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Kind Authenticators,

Can you authenticate a lock and key? I'm not sure if you can or not, so I thought I'd try. Here's the info.

Format to use for an auction item:

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton lock and key set #323 Gold
Item Number: 284349189846
Seller ID: juwan34 (112 )
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link.

I have also included my own photos. For comparison, I put it next to a lock and key that I know are authentic. The key's with the silver clasp on the left are mine. Well, I guess everything is mine now, but the key's with the silver hook clasp I have had for a very long time.View attachment 5130208
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Missing Link to Sale/Auction?
 
Hi ladies! Thank you for your help with this. I recently got into second-hand LV buying, and have purchased a few items from Fashionphile that I feel OK about. However, I have a few concerns about this SC monogram...see below:

Item Name: Monogram Sofia Coppola (SC) Bag
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/p/louis-vuitton-monogram-sc-bag-mm-732615
Photos: The bag is not here yet, so I can't post photos I've taken yet, but I'm attaching all the photos that FP has made available to me so far, including one of the code (RC4078), which they say means this was made in Italy in the 47th week of 2008.

Is that possible? I know SC monogram bags were not super common, so I'm not sure if they were rep'ed. But this thread (https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/sofia-coppola-bag-design-revealed.394110/page-6) also proved to me that they were released to boutiques in March 2009, so is it possible for this to have been made in 2008?

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Kind Authenticators,

Can you authenticate a lock and key? I'm not sure if you can or not, so I thought I'd try. Here's the info.

Format to use for an auction item:

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton lock and key set #323 Gold
Item Number: 284349189846
Seller ID: juwan34 (112 )
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link.

I have also included my own photos. For comparison, I put it next to a lock and key that I know are authentic. The key's with the silver clasp on the left are mine. Well, I guess everything is mine now, but the key's with the silver hook clasp I have had for a very long time.View attachment 5130208
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Missing Link to Sale/Auction?
Whoops! Sorry! Here it is:



I don't see any red flags.
 
May I have this card holder looked at by the wonderful @lovlouisvuitton
Link https://designerwardrobe.co.nz/listings/1150734/louis-vuitton-monogram-reverse-canvas-card-holder
Seller @fashiongrabber via Designer Wardrobe
Comments...I dont think the LV heatstamp is clear enough but asking if any other photos are needed for this small item
Thank you


Looks good - PENDING: A clearer closer no flash/glare pic of Made in? heat stamp (way too blurry)


ETA: Pending means I can overturn my Looks good.
 
Hi ladies! Thank you for your help with this. I recently got into second-hand LV buying, and have purchased a few items from Fashionphile that I feel OK about. However, I have a few concerns about this SC monogram...see below:

Item Name: Monogram Sofia Coppola (SC) Bag
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/p/louis-vuitton-monogram-sc-bag-mm-732615
Photos: The bag is not here yet, so I can't post photos I've taken yet, but I'm attaching all the photos that FP has made available to me so far, including one of the code (RC4078), which they say means this was made in Italy in the 47th week of 2008.

Is that possible? I know SC monogram bags were not super common, so I'm not sure if they were rep'ed. But this thread (https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/sofia-coppola-bag-design-revealed.394110/page-6) also proved to me that they were released to boutiques in March 2009, so is it possible for this to have been made in 2008?

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Missing: Item #: 732615

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for Two. 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: It is not uncommon for an item to be made prior to it being released months in advance.
 
Missing: Item #: 732615

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for Two. 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: It is not uncommon for an item to be made prior to it being released months in advance.
Oh shoot! Sorry, I didn't know I was supposed to include Item #. I made this mistake last time too and was so confused and looked for an item # for 30 minutes. I'm a newbie..

I'll take required photos once the bag comes. Apologies for wasting your time in the interim! I will follow up later :)
 
Hello
I bought a zippy coin finally
Would You please confirm it is ok



Item Name (if you know it): Zippy coin purse
Link: i dont have link i bought it in designer exchange in Madrid
Photos:

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May I have this card holder looked at by the wonderful @lovlouisvuitton
Link https://designerwardrobe.co.nz/listings/1150734/louis-vuitton-monogram-reverse-canvas-card-holder
Seller @fashiongrabber via Designer Wardrobe
Comments...I dont think the LV heatstamp is clear enough but asking if any other photos are needed for this small item
Thank you
Looks good - PENDING: A clearer closer no flash/glare pic of Made in? heat stamp (way too blurry)


ETA: Pending means I can overturn my Looks good.
hello again...she has taken another photo but Its still not good enough.
Thank you
 
Oh shoot! Sorry, I didn't know I was supposed to include Item #. I made this mistake last time too and was so confused and looked for an item # for 30 minutes. I'm a newbie..

I'll take required photos once the bag comes. Apologies for wasting your time in the interim! I will follow up later :smile:

You didn't waste my time, it's fine! ;)
 
Hello
I bought a zippy coin finally
Would You please confirm it is ok



Item Name (if you know it): Zippy coin purse
Link: i dont have link i bought it in designer exchange in Madrid
Photos:

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I'm Sorry Pinkie, 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 we 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:
 
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