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

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It is the preference of the authenticators on this thread not to give authentication to members who buy and resell bags. It is also the preference of the authenticators to give authentication to members who post in a range of threads, not just requesting free authentication for designer items. If your request is not answered here, for whatever reasons, professional authentication services are available outside of PF.

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Item Name:
Item Number:
Seller ID:
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link.

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Item Name (if you know it):
Link: (please make sure link works after you post)
Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)

We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale.

3. All requests must have clear photos (either in listing and/or provided by member requesting the authentication). This will help expedite authentications. Please ask the seller/use the macro setting on your digi (little flower). If you cannot see the details yourself, neither can we.

At minimum, pics MUST include:
- all exterior
- interior
- LV heat stamp
- date code
- engraving on hardware (ie. zipper pull, lock, rivet, pushlock, screws, etc)

If the listing or your request does not have the required pics, it will NOT be reviewed. That means if you have not received a response, please check your original posting to ensure all information and pics are present.

Check out this thread! If you're using Photobucket, don't post mobile photobucket links, pics are too small, post links.

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I was under the impression that it was a preference as opposed to a rule?

“It is the preference of the authenticators on this thread not to give authentication to members who buy and resell bags. It is also the preference of the authenticators to give authentication to members who post in a range of threads, not just requesting free authentication for designer items. If your request is not answered here, for whatever reasons, professional authentication services are available outside of PF.”

I am not meaning to offend but I wonder if the rules need to be edited if this is indeed a rule just so it is clear?

Yes, you are correct. However, the verbiage is stated in the Rules. Therefore, it’s a rule. IMO.
 

Hello and welcome! :smile:

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, Way too far away, Way too much glare & Angled & Missing nearly ALL required pictures needed to authenticate. Insufficient pictures to give any sort of opinion either way. Even with all required pictures I still don't know if I can help you. I only authenticate Some new released pieces as clearly stated in my Signature # 1. Pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on Without Flash/Glare. Please Read Required pics carefully. Thank you! :smile:

Please Read------> https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-lv-authentication.649743/
 
Good morning! I hope someone can help me authenticate this bag!
Item name: Louis Vuitton Speedy 25
Site: Poshmark
Seller: Selemania
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Louis-Vuitton-Speedy-25-5d8cea3dfe19c7fb0ed86595


I'm on a desktop computer so I cannot enlarge pics. Listing pics are awful! It also doesn't help when pics are cut & pasted into 4 pics, make's them really small - But what I do see is Major RED Flags! Looks Wrong & not consistent with a Vintage bag IMO.

My opinion: Hit the back button & Move on!
 
Happy Friday Eve LovLouisVuitton (and LVlvoe_bug). If you get a chance could you please check out this listing for me?

Item name: Louis Vuitton agenda GM notebook.

Item number: 383055875123

Sellers name: brand_jfa

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...sh=item592fe8cc33:g:mrkAAOSw2BFdL7ZM&LH_BIN=1

Comments: I have attached photos from another platform it is listed on because they are different than the ones in this listing

Thanks so much for your time!
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Happy Friday Eve LovLouisVuitton (and LVlvoe_bug). If you get a chance could you please check out this listing for me?

Item name: Louis Vuitton agenda GM notebook.

Item number: 383055875123

Sellers name: brand_jfa

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitton-Agenda-GM-Notebook-Cover-Multi-Color-White-R20894-MI0044-S09022/383055875123?hash=item592fe8cc33:g:mrkAAOSw2BFdL7ZM&LH_BIN=1

Comments: I have attached photos from another platform it is listed on because they are different than the ones in this listing

Thanks so much for your time!
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Happy Friday eve back! :wave: lol!

No red flags.
 
Hello! :smile: I hope someone can help me authenticate this bag!
Item name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 35
Site: Poshmark
Seller: rosanelois
Link: https://poshmark.ca/listing/AUTHENTIC-Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-Speedy-35-5da87ce12eb33f13972bfda7

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate & Missing nearly ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One. 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 Required pics carefully. Thank you! :smile:

Please Read------> https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-lv-authentication.649743/

ETA: Please participate on the Forum if you wish further assistance on this Thread or use a paid service. Thank you! :smile:
 
Hi,
Would anyone be anle to take a look at this bag for me please?

Item name: Louis Vuitton speedy 30
Item number: 183999691768
Seller: lillchapma-7
Link:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/183999691768

Thank you

Please Read my Signature # 3 & The Forum Rules at the top of this Thread why your request will not be reviewed for an authentication. Please use a paid service. Simply Google paid services. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
Please Read my Signature # 3 & The Forum Rules at the top of this Thread why your request will not be reviewed for an authentication. Please use a paid service. Simply Google paid services. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
I had asked the seller for more pictures. I have received 2. Not sure if they, added to the ebay listing photos will be enough? If not i understand.
 

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I had asked the seller for more pictures. I have received 2. Not sure if they, added to the ebay listing photos will be enough? If not i understand.
Hello. The authenticator has answered your request.please read her signature that she states she prefers to help members who post in a range of areas in the forum, not just asking for authentications. All of your posts are authentication requests.
 
Hello. The authenticator has answered your request.please read her signature that she states she prefers to help members who post in a range of areas in the forum, not just asking for authentications. All of your posts are authentication requests.
Thank you for taking the time to explain that to me. I didn’t know what was meant by the signature. I find it almost impossible to contribute to conversations when I don’t yet own a LV but completely respect that approach. Thanks again
 
Thank you for taking the time to explain that to me. I didn’t know what was meant by the signature. I find it almost impossible to contribute to conversations when I don’t yet own a LV but completely respect that approach. Thanks again
You’re welcome. You can post in any designer forum or any other forum topic like television and movies or anything else. You don’t have to own LV to post about it....:smile: