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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, I’ve finally gotten the photos. Please take a look and let me know if I am missing anything.
Thank you again for all that you do!
 

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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 handle patch Rivet engraving (too far away in listing & way too blurry)
Close up straight on non flash/glare Zipper pull engraving
Close up straight on non flash/glare Text side padlock
full pic inner patch pocket stitching (end to end slit stitching)
Dear Lovlouisvuitton:
I got a email yesterday that there were issues with the bag i bought at Vestiare Collectief. The seller had forgotten to mention there were modifications made to the speedy 35 bag and scratches ta the zipper pull. They ask the seller for a price reduction but the seller refused. They offer me a voucher of 30 euros in in my next order or cancel the order.
The photos showed modifications inside of the bag (the stitching on both the tabs that hold the handles were modified). The stitching at the outside looked crooked. I contacted the seller and asked if modifications were done by LV but got no response. For that reason i cancel the order.
I have a question. I want this bag as an investment. Can you advise me if is it much beter to get a brand new speedy from the LV website than a vintage speedy. I’m asking because i read in the forum that the new bags are of less quality than the vintage ones.
Also i think a speedy 30 would beter suit me i’m 4’11.
I would appreciate so much your opinion om this. I want to buy this speedy for a long time and finally can do it.
 
Dear Lovlouisvuitton:
I got a email yesterday that there were issues with the bag i bought at Vestiare Collectief. The seller had forgotten to mention there were modifications made to the speedy 35 bag and scratches ta the zipper pull. They ask the seller for a price reduction but the seller refused. They offer me a voucher of 30 euros in in my next order or cancel the order.
The photos showed modifications inside of the bag (the stitching on both the tabs that hold the handles were modified). The stitching at the outside looked crooked. I contacted the seller and asked if modifications were done by LV but got no response. For that reason i cancel the order.
I have a question. I want this bag as an investment. Can you advise me if is it much beter to get a brand new speedy from the LV website than a vintage speedy. I’m asking because i read in the forum that the new bags are of less quality than the vintage ones.
Also i think a speedy 30 would beter suit me i’m 4’11.
I would appreciate so much your opinion om this. I want to buy this speedy for a long time and finally can do it.
Thank you so much in advance for your time to answer my question.
 
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, I’ve finally gotten the photos. Please take a look and let me know if I am missing anything.
Thank you again for all that you do!

Next time please Quote your Original Link to Sale/Auction as I do not sift back through posts to find the original Link to avoid errors! Thanks! :smile:

Handle patch rivet engraving is a little too far away - But still just Okay.


No red flags.
 
Dear Lovlouisvuitton:
I got a email yesterday that there were issues with the bag i bought at Vestiare Collectief. The seller had forgotten to mention there were modifications made to the speedy 35 bag and scratches ta the zipper pull. They ask the seller for a price reduction but the seller refused. They offer me a voucher of 30 euros in in my next order or cancel the order.
The photos showed modifications inside of the bag (the stitching on both the tabs that hold the handles were modified). The stitching at the outside looked crooked. I contacted the seller and asked if modifications were done by LV but got no response. For that reason i cancel the order.
I have a question. I want this bag as an investment. Can you advise me if is it much beter to get a brand new speedy from the LV website than a vintage speedy. I’m asking because i read in the forum that the new bags are of less quality than the vintage ones.
Also i think a speedy 30 would beter suit me i’m 4’11.
I would appreciate so much your opinion om this. I want to buy this speedy for a long time and finally can do it.
Thank you so much in advance for your time to answer my question.

If you would prefer to purchase a speedy from the Store or the LV website, then I say go for it. It's really your decision to make not mine. I hope this helps. Good Luck! :flowers:
 
Hello! I would very much appreciate it if you could authenticate this Speedy. I know this line was heavily counterfeited. Thank you very much :flowers:


Item Name: Louis Vuitton Multicolore Speedy 30 black

Item Number: 464205

Seller ID: Fashionphile

Link:https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-multicolor-speedy-30-black-464205

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too far away, way too blurry & Missing 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: I'm on a desktop computer so I cannot enlarge or rotate pics. Thank you for understanding. :smile:
 
I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too far away, way too blurry & Missing 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: I'm on a desktop computer so I cannot enlarge or rotate pics. Thank you for understanding. :smile:
Thank you:flowers: the bag is on layaway so i am not able to take pix yet apart from the actual listing pix, so i will do that once i receive the bag, and repost the request. I thought the listing pix weren’t that great either :annoyed: Thank you so much for your time! I really appreciate the help :smile:
 
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Hi, I am new so I have not yet been actively posting. But have found the purseforum tremendously helpful as I am dabbling into the preloved/vintage market. Mostly interested in vintage! This backpack will be my first preloved purchase. I got too excited that only after I ordered I realized the I on the LV heat stamp looks a little off. It’s already on it’s way but... I’m worried... I hope someone can help me and give me a piece of mind. Much appreciated! These are photos from the site. I feel stupid for not asking for more...

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Montsouris Back Pack Bag
Link: https://dct-ep-vintageluxurystore.c...back-pack-bag-m51137-4?variant=31752360230978
 

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