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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'm sorry - But I do not authenticate Vintage items without a Date code - Way too Vintage for me and not my forte. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
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)

Thank you.. I am due to receive it this week so I will take photos then. I am currently going thru periods of excitement and despair waiting for my goodies. I love that I finally invested is some vintage pieces, but the thought of them possibly not being authentic is super nail biting crazy .

However, I heard that japan resellers are pretty safe. Selling of non- authentic designer items, is very much heavily enforced there, apparently. So I am hoping this one is good.

Thank you!
 
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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:
 
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)

Just received this guy today, which was remarkably fast considering it's coming from Japan.

I've compared to my Trocadero (which has a thicker canvas) but I'm still not completely sure about it.

8th pic is the slight misalignment (where LV is in middle.. No point on the left side of leather rivet).

Hardware- is this normal? Appears chipped? My trocadero didn't have this but it is also not as old as this one. This one was made in 1989 in USA.

Please have a look and let me know what you think. Thanks so much!

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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:
Noted and thank you :smile:
 
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