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

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Hi! I’m new to TPF. I recently purchased a bag charm (I have been trying to find for two years) from Ebay. The seller has a 30 day return policy. I have never purchased an item secondhand so I’m a little nervous. All of my Louis Vuitton goods were directly purchased from Louis Vuitton. I checked the date code and looked over the item carefully and compared to website (from when item was available) and it looks good. But still want to be sure as I spent quite a lot of money on this item. If anyone could help me I would be extremely grateful. Thank you so much for any help you could offer!

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Hi! I’m new to TPF. I recently purchased a bag charm (I have been trying to find for two years) from Ebay. The seller has a 30 day return policy. I have never purchased an item secondhand so I’m a little nervous. All of my Louis Vuitton goods were directly purchased from Louis Vuitton. I checked the date code and looked over the item carefully and compared to website (from when item was available) and it looks good. But still want to be sure as I spent quite a lot of money on this item. If anyone could help me I would be extremely grateful. Thank you so much for any help you could offer!

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Hello. Please read the authentication rules at the top of the page. Please include the link to the item and post in the required format with the required info. Thank you....
 
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Hi! Is this vernis wallet authentic? Cannot find a date code. I know that is not end all, be all, but it is the construction of the card slots and the zipper that have me guessing. The slots are lined in stiff acetate fabric glued to leather slot. And are the coin and bill pockets attached to the bottom? Because these are free floating.

I could be wrong, but I’ve got a feeling about this wallet....

Thanks!
 

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Hi! Is this vernis wallet authentic? Cannot find a date code. I know that is not end all, be all, but it is the construction of the card slots and the zipper that have me guessing. The slots are lined in stiff acetate fabric glued to leather slot. And are the coin and bill pockets attached to the bottom? Because these are free floating.

I could be wrong, but I’ve got a feeling about this wallet....

Thanks!

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. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link). Nor do I authenticate items from any SM sites. 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:
 
It is on Mercari. I just received it.https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m80895788349/

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The Link you attached is In Valid?

Nor do I authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 4. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:


ETA: A screenshot is also NOT a Valid Link to Sale/Auction.
 
The Link you attached is In Valid?

Nor do I authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 4. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:


ETA: A screenshot is also NOT a Valid Link to Sale/Auction.
Sorry....I don’t know what an SM site is....apparently Mercari is one of them. All I wanted was some help...sorry I asked. Won’t happen again.
 

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, Way too angled & Sideways, Way too far away, Way too blurry & 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/
 
sorry to put so many photos, I hope it’s helpful though.
A bit if information, this bag is purchased through a friend’s contact who lives in France. I just got it.

The serial number is FL1290
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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. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link). Nor do I authenticate items from any SM sites. 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,

I have found a pre-loved PA un mono and I was wondering if you could authenticate it please?

Link to the pictures and link to the listing.

Many thanks!!x


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. We require a Valid Link to Sale/Auction to authenticate. We also do not authenticate Private items (No Link). Nor do I authenticate items from any SM sites, FB, IG, etc.. 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:

ETA: The Link you attached is NOT a Valid Link to Sale & the FB page is set on private nor do I authenticate items from FB. I cannot help you. Thanks!