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

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The Moderators for this thread are Lee and Addy. Please do NOT PM them to request an authentication. Please post in this thread.

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It is the preference of the authenticators on this thread not to give authentication to members who buy and resell bags. It is also the preference of the authenticators to give authentication to members who post in a range of threads, not just requesting free authentication for designer items. If your request is not answered here, for whatever reasons, professional authentication services are available outside of PF.

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Item Name:
Item Number:
Seller ID:
Link: (please make sure link works after you post) Don't post mobile web link.

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Link: (please make sure link works after you post)
Photos: (attach using the paperclip at the top of the message box or upload to photobucket.com and post the links)

We will not authenticate for those who post photos only and cannot provide link to online auction/sale.

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
- LV heat stamp
- date code
- engraving on hardware (ie. zipper pull, lock, rivet, pushlock, screws, etc)

If the listing or your request does not have the required pics, it will NOT be reviewed. That means if you have not received a response, please check your original posting to ensure all information and pics are present.

Check out this thread! If you're using Photobucket, don't post mobile photobucket links, pics are too small, post links.

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Angled / Have Glare & Missing required hardware pics, please Read Post 1 carefully. Pictures Need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. Could you please try to use Photobucket or similar with required pics please. Thank you! :smile:
I apologize, first time doing such a process. I have included pictures of my own to the best of my ability. I hope this helps and thank you.
Link:

http://s32.photobucket.com/user/geogirl87/library/Purseforum?sort=3&page=1

Copy and pasted from previous post:
Hi,
I won and received an item, just want to be reassured it's authentic. I did the precursory check but I'm no expert. Thank you in advance.
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 25 in Galet
Item Number: 201691956604
Seller ID: magdalenginte0
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOUIS-VUITTON-Empreinte-Speedy-Bandouliere-25-Shoulder-Hand-Bag-M41192-Excellent-/201691956604?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=IbAdT3Li3I%2Bpr%2FuccQqEhIzkL3I%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
Pics have Glare & are extremely blurry also missing required pics, please Read Post 1 carefully. Pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. Thank you! :flowers:

Thank you so much! :heart: :flowers: I don't think I should buy this bag without clear pictures.
I asked the seller to send me more pictures, and she refused my request due to her busy schedule :confused1:
Is it normal for a seller rejected buyer's inquiry of additional photos? :annoyed:
 
Thank you so much! :heart: :flowers: I don't think I should buy this bag without clear pictures.
I asked the seller to send me more pictures, and she refused my request due to her busy schedule :confused1:
Is it normal for a seller rejected buyer's inquiry of additional photos? :annoyed:
Yes, unfortunately eBay sellers can be weird about that. I've only gotten more pics one or twice, and that was like one photo. It doesn't mean it's not real, but I feel like if it were me, I'd understand that a buyer is concerned about authenticity and would be happy to provide more. It does seem a bit sketchy.
 
Dear Experts,

I am new to LV and was a little worried because I just saw the seller's negative feedback (a 6 months old feedback) that they sold some knockoffs previously... Hope you can share your thoughts about this item please.. Thank you very much in advance for your time. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. :)

Item Name: wk3940 Auth LOUIS VUITTON Monogram TH0052 Ellipse MM Hand Bag Gold HW M51126
Item Number: 351897838477
Seller ID: yuko0702
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/wk3940-Auth...vfC%2BC1UhD0LO%2BWPKU%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

T
 

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@Susan Noll ?

Why did you send me a PM about a request that I never gave a "Looks good" to? :huh: What am I missing?

I just checked my replies to you and there is No Looks Good on any request? Either by Me or another Authenticator? :hrmm: Replies by ME Asking for required pictures only? And another Authentictor telling you Missing required pics?

Please "Quote" and / or "Forward" where it states "looks good" on your request (s)? On THIS Thread ONLY Thank you! :smile:
 
Hello luvs ♡! Can you authentic this LV Long Alma please?

Item Name: AUTHENTIC LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAG
Item Number: 142164510078
Seller ID: bagsynano
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-LOUIS-VUITTON-HANDBAG-/142164510078?txnId=0

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No matter how much I resize my photos I can't upload them all :sad:

Sorry, but pics you uploaded are Blurry & Dark. I need Crystal clear pictures to help you. Please try to take pictures in natural lighting, and it would be helpful if you could use Photobucket or Similar with required pics. Thank you! :flowers:
 
Dear Experts,

I am new to LV and was a little worried because I just saw the seller's negative feedback (a 6 months old feedback) that they sold some knockoffs previously... Hope you can share your thoughts about this item please.. Thank you very much in advance for your time. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. :smile:

Item Name: wk3940 Auth LOUIS VUITTON Monogram TH0052 Ellipse MM Hand Bag Gold HW M51126
Item Number: 351897838477
Seller ID: yuko0702
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/wk3940-Auth-LOUIS-VUITTON-Monogram-TH0052-Ellipse-MM-Hand-Bag-Gold-HW-M51126-/351897838477?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=pNcTYCVJgbvfC%2BC1UhD0LO%2BWPKU%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

T

I personally only Authenticate items for Members who are active and participate on the Forum. ALL your posts except for 2? Are requests for Free Authentications.
I'd like to encourage you to continue to contribute on other threads in this forum and not authentication threads, as I and other regular Authenticators volunteer to help regular community members of this forum. Alternatively, you should consider consulting a paid service based on the volume of your requests over a short period of time. Thank you! :smile:
 
I apologize, first time doing such a process. I have included pictures of my own to the best of my ability. I hope this helps and thank you.
Link:

http://s32.photobucket.com/user/geogirl87/library/Purseforum?sort=3&page=1

Copy and pasted from previous post:
Hi,
I won and received an item, just want to be reassured it's authentic. I did the precursory check but I'm no expert. Thank you in advance.
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 25 in Galet
Item Number: 201691956604
Seller ID: magdalenginte0
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOUIS-VUITTON-Empreinte-Speedy-Bandouliere-25-Shoulder-Hand-Bag-M41192-Excellent-/201691956604?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=IbAdT3Li3I%2Bpr%2FuccQqEhIzkL3I%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc


Well done with the extra pics! :yes:

Perfect pictures! Thank you so much! :heart:

Looks good.

Congrats! and Enjoy!
 
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