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Okay - I need a picture of BEHIND the Nameplate Screws, you uploaded a pic of the Nameplate. Just open front flap and at the top in the middle there is a plate with 2 Screws that bolt together and join with the front trademark nameplate. I just need an UP Close, straight on, without flash/glare pic of screws. Thank you!

ETA: You did really well taking the Trademark square pic! :yes:
Ah sorry about that!!
 

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Item #: 1014442
Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare.
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behind nameplate screws (pic you uploaded is way too far away even when using the enlarge feature)
Trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
Thank you so much. Please see below
Okay - I need a picture of BEHIND the Nameplate Screws, you uploaded a pic of the Nameplate. Just open front flap and at the top in the middle there is a plate with 2 Screws that bolt together and join with the front trademark nameplate. I just need an UP Close, straight on, without flash/glare pic of screws. Thank you!

ETA: You did really well taking the Trademark square pic! :yes:
Ah sorry about that!!

Perfect! Thank you so much! :heart:


Looks good.
 


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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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:


I will rememeber this, Thank you !
 
Hello dear authenticators,

Could you please let me know if this bag is authentic? Thank you so much for taking the time to do so. I appreciate it.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Capucines PM Taurillon Magnolia #42258
Item Number: 275342147752
Seller ID: p-1
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/275342147752?hash=item401babc0a8:g:KLgAAOSwjYJiTer3

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


ETA: I don't like some pics - BUT! - it could just be the way they have been taken which is distorting them & one is way too blurry causing me to pause. Again, just stressing it Could just be the way the pics have been taken. I NEED Crystal clear pictures to help you. :ty:
 
Hello, could you please tell me if this Keepall is real? Thank you so much for your help! I am a little confused because of the three dots in the date code.
Item Name: Auth Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Bandouliere 50 Boston Bag M41416 LV F4550
Item Number: 144595371019
Seller ID: next-innovation
Link:https://www.ebay.com/itm/144595371019

Thanks!

Answering your Q about the dots: It's not unusual to see them on Vintage items, nothing to worry about.


Looks good.
 
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Would someone please have a look at this for me? The stitching looks good to me and I feel like Epi isn't faked as often as canvas pieces. The handles IMO look nice but the zipper tab pull looks a bit off(?) I also feel like the stamped logo looks off (LV bottom right corner)
The date code gives me pause with the punctuation. It also misses both Paris and "made in" on the tab. I am no expert in vintage bags so if someone could take a look I'd really appreciate it. Seller sais she got it at showroom.
Item Name (if you know it): Epi speedy 30
Link: http://www.vestiairecollective.com/...r-speedy-louis-vuitton-handbag-22918670.shtml
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Would someone please have a look at this for me? The stitching looks good to me and I feel like Epi isn't faked as often as canvas pieces. The handles IMO look nice but the zipper tab pull looks a bit off(?) I also feel like the stamped logo looks off (LV bottom right corner)
The date code gives me pause with the punctuation. It also misses both Paris and "made in" on the tab. I am no expert in vintage bags so if someone could take a look I'd really appreciate it. Seller sais she got it at showroom.
Item Name (if you know it): Epi speedy 30
Link: http://www.vestiairecollective.com/...r-speedy-louis-vuitton-handbag-22918670.shtml
Photos:

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For whatever reason I'm unable to view any listings on this site anymore, the Link just takes me to the homepage (others have the same problem). I use a desktop computer to authenticate, so I'm not able to help you with this request. I need to be able to view the actual listing to authenticate, not possible anymore with this site. Thank you for understanding & Good luck! :smile:

Also clearly stated in my Signature # 4.
 
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