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Hello. Can someone please authenticate this handbag on Rebag please? Thank you!

Item name: Montaigne Handbag Monogram Vernis BB
Item#:224646/275
Seller: Rebag
Link: https://shop.rebag.com/products/han...andbag-monogram-empreinte-leather-bb224646275

Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, way too far away even when using the zoom feature, way too blurry, way too angled and Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate (DC pic is way too blurry). 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! :flowers:

Please Read------> https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-lv-authentication.649743/
 
Listing pictures are woefully inadequate, way too far away even when using the zoom feature, way too blurry, way too angled and Missing ALL required pictures needed to authenticate (DC pic is way too blurry). 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! :flowers:

Please Read------> https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-lv-authentication.649743/
This is extremely helpful. Thank you.
 
Hello. I just bought my first pre-loved luxury item and I would really appreciate it if you could authenticate it for me. The date code is really small and inside a pocket so I did the best I could for that. Thank you!

Item name: Louis Vuitton ALMA BB Red
Item#:L-GZIGV
Date code : MI 4193
Seller: Luxe Du Jour
Link: https://ldj.com/home/products/louis-vuitton-alma-bb-red-shw
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Hello! Just wanted to bump my request, if I’m missing anything happy to add/edit! (:
Hi Sofiagm,
I just bought an LV bag from the same seller and the bag arrived yesterday. I am not able to see the Datecode properly and wondering if this is authentic or not. Were you able yours authenticated ? If you can you pls advise, would like to check on my bag's authencity verified too. Thanks in advance
 

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Item Name: Louis Vuitton Palm Springs Mini Backpack
Item Number: 355473456680
Seller ID: happierprice
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/355473456680

Hi experts! Please help me authenticate this one ;)

Hello and welcome! :smile:

No red flags so far, but would like to see the following pics to confirm.
Missing required pics: Pictures need to be taken in Natural lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare.
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non blurry pic of date code
shoulder strap clip engraving (way too angled and way too much glare in listing)
outer closing zipper pull engraving
 
Hi Addy,

Could you please authenticate his bag for me. Thanks in advance.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Galleria Monogram PM
Item Number: M56382 Shoulder bag EE020279
Seller ID: yOridOrimidOri
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/166641323121

Hello and welcome! :smile:
Missing required pics: Pictures need to be taken in Natural lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare.
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better pic of date code would help if you can
inner pocket Snap (round stud button) including male & female part snap
close up nameplate
feet engraving


Side note:
We are volunteers here, we don't get paid and we HELP when time permits. If your requests are not replied to in a certain timeframe and/or time sensitive, then I strongly suggest you use a paid service for a fee. Please also READ my Signature, if your request was Skipped, the reason will be in my Signature. Thanks! :smile:
 
I picked up this bag today, but I don’t know if it’s real or not. It feels to be good quality, nice even stitching and the LV symbols are even on the ends and front and back of the bag.
My main confusion comes from the location/date stamp. It’s DA0023, which as far as I can tell isn’t real. I can’t find DA as a location anywhere. What do you think? Can anyone offer any insights?

I do not have an auction link or from a seller as I purchased it locally. Is this okay? I’m new here. If it’s not I will delete.
 

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I picked up this bag today, but I don’t know if it’s real or not. It feels to be good quality, nice even stitching and the LV symbols are even on the ends and front and back of the bag.
My main confusion comes from the location/date stamp. It’s DA0023, which as far as I can tell isn’t real. I can’t find DA as a location anywhere. What do you think? Can anyone offer any insights?

I do not have an auction link or from a seller as I purchased it locally. Is this okay? I’m new here. If it’s not I will delete.

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:
 
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Hello and welcome! :smile:
Missing required pics: Pictures need to be taken in Natural lighting, UP Close, Straight on, Without Flash/Glare.
sd19.gif


better pic of date code would help if you can
inner pocket Snap (round stud button) including male & female part snap
close up nameplate
feet engraving


Side note: We are volunteers here, we don't get paid and we HELP when time permits. If your requests are not replied to in a certain timeframe and/or time sensitive, then I strongly suggest you use a paid service for a fee. Please also READ my Signature, if your request was Skipped, the reason will be in my Signature. Thanks! :smile:
Thank you for your quick response and the welcome msg.
Here are the pics in natural light. Pls let me know what you think. Thanks in advance.
 

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