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Item Number:
Seller ID:
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link.

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Link: (please make sure link works after you post)
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- date code
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Hello could I kindly ask that you help me authenticate the following item that I'm considering purchasing. I hope I got the format right. Many thanks.

Item Name: Ellipse Pm
Item Number:164905534442
Seller ID: dilpow97
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Louis-Vu...-/164905534442?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286


Hello and welcome! :smile:

Pictures need to be taken In Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

close up pic of date code (listing pic is useless and unreadable, way too much glare)
close up Zipper pull closure engraving (way too much glare)
close up Inner heat stamp made in? (way too angled & would be helpful)
LV side padlock
 
Hello and welcome! :smile:

Pictures need to be taken In Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

close up pic of date code (listing pic is useless and unreadable, way too much glare)
close up Zipper pull closure engraving (way too much glare)
close up Inner heat stamp made in? (way too angled & would be helpful)
LV side padlock
Hello thank you very much for your reply and for the advice will know for next time.
 
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Looks good

Please note: It is also the preference of the authenticators to give authentication to members who post in a range of threads, not just requesting free authentication for designer items. If your request is not answered here, for whatever reasons, professional authentication services are available outside of PF.

Please ensure you contribute more to tPF if you wish to receive authentication assistance.

Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you
 
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Hello authenticators,

First of all thank you for your great help! I got this Speedy bandoulière 25, after buying it I've realized that the bandoulière hardware is mismatching the bag hardware, so I'm having a doubt on its authenticity?
Your professional help would be greatly appreciated as I've only until tomorrow to return it. :flowers:

Item Name: Monogram Speedy bandoulière 25
Item Number: doesn’t have a number
Seller ID: tianjia
Link: https://www.vinted.fr/femmes/sacs-a-bandouliere/1159124287-sac-louis-vuitton-speedy
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Hello authenticators,

First of all thank you for your great help! I got this Speedy bandoulière 25, after buying it I've realized that the bandoulière hardware is mismatching the bag hardware, so I'm having a doubt on its authenticity?

Item Name: Monogram Speedy bandoulière 25
Item Number: local shop
Seller ID: local shop
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link. no link as its a consignment shop.
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Hi again, here are some sandals I got for a fair price but I am wondering about their authenticity as the serial number is seems uneven to me
Your professional help would be greatly appreciated as I've only until tomorrow to return them to the store. :flowers:

Item Name: Mule lockit trunk damier
Item Number: consignment
Seller ID: local consignment
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link. consignment

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#1 - pic of heat stamp not clear enough, also need other pics but listing no longer accessible

#2 - no red flags

Hi Addy, thank you. I bought the 1st one and it seemed legit but the dustbag I don't think is which makes me worry about the belt. The drawstring is one sided and not a pull on each side, and the tag inside has visible stitching running through, but i read that in dustbags the stitching shouldn't be visible on the small tag? - Have added photos.

See additional photos of the belt, i noticed on the fastening that goes through belt hole has a slight notch near the base on one side which i guess is for securing it to the belt? Took two photos of the stamp as in certain light its hard to see the top number. Thanking you in advance!

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Hello authenticators,

First of all thank you for your great help! I got this Speedy bandoulière 25, after buying it I've realized that the bandoulière hardware is mismatching the bag hardware, so I'm having a doubt on its authenticity?
Your professional help would be greatly appreciated as I've only until tomorrow to return them to the store. :flowers:

Item Name: Monogram Speedy bandoulière 25
Item Number: local shop
Seller ID: local shop
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link. no link as its a consignment shop.
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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). 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:
 
Hi again, here are some sandals I got for a fair price but I am wondering about their authenticity as the serial number is seems uneven to me
Your professional help would be greatly appreciated as I've only until tomorrow to return them to the store. :flowers:

Item Name: Mule lockit trunk damier
Item Number: consignment
Seller ID: local consignment
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link. consignment

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You can have these shoes authenticated on the Thread I have attached as they don't require a Link to Sale/Auction. Good Luck! :smile:


Link: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-those-shoes.32044/page-852
 
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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). 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:
Hi there, so sorry for the misunderstanding. I mismatched it with the shoes I got.
The bag i got it through vinted (Europe selling website) I just edited my initial post and attached the link of the sale. The seller doesn’t have many good reviews so I hope it’s good. She's saying that she got it from a friend and she says it's a vintage bag. However from the serial code it is from year 2018 and not vintage? This emphasizes the doubts... Thanks a lot for your help though and sorry again for the misunderstanding!
 
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Hi! Please help me with this one! Thanks❤

Item: Louis Vuitton Epi petit Noe
Seller: monoshare_x
Itemnumber: 1545781860
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174751613557

Please go to the top of this page & the top of every page where the Forum Rules are & read why some requests will not be reviewed for an authentication. Thanks! :smile:

Please also READ my Signature # 4. I only authenticate items for Members who contribute widely on the Forum & who post in other Threads & not for those who only ask for Free authentications only. Please use a paid third party authentication service for a fee. Simply Google paid services. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
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