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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Bump - Addy/Lee :heart:
 
Hi authenticators, please ignore my previous request since the seller never gets back to me:confused1: i've received this beauty today - oh my first pre-loved louis vuitton bag!:nuts: could you please authenticate for me? i've added a few more pics. thanks in advance.

Item Name: LOUIS VUITTON BEL AIR 2WAY BUSINESS HAND BAG MONOGRAM PURSE M51122
Item Number: 262545661945
Seller ID: brand_jfa
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262545661945?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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Looks good.
 
Hello Ladies,

I tried to bump my old post with updated pics, but that didn't seem to be working. I've attached all the pictures to this post. Thank you!

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Empreinte Zippy Wallet Noir
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Louis-Vuitton-Empriente-Zippy-Wallet-Noir-5782e260bcd4a73fc606dbc5
Photos:


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Missing Inner zipper pull engraving pic? Did you upload pic? I might have missed it? If so, please upload so I can evaluate this request for you! :smile:
 
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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Looks good.
 
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