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View attachment 4590594 View attachment 4590595 Hi there, im new here and have read the rules. I got my Vintage LV pochette gange Crossbody bag from a walk-in store selling second hand items from different countries. i assumed that i bought an authentic Vintage bag as the interior is leather and its not available in the LV site. Pls help me authenticate this one. It doesnt have a date code. Here are the pictures. Thank you so much for the help!

Hello, :smile:

Please Scroll to the top of this Thread where the Forum rules are & clearly state: We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link). Please use a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. Simply Google paid services. I strongly recommend you do so. Also, Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
Hi authenticators, this is the second bag i got from the walk-in store selling used/preloved items. Its a Speedy 25 that is wornout as you can see in the pictures. Some of the things to check for an authentic LV bag is present but the stitches are not perfect. Thank you for your help.
 

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Hi authenticators, this is the second bag i got from the walk-in store selling used/preloved items. Its a Speedy 25 that is wornout as you can see in the pictures. Some of the things to check for an authentic LV bag is present but the stitches are not perfect. Thank you for your help.

Again! Please Scroll to the top of this Thread where the Forum rules are & clearly state: We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link). Please use a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. Simply Google paid services. I strongly recommend you do so. Also, Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
Hello, :smile:

Please Scroll to the top of this Thread where the Forum rules are & clearly state: We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link). Please use a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. Simply Google paid services. I strongly recommend you do so. Also, Please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
Oh im sorry, i cannot find any guide or forum on an LV without a date code. Thought i could have some here. Thanks though!
 
Hi authenticators, this is the second bag i got from the walk-in store selling used/preloved items. Its a Speedy 25 that is wornout as you can see in the pictures. Some of the things to check for an authentic LV bag is present but the stitches are not perfect. Thank you for your help.
Pls disregard this one. I did not buy it online. Thanks for the quick response on my first post. Have a great day!
 
Hello again!

Attempting to requote from my mobile phone but just in case it didn’t work, please help me authenticate this bag. Here are the listing requirements:

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Stephen Sprouse Roses Handbag
Item Number: 323920343806
Seller ID: boutiquelucs
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitton-Limited-Edition-Stephen-Sprouse-Flower-Monogram-Speedy-30-Handbag-/323920343806?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=p8ko%252B3t76AINUA5pqeUWLse%252F6%252FA%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

I bought this days ago and it arrived today.
Extra photos were requested because the first time I listed, the eBay listing didn’t meet the requirements. Here are photos I just took. I hope they meet your requirements. :biggrin:

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Thank you so much in advance!

Handle patch Rivet engraving pics are a little too far away - But still just Okay.


Looks good.

Congrats! And enjoy your new Speedy! :speedy:
 
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Hi - any one help? I bought a vintage toiletry 15 bag in perfect condition. Bit of an odor but that's it. Bought from a Japanese seller as I was told there are legally not allowed to sell fakes.
However....it doesn't have a date code, which I know sometimes is valid for vintage, however it is in perfect condition - too good to be true? Have I been had?
 
Sorry if I ticked you off - am new to this. I tried to look on ebay for the photos but apparently if the seller uses a third party to host the pics once the auction is over the pictures are gone. Again my apologies.
If you have the link to the item post that with your own pictures in the required format when you get the item if you already bought it..
 
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Hello there! Would you please help me authenticate this Graffiti LV wallet? The # inside is M60017. Made in France. Thank you so much!!
 

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Hi can you please authenticate
Name: Louis Vuitton mini pochette

Item #: N58009

Seller ID: poshgirljami

Link: https://posh.mk/HWDF2J2LC1

date code is :sf2149
 

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