noticed that my bag doesn’t have a d-ring.... is it possible for an authentic speedy to not have a d-ring? This was my dream bag and I’m very excited but I’m a little bit paranoid due to missing d-ring...

Item name: speedy 30 monogram watercolor
Item #: 333132931763
Seller: brand_jfa
Link:https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-...63.l10137&nordt=true&rt=nc#vi__app-cvip-panel

Here are some photos of my bag...
Should I be worried that I don’t have a d-ring?
I’ve created a separate thread but another member suggested I post here...

No "Please" or a "Thank you?" Not wasting my time. Please Read my Signature # 1.
 
What is your opinion on the authenticity of this Louis Vuitton Lockme Cabas? I've wanted this bag for some time, but its never available on- line. At the store, the sales assoc told me it was discontinued, but when I called customer service, they said they were going to make more - but no bag is ever available. So I'm looking at the pre-loved market.

This bag as been for sale for some time, and I wonder why it hasn't sold - are people worried about it being authentic? Please let me know your thoughts, and thank you for the help?

https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-calfskin-lockme-cabas-black-356627

Louis Vuitton LockMe Cabas - Noir
Item# M42291

Missing correct: Item #:356627

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. The authenticator does not authenticate from this site as stated in her signature. Thank you....
Thank you very much for your reply. I was not aware of this. I've just tried to go to the authenticator's profile, but I was not able to view it. I also went back to the first few posts of this thread, but was not able to find a relevant post. Could you please kindly point me to her signature, so I can learn what sites she does not authenticate items from?
 
Thank you very much for your reply. I was not aware of this. I've just tried to go to the authenticator's profile, but I was not able to view it. I also went back to the first few posts of this thread, but was not able to find a relevant post. Could you please kindly point me to her signature, so I can learn what sites she does not authenticate items from?
In the grey area at the bottom of her posts it gives her requirements,
 
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Hi guys, been looking for a zippy for my cards and found this one which has been dyed black

Item name: Louis Vuitton small empreinte wallet

Item number: 143221808784


Seller: mortecat

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/143221808784

Cheers!

Just my personal opinion? I wouldn't touch this - I would hit the back button & Move on.

There will be NO heat stamping including the date code & it's been painted over? There's your LV warranty gone anyway. I'm not going to authenticate this item based solely on engraving which is missing in listing anyway. Sorry & I hope you understand. :smile:

Cheers mate! :P

ETA: The listing pics are awful!
 
I think it’s a great service members here are doing (In their free time) authenticating stuff for other members.

Thank you authenticators!

And to our LV ATLV Thread Helper LVlvoe_bug :tender:

Who is heaven sent & works just as hard, even harder helping other Members on this Thread for FREE. :heart::heart::heart::heart:
 
Just my personal opinion? I wouldn't touch this - I would hit the back button & Move on.

There will be NO heat stamping including the date code & it's been painted over? There's your LV warranty gone anyway. I'm not going to authenticate this item based solely on engraving which is missing in listing anyway. Sorry & I hope you understand. :smile:

Cheers mate! :P

ETA: The listing pics are awful!

thank you, i will follow your advice and keep away! [emoji77]
 
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