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Can someone please help me to authenticate this bag? I already had to return two fakes from this website (thank you so much for your advice!). This is my final LV purchase but was already committed to purchase. After this one, never again...I promise :smile:

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Epi tote bag jumbo, orange
Item Number:m36414942193
Seller ID: armncb0d
Auction link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m36414942193/

Thank you!

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One. 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: This is actually an Epi speedy.
 
I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One. 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: This is actually an Epi speedy.

Oops, will need to take those additional photos as they were not in the listing and will post ASAP. My bad ;)
 
Oops, will need to take those additional photos as they were not in the listing and will post ASAP. My bad ;)

oh dear, I don’t even see a tag inside that says “Louis Vuitton made in xxx”. Assuming that Epi should have this?
 

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I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate & Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate except for One. 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: This is actually an Epi speedy.
Here are a few more photos, although I am very concerned about not seeing the Louis Vuitton made in xxx inside of the bag :(
 

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More, better quality photos attached! Thank you:)

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Can someone please help me to authenticate this bag? I already had to return two fakes from this website (thank you so much for your advice!). This is my final LV purchase but was already committed to purchase. After this one, never again...I promise :smile:

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Epi tote bag jumbo, orange
Item Number:m36414942193
Seller ID: armncb0d
Auction link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m36414942193/

Thank you!

Now that the lighting is better, I have better photos to share. Here are my concerns:
(1.) There is no “Louis Vuitton made in xxx” badge inside of bag. (2.) the leather tabs are paper thin (3.) the other authentic bags in this style have a single purple pocket with date code stamped on interior tab and not a label inside of pocket. (4.) The “LV” on exterior of bag is very lightly stamped. (5.) There is no stitching inside of bag and no tabs inside to secure exterior tabs. (6.) edging coat on handles (7.) the “V” stitch on side exterior tab touched on circle R on “Louis Vuitton made in”
 

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Hey there ladies and gents, please authenticate this item for me if possible!

Item Name: " Louis Vuitton Archlight Gold Sneakers "
Item Number: N/A
Seller ID: sayjayjohnson
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Louis-...05a1d103bad6dac908ed7b0?utm_source=gdm_unpaid

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Please post this request in the "Authenticate those Shoes" Thread, which I have attached. Some shoes are not my forte and I'm sure the Ladies on that AT Thread will be able to help you. Good Luck! :smile:


Link: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-those-shoes.32044/page-860
 
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More, better quality photos attached! Thank you:smile:



Now that the lighting is better, I have better photos to share. Here are my concerns:
(1.) There is no “Louis Vuitton made in xxx” badge inside of bag. (2.) the leather tabs are paper thin (3.) the other authentic bags in this style have a single purple pocket with date code stamped on interior tab and not a label inside of pocket. (4.) The “LV” on exterior of bag is very lightly stamped. (5.) There is no stitching inside of bag and no tabs inside to secure exterior tabs. (6.) edging coat on handles (7.) the “V” stitch on side exterior tab touched on circle R on “Louis Vuitton made in”


While I understand you have concerns about authenticity, but for me personally, I simply don't want to potentially deal with all this doubt and would rather remove myself from giving an opinion. I'm sorry, I have more urgent and important things going on IRL and don't want to deal with added stress. I recommend you use a paid service due to the fact you have misinformation about your 7 Concerns which have nothing to do with authenticity. I highly doubt my opinion will make any difference since you seem to be so adamant it's Fake. Simply Google paid services. Good Luck! :smile:
 
No stress and no worries. I simply have no experience and have never owned an Epi. I can only go by what I see in photos of other similar bags. Like I said, this is my last one and never again. Thank you! :smile:
 
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Hi Addy! New member here ☺️ Will you pls help me authenticate this Louis vuitton thames PM? I could not find a link as this was only sent to me by a friend. Thanks a lot!
 

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Hi Addy! New member here ☺ Will you pls help me authenticate this Louis vuitton thames PM? I could not find a link as this was only sent to me by a friend. Thanks a lot!

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 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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