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

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Working now! Thank you. Listing pics still do not have the required pics? Highlighted above. I need to see where it was Made?

Thank you for getting back to me! I'm going to message her back and hopefully she doesn't get upset but before I do I see you that you requested:

Missing: Cloth tag USA (both sides), straight on pic of both Clips, trademark square (LV Paris text on outer canvas).


  • Will a bag bought in 2012 have a cloth tag that says USA?

  • Also, I have attached a picture of the trademark square from the listing. Is this what you were looking for or should i ask for something else.
    bdk0gj.jpg

  • I will request a straight pic of both clips
Let me know and i will message the seller :)
 
Hi Would you please help authenticate this item? Item was mine. I purchased from Japanese seller a few month back and it's not getting used just sitting in the closet. So I decided to sell it. Now my buyer claimed it's fake and demand full refund after 2 months using it. She said she had it looked at and been told it's not real.
Thank you so much.

Everything is on the listing:
Item: Cabas Piano
Date Code: VI0085
Seller: me
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-L...abas-Piano-Shoulder-Bag-M51148-/321873579579?

Hi. I may be wrong but I dont think the buyer can make a claim more than 30 days after receiving the item.
FYI-Buyers can make a PayPal claim up to 180 days after purchase. OP will need to use a paid authentication service.
 
Thank you for getting back to me! I'm going to message her back and hopefully she doesn't get upset but before I do I see you that you requested:

Missing: Cloth tag USA (both sides), straight on pic of both Clips, trademark square (LV Paris text on outer canvas).


  • Will a bag bought in 2012 have a cloth tag that says USA?

  • Also, I have attached a picture of the trademark square from the listing. Is this what you were looking for or should i ask for something else.
    bdk0gj.jpg

  • I will request a straight pic of both clips
Let me know and i will message the seller :)

Reading the Sellers item Description, I don't think they are aware there is a Cloth tag USA inside the Bag. It will be in a Seam inside the bag. So please request pic of Tag (both sides) and straight on No flash/glare pics of Shoulder strap clips. :ty:
 
I'll use cc via PayPal. Would you suggest private authentication if I'm the winner? Thank you


Hello, that is a personal choice I cannot make that decision for you. If you are the winner pay safely through eBay PayPal.

What I can suggest is Re-post your Original request with your own Pictures (see Post 1 required pics), to confirm. Another option is asking for a Second Opinion from another Authenticator. I hope this helps. :smile1:
 
Hello, that is a personal choice I cannot make that decision for you. If you are the winner pay safely through eBay PayPal.



What I can suggest is Re-post your Original request with your own Pictures (see Post 1 required pics), to confirm. Another option is asking for a Second Opinion from another Authenticator. I hope this helps. :smile1:


Thanks again for your assistance and advise! [emoji3]
 
Reading the Sellers item Description, I don't think they are aware there is a Cloth tag USA inside the Bag. It will be in a Seam inside the bag. So please request pic of Tag (both sides) and straight on No flash/glare pics of Shoulder strap clips. :ty:
Hi!

I requested the additional pictures and the seller responded with:

"I'm sorry if you feel that way however, as I started last night I have the bag packed away. I did get it out to take additional pictures for you. Please understand that the requests are excessive at this point. Also understand that any LV bag that was not authentic would be caught by eBay. Again, I have provided the date code, and several pictures, as well as receipts, etc. I do not feel that taking these additional pictures will "prove" that it's authentic. If you don't feel comfortable then don't purchase it. I'm confident that it will sell at this price, so if it's not for you, I understand. "

Were there any red flags in the pictures that she did provide? Do you think I should purchase it without the pics of the made in tag and clips of the strap? :( I'm sad she's not cooperating. Let me know your opinion please!

Thank you!!
 
Hello lovlouisvuitton

I couldn't quote my post since last discussion was closed but it was for post #10167

I have the additional pics requested in order to authenticate.

Thank you!!
 
HAA sorry perhaps you would like the pictures..[


QUOTE=Syo;29462820]Hello lovlouisvuitton

I couldn't quote my post since last discussion was closed but it was for post #10167

I have the additional pics requested in order to authenticate.

Thank you!![/QUOTE]
 

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