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

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Hi, I am a new member but have several LV bags. I purchased this one on Mercari but have three days from receipt date (I expect to receive on Tuesday 9/8) to return. I am wondering if this is authentic - it says it was authenticated but I'm concerned as I believe it's a World Tour Neverfull WITHOUT stickers and not sure when LV stopped offering that bag without any stickers. Can any of you please let me know if you think this bag and matching pochette are fake or authentic? I see a counterfeiter on FB and on Reddit called "Old Cobbler Studio 20" that makes this bag WITH the date code AR1169! Thanks!

Item Name: LV Neverfull MM
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m17400605456/
Please note seller said the date code was AR1169 for both bag and pochette.
 
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Hello, I would also appreciate help with authentication of this one. I believe I have it in the correct format, but I have never asked for authentication for an item not from EBay before. Thank you so much!

Item Name: Authentic Pre-Loved Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Agenda MM
Seller: Brand Name for Life
Link: http://brandnameforlife.com/product/authentic-pre-loved-louis-vuitton-damier-ebene-agenda-mm-2/

*Edited post, as I had mistakenly posted the wrong item. This is now correct. Thanks so much.
 
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Hi, Can someone see if any red flags here. I already bought it now I am getting scared I should have done this before. Thanks so much!
Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Toiletry 26
Item Number: 324276797696
Seller ID: ephesians320_4us
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-Toiletry-26/324276797696?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648


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 on end tab (way too blurry & too far away in listing)
close up straight on non flash/glare outer Zipper pull engraving
 
Hello, would the authenticators please take a look at this agenda and let me know your thoughts? I’d appreciate any help. I am adding additional photos I asked the seller for. Thanks so much.

Item Name: Auth Louis Vuitton Murakami Multicolor Ring Agenda *RARE*
Item Number: 333699147607
Seller ID: jeelna
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/333699147607

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I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate, as are the extra pics you uploaded, Way too angled, Way too far away, Way too blurry & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One & that one pic is way too 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/
 
Please Authenticate this, thanks in advance

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Turenne PM Monogram Shoulder
Item Number: 274482574651
Seller ID: marqueluxury
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-NEW-Turenne-PM-Monogram-Shoulder-Handbag-Bag-/274482574651?nma=true&si=rvcFxXxNZBaJJ7%2BzP0U%2Bnx1zkvc%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


Please go to the top of this page & the top of every page where the Forum Rules are & read why some requests will not be reviewed for an authentication. Thanks! :smile:

Please also READ my Signature # 4. I only authenticate items for Members who contribute widely on the Forum & who post in other Threads & not for those who only ask for Free authentications only. Please use a paid third party authentication service for a fee. Simply Google paid services. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:

For Me: EOD: :smile:
 
Hello, I would also appreciate help with authentication of this one. I believe I have it in the correct format, but I have never asked for authentication for an item not from EBay before. Thank you so much!

Item Name: Authentic Pre-Loved Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Agenda MM
Seller: Brand Name for Life
Link: http://brandnameforlife.com/product/authentic-pre-loved-louis-vuitton-damier-ebene-agenda-mm-2/

*Edited post, as I had mistakenly posted the wrong item. This is now correct. Thanks so much.


Missing: SKU: 688

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are inadequate even with all those pics in the listing, Way too much glare, Way too far away, Way too angled, 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/
 
Hi, I am a new member but have several LV bags. I purchased this one on Mercari but have three days from receipt date (I expect to receive on Tuesday 9/8) to return. I am wondering if this is authentic - it says it was authenticated but I'm concerned as I believe it's a World Tour Neverfull WITHOUT stickers and not sure when LV stopped offering that bag without any stickers. Can any of you please let me know if you think this bag and matching pochette are fake or authentic? I see a counterfeiter on FB and on Reddit called "Old Cobbler Studio 20" that makes this bag WITH the date code AR1169! Thanks!

Item Name: LV Neverfull MM
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m17400605456/
Please note seller said the date code was AR1169 for both bag and pochette.

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but I do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature #4. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
Hi, not sure if this is the place to ask a kind of dumb authenticity question, but there's a bag I'm trying to authenticate from depop (I don't think I have enough post history to ask to verify it here since I just joined) and it has 2 different date codes... I'm assuming this is a red flag/sign it's a fake?

Thanks in advance!
 
Hello:smile:
Can anyone recommend a great “ in person” authentication company for Louis Vuitton bags ( preferably in Los Angeles)?
I purchased a second hand murakami multi color speedy online from a lovely vintage store in Buenos Aires. I did my due diligence and received pictures prayer to purchasing and paid pro Authenticators on FB for their $20 service. They sent a certificate of authenticity. However I just received the bag and something feels off. The monogram is slightly ( very slight) smaller than my other murakami pieces and the leather feels strange... as if maybe it isn’t even leather. It is in perfect condition, maybe a little too perfect. Anyway I’d like to have someone evaluate it in person to see the nuances that can’t be captured by photos and was wondering if anyone can suggest a great company in Los Angeles.
thanks!
sorry if this is not the right place to post this... I apologize if that is the case!
 


There are TWO Different Crafty Pochette Metis's in this Listing???

I have no idea which one you would like to authenticate? Totally inadequate pictures to be able to give any sort of opinion either way.

Also, please READ my Signature # 1. I only authenticate Some new released pieces. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile: