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Hello authenticators, I purchased this on poshmark last night and the more I look at the pics the more scared I am. These are the only pics I have until if/when I receive the item. I’ve read in here that poshmark authenticate can’t always be trusted. It looks so good in pics but the stitching under the lv Paris “made in France” is questionable . I understand I will probably need to wait to get the item to add additional pics but any help will be greatly appreciated as I think I can still contact posh and cancel the order so they can send it back to the seller. Thanks so much!



Item Name: alba bb
Item Number: n41221 date code ar1240
Seller ID: sunnylife123
Link: https://posh.mk/yUkd425B97
 

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I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate & Awful, Way too much glare, Way too Angled, Way too far away (Made in?, Tag USA & DC are way too blurry & Angled & way too much glare) & 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/
Hi lovlouisvuitton! Just wanted to check in on this one. Please let me know if you need additional photos. Thanks so much for your help!
 
Hi!

I’m sorry for the double post. I’ve realise item number and the link provided wasn’t correct in my previous post. I can’t seem to find an edit function.

Please help me authenticate this. Thanks in advance.

Item Name: LOUIS VUITTON Noe M59002 Noir Epi
Item Number: 324143009578
Serial No: TJ2122
Seller ID: brandearauction
Link: https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/324143009578

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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 pic of LV on Epi (bottom right hand side on front of bag?)
close up straight in non flash/glare Side Rivet engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare heat stamp on shoulder strap (there Might not be one?)
close up straight on non flash/glare heat stamp Made in? (too far away & too small in listing)

Thank you for your reply and apologies for the inadequate pictures.

Hopefully my mediocre photography skills suffices.

Looking forward to your valuable opinion. Many thanks in advance :smile:

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Item Name: Damier Azur Speedy Bandouliere 25
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-damier-azur-speedy-bandouliere-25-531757
Photos: I'm including photos from the listing and ones I took of the item.

I usually trust fashionphile but what alarmed me was (1) only three stitches at the end of the strap instead of the usual four, (2) double stitching on the chaps, and (3) very wonky text on the "Louis Vuitton" stamping on the side of the bag... see last three photos. Would appreciate appreciate your input. Thanks in advance for your help!

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Hello authenticators, I purchased this on poshmark last night and the more I look at the pics the more scared I am. These are the only pics I have until if/when I receive the item. I’ve read in here that poshmark authenticate can’t always be trusted. It looks so good in pics but the stitching under the lv Paris “made in France” is questionable . I understand I will probably need to wait to get the item to add additional pics but any help will be greatly appreciated as I think I can still contact posh and cancel the order so they can send it back to the seller. Thanks so much!



Item Name: alba bb
Item Number: n41221 date code ar1240
Seller ID: sunnylife123
Link: https://posh.mk/yUkd425B97


Please go to the top of this page & every page where the Forum Rules are & read why some requests will not be reviewed for an authentication. Thank you! :smile:
 
Hello!
I was hoping to get an opinion on this LV item from my local consignment shop. I will provide a link to the online listing, and provide photos from the website.
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires Epi Leather
Link: https://www.otravezconsignment.com/shop/louis-vuitton-red-epi

Please let me know if there's anything else you'd need or if the links/photos do not work. Thank you so much!

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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 pic of Zipper pull engraving (way too much glare in listing)
close up straight in non flash/glare Clip engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare heat stamp Made in? on end tab (too much glare in listing nor clear, nor close enough)


ETA: I'm on a desktop computer so I can only enlarge pics as big as the site(s) allow.
 
I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate & Awful, Way too much glare, Way too Angled, Way too far away (Made in?, Tag USA & DC are way too blurry & Angled & way too much glare) & 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/
Hi lovlouisvuitton! Just wanted to check in on this one. Please let me know if you need additional photos. Thanks so much for your help!


Missing behind pushlock screws - But still just Okay.


No red flags.
 
Hi!

I’m sorry for the double post. I’ve realise item number and the link provided wasn’t correct in my previous post. I can’t seem to find an edit function.

Please help me authenticate this. Thanks in advance.

Item Name: LOUIS VUITTON Noe M59002 Noir Epi
Item Number: 324143009578
Serial No: TJ2122
Seller ID: brandearauction
Link: https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/324143009578

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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 pic of LV on Epi (bottom right hand side on front of bag?)
close up straight in non flash/glare Side Rivet engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare heat stamp on shoulder strap (there Might not be one?)
close up straight on non flash/glare heat stamp Made in? (too far away & too small in listing)
Thank you for your reply and apologies for the inadequate pictures.

Hopefully my mediocre photography skills suffices.

Looking forward to your valuable opinion. Many thanks in advance :smile:

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Perfect! Thank you so much! :heart:


Looks good.
 
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Item Name: Damier Azur Speedy Bandouliere 25
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-damier-azur-speedy-bandouliere-25-531757
Photos: I'm including photos from the listing and ones I took of the item.

I usually trust fashionphile but what alarmed me was (1) only three stitches at the end of the strap instead of the usual four, (2) double stitching on the chaps, and (3) very wonky text on the "Louis Vuitton" stamping on the side of the bag... see last three photos. Would appreciate appreciate your input. Thanks in advance for your help!

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Missing: Item #: 531757

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate as are the pics you uploaded, Way too much glare, Way too Angled, Way too far away & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for Two. 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/
 
Hello amazing authenticators! I love that I know some of you from other forums!! LV is new to me as a brand and I've fallen in love with a bag I can only buy pre-loved. I've spent a ton of time looking around for the best bag for the price. I think this is it.

Item name: LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Rayures Neverfull MM Shoulder bag-OO2A
Item number: 124212114100
Seller: authentic_lvlady
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTH-LOUIS...114100?hash=item1ceb9e72b4:g:HzsAAOSwNHZe2NSa

I believe you have everything you need in these photos, although the hardware pics are a bit small. Let me know if I need to ask for bigger hardware pics. Thanks!

(Also I've seen a few sellers who describe themselves as certified by "my poupette" https://mypoupette.com/. Is this meaningful?)
 
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