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

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Item Number:
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Hi there,

I have been searching for my dream bag for years and have finally found one in good condition. However, this is my first time buying preloved and would love to get your advice on whether this item is authentic.

Item Name:Louis Vuitton Watercolor Aquarelle Speedy 35
Item Number: HA02906
Seller ID: Modaselle
Link: https://www.modaselle.com/louis-vuitton-watercolor-aquarelle-speedy-35-ha02906/

Thank you in advance for all your help! Hope you have a good day ahead.
 
Hello! I’d love to get my first Neverfull bag but am still unable to determine authenticity of this bag despite looking at all the tips and tricks videos and posts. Could you please help provide your opinion? Thanks so much in advance!

Item Name: LV Neverfull MM
Date code: TR4166
Item Number: n/a
Seller ID: cat_gallo
Link: https://posh.mk/24Q4LJJu71 C8E12E2C-F974-46FB-8CDE-96D48A12499C.pngD0BBAE07-7E8F-4ECC-B343-3BE6C52FD877.pngC7483CD7-9CF8-4594-BDA1-78EB9DE04ADC.png 9CDF5134-AF5C-480D-8D71-C47D7B5EC114.png 682E22D8-17B7-4C71-9639-991A58170B48.jpeg 161446FA-22C9-4937-9A9A-454C87E24040.png EA29B4A9-2BC6-474E-8943-3481D77A5B1E.png 0E7FC2AE-375B-4970-B5E8-E257AF3DD23E.jpeg A665B103-FB85-4F2B-84FD-A96ECFCFFBCE.png
 

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Hello! I’d love to get my first Neverfull bag but am still unable to determine authenticity of this bag despite looking at all the tips and tricks videos and posts. Could you please help provide your opinion? Thanks so much in advance!

Item Name: LV Neverfull MM
Date code: TR4166
Item Number: n/a
Seller ID: cat_gallo
Link: https://posh.mk/24Q4LJJu71 View attachment 4605624View attachment 4605625View attachment 4605626 View attachment 4605618 View attachment 4605619 View attachment 4605620 View attachment 4605621 View attachment 4605622 View attachment 4605623

Hello!
The authenticator does not authenticate items from apps such as Tradesy, Poshmark, or Mercari :sad:
 
Oh really? Why is that? Ebay is OK but not Posh? Thank you!

It's at the discretion of the person authenticating (currently the only person offering to do this is user lovlouisvuitton). It is in her signature (#3):

~ Louis Vuitton Authentication Thread ~
1. Please READ & FOLLOW FORUM RULES @ POST 1. ALSO FOR REQUIRED FORMAT HERE &REQUIRED PICTURES HERE prior to posting a request otherwiseI will SKIP/IGNORE (Including scarves/ shawls & SOME new released pieces. Sorry!) your request! No "Please or Thank you" = No Reply&Ignored.
2. Please QUOTE or RE POST Your ORIGINAL REQUEST when re posting with additional/required pictures otherwise I will SKIP/IGNORE your request. I DO NOT sift back through posts to avoid errors!
3. I only Authenticate for Members who contribute widely-NOR do I Authenticate from Tradesy, offerup or sites that Require me to Log in/Join (i.e.TRR) or Apps.

Good luck!!
 
Hello! I’d love to get my first Neverfull bag but am still unable to determine authenticity of this bag despite looking at all the tips and tricks videos and posts. Could you please help provide your opinion? Thanks so much in advance!

Item Name: LV Neverfull MM
Date code: TR4166
Item Number: n/a
Seller ID: cat_gallo
Link: https://posh.mk/24Q4LJJu71 View attachment 4605624View attachment 4605625View attachment 4605626 View attachment 4605618 View attachment 4605619 View attachment 4605620 View attachment 4605621 View attachment 4605622 View attachment 4605623
Oh really? Why is that? Ebay is OK but not Posh? Thank you!

Hello and welcome! :smile:

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate as are the pics you uploaded, Way too blurry & Way too far away & Way too dark & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate (I cannot even See nor read the date code pic?). 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: I do authenticate items from Posh as long as the Link is active & viable.
 
Hello!
The authenticator does not authenticate items from apps such as Tradesy, Poshmark, or Mercari :sad:

I really appreciate you trying to help me - But there are Some sites that I do authenticate from, including Posh. I'm able to view listings that are still active & haven't been removed. :flowers:
 
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Hi there,

I have been searching for my dream bag for years and have finally found one in good condition. However, this is my first time buying preloved and would love to get your advice on whether this item is authentic.

Item Name:Louis Vuitton Watercolor Aquarelle Speedy 35
Item Number: HA02906
Seller ID: Modaselle
Link: https://www.modaselle.com/louis-vuitton-watercolor-aquarelle-speedy-35-ha02906/

Thank you in advance for all your help! Hope you have a good day ahead.


Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

close up straight on non flash/glare Zipper pull engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare handle patch Rivet engraving (way too much glare & angled)
full pic inner patch pocket stitching (slit end to slit end)
 
Hello everyone!

I am looking to purchase my first LV Neverfull and there is one locally posted on facebook marketplace. Here is the info, I would love it if someone could confirm the authenticity as buying local would be excellent for me. Thank you!

Item Name (if you know it): Louis Vuitton Neverfull
Link: www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/670119676728655

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Hello everyone!

I am looking to purchase my first LV Neverfull and there is one locally posted on facebook marketplace. Here is the info, I would love it if someone could confirm the authenticity as buying local would be excellent for me. Thank you!

Item Name (if you know it): Louis Vuitton Neverfull
Link: www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/670119676728655

Photos:

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but I do not authenticate items from or via FB or any other social media site. Please use a paid service. Simply Google paid services. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
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