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Good afternoon everyone,
I’m hoping to see if someone can please help me authenticate this bag:
Item Name: Louis Vuitton multicolor speedy 30
Link: https://depop.app.link/M5tIf1pM0X
I’ve always loved this collection but want to make sure I’m purchasing the real deal.
Thank you all in advance.
 

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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 Rivet engraving on shoulder strap
close up straight on non flash/glare Zipper pull engraving (too angled in listing)
close up straight on non flash/glare trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
both sides of bag including underneath


Please help authenticate
Thank you

100% Authentic Louis Vuitton Damien Thames GM Shoulder Bag

Item # 273914787088

Seller Alaskan76



https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/273914787088
Trying again. Hard to get sellers to comply.
Thank you
 
Hello,
Would someone please authenticate this new-to-me Alma? TIA :biggrin:

Item: Epi Alma GM - pink (I would like to know the name of the color, if possible)
Date stamp: MI2153 (in case you can't read the photo)

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Hi! I just bought this an hour ago online and just planned to take it to the LV store to authenticate before rating the buyer but after watching a comparison YouTube video I’m second guessing if I should just cancel now. Thoughts on authenticity?
 

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Hi! I just bought this an hour ago online and just planned to take it to the LV store to authenticate before rating the buyer but after watching a comparison YouTube video I’m second guessing if I should just cancel now. Thoughts on authenticity?
Hello. The authenticator requires a sales or auction link for items, she does not authenticate just by pictures. Thank you.
 
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Hello,
Would someone please authenticate this new-to-me Alma? TIA :biggrin:

Item: Epi Alma GM - pink (I would like to know the name of the color, if possible)
Date stamp: MI2153 (in case you can't read the photo)

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Hello. The authenticator requires a sales or auction link for items, she does not authenticate just by pictures. Thank you.
 

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Hello lovely authenticators. Can you please take a look at this Riverside for me please...

Item: LV Riverside
Seller:
bosgenesis
Item number:
eBay item number:
153549264919
Link:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...264919?hash=item23c03fd817:g:hoYAAOSw~c1dGlLa

Sorry! But Listing pictures are totally 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/

ETA: Even with all the required pictures I Might not be able to help you as I only authenticate Some new released pieces as clearly stated in my Signature # 1. Thank you for understanding! :smile:
 
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