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Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)

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Hello, wondering if you would be able to authenticate this ?

Item Name: louis vuitton sc bag pm, Le bon marche limited edition cobalt / fuchsia
Link: https://www.uptownhandbags.com/prod..._content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic
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Got some additional pictures as well of the hardware, hope that helps too.

Thanks in advance !

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I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, Way too blurry, Way too far away & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One and that pic needs to be retaken so it's straight on, Up close and not upside-down (I need to be able to see font clearly). 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/


ETA: I'm on a desktop computer so I can only enlarge pics as big as the site(s) allow.
 
1. I have reached out to ProAuthenticators, and they told me its NOT authentic. I wanted a second opinion, PLEASE HELP ME!! I already paid for it, and its in my possession, but we did the transaction through PayPal and my credit card.

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Format to use for an auction item:

Item Name:LOUIS VUITTON Lockme Mini Backpack
Item Number: 144041676958
Seller I'd: drwolfbabe
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/144041676958?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=6RvDtqoiID5HTVzimDm5wFRGr08%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc


3. Please let me know if you need more pictures or different angle

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1. I have reached out to ProAuthenticators, and they told me its NOT authentic. I wanted a second opinion, PLEASE HELP ME!! I already paid for it, and its in my possession, but we did the transaction through PayPal and my credit card.

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Format to use for an auction item:

Item Name:LOUIS VUITTON Lockme Mini Backpack
Item Number: 144041676958
Seller I'd: drwolfbabe
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/144041676958?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=6RvDtqoiID5HTVzimDm5wFRGr08%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc


3. Please let me know if you need more pictures or different angle

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Please wait for @Addy to chime in. All I ask is to please be patient and wait for Addy. Thank you! :flowers:


ETA: I cannot find this style in my personal reference library ATM.
 
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Please wait for @Addy to chime in. All I ask is to please be patient and wait for Addy. Thank you! :flowers:


ETA: I cannot find this style in my personal reference library ATM.


It's a discontinued item. Not sure if that has anything to do with it...

When I purchased it, the seller and I were able to do it directly and through PayPal. I asked for proof of purchase, but she said it's been so long she doesn't have it. She did get it authenticated by Bagaholic101, but now I have two different authenticators and responses about its authenticity. (P.S. I don't know how reputable bagaholic101 is, but I've heard good things about ProAuthenticators)

Thank you!!

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1. I have reached out to ProAuthenticators, and they told me its NOT authentic. I wanted a second opinion, PLEASE HELP ME!! I already paid for it, and its in my possession, but we did the transaction through PayPal and my credit card.

2.
Format to use for an auction item:

Item Name:LOUIS VUITTON Lockme Mini Backpack
Item Number: 144041676958
Seller I'd: drwolfbabe
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/144041676958?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=6RvDtqoiID5HTVzimDm5wFRGr08%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc


3. Please let me know if you need more pictures or different angle

This looks wrong to me.
 
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It's a discontinued item. Not sure if that has anything to do with it...

When I purchased it, the seller and I were able to do it directly and through PayPal. I asked for proof of purchase, but she said it's been so long she doesn't have it. She did get it authenticated by Bagaholic101, but now I have two different authenticators and responses about its authenticity. (P.S. I don't know how reputable bagaholic101 is, but I've heard good things about ProAuthenticators)

Thank you!!

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It looked really wrong to me too. I have since found this style in my reference Library (slightly earlier years, not a Made in 2020 year) and while it looked it really wrong to me, I couldn't be 100% sure (almost) and needed an expert opinion from Addy and I agree with Addy's opinion.

ETA: I'm just going to chime in on taking the transaction off eBay and going to Payapl. A seller who is willing to cheat eBay out of it fees will have no compunction to cheat you or anyone else. You are extremely lucky that you did pay via PP because that is your only recourse now. Had you paid through eBay, you would have had the double protection that eBay offers. My advice to you moving forward, NEVER ever take a transaction off the site it was listed on. I've read so many horror here on the eBay Forum and IRL where people have lost thousand's and thousand's of dollars, some in the ten's of thousand's. Good Luck! :flowers:
 
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I have since found this style in my reference Library and agree with Addy's opinion.

ETA: I'm just going to chime in on taking the transaction off eBay and going to Payapl. A seller who is willing to cheat eBay out of it fees will have no compunction to cheat you or anyone else. You are extremely lucky that you did pay via PP because that is your only recourse now. Had you paid through eBay, you would have had the double protection that eBay offers. My advice to you moving forward, NEVER ever take a transaction off the site it was listed on. I've read so many horror here on the eBay Forum and IRL where people have lost thousand's and thousand's of dollars. Good Luck! :flowers:


Ugh, lesson learned. She reached out, and seemed reputable. Thankfully it was done with PayPal and credit card :doh: but NEVER AGAIN. This has been such a nightmare. Thank you!!!
 
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No to the BOLD red highlighted first part.

It looked really wrong to me too. I have since found this style in my reference Library (slightly earlier years, not a Made in 2020 year) and while it looked it really wrong to me, I couldn't be 100% sure (almost) and needed an expert opinion from Addy and I agree with Addy's opinion.

ETA: I'm just going to chime in on taking the transaction off eBay and going to Payapl. A seller who is willing to cheat eBay out of it fees will have no compunction to cheat you or anyone else. You are extremely lucky that you did pay via PP because that is your only recourse now. Had you paid through eBay, you would have had the double protection that eBay offers. My advice to you moving forward, NEVER ever take a transaction off the site it was listed on. I've read so many horror here on the eBay Forum and IRL where people have lost thousand's and thousand's of dollars, some in the ten's of thousand's. Good Luck! :flowers:

Really really curious. What were the tells that it's inauthentic? I was staring at it hard and long and didn't notice anything. Just a few red flags, but not enough to warrant anything to me.
 

Does this listing look authentic? I've never heard of this website before. The seller is on eBay as well, and sent me this for the date code.

eBay post:
Item Name:Louis Vuitton Black Calfskin Lockme Mini Backpack
Item Number: 254960128868
Seller I'd: gemmabywpd
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...254960128868?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10


their website post:
Item Name: Mini Lockme Backpack
Link: https://gemmabywpd.com/collections/...s-vuitton-black-calfskin-lockme-mini-backpack
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Does this listing look authentic? I've never heard of this website before. The seller is on eBay as well, and sent me this for the date code.

eBay post:
Item Name:Louis Vuitton Black Calfskin Lockme Mini Backpack
Item Number: 254960128868
Seller I'd: gemmabywpd
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuit...254960128868?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10


their website post:
Item Name: Mini Lockme Backpack
Link: https://gemmabywpd.com/collections/...s-vuitton-black-calfskin-lockme-mini-backpack
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# 2 - Website: Missing: SKU: 110264 - A "Please" or a "Thank you" would be much appreciated. It's clearly stated in my Signature # 1, that I will Skip/Ignore requests without one. Thanks!


I'm Sorry! But BOTH Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, Way too much glare, Way too far away & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One and that pic needs to be retaken so it's straight on, Up close, Without Flash/Glare (I need to be able to see font clearly). 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/


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

Thank you very much!

Item Name (if you know it): Louis Vuitton Multipochette accessoires (MPA) khaki
Link: (please make sure link works after you post)

Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)

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