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

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The Moderators for this thread are Lee and Addy. Please do NOT PM them to request an authentication. Please post in this thread.

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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.

1. Do a SEARCH and check if the item has been reviewed by one of the senior authenticators before posting a request. Searches can be done via the seller name or by auction/listing number - add * to the beginning and end of the number (eg. *12345678*).

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Format to use for an auction item:

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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Item name: Speedy Bandouliere 30 Damier Ebene
Item number: Facebook Marketplace item number 2507258899554598
Item link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item /2507258899554598/

For some reason, the link cannot be displayed. I'm so sorry.

Thank you very much.
 

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View attachment 4601271 View attachment 4601272 View attachment 4601273 Hi, please help me authenticate this item. This is my first ever designer bag purchase.

Item name: Speedy Bandouliere 30 Damier Ebene
Item number: Facebook Marketplace item number 2507258899554598
Item link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item /2507258899554598/

For some reason, the link cannot be displayed. I'm so sorry.

Thank you very much.
Hello. Please read the authentication rules at the top of the page, a sales or auction link is required. The authenticator does not authenticate items from Facebook. Thank you...
 
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Please Read my Signature # 1 & # 3 & The Forum Rules at the top of this Page 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:

Hi,I don’t understand your reply..Is it because I didn’t post the photos or because you don’t authenticate scarves or shawls in General? I read the signature #1 and 3..i think I followed the guidelines..I had some items authenticated here from eBay before and I’ve never used the paid service..
 
Hello
Please could you let me know if this is authentic? Thanks

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Alma BB
Item Number: 184041049048
Seller ID: zanzeelove
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184041049048?ul_noapp=true

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate as are the pics you uploaded, Way too blurry & Way too far away & 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 Required pics carefully. Thank you! :smile:

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

Sorry, but we do not authenticate RTW items. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
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Apologies as I don’t know how my photos got posted before my message but hopefully someone can help authenticate. I think I successfully fixed my original post now!

I'm sorry! But I do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 3. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
I'm sorry! But I do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 3. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:

I’m sorry I completely missed that (and still don’t see your signature). Maybe it doesn’t show on a mobile device. I’m confused though - looks like there’s only 2 authenticators. Does that mean neither of you authenticate item so from that site? I only have 4 days to return for credit so will probably just send back if no one can help me.
 
Hi there, please can someone authenticate this bag for me?
 

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I'm sorry! But I do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 3. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:

I actually read the rules 3 times and now can’t find your signature. I’m guessing it’s part of your profile that only select people can see. I wish I had known before spending time wrestling with photos trying to get them to upload. Maybe this could be added to the rules? Just a suggestion.
 
Hi there, please can someone authenticate this bag for me?

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:
 
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