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

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Much better! Thank you! :heart:


Looks good.
 
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Hi can you help me authenticate this LV? This was only gifted to me by someone dear and I haven’t used it for quite some time cause it’s kinda heavy and not my style. Now that I have a growing interest with bags, I want to know if I own a real deal. Thank you in advance. The code is SP2097 which is found inside the pocket, super hard to see unless you have keen eyes.
 

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Hi can you help me authenticate this LV? This was only gifted to me by someone dear and I haven’t used it for quite some time cause it’s kinda heavy and not my style. Now that I have a growing interest with bags, I want to know if I own a real deal. Thank you in advance. The code is SP2097 which is found inside the pocket, super hard to see unless you have keen eyes.

Hello and welcome! :smile:

I'm Sorry, but I cannot help you. The Forum Rules for this Thread at the top of every page is clear. Per Forum Rules:

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 Social Media 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:
 
& here is the luggage tag:smile: again if I need to provide you with anything else just let me know, thanks so much!

Item Name: Small luggage tag Damier ebene
Item Number: 164623921117
Seller ID: pooksterjnd
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-...-/164623921117?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

I'm sorry - But I do not like pics at all, looks really odd to me? Also doesn't help when there is Fake packaging included. I have compared it with authentic ones I have on file with pictures that are Sharp and Clear and the details are way off. So on that note - I would rather err on the side of caution then give an opinion on this item. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :flowers:
 
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I'm sorry - But I do not like pics at all, looks really odd to me? Also doesn't help when there is Fake packaging included. I have compared it with authentic ones I have on file with pictures that are Sharp and Clear and the details are way off. So on that note - I would rather err on the side of caution then give an opinion on this item. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :flowers:

No thank you for looking at it! I’m going to try and maybe see about taking it to the LV store and see about hot stamping it, if they refuse then I guess I’ll know it’s not authentic and issue a case with eBay, ty! :)
 
Hi there,
Could you please help in authenticating this vintage piece? Date code of FH 8911 (as seen in photos). I have purchased it already but not yet received, and I'm hoping it's a real deal. There's a bit of misalignment on the front monogram that of course, I only saw after I had purchased. Thank you in advance!


Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Monogram Boston Handbag Purse
Item Number: 203237612113
Seller ID: appleproject
Link: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Authentic-LOUIS-VUITTON-Speedy-25-Monogram-Boston-Handbag-Purse-36307/203237612113?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648
 
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Would appreciate help authenticating this little beauty also. Purchased on a bit of a whim and hoping it's a real deal. Have not yet received. Link below but I've also screenshot the pics in the listing because not sure if listing gets taken down after days of purchase.

A special purse to me because after some research, it apparently was manufactured on my birth year. Thank you in advance!

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton mini Speedy
Item Number: 265003376106
Seller ID: gladysrinoa17
Link: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Aunthentic-Louis-Vuitton-mini-Speedy/265003376106?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648

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Would appreciate help authenticating this little beauty also. Purchased on a bit of a whim and hoping it's a real deal. Have not yet received. Link below but I've also screenshot the pics in the listing because not sure if listing gets taken down after days of purchase.

A special purse to me because after some research, it apparently was manufactured on my birth year. Thank you in advance!

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton mini Speedy
Item Number: 265003376106
Seller ID: gladysrinoa17
Link: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Aunthentic-Louis-Vuitton-mini-Speedy/265003376106?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648

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I forgot to add that this only has a white tag. This is I believe made in 1978. Apparently, pre-80s, there were no date codes? I love the character in vintage pieces vs newer items. Thank you.
 

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Hi there,
Could you please help in authenticating this vintage piece? Date code of FH 8911 (as seen in photos). I have purchased it already but not yet received, and I'm hoping it's a real deal. There's a bit of misalignment on the front monogram that of course, I only saw after I had purchased. Thank you in advance!


Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Monogram Boston Handbag Purse
Item Number: 203237612113
Seller ID: appleproject
Link: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Authentic-LOUIS-VUITTON-Speedy-25-Monogram-Boston-Handbag-Purse-36307/203237612113?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648

Hello and welcome! :smile:

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 handle patch Rivet engraving (way too much glare in listing)
close up straight on non flash/glare Zipper pull Rivet engraving
close up straight on non flash/glare full pic inner patch pocket stitching (slit end to slit end)
 
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