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

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Item Name:
Item Number:
Seller ID:
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Link: (please make sure link works after you post)
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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:
- all exterior
- interior
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- date code
- engraving on hardware (ie. zipper pull, lock, rivet, pushlock, screws, etc)

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View attachment 3427555 View attachment 3427557 View attachment 3427558 View attachment 3427559 View attachment 3427560 Hi. Newbie here..not sure how to go abt the format since the bag I want to have authenticated wasn't sold but was just given as a gift. I'm curious if it is authentic.

Item name: unknown, probably an Alma but this bag is at least 10 years old

Thank you!:smile:


Hello, and welcome. Please refer to post #1 on page 1. It lists the required format and required pictures. Our lovely authenticators have said in the past that they will only authenticate an item with a proper auction sales link and no longer authenticate items for private sale (no link). They will probably refer you to a paid authentication service. Thank you!
 
Hi guys! Can someone take a look at attached photos and confirm whether this LV Manhattan handbag is authentic or not? (Mostly I have doubts about second photo with LV tag. Is it possible for authentic LV handbag that lower stitches on the tag are made straight and not under a certain angle?)


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Thanks!
 
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Hi guys! Can someone take a look at attached photos and confirm whether this LV Manhattan handbag is authentic or not? (Mostly I have doubts about second photo with LV tag. Is it possible for authentic LV handbag that lower stitches on the tag are made straight and not under a certain angle?)


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Thanks!


Please view page 1 post 1 for the proper format and authentication requirements.
 
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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Fake.
 
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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:

I did enlarge pics? Sorry still way too blurry & too far away and taken with Glare.

No Pics! = No Buy!
 
Dear Authenticators:

Please help me authenticate this bag. I am the purchaser. TIA!

Item Name: LV Speedy 25 Damier Ebene

Item No.: 11176152

Seller: Yoogi's Closet

Link: https://www.yoogiscloset.com/louis-vuitton-damier-canvas-speedy-25-bag-67844.html

Missing required pics,

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

Hello,
Next time PLEASE QUOTE YOUR ORIGINAL LINK to Sale.
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Rivets still have Glare but still just OK.

Looks good.
 
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Hi guys

I just won this Noe! Could I get you guys to check if any red flags before I pay?

Let me know what pictures (if any) are missing and I'll post once I receive item

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Shoulder Bag Noe Black Epi
Item Number: 291827678429
Seller ID: japan_monoshare
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-Shoulder-Bag-Noe-Black-Epi-122387-/291827678429?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=32cSLPHAk6uIjhVuCNC8HYBc%2F30%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Thanks for your hard work!


Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken Up Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare.
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close up grommets
close up side rivets
heat stamp on shoulder strap
close up LV on Epi (bottom right hand side)
 
Hi would like to follow up on this one.. Thanks

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

Here are some additional photos..

Thanks again..

Hello,

Next time please check your messages before Bumping your request. Thank you!

Sorry, pics you uploaded are still too small, I need the correct size please.

I need to See: Up close Non Glare/Flash pics of zipper pull engraving and Up Close handle patch rivets.
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1st time posting in this thread, I hope I post correctly :smile:
Kindly authentic this item.

Item name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Cosmetic Pouch Posh Cosmetic Ebene Damier 65387
Item number: 272314561953
Seller ID: japan_monoshare
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/272314561953

Thank you!


Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken Up Close straight on Without Flash/Glare.
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close up date code (cannot see it at all?)
close up zipper pull engraving
close up trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
 
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