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

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Hello, I apologise if this is the wrong place to post this buy how do I get a bag I already own authenticated on this site? It was purchased from a local consignor so I don't have a seller ID. Can I request for authentication on this thread?
Hello. This is a thread for buyers and you are not allowed to authenticate your own item. The authenticator does not authenticate without a sales or auction link and does not authenticate private sale items. Thank you..
 
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Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too far away, way too angled & 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/

I apologize. Here are additional photos in daylight showing the hardware, overall bag, and dustbag. The opening on the Alma BB is so small it's very hard to get interior pics so I hope this is sufficient. I appreciate your help.IMG_8028.jpg IMG_8026.jpg IMG_8023.jpg IMG_8017.jpg IMG_8015.jpg IMG_8014.jpg IMG_8027.JPG IMG_8024.JPG IMG_8022.JPG IMG_8021.JPG IMG_8020.JPG IMG_8019.JPG
 
Hi Addy, Can you please help authenticating this Louis Vuitton Chantilly PM.
 

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Hello lovely authenticators –

Could you please help authenticate this Alma BB in vernis leather? It has already been purchased from Ebay, so the listing is closed. But the auction info is below, along with photos.

Item name: LOUIS VUITTON Rose Florentine Monogram Vernis Leather Alma BB Bag color transfer
item number: 283535547960
seller id: lavishtreasures
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOUIS-VUITTON-Rose-Florentine-Monogram-Vernis-Leather-Alma-BB-Bag-color-transfer-/283535547960?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=FKDwKW93n4beEb4NijArifgKNRU%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

The bag looks and feels authentic, at least relative to the other (different) LV styles I have owned. The hardware is weighty and stitching is thick and even. The price was very low, however (although this color transfer and dirt is intense! And it stinks of perfume).

Thank you in advance from this OG (mostly lurking but very appreciative) PF member :smile:

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Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too far away, way too angled & 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/
I apologize. Here are additional photos in daylight showing the hardware, overall bag, and dustbag. The opening on the Alma BB is so small it's very hard to get interior pics so I hope this is sufficient. I appreciate your help.View attachment 4487560 View attachment 4487561 View attachment 4487562 View attachment 4487563 View attachment 4487564 View attachment 4487565 View attachment 4487566 View attachment 4487567 View attachment 4487568 View attachment 4487569 View attachment 4487570 View attachment 4487571

Still missing handle patch rivet engraving & text side padlock - I don't see any red flags so far.
 
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