Authenticate This LOUIS VUITTON - Read 1st Post BEFORE POSTING!

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Some men's wallets are not my forte and also there is no trademark LV embossed onto the leather on front. At least, I cannot see it. For me, I'll pass on this request, Sorry!

Maybe @Addy will be able to help you. :flowers:
 
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Hello, please, help me authenticate this bag. My mom found it in the second-hand store and she loves it (fake or not), so I already bought it. But I became very curious if this is a genuine piece and after reading a watching tones of info about LV bags I have my doubts. Your experience in this is very much appreciated. I am not planning to resell this bag any time soon, but I understand if you decline to authenticate this one.

Item Name: 2008 Ivory Mahina Leather XL Tote
Link: found offline
Photos: photos are mine and attached
 

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Hello, please, help me authenticate this bag. My mom found it in the second-hand store and she loves it (fake or not), so I already bought it. But I became very curious if this is a genuine piece and after reading a watching tones of info about LV bags I have my doubts. Your experience in this is very much appreciated. I am not planning to resell this bag any time soon, but I understand if you decline to authenticate this one.

Item Name: 2008 Ivory Mahina Leather XL Tote
Link: found offline
Photos: photos are mine and attached

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:
 
Hi!
I’d really appreciate it if you could authenticate this bag for me. TIA!


Item name: LOUIS VUITTON Black Electric Epi Leather Mirabeau PM Bag
Link: https://www.yoogiscloset.com/catalo...n-black-electric-epi-leather-mirabeau-pm-bag/
Item #: 477832

Please let me know if you need more photos. Thank you for your time! ❤ ❤


Looks good.

ETA: The majority of your posts are for Free authentications. This is also a reminder to please contribute/participate on the Forum, by posting in other Threads that are not for Free authentications only if you wish further assistance on this thread. :ty:
 
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Hello! Hope you are all well!
I would appreciate your opinion on this LV speedy 35.
Thank you!

Item name: LV speedy 35 bag
Seller: effimono
Item number: n/a

Listing: https://www.mygoodcloset.com/en/speedy-bag-35.html

Missing required pics: Pictures need to be taken in Natural lighting, UP Close, Straight on Without Flash/Glare.
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handle patch rivet engraving (way too far away in listing)
Zipper pull rivet engraving
both sides padlock
 
Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Item #: 946118

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, way too far away and 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/

Hi- thank you so much for your notes!!!
I am attaching the new photos. No date code- I think they microchip the new ones? I read somewhere

Item Name: Neverfull Monogram GM
Item Number: FL2137
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/p/louis-vuitton-monogram-neo-neverfull-gm-946118

Also I am only allowed 12 photos so I will post more in the reply :)
 

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Hi- thank you so much for your notes!!!
I am attaching the new photos. No date code- I think they microchip the new ones? I read somewhere

Item Name: Neverfull Monogram GM
Item Number: FL2137
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/p/louis-vuitton-monogram-neo-neverfull-gm-946118

Also I am only allowed 12 photos so I will post more in the reply :smile:
Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Item #: 946118

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, way too far away and 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/


here are the remaining photos :)
 

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Item #: 946118

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, way too far away and 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/
 

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