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Hello beautiful people :smile:
I found this lovely pochette on eBay, I know the seller's photos are not super good, I've asked her to provide more. Do you see any alarming signs from the photos on there so far? Thank you very much! - Bee

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Pochette
Item Number: 294243815883
Seller ID: molly20amanda
Link:

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, Way too blurry/fuzzy, Way too angled & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate. 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/
 

Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

close up trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
LV side padlock

Thank you very much for your prompt answer and for your help.

Here are the missing pictures, hope they are clear enough. :confused1:

PS: I forgot to quote my initial post, I have quoted it now.

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Hello authenticators,

First of all thank you for your great help! I got this Speedy Damier Ebene 30, but I'm having a doubt on its authenticity because the bag looks way too new for being a bag from 2006 ?
Your help would be greatly appreciated. :flowers:

Item Name: Damier Speedy Ebene 30
Item Number: doesn’t have a number
Seller ID: jozzy19
Link: https://www.vinted.fr/femmes/sacs/sacs-polochon/1166178840-sac-polochon-damier-vuitton

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Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

close up trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
LV side padlock
Thank you very much for your prompt answer and for your help.

Here are the missing pictures, hope they are clear enough. :confused1:


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I was waiting for you to take a picture of the Trademark Square that I requested?

Little Square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text. They are on either side of handle patch and just below it or on side ends where the pull tabs are and in the center. Hope this helps! :smile:
 
I was waiting for you to take a picture of the Trademark Square that I requested?

Little Square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text. They are on either side of handle patch and just below it or on side ends where the pull tabs are and in the center. Hope this helps! :smile:
Hi,
Sorry, completely forgot about these. here are pictures of the square thanks a lot for your help! :

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Hello authenticators! I'd love your help with pochette cle that I just received from Louis Vuitton. I understand that normally there should not be a request to authenticate a purchase from Louis Vuitton, but the hardware on my key pouch looks strange and I heard that sometimes buyers return fake items... What throws me off is that the zipper pull is more matte and the spring snap and chain are shiny gold. I realize I can just return it, but I was stalking it for so long and would love to keep it if the item is ok.
Would really appreciate your opinion. Thanks a lot!!!

Item Name: key pouch
Item Number: M62650
Seller ID: us.louisvuitton.com
Link: https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/key-pouch-monogram-000941
 

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Sorry for the second post, i also just noticed that the canvas looks different than my monogram bags. The key pouch is matte and dull, whereas the canvas on the bags is shiny. And this bag on the photo is about 6 yo, purchased directly from LV boutique in Italy, so I'm sure it's authentic.

Thanks again for your time!

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Hello authenticators! I'd love your help with pochette cle that I just received from Louis Vuitton. I understand that normally there should not be a request to authenticate a purchase from Louis Vuitton, but the hardware on my key pouch looks strange and I heard that sometimes buyers return fake items... What throws me off is that the zipper pull is more matte and the spring snap and chain are shiny gold. I realize I can just return it, but I was stalking it for so long and would love to keep it if the item is ok.
Would really appreciate your opinion. Thanks a lot!!!

Item Name: key pouch
Item Number: M62650
Seller ID: us.louisvuitton.com
Link: https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/key-pouch-monogram-000941
Sorry for the second post, i also just noticed that the canvas looks different than my monogram bags. The key pouch is matte and dull, whereas the canvas on the bags is shiny. And this bag on the photo is about 6 yo, purchased directly from LV boutique in Italy, so I'm sure it's authentic.

Thanks again for your time!

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I'm sorry, but I cannot help you. It's a MYTH that has been spread around that LV Stores sell Fakes. IF you purchased this item from an actual LV store or from the official LV website (which I think you did), then that item is absolutely 100% authentic. If you are unhappy with this item then I suggest you either call CS or return it for another one. I'm sorry, that's all I can do to help you. Good Luck! :smile:
 
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I'm sorry, but I cannot help you. It's a MYTH that has been spread around that LV Stores sell Fakes. IF you purchased this item from an actual LV store or from the official LV website (which I think you did), then that item is absolutely 100% authentic. If you are unhappy with this item then I suggest you either call CS or return it for another one. I'm sorry, that's all I can do to help you. Good Luck! :smile:

Thanks so much for your response! I did purchase it through LV website, so your post helps. I'm happy with the item, i don't really care for these differences in hardware etc, just wanted to be sure that it's authentic. Thanks again! :biggrin:
 
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Hello, first time poster here.
Just purchased this LV Michael backpack on eBay. I understand that the listing doesn't have all the required photos, but there's one major red flag for me. The straps say "Louis Vuitton", and I've not seen this on other Michael backpacks. Thus, I'm wondering if that's enough to call this a fake?
Thank you!!!
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1247802577...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Thanks again
 
Hello, first time poster here.
Just purchased this LV Michael backpack on eBay. I understand that the listing doesn't have all the required photos, but there's one major red flag for me. The straps say "Louis Vuitton", and I've not seen this on other Michael backpacks. Thus, I'm wondering if that's enough to call this a fake?
Thank you!!!
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124780257721?autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=KxyWdQiuphBENgWpZ4bpsQ%2FwaE8%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Thanks again


Hello and welcome! :smile:

Next time please use correct format as outlined at the top of every page otherwise I will Skip/Ignore your request. Thanks!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Michael Backpack
Item Number: eBay item number: 124780257721
Seller ID: bre_6419
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1247802577...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

It's FAKE! DO NOT PAY!

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID, FILE A SNAD ASAP! So you can get your money back! Good Luck! :smile:
 
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