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Got my first real vintage bag but doesn’t feel right to me. The inside lining is very not adherent to the canvas and the bag is shapeless. Bag feels very stiff and plastiky.

thank you so much for your help!!

Name: Louis Vuitton papillon 26 in monogram
Date code 841 no location code
Seller name: a style.ot.japan
From eBay:https://www.ebay.ca/itm/353097758320

Missing: eBay item number: 353097758320


Sorry, but this item is way too Vintage for me to authenticate. Also, it doesn't help when it's without a date code. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
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Hi there lovelies, could you please check if this Pochette Metis Reverse authentic is? Thank you so much. I can't wait to have my first LV but sadly this model is always out of stock so I wanted to purchase one from ebay. The Auction will end tomorrow.

Item Name: Pochette Metis Reverse
Item #: not indicated
Seller ID: lovelux214
Link: https://www.ebay.de/itm/353104517228
Photos:

We DON'T authenticate Sellers own items as clearly stated in the Forum Rules at the top of every page. Please use a paid service. Thanks!

ETA: I see you just changed your eBay user name. I saw it before you changed it (eBay user name was: amplibunny!) & it was the same as your tPF Member user name.

For Me: EOD: :smile:
 
Hi All

I know that there is a format set out, but the pictures I have are not from a listing. They are from a friend who is claiming they are selling LV bag that is genuine. Pics attached - having done my research, looks fake. Just wanted a second eye cast on top (stitching looks off and there’s some leather gathering in alma handle) to confirm I’m not going crazy to think otherwise
Hate to accuse if not
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Hi All

I know that there is a format set out, but the pictures I have are not from a listing. They are from a friend who is claiming they are selling LV bag that is genuine. Pics attached - having done my research, looks fake. Just wanted a second eye cast on top (stitching looks off and there’s some leather gathering in alma handle) to confirm I’m not going crazy to think otherwise
Hate to accuse if not
Thanks in advance and much appreciated View attachment 4764833View attachment 4764832View attachment 4764837View attachment 4764838
Hello. The authenticator requires a sales or auction link for items. If you are wanting to buy, try a professional authenticating service....
 
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I am looking at buying this bag from vinted but would like to know of it's authentic.
LOUIS VUITTON MARELLE
SR0045
Thank you
 

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Hi, new to this and hope I'm doing it right , but can someone please help me authenticate this please ?

Item name: Authentic LOUIS VUITTON Speedy 25 Monogram Boston Handbag Purse
Item #: 36186
Seller ID: appleproject
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/224027620521

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing CORRECT: eBay item number: 224027620521

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 (way too angled & way too far away in listing)
full pic inner patch pocket stitching (slit end to slit end stitching)
BOTH sides padlock
 
Hi there, would really love your opinion on the authenticity of this LV bag please.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Ombre Monogram Empreinte Leather Citadine PM Bag
Item Number: N/a
Seller ID: The Luxury Closet
Link: https://theluxurycloset.com/women/l...ram-empreinte-leather-citadine-pm-bag-p298330

Thank you so much for your time.

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate & Awful, Way too much glare, Way too blurry (Made in? & DC are way too blurry!), & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate. 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/
 
I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate & Awful, Way too much glare, Way too blurry (Made in? & DC are way too blurry!), & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate. 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/
Thank you for taking the time to look at the bag. My apologies on the pics, usually the listings are better I will obtain the correct pictures. Thanks again
 
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Thank you for taking the time to look at the bag. My apologies on the pics, usually the listings are better I will obtain the correct pictures. Thanks again
Thank you again for your time and here are the required pictures! Posting in two batches to ensure you have everything. Batch one is the bag and the second batch is the pochette. L I notice the date code on the bag and pochette are different (Made in different weeks)but not sure if that’s usual for LV!
 

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Thank you again for your time and here are the required pictures! Posting in two batches to ensure you have everything. Batch one is the bag and the second batch is the pochette. L I notice the date code on the bag and pochette are different (Made in different weeks)but not sure if that’s usual for LV!
And the pictures of the pochette! Thank you again!
 

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