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Hi!

Could you please be so kind and authenticate this:

Item Name: Louis Vuitton MONTSOURIS LEATHER BACKPACK
Item Number: no number
Seller ID: Sandra
Link: https://www.vestiairecollective.com/women-bags/backpacks/louis-vuitton/black-leather-montsouris-louis-vuitton-backpack-35034855.shtml?q=Louis+vuitton+montsouris#gender=Women#1


according to seller there is no datecode in the bag because it is bought after 03/2021. So there should be microchip.

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Reference:35034855

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, way too far away even when using the zoom feature, 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 only authenticate Some new released pieces as clearly stated in my Signature # 1. This item, I cannot help you with, I'm sorry. Thank you for understanding and good luck! :smile:
 
Hello, Beautiful People good day! I am new here in this forum seeking some clarity on whether to keep the purse or not. I bought a 2nd hand LV Alma PM Damier Ebene at an online store here in Dubai (UAE). I still have the bag and was planning to return it because I am not 100% sure about the authenticity of the bag. I tried calling LV but unfortunately they can’t authenticate. I have scheduled a return on August 2, 2023. If someone will let me know if this is authentic, I will cancel the return. Appreciate your kind response.

Here are the details of the bag.

ITEM NAME: LOUIS VUITTON ALMA PM DAMIER EBENE
ITEM CODE: SD0024
MADE IN: USA
OTHER DETAILS OF PURCHASED: 20252860 Louis Vuitton Pre-Owned, 2004 pre-owned Alma PM handbag FZJSEY9AOB3P0BT1
HS CODE: 42022200
PURCHASED at: Farfetch
LINK: https://www.farfetch.com/item-20252...share&utm_source=farfetch&is_retargeting=true

INCLUSIONS: key, lock and a card (no clochette)

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Hi, I’d really appreciate any help on authenticating this monogram speedy 30 and love to hear your thoughts on this bag. Could you tell me why the vachetta of the handles feel rougher and drier?? ‍♀️ TIA! :heart::heart:

Item Name - monogram speedy 30 bag :
Link: https://www.yoogiscloset.com/549482-louis-vuitton-monogram-canvas-speedy-30-bag.html
Item # : 549482
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Hello, Beautiful People good day! I am new here in this forum seeking some clarity on whether to keep the purse or not. I bought a 2nd hand LV Alma PM Damier Ebene at an online store here in Dubai (UAE). I still have the bag and was planning to return it because I am not 100% sure about the authenticity of the bag. I tried calling LV but unfortunately they can’t authenticate. I have scheduled a return on August 2, 2023. If someone will let me know if this is authentic, I will cancel the return. Appreciate your kind response.

Here are the details of the bag.

ITEM NAME: LOUIS VUITTON ALMA PM DAMIER EBENE
ITEM CODE: SD0024
MADE IN: USA
OTHER DETAILS OF PURCHASED: 20252860 Louis Vuitton Pre-Owned, 2004 pre-owned Alma PM handbag FZJSEY9AOB3P0BT1
HS CODE: 42022200
PURCHASED at: Farfetch
LINK: https://www.farfetch.com/item-20252...share&utm_source=farfetch&is_retargeting=true

INCLUSIONS: key, lock and a card (no clochette)

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Hello, Beautiful People good day! I am new here in this forum seeking some clarity on whether to keep the purse or not. I bought a 2nd hand LV Alma PM Damier Ebene at an online store here in Dubai (UAE). I still have the bag and was planning to return it because I am not 100% sure about the authenticity of the bag. I tried calling LV but unfortunately they can’t authenticate. I have scheduled a return on August 2, 2023. If someone will let me know if this is authentic, I will cancel the return. Appreciate your kind response.

Here are the details of the bag.

ITEM NAME: LOUIS VUITTON ALMA PM DAMIER EBENE
ITEM CODE: SD0024
MADE IN: USA
OTHER DETAILS OF PURCHASED: 20252860 Louis Vuitton Pre-Owned, 2004 pre-owned Alma PM handbag FZJSEY9AOB3P0BT1
HS CODE: 42022200
PURCHASED at: Farfetch
LINK: https://www.farfetch.com/item-20252...share&utm_source=farfetch&is_retargeting=true

INCLUSIONS: key, lock and a card (no clochette)

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

The Link to Sale has been removed and I'm unable to view the actual item that is listed.

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 any help on authenticating this monogram speedy 30 and love to hear your thoughts on this bag. Could you tell me why the vachetta of the handles feel rougher and drier?? ‍♀️ TIA! :heart::heart:

Item Name - monogram speedy 30 bag :
Link: https://www.yoogiscloset.com/549482-louis-vuitton-monogram-canvas-speedy-30-bag.html
Item # : 549482
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Looks good.

As for the Handles being dry, it could be that they have never been conditioned before and waterproofed. You don't know how many people have owned this bag, it could be the just the original owner who never treated the canvas and vachetta and/or used the wrong cleaner and conditioner or again, never used anything. Who knows. Sorry!
 
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Looks good.

As for the Handles being dry, it could be that they have never been conditioned before and waterproofed. You don't know how many people have owned this bag, it could be the just the original owner who never treated the canvas and vachetta and/or used the wrong cleaner and conditioner or again, never used anything. Who knows. Sorry!
Thank you so much! I wasn’t happy with it, so I bought another speedy 30 (grenede V edition) and I like it much better. I’m going to post them soon!
 
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I am new to the forum and am hoping that someone can please help authenticate this bag even though I don't have posts yet and got the bag from Vestaire. I am unable to find a date stamp. The dimensions in the listing are the PM size but the measurements match a GM. Thank you for your help.

item name: Alma GM Ostrich
item number: 33726981
seller id: lorell
listing: https://www.vestiairecollective.com...-33726981.shtml?q=ostrich+alma#gender=Women#1
 

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I am new to the forum and am hoping that someone can please help authenticate this bag even though I don't have posts yet and got the bag from Vestaire. I am unable to find a date stamp. The dimensions in the listing are the PM size but the measurements match a GM. Thank you for your help.

item name: Alma GM Ostrich
item number: 33726981
seller id: lorell
listing: https://www.vestiairecollective.com/women-bags/handbags/louis-vuitton/grey-ostrich-alma-louis-vuitton-handbag-33726981.shtml?q=ostrich+alma#gender=Women#1

I'm Sorry! But Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, way too far away even when using the zoom feature, way too blurry, way too far away and 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: Date code will be in interior pocket near a seam, so you will need to check around ALL the pockets, including the zippered pocket and on the other side slit pockets. It's heat stamped onto the lining, try using a flashlight. Thanks! :smile:
 
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