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I was desperate to pay my hands on the Nano Noe so I made the purchase as soon as I saw it but now I feel like it was a mistake. I never purchased on mercari before and I'm extremely concerned that I bought a fake.

I appreciate your time and expertise, thank you.

Item Name: Nano noe
Item Number: m36009754887
Seller ID: theluxuryaffair (Seller on Mercari)
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m36009754887/

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Dear authenticators, always appreciate your help! Thanks to you I already own LV bandouliere 35 but now I am after the 30 one. Could you check if there are any red flags or should I buy and check again. C9CD73D5-3468-4BC3-8CC6-D65701304D0A.png94B4DA74-0492-4AAC-A1E4-491CD712A7FB.png872C789B-BE3D-4A0C-9CD9-D13FBBF150FA.pngA32B2FA3-D6E6-4677-8F58-2BE93A3FC439.png193C466B-018B-4CE5-8D7A-3DFEB341033C.png3371EAA6-891C-4B2A-868B-C97E92AF29F6.png19A19E82-3503-4FAA-9F41-BCDEF6E6C843.pngF40EB472-9D4B-4314-A08E-7640B96C29F5.png13756E12-3F65-4B77-84B5-7AD19C692BD3.jpegUnfortunately there is no way I can get better pictures for now as we cant share those on the site but I will take proper pictures as soon as I get the bag. So I am going to buy one of these:

Item name: Bandouliere 30
Link:
Seller: gisotto
 
I was desperate to pay my hands on the Nano Noe so I made the purchase as soon as I saw it but now I feel like it was a mistake. I never purchased on mercari before and I'm extremely concerned that I bought a fake.

I appreciate your time and expertise, thank you.

Item Name: Nano noe
Item Number: m36009754887
Seller ID: theluxuryaffair (Seller on Mercari)
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m36009754887/

Photos:
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Sorry, but I do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 4. Also this listing was only created one hour ago?????
 
Hello! Can you please authenticate this LV bag for me? I believe it is a French Company Louis Vuitton bucket bag given the interior tag.

Item Name: Vintage Louis Vuitton Tote Bag Bucket GM USA T42236 Browns Monogram 1403090
Item Number: 154107326304
Seller ID:keepupwithit7
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/154107326304

*** I already purchased so I do not think the link works... hopefully the pictures help! ***

Note: The stitches shown on the inside are because someone tried to fix the straps themselves... If you know a quality LV repair company please let me know!

Thank you! :)

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Sorry, but I do not authenticate items from this site as clearly stated in my Signature # 4. Also this listing was only created one hour ago?????

I’m sorry about overlooking Signature 4. I apologize for that. I read the rules on the first page but I must have missed it.

But I’m not understanding your 1 hour listing question. Upon finding a new listing for a bag that I’m following, am I supposed to wait a few hours before posting here????

Regardless, I canceled the order so I do not need help with it anymore. Thanks for the reply.
 
Hello! Can you please authenticate this LV bag for me? I believe it is a French Company Louis Vuitton bucket bag given the interior tag.

Item Name: Vintage Louis Vuitton Tote Bag Bucket GM USA T42236 Browns Monogram 1403090
Item Number: 154107326304
Seller ID:keepupwithit7
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/154107326304

*** I already purchased so I do not think the link works... hopefully the pictures help! ***

Note: The stitches shown on the inside are because someone tried to fix the straps themselves... If you know a quality LV repair company please let me know!

Thank you! :smile:

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but I do not authenticate French Co items, not my forte. You will need to use a paid service. Simply Google paid services. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
Dear authenticators, always appreciate your help! Thanks to you I already own LV bandouliere 35 but now I am after the 30 one. Could you check if there are any red flags or should I buy and check again. View attachment 4870121View attachment 4870122View attachment 4870123View attachment 4870124View attachment 4870125View attachment 4870126View attachment 4870127View attachment 4870128View attachment 4870129Unfortunately there is no way I can get better pictures for now as we cant share those on the site but I will take proper pictures as soon as I get the bag. So I am going to buy one of these:

Item name: Bandouliere 30
Link:
Seller: gisotto

Dear, the other bag was sold today but this one is still awailable, lf i buy it and make detailed pictures will you be able to authenticate it? I would have 3 days to return it. I would not want to end up with a fake bag so will not risk buying without your help. Thanks!
 
May I please get your opinion on these? Thank you!

item name: Louis Vuitton Pochette Métis
item number: 254740505840
seller: jmarieb_12
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-POCHETTE-METIS-Crossbody-Handbag/254740505840?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

item name: Louis Vuitton Damier Zippy Wallet
item number: 143749330641
seller: energy-japan
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-Damier-Zippy-Zip-Around-Long-Wallet-purse-20766-/143749330641?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=U0TV8dMs0C%2FxjOvDuFhRIon%2BRUE%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

I won and received this wallet so I took additional pictures of the date code, heat stamp and hardware. I hope the pictures are sufficient.

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May I please get your opinion on these? Thank you!

item name: Louis Vuitton Pochette Métis
item number: 254740505840
seller: jmarieb_12
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-POCHETTE-METIS-Crossbody-Handbag/254740505840?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

item name: Louis Vuitton Damier Zippy Wallet
item number: 143749330641
seller: energy-japan
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-Damier-Zippy-Zip-Around-Long-Wallet-purse-20766-/143749330641?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=U0TV8dMs0C%2FxjOvDuFhRIon%2BRUE%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

I won and received this wallet so I took additional pictures of the date code, heat stamp and hardware. I hope the pictures are sufficient.

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# 1 - I am not familiar enough nor do I have any reference's (data, pics, etc..) to compare with this new date code - I cannot help you, sorry!


# 2 - I need to see a clearer UP Close straight on non flash/glare pic of Made in? heat stamp (way too far away & I cannot see any details clearly, also I need a clearer UP Close non flash/glare pic of date code - It looks like to me that it READS: GI 0230 (which is correct for Spain) - NOT: CT 0230?

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