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

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Hi everyone, I'm interested in this pochette from a Japanese Ebay seller. Would someone be able to authenticate it for me please if possible? Thanks :smile:
Item name: LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Pochette Accessoires Pouch M51980 LV Auth pg514
Item Number: 303557468159
Seller ID: brandstreet.tokyo
Link:https://www.ebay.com/itm/303557468159

Sold? Are you the buyer?

No red flags: Missing required pic: close up straight on non flash/glare pic of Clip engraving. :ty:
 

The majority of your posts are requests for Free authentications only. Please participate on the Forum if you wish further assistance on this Thread. Thank you! :smile:

ETA: It's also clearly stated in the Rules at the top of this page & every page & also clearly stated in my Signature # 4. I will only authenticate for those who contribute widely on the Forum. Thanks!
 
Hi would you please authenticate this bag for me? Thank you.

Item: Louis Vuitton M40026 Manhattan PM Monogram Bag

Listing number: 184266121211

Seller: onlybonafide

Site where listed: eBay

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...121211?hash=item2ae71ddffb:g:oUYAAOSwWcBeoxSS

Comments: Also, I have a question, what does this mean “ 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.“ What does it mean to post in a range of threads? Thank you and I’m sorry about my ignorance.
 
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Hi would you please authenticate this bag for me? Thank you.

Item: Louis Vuitton M40026 Manhattan PM Monogram Bag

Listing number: 184266121211

Seller: onlybonafide

Site where listed: eBay

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...121211?hash=item2ae71ddffb:g:oUYAAOSwWcBeoxSS

Comments: Also, I have a question, what does this mean “ 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.“ What does it mean to post in a range of threads? Thank you and I’m sorry about my ignorance.


It means posting in other Threads that are not just requests for Free authentications only. And this applies to you if you wish assistance on this Thread. Alternatively, you can use a paid service for a fee. Simply Google paid services. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
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Thanks for your help.
LV Neverfull MM
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Item Name: Vintage Louis Vuitton Padlock
Item Number: N/A (bought on Mercari)
Seller ID: regolam
Link: https://merc.li/J2K3p6GGb

I’ve never seen a vintage LV lock with a two-tone pad lock (lock mechanism is silver, the rest is brass) and no striping/texture on the key. The key also seems smaller than other vintage LV keys I have. TYIA!

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Thanks for your help.
LV Neverfull MM
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Please Scroll to the top of this Page 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. Nor do I authenticate items from any Social Media sites. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link). Do you have a Valid Link to Sale/Auction? Required Format is also Required. if not, Please use a paid third party authentication service for a 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:
 
Item Name: Vintage Louis Vuitton Padlock
Item Number: N/A (bought on Mercari)
Seller ID: regolam
Link: https://merc.li/J2K3p6GGb

I’ve never seen a vintage LV lock with a two-tone pad lock (lock mechanism is silver, the rest is brass) and no striping/texture on the key. The key also seems smaller than other vintage LV keys I have. TYIA!

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but I do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 4 - But I was able to briefly get a glimpse of the listing (it rarely happens, so you got lucky).

FAKE! And it's certainly NOT a Vintage padlock.

I hope you can get your $$ back! Good Luck! :smile:
 
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