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Hello again, I feel very good about this purchase and completely believe this bag is genuine, but feel I would be remiss not to have it authenticated here. The seller seems to be a lovely and very honest person and has excellent feedback. Please let me know! Thank you in advance.

Item: New 2016 Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis monogram crossbody shoulder Made in France

Item Number: 322311859299

Seller: texasmom_of2

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/322311859299


Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. Thank you! :flowers:

close up side rivets
close up behind pushlock screws
close up outer pocket zipper pull engraving
and a close up Non Flash/Glare pic of date code would also be helpful
closer pic of heat stamp on strap would also be helpful
sides of pochette
 
Item name: AUTH LOUIS VUITTON KEEPALL 45 BANDOULIERE TRAVEL HAND BAG MONOGRAM 15616js BT
Item number: 302119888210
Seller ID: love_peace-tokyo
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/302119888210?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thank you!


Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. Thank you! :flowers:

close up handle patch rivets
close up side rivets
close up zipper pull engraving
heat stamp on luggage tag
 
I'm wanting to purchase a Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabas Piano bag with Mini Monogram Pochette pouch that's included for a good offering price. I am wanting to know if it's legit or not. There are more photos attached to the link.

Thanks so much in advance for your help!

AUTHENTIC OR FAKE?!

Item Name:
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabas Piano
Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini pouch (last two attached photos)

Seller: daniandemily

Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitton...-Purse-Auth-/162263709975?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
 

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No red flags so far - BUT missing required: close up side rivets & heat stamp on shoulder strap. :flowers:
 
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Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. Thank you! :flowers:

close up side rivets
close up behind pushlock screws
close up outer pocket zipper pull engraving
and a close up Non Flash/Glare pic of date code would also be helpful
closer pic of heat stamp on strap would also be helpful
sides of pochette

Hello - here are the additional photographs. I'm scared I've hurt the bag trying to get the date code. It's in the outside back pocket and took almost 30 minutes to take. Crazy! In any case, I hope these are good enough. It's tough taking without a flash. :)
Thank you!
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No red flags so far - BUT missing required: close up side rivets & heat stamp on shoulder strap. :flowers:

Hi, I have the images that you requested. Please take a look and let me know what you think!
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Hi. I'm not quite sure how to do this but I purchased a Louis Vuitton Musette GM Damier Ebene from eBay this week. I received it today and became concerned that it could be a fake. I would love your help to authenticate it, if possible. I believe it can be returned so I really would like to know. I am including pics. Also the link to the ebay page although the listing has ended, since I am the buyer. Thank you for your help!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Vuitt...EHuhRoUSjqx3EWTlhR5hI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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Hello - here are the additional photographs. I'm scared I've hurt the bag trying to get the date code. It's in the outside back pocket and took almost 30 minutes to take. Crazy! In any case, I hope these are good enough. It's tough taking without a flash. :)
Thank you!
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Oops - I left this one out by mistake:

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