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Hello,
I hope you can help authenticate this bag :smile: seller said it was bought in 2021 Love the bag and I already made an offer ‍:P Can’t help myself I hope the photos are enough. If not, may I know if you see some red flags? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Item Name: Alma BB DE
Link:https://carousell.app.link/3bbfycb3Psb

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Missing Sellers name: Florande Stuff
Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare.
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Made in? heat stamp at side base ( I cannot even SEE it nor READ it. Way too dark & angled)
handle patch rivet engraving
trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
date code (depending when it was purchased)
 
I need help!!! I bought this Toiletry 26 through eBay. It was authenticated by eBay but I’m not sure I have always purchased my lv items at the lv store so I just want to make sure I purchased an authentic item. Here is some pictures if y’all can help me.

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Hi! :smile:

I am really sorry, but I cannot help you - the Link you attached has been removed, so no Valid working Link. I need a Valid working Link to authenticate items as per this Thread AT Rules. Again, really sorry! :smile:

You can try A4U for a paid service, best way to contact them is through FB if you have an account. Good Luck! :smile:
Hello again! Just going to reply to this here in case this helps anyone else who's gone through this. I had this authenticated through authenticate 1st and sadly was deemed counterfeit. Mercari marked this as authentic but after countless hours of comparing, research and asking for advice, I finally got word back that it was fake (a 1:1 fake at that, but rip to the price I paid). The smallest details make or break this authenticity (undertone of color - this one was more caramel, side vachetta was a different shape, the letter "O" on tag is not as round, canvas was too smooth and shiny).I'm going to see if I'm able to get a refund but just a note to anyone out there to do extensive research, look at the tags, colors, shape of the smallest details. Don't make the same mistake I did!
 
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Hello dear authenticators. Could you please kindly take a look at this LV pochette coquette for me???

Item Name: Louis Vuitton pochette Coquette

Item number: 164877722605

Sellers ID: TheClassicCouture

Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164877722605?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=470313cae5e3498aa58aeff08e5aff03&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=164877722605&itm=164877722605&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&brand=Louis+Vuitton&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:eaa27802-27ea-11ed-bacf-d6424509a7f5|parentrq:ebbf0e2d1820aa7027d54df2fff77050|iid:1



Thank you so very much for your time. I really appreciate your help xxx


Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare.
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inner heat stamp Made in? (there are pertinent details I need to be able to see as it's slightly angled in listing)
trademark LV engraving on side gold-tone hardware
inner pocket Zipper pull engraving
behind pushlock screws

ETA: I'm on a desktop computer so I can only enlarge pics as big as the site(s) allow.
 

I'm really sorry, but I do not feel comfortable giving an opinion on this bag. So I would rather err on the side of caution and not give an opinion. Again, I'm really sorry! :flowers:
 
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Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken in Natural Lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare.
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inner heat stamp Made in? (there are pertinent details I need to be able to see as it's slightly angled in listing)
trademark LV engraving on side gold-tone hardware
inner pocket Zipper pull engraving
behind pushlock screws

ETA: I'm on a desktop computer so I can only enlarge pics as big as the site(s) allow.
Thank you so much, I’ll try and get better pictures xxx
 
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Hello authenticators! I'm very new to LV so I'm still learning what to look for. I can't afford brand new LV so pre-loved seemed like a great option. I would like to see if these two items could be authenticated. I appreciate any assistance you all are able to give!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Monogram M51130 Satchel
Item Number: 32250767
Seller: ELADY - Tradesy
Link: https://www.tradesy.com/i/louis-vuitton-alma-handbag-monogram-m51130-satchel/32250767/

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Marly Bandouliere Shoulder Cross Bag
Item Number: 7157B
Seller: BRAND Revolution by NEXT INNOVATION - Ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1254718277...Tu1TPTRTCa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
 
Hello authenticators! I'm very new to LV so I'm still learning what to look for. I can't afford brand new LV so pre-loved seemed like a great option. I would like to see if these two items could be authenticated. I appreciate any assistance you all are able to give!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Monogram M51130 Satchel
Item Number: 32250767
Seller: ELADY - Tradesy
Link: https://www.tradesy.com/i/louis-vuitton-alma-handbag-monogram-m51130-satchel/32250767/

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Marly Bandouliere Shoulder Cross Bag
Item Number: 7157B
Seller: BRAND Revolution by NEXT INNOVATION - Ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1254718277...Tu1TPTRTCa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


Please go to the top of this page & the top of every page where the Forum Rules are & read why some requests will not be reviewed for an authentication. Thanks! :smile:

Please also READ my Signature # 4. I only authenticate items for Members who contribute widely on the Forum & who post in other Threads & not for those who only ask for Free authentications only. Please use a paid third party authentication service for a fee. Simply Google paid services. Thank you for understanding & Good Luck! :smile:
 
Hello @Addy would really appreciate your help to authenticate this item pls and thanks.
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Dot Infinity Zippy Wallet Round Zip Long Wallet M91573 - YH00429
Item Number: 133820208963
Seller ID: Vintage order
Link:
 
Hello and happy Friday :smile:! I am very sorry to post again but I ended-up getting a different speedy from the ones that were very kindly authenticated here , because it looked in a better condition. I didn't want to post here before purchasing this one as I really didn't want to waste anyone's time again, but after reading some horror stories here, I thought I better check as I still have time to cancel as it has not been shipped yet! Thank you so much but if it is ignored, I will understand xx
PS: was told Leather tab zipper pull replaced at LV
Item Name:LOUIS VUITTON Speedy 30 Boston Hand Bag M41526 Monogram Canvas Used LV
Item Number:403830879249
Seller ID: brandoff
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403830879249
I asked for additional photos : https://mesg.ebay.co.uk/mesgweb/ViewMessageDetail/0/All/160245705729 s-l1600 (2).jpgs-l1600 (3).jpgs-l1600 (4).jpgs-l1600 (5).jpg
 
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Hello @Addy would really appreciate your help to authenticate this item pls and thanks.
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Dot Infinity Zippy Wallet Round Zip Long Wallet M91573 - YH00429
Item Number: 133820208963
Seller ID: Vintage order
Link:


No red flags.
 
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Hello and happy Friday :smile:! I am very sorry to post again but I ended-up getting a different speedy from the ones that were very kindly authenticated here , because it looked in a better condition. I didn't want to post here before purchasing this one as I really didn't want to waste anyone's time again, but after reading some horror stories here, I thought I better check as I still have time to cancel as it has not been shipped yet! Thank you so much but if it is ignored, I will understand xx
PS: was told Leather tab zipper pull replaced at LV
Item Name:LOUIS VUITTON Speedy 30 Boston Hand Bag M41526 Monogram Canvas Used LV
Item Number:403830879249
Seller ID: brandoff
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403830879249
I asked for additional photos : https://mesg.ebay.co.uk/mesgweb/ViewMessageDetail/0/All/160245705729 View attachment 5602264View attachment 5602265View attachment 5602267View attachment 5602287

No red flags.
 
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