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

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Reposting with additional photos

Hello, thanks so much for your reply and possibility and heads up that might need to return to Ebay seller!
Terribly sorry about bad pics. Have tried hardest to get heat stamp photo that isn't blurry but it's actually quite blurry in person. Not clear, I mean for example you can't read 'France' or the R in circle symbol clearly as if it's rubbed off which I noticed as soon as opened up for first time. :sad:

Seller has just told me she bought it from the Leeds, UK LV store. Also, the leather smells like real leather which I didn't mention before.

Here are more photos and the date code of SP0T13.

I hope any of that will be of use in your assessment!

Many thanks again.

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My apologies for the incorrect format of my previous post, somehow my pictures jumped ahead of the text. I would very much appreciate your opinion on the authenticity Of this Louis Vuitton Suhali L’essential bag. I have concerns as the stitching is uneven in places and there is a break in the leather lining the rim of the inside of the bag. I have already purchased the bag so hoping it’s authentic. Thank you in advance for your time and for considering my request.
Link: https://theluxurycloset.com/women/louis-vuitton-red-leather-shoulder-bag-p125707


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This looks really Wrong to me? I don't like pics at all?

I need to see clearer closer straight on non flash/glare pic of heat stamp made in? (one you uploaded is angled & blurry) & missing date code pic?

ETA: If you cannot take pics, I'll pass on authenticating this item. I would rather err on the side of caution & avoid an error.
Reposting with additional photos

Hello, thanks so much for your reply and possibility and heads up that might need to return to Ebay seller!
Terribly sorry about bad pics. Have tried hardest to get heat stamp photo that isn't blurry but it's actually quite blurry in person. Not clear, I mean for example you can't read 'France' or the R in circle symbol clearly as if it's rubbed off which I noticed as soon as opened up for first time. :sad:

Seller has just told me she bought it from the Leeds, UK LV store. Also, the leather smells like real leather which I didn't mention before.

Here are more photos and the date code of SP0T13.

I hope any of that will be of use in your assessment!

Many thanks again.

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I'm sorry! But there are some small details I simply cannot get past (It could just be ME?). So I would rather err on the side of caution & avoid an error. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :flowers:
 
Hello!
I am kindly requesting an authentication of this LV purse I purchased. I am pretty certain I will need to provide additional photos to meet the requirements, however, the purse might be too new for the authenticator to feel comfortable or willing to authenticate this for me. Just thought I'd ask while I wait for the bag to make its way to me :smile:. If the authenticator is willing to, I will repost with required photos.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Milla MM - Black
Item Number: 143392386067
Seller ID: eyewall2myn
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thank you for your time regardless! :heart::amuse:
 
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Hello!
I am kindly requesting an authentication of this LV purse I purchased. I am pretty certain I will need to provide additional photos to meet the requirements, however, the purse might be too new for the authenticator to feel comfortable or willing to authenticate this for me. Just thought I'd ask while I wait for the bag to make its way to me :smile:. If the authenticator is willing to, I will repost with required photos.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Milla MM - Black
Item Number: 143392386067
Seller ID: eyewall2myn
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitton-Beau-Nauge-Milla-MM-Black-BNWT-M54348/143392386067?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thank you for your time regardless! :heart::amuse:

I'm sorry! But it is too New for me to authenticate & I would also prefer an opinion from another Authenticator as well. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :flowers:
 
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Hello! i'm currently thinking about purchasing this scarf.
Item Name: LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM M71376 SHAWL SCARF BLUE
Item Number: 153745251335
Seller ID: tropic-4heat
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LOUIS-...251335?hash=item23cbee5c07:g:3ssAAOSw9Eld4w0V

Oh no! Thanks for letting me know!!

Hello and welcome! :smile:

I don't authenticate Scarves or Shawls.

But I can give you an opinion on a very obvious FAKE one!

Warning: Stay Away!
 
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