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Hi everyone

I have recently bought this louis Vuitton Monogram Women's Backpack and I want to check it’s authenticity please! I know some of the old ones don’t have stamps in. I’m going to also send it to the handbag clinic but thought I’d check here first

thank you so much

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. Do you have a Valid Link to Sale/Auction? Required Format is also Required. If not, 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:
 
I'm really sorry - But there are certain details I simply cannot get past (Could just be me?), so I would rather err on the side of caution then give an opinion. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :flowers:
Hello, I’m still very confused About your reply.
I am not sure what to do, shall I return the item?
I am very disappointed as was so happy when the wallet arrived and now I dont know what to do.
Do you need a better photos? I am happy to take other pics.
please let me know.
thank you.
 
Hi can you please kindly help me authenticate this bag View attachment 4997542View attachment 4997543View attachment 4997544

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. Do you have a Valid Link to Sale/Auction? Required Format is also Required. If not, 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:
 
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I would appreciate your authentication!
Auction is ending Sun Feb 21 at 9:30pm EST

item - LB monogram Alma
Item - 38282
Seller - appleproject

link


Thank you!!!


The Link you attached is Invalid? Nor do you have the correct eBay Item Number?


EDIT: This is also a reminder to please participate on the Forum by posting in other threads that are not just for Free authentications only. If you do not wish to participate on the Forum, please use a paid service. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
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The Link you attached is Invalid? Nor do you have the correct eBay Item Number?


EDIT: This is also a reminder to please participate on the Forum by posting in other threads that are not just for Free authentications only. If you do not wish to participate on the Forum, please use a paid service. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:

Ugh looks like they just removed it. Sorry and thanks
 
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The Link you attached is Invalid? Nor do you have the correct eBay Item Number?


EDIT: This is also a reminder to please participate on the Forum by posting in other threads that are not just for Free authentications only. If you do not wish to participate on the Forum, please use a paid service. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:

I just found it!


Item number
203279553541

thank you!

this is also my first luxury bag purchase so I have been reading a learning a lot on this forum (hours and hours of reading!) so I don’t have much to add yet! I may have a question to post as I can’t seem to find an answer just by searching so far.
 
I would appreciate your authentication!
Auction is ending Sun Feb 21 at 9:30pm EST

item - LB monogram Alma
Item - 38282
Seller - appleproject

link


Thank you!!!
Ugh looks like they just removed it. Sorry and thanks
I just found it!


Item number
203279553541

thank you!

this is also my first luxury bag purchase so I have been reading a learning a lot on this forum (hours and hours of reading!) so I don’t have much to add yet! I may have a question to post as I can’t seem to find an answer just by searching so far.

Missing Sellers user ID: appleproject

Next time please Re post in Required Format as outlined at the top of every page otherwise I will Skip / Ignore your request! Thanks! :smile:


No red flags so far: Just missing: close up straight on non flash/glare handle patch Rivet engraving (way too angled in listing). :ty:

ETA: If you decide to purchase, please pay safely through eBay & post your own pics to confirm once it arrives. Thank you! :smile:
 
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Missing Sellers user ID: appleproject

Next time please Re post in Required Format as outlined at the top of every page otherwise I will Skip / Ignore your request! Thanks! :smile:


No red flags so far: Just missing: close up straight on non flash/glare handle patch Rivet engraving (way too angled in listing). :ty:

ETA: If you decide to purchase, please pay safely through eBay & post your own pics to confirm once it arrives. Thank you! :smile:

thank you so much!
 
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