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

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3. All requests must have clear photos (either in listing and/or provided by member requesting the authentication). This will help expedite authentications. Please ask the seller/use the macro setting on your digi (little flower). If you cannot see the details yourself, neither can we.

At minimum, pics MUST include:
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And on the Small side as well (I cannot see them clearly). When the seller sent you pics they should also be in your e-mail address as well (the address connected to your eBay account). Could you please try to enlarge or use Photobucket or similar with the required pics?. Then re-post your Original request with required pics. :ty:
 

Hello, Sorry but these pics are way too small. Is there anyway you could try to use Photobucket or similar? Also missing required Hardware pics (please read Post 1 carefully). Pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight On and without Flash/Glare. :ty:
 
Can I authenticate here when a bag I purchase arrives? Or does it have to be before buying? I am waiting for an authentication here for a listing but I am having no no luck and I want to buy the bag.
 
Can I authenticate here when a bag I purchase arrives? Or does it have to be before buying? I am waiting for an authentication here for a listing but I am having no no luck and I want to buy the bag.

Please note the authenticators are not always logged on, they authenticate in their free time and on a volunteer basis. You have posted your request twice in one day, they request that you wait at least a day before reposting your request. Thanks..
 
Hi, I just bought this Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM from Portero.com. After I bought it I looked up reviews about Portero and it said they sometimes sell fake handbags. The bag shipped from Hong Kong as well...not that that means anything. But when I recieved it in the mall the bag seemed very unshapely and bent out of shape, if that makes any sense. Also the leather trimming on the bag seems to be in two pieces (shown in one of the pictures) I don't know if that is normal and the leather straps on the side to cinch the bag are very flimsy and some what bent. The whole bag just gives me a weird feeling.I was unsure if these things are due to the shipping and being packed in a box for awhile and it just needs to be used some more to shape it up so i figured I would ask! This is my first Louis Vuitton handbag purchase ever so im not very experienced in knowing the real thing besides not. Like I said, I don't know if these things Ive listed are normal and happens when a bag is stored in a box for a certain time laying a certain way. If you can authenticate or let me know if the bag is fake it would be much appreciated! Thank you

This is the link to the bag:

http://www.portero.com/louis-vuitton-damier-neverfull-mm-shoulder-bag
 
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