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hi -can you please authenticate?

Item Name: LV Damier Tribeca Long
Item Number:132905655138
Seller ID: thedesignmaven
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/132905655138

thank you!!

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 Made in? heat stamp (slightly angled & too much glare in listing)
close up straight on non flash/glare pic of Inner pocket Zipper pull engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare pic of trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)


ETA: I'm on a desktop computer so I can only enlarge pics as big as the site(s) allow.
 
One more, please-

Item Name: LV Damier Tribeca Long
Item Number:293636489808
Seller ID: dejanney24
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/293636489808


thank you so much!!

it’s been a while since I bought LV so I appreciate the opinions!

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 Date code (way too blurry in listing)
close up straight on non flash/glare pic of Inner pocket Zipper pull engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare pic of trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
close up straight on non flash/glare pic of LV engraving on front closure & side shoulder strap fitting
 
Hi Authenticating Team:
Thanks in advance for your help with your authentication opinion on this LV Trousse 28 piece that I have just purchased via auction on eBay. You guys are doing a fantastic job helping out buyers like me. The quality of the canvas and zipper pull feels substantial. However, I’m not sure if the LV zipper pull is consistent with the age that this piece is meant to be made in : date code 834 which is April 83?

item name: Louis Vuitton Cosmetic Pouch Trousse Toilette 28
eBay item no:293676939491
Seller name:japan_monoshare
link to original eBay listing:https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/293676939491

many thanks again - much appreciated

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Hi lovlouisvuitton:
Thanks so much for your prompt reply, really appreciate it. Wondering if there are any online authentication service that specialises on authenticating LV items that you can suggest I try? There doesn’t seem to be any that’s a reliable standout for LV authentications the way that Etinceler is for Chanel items.

thanks so much in advance and much appreciated.

PS I am a somewhat reasonably regular contributor to purse forum, my last post was on the Vintage Louis Vuitton thread last week.


Okay - Could you please take pics and search for what I'm asking below. I still Might be able to help you, but please know I'm logging off & won't be back on until tomorrow morning my time. I don't live in the US, I'm in a completely different time zone.

I need to see: close up straight on non flash/glare BOTH sides of cloth tag (LV made in? tag)

Please also check where the date code is & see if you can see any letters after the digit 4, on some of these vintage pieces they are separated from the year & month when made. So see if you can gently pull away from the side & see if they are hidden right tight in seam (again, Might not have them). I need to see pics IF there are letters.

I cannot promise you an opinion, only that I will try & see if I have and/or find details in my own personal reference library.
 
What a great start! ;)

I was sincerely hoping that you WOULD start to post outside the Authentication Threads - I wanted to help you & tell you that it is a horrible Fake & I hate it when sellers rip genuine buyers off!! :nono: Way too much money for you to lose! :heart: Good Luck! :flowers:

Thank you so much ! I really appreciate it - the lady who sold it insisted it was original, but now thanks to you I know better and will get it refunded. Have a lovely lovely day and thank you a million times once again x
 
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Hi Authenticator,
Please review this item:

item name: mono mini speedy
Item number: 373148295507
Seller id: eg- system
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/373148295507

Thanks so much!

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 Made in? heat stamp (not in listing?)
close up straight on non flash/glare pic of handle patch Rivet engraving (way too far away & blurry even with the zoom feature)
close up straight on non flash/glare pic of Zipper pull Rivet engraving


ETA: I'm on a desktop computer so I can only enlarge pics as big as the site(s) allow.
 
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 Made in? heat stamp (not in listing?)
close up straight on non flash/glare pic of handle patch Rivet engraving (way too far away & blurry even with the zoom feature)
close up straight on non flash/glare pic of Zipper pull Rivet engraving


ETA: I'm on a desktop computer so I can only enlarge pics as big as the site(s) allow.
Thank you for your observations and notes!
 
Hello,
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Pochette Murakami black monogram
Link: https://www.therealreal.com/product...icolore-pochette-accessories-7u2j1?position=1

Please Authenticate if you could:) just purchased off The RealReal as a “ in excellent condition” bag. Received this evening and the moment I took out from box I sensed the leather felt different from any LV bag I own ( all my other LV bags are straight from LV boutique). Leather feels a bit stickier and slightly rubbery.
I am including some pictures of comparing studs and monogram size from the black Murakami Pochette I just bought from the RealReal verse the Murakami white Métis I own from boutique and definitely know is authentic. The measurements are slightly off by teeny tiny amounts but still they are different... shouldn’t they be the same?
I also see round scratching on all the inside parts of the studs on the bag in question while the one I own from LV boutique has extremely smooth backings. I have included these comparison pics as well. I can only include 12 pics but I have more comparing sizes of monogram. I will start here but please ask if you would like to receive more. Also the realreal link has pictures as well.
Anyway this is my first time buying from The RealReal so I have no idea what they will try to do about this as I bought it as a non returnable item. Any advise on how to deal with TRR is very appreciated.
Thank you so much- this is so frustrating!!
 

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Hello,
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Pochette Murakami black monogram
Link: https://www.therealreal.com/product...icolore-pochette-accessories-7u2j1?position=1

Please Authenticate if you could:smile: just purchased off The RealReal as a “ in excellent condition” bag. Received this evening and the moment I took out from box I sensed the leather felt different from any LV bag I own ( all my other LV bags are straight from LV boutique). Leather feels a bit stickier and slightly rubbery.
I am including some pictures of comparing studs and monogram size from the black Murakami Pochette I just bought from the RealReal verse the Murakami white Métis I own from boutique and definitely know is authentic. The measurements are slightly off by teeny tiny amounts but still they are different... shouldn’t they be the same?
I also see round scratching on all the inside parts of the studs on the bag in question while the one I own from LV boutique has extremely smooth backings. I have included these comparison pics as well. I can only include 12 pics but I have more comparing sizes of monogram. I will start here but please ask if you would like to receive more. Also the realreal link has pictures as well.
Anyway this is my first time buying from The RealReal so I have no idea what they will try to do about this as I bought it as a non returnable item. Any advise on how to deal with TRR is very appreciated.
Thank you so much- this is so frustrating!!
Hello. the authenticator does not authenticate items from that site. Thank you..
 
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