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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken Up Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare.

I need to see a closer clearer pic of date code (way too blurry) and clearer Non Flash/Glare up close inner heat stamp Made in?
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Hello Again,
I emailed the seller. She or he said that to enlarge the image you can click on the picture. The seller said the pictures she posted were the best of the bunch. If it's still a problem it's fine I'll make a decision one way or the other.
Thank you for your time.
:smile:
 
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Missing required pics,
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close up Non Flash/Glare handle patch rivets (way too much glare)
close up zipper pull rivet (angled&too much glare)
close up trademark square
full pic inner patch pocket stitching
text side padlock
Here they are! I hope they are clear enough. I took them with my IPhone. Thanks so much!
 

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Okay again, I personally do not authenticate items from this website. Sorry! You will need to wait for Lee. Or if time is an issue then may I suggest a paid third party Authentication service. Thank you! :smile:

Okay, thank you.
Time isn't an issue, should I just repost at a later time in this thread or does Lee authenticate in a different thread? Sorry, I'm just not quite sure how this works.

Thank you for your time! ☺
 
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Item Name: Used Authentic LV Bag Louis Vuitton Ellipse MM Layaway accepted

Item Number: 391519916283

Seller ID: gonzos427(606)

Link: http://m.ebay.ph/itm/Used-Authentic...-MM-Layaway-accepted-/391519916283?nav=SEARCH
Hi would like to follow up on this one.. Thanks
 
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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but we do not comment on price. That is a personal choice.

Listing pics Do Not Zoom? Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare.
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close up inner heat stamp Made in? (not in listing?)
close up handle patch rivets
up close non Glare/Flash zipper pull engraving (too much glare&too far away in listing)


Hi.. Sorry I just saw your reply.. I thought the reply would be on my original post..

Here are some additional photos..

Thanks again..
 

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Hello, I was hoping you could confirm this wallet for me. I don't have high hopes now that I have it in person because the date code seems weird. I have included additional pictures since the listing is lacking. Thanks so much!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Red Leather Monogram Vernis Long Wallet
Item Number: 122051660068
Seller ID: scar0713
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/122051660068
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Item name: unknown, probably an Alma but this bag is at least 10 years old

Thank you!:smile:
 
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