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

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Dear Sir,

Would appreciate if you may authenticate this for me, so if good I will make payment.

Hope the format is correct too. Thanks a million.

ebay auction item:

Item Name: louis vuitton speedy 30
Item Number: 225235343739
Seller ID: marco_polo_63
Link: https://www.ebay.it/itm/22523534373...Frg1LqlQtm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


Missing required Handle patch Rivet engraving - But, no red flags so far.

FYI: I'm a Lady. :cutesy: Appreciate the "Dear Sir," but we don't have any men authenticators on this AT Thread.
 

I'm sorry, but I do not like pics at all (could just be me?), also it's a Vintage item with no DC, which I do not authenticate. Again, really sorry, but I cannot help you. Your best option is to use a paid service that knows Vintage items. Thank you for understanding & Good luck! :flowers:
 
I'm sorry, but I do not like pics at all (could just be me?), also it's a Vintage item with no DC, which I do not authenticate. Again, really sorry, but I cannot help you. Your best option is to use a paid service that knows Vintage items. Thank you for understanding & Good luck! :flowers:
I understand. Vintage items can be tricky. I appreciate your time and help either way. Thank you! :hugs:
 
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Hi lovely authenticators!

Would you be able to kindly help authenticate the follow bag I purchased:

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Keepall 50
Item Number: 1078504
Seller ID: N/A
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/p/louis-vuitton-monogram-keepall-50-1078504

(I know it says sold -- I did buy it and just wanted to confirm per the concerns below.)

If we go by the date code, the bag is almost 30 years old. It is in great condition -- but that's my concern. Is it too good to be true? The patina looks very consistent throughout the bag.

I have a real LV pochette accessoire and I think the materials feel consistent between the two... but I know there are good fakes out there.

I can provide my own photos tomorrow if that is better (it's dark by me right now).

Merci! :)
 
Hi lovely authenticators!

Would you be able to kindly help authenticate the follow bag I purchased:

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Keepall 50
Item Number: 1078504
Seller ID: N/A
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/p/louis-vuitton-monogram-keepall-50-1078504

(I know it says sold -- I did buy it and just wanted to confirm per the concerns below.)

If we go by the date code, the bag is almost 30 years old. It is in great condition -- but that's my concern. Is it too good to be true? The patina looks very consistent throughout the bag.

I have a real LV pochette accessoire and I think the materials feel consistent between the two... but I know there are good fakes out there.

I can provide my own photos tomorrow if that is better (it's dark by me right now).

Merci! :smile:
Here are some photos I took now that it is light here. Thank you again!

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Hi lovely authenticators!

Would you be able to kindly help authenticate the follow bag I purchased:

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Keepall 50
Item Number: 1078504
Seller ID: N/A
Link: https://www.fashionphile.com/p/louis-vuitton-monogram-keepall-50-1078504

(I know it says sold -- I did buy it and just wanted to confirm per the concerns below.)

If we go by the date code, the bag is almost 30 years old. It is in great condition -- but that's my concern. Is it too good to be true? The patina looks very consistent throughout the bag.

I have a real LV pochette accessoire and I think the materials feel consistent between the two... but I know there are good fakes out there.

I can provide my own photos tomorrow if that is better (it's dark by me right now).

Merci! :smile:

The Vachetta on Vintage items is slightly different and IMO is a much better quality then what they use on newer pieces. Nothing to worry about. ;)

Looks good - Just missing a pic of LV trademark heat stamp on Luggage loop/Strap fastener. :ty:
 
Thank you so very much! I had snapped a few other shots but they did not all upload on PF. Here's the loop stamp.

I like the vintage items a lot, too. My pochette I think is from '06 or roughly thereabouts. It's the only other LV I own at this point. I think they changed the material around 2013 -- does that sound right?

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Thank you so very much! I had snapped a few other shots but they did not all upload on PF. Here's the loop stamp.

I like the vintage items a lot, too. My pochette I think is from '06 or roughly thereabouts. It's the only other LV I own at this point. I think they changed the material around 2013 -- does that sound right?

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I would have to double check when it changed, right now I don't have the time, Sorry!

Perfect! Thank you so much! :heart:

Looks good.
 
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