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Hi everyone!

I am looking purchase this Pochette Metis pre loved. She bought this bag from someone else and has the packaging, tags, but not the receipt. She says she had it authenticated by proathenticators.com. In your opinions, does it look real? I am buying for $2,400 CAD. Code is DR3165.
 

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Hi everyone!

I am looking purchase this Pochette Metis pre loved. She bought this bag from someone else and has the packaging, tags, but not the receipt. She says she had it authenticated by proathenticators.com. In your opinions, does it look real? I am buying for $2,400 CAD. Code is DR3165.
Hello. I responded to your other request you need a sales or auction link. Please post this in the authenticate this LV section. Thanks..
 
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Hello, I just bought this bag, could you kindly check please?
Thank you

Item: LV PM bucket bag monogram
Item number:
303150308782
Seller:brandstreet.tokyo
Link:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOUIS-VUITTON-Monogram-Bucket-PM-Shoulder-Bag-M42238-LV-Auth-ar975/303150308782?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Hi, how do I start a new question? I can't see anywhere that says 'ask new question' or a little + sign. I don't know if it's just me but... Frustrating.
 

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Hi please can you authenticate this for me. Louis Vuitton Mahina there doesn’t seem to be a date code anywhere in the bag. I’ve checked the pocket .
 

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Hi please can you authenticate this for me. Louis Vuitton Mahina there doesn’t seem to be a date code anywhere in the bag. I’ve checked the pocket .
Hello. The authenticator requires a sales or auction link for items, she does not authenticate just by pictures. If you cannot provide a link, you will need to use a professional authenticating service...thank you...
 
hi I’ve bought a Louis Vuitton Mahina patent black online.

I’m happy with the bag but the one thing is making me question the authenticity is there is no date code. I know from previous bags the lining in this bag can wear date codes especially if they have been cleaned.

I have had bags authenticated on here before but now been advised they don’t do it? Can anyone advise where is best to have it authenticated?
 
Bag in the following images
 

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Please authenticate. Thank you so much!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Straps
Seller: Ebay Yoridorimidori
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/E1182-Auth...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

***Photos in the listing***

I purchased this already and it's being shipped. I compared this strap to another one that's the same length of 35" and noticed that the pattern and florets don't match at the end of the straps by the hardware clip. (See pictures 5 & 6)

Thanks :)
 
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