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

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Item name: Louis Vuitton shoulder strap

Item number: 142060763617

Seller ID: movaux97(183)

Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitton-Shoulder-Strap-/142060763617?txnId=1294491253004

Comments: I purchased this strap to use on an upcoming trip, but when it arrived today I was not sure of the authenticity. I have photos comparing it to my authentic pouchette strap clasp and my authentic Montaigne shoulder strap. I only have empreinte LV to compare it to, but this feels very light in comparison and the edge of this strap is flat, without the rounded glaze on my own straps. Not sure if this is due to mine being empreinte straps, while this is ebene, but it just feels and looks odd enough that I am questioning it. My straps are the darker ones (Infiniti and Noir) compared to the ebene from eBay.

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Hi, I bought this LV wallet from this seller, along with a Chanel SLG which I am positive is a fake (I've already posted it on the Chanel forum page). However, I would like to see about this wallet. For one, there is no date code anywhere in the wallet, and secondly, given the status of the Chanel item, I am not too confident about this one. Furthermore, I was checking the username of the seller on other forums on your website, and it appears they also sold a fake Fendi bag some months ago? Anyway, I would appreciate your feedback; please let me know should you require any further photos, as I've already paid and received the item, and I am now in the process of requesting a return. Thanks!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton monogram small wallet / key pouch double compartments
Item Number: 112050311061
Seller ID: celebritystylistcloset
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitt...NXnbqanhmDxYHFrjFCONI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Keepal epi
Item Number: 351796318270
Seller ID: freakynihon
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Authentic...318270?hash=item51e8b1d03e:g:RTUAAOSwWfFXkYwx

im not sure about the authenticity since its not a seller ive used before and the date code (font) looks a bit dodgy to me. If an someone with some experience with this sort of epi keepall can help me out by telling me if they think its authentic i would really appreciate it !

If not if you could tell me ways/ tell-tell signs for a dupe, i would really appreciate it!
 
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