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

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I've never bought a luxury item from Poshmark before, so would love to get others' opinions on whether I should return this item or not.
Huge thanks for any help beforehand:

Item Name: Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Multicolor Pochette

Sale Post: https://poshmark.com/listing/Louis-Vuitton-Takeshita-Murakami-clutch-5f168ea7633cfca847956036

Comments: Seller supposedly bought in 2004 at the LV store at Union Square in SF, has been sitting in box for the past several years (which may explain the lack of patina?). Priced at ~$1.2k

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Hello, it's my first time buying a luxury item off resale and I'd be extremely grateful to get some experienced opinions on the item. Thank you so much beforehand!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Multicolor Pochette

Sale Post: https://poshmark.com/listing/Louis-Vuitton-Takeshita-Murakami-clutch-5f168ea7633cfca847956036

Comments: Seller supposedly bought in 2004 at the LV store at Union Square in SF, has been sitting in box for the past several years (which may explain the lack of patina?). Priced at ~$1.2k

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I was wondering if you could tell me if this is authentic?
Name: Louis Vuitton rivoli PM
Item ID: TA4199
Seller’s name: morgan_mommy
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...464461?hash=item1a9ebef54d:g:dlQAAOSwY6lfJMZf

Here are the photos:

I would appreciate it greatly if someone could take a look at the listing as I could not include all photos.
Thanks!!

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Missing correct item #: eBay item number: 114332464461

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate & Awful, Way too Angled, Way too far away, Way too blurry & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One. I cannot even READ nor SEE the DC clearly & the Made in? heat stamp is extremely blurry. 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 I recently bought an LV Alma bb and would like some thoughts.
Link: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pre-own...892-4359-ab85-501435a253ec#vi__app-cvip-panel
I was not convinced that it’s real upon comparing it with my other bags and has contacted the seller.
They said that they are happy to refund once authenticated including all fees.
The rivets looks weird and so as the zip. The Bag did not change patina compared to the strap.
I got an Entrupy certificate and they said it’s authentic. I also went to LV store to see if they can change the rivets as it’s been tarnished (And to check if they’ll say that it’s fake) but they’ve given me a quote. The SA said their quality has gone down since.
bag code: ML2169
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Thank you in advance
 
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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). 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:


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Please READ my Signature # 4. I only authenticate for those who contribute widely on the Forum & not just asking for Free Authentications only. Either participate on the Forum by posting in other Threads that are NOT just for Free authentications only or use a paid service. Thanks! :smile:
 
Please help authenticate this bag. It is not posted online anywhere, I want to make sure it’s real first.

Item Name (if you know it): LV Damier messenger
Link: (please make sure link works after you post)— No Link
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