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

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I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, way too far away, way too angled & 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/
 
Hi experts:angel:,
I'm a newbie for LV bags.
I have been looking at this handbag for so long, could you please help to authenticate it for me?
Thank you so much!!

Item Name: Auth LOUIS VUITTON Favorite MM 2way Chain Shoulder Hand Bag Monogram M40718 1806
Item Number: 184216750613
Seller ID: camelliaorganizationbrand7
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-LOUIS...750613?hash=item2ae42c8a15:g:XTEAAOSwNzReiUvA

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Side note: I'm on a desktop computer so I can only enlarge pics are big as the site(s) allow.

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, the extra pics are way too small for me to see any pertinent details, way too much glare, way too far away & 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/
 
Please help! I purchased this Murakami Speedy from PoshMark and I am certain it is not authentic! The seller had emails from PoshMark saying it was authentic but when I received it I was positive it was not! So I disputed the authenticity and sent it to posh mark for further inspection. They are saying it is authentic! I strongly believe it is not! It doesn’t even have an open key hole and the lining feels like felt. Also check out the interior pocket! Date code is not readable so I can’t even rely on that. Please anyone confirm my thoughts or put my mind at ease. If it is not authentic, posh mark is in for a major fight
 

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I need to see a clearer UP close straight on non flash/glare pic of date code (No torch or flashlight). :ty:
Apparently it’s in a quite difficult place under the flap to take a pic of, this is the best I could get
 

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Hi! Please help me authenticate this pochette. I already purchased the item and had it authenticated by a paid service, just looking for a second opinion for peace of mind. Thank you so much for your time and expertise!

Item Name: Epi Pochette
Link: http://trsy.co/27266245
Photos:
 

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Please help! I purchased this Murakami Speedy from PoshMark and I am certain it is not authentic! The seller had emails from PoshMark saying it was authentic but when I received it I was positive it was not! So I disputed the authenticity and sent it to posh mark for further inspection. They are saying it is authentic! I strongly believe it is not! It doesn’t even have an open key hole and the lining feels like felt. Also check out the interior pocket! Date code is not readable so I can’t even rely on that. Please anyone confirm my thoughts or put my mind at ease. If it is not authentic, posh mark is in for a major fight

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:
 
Hi! Please help me authenticate this pochette. I already purchased the item and had it authenticated by a paid service, just looking for a second opinion for peace of mind. Thank you so much for your time and expertise!

Item Name: Epi Pochette
Link: http://trsy.co/27266245
Photos:

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but I do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 4. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
Item name: Louis Vuitton Cosmetic Pouch
Item number: 313080502693
Seller ID: 6milliondollerman
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313080502693

Thank you!

This looks really wrong??? I wouldn't go anywhere near this! It does NOT match nor is it consistent with any details of authentic ones I have on file.

My opinion: Pass & Move on!
 
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