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

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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Looks good - Just missing heat stamp on shoulder pad. :ty:

So do you think it is fake?

I have already replied to your request? See BOLD RED? If I thought it was Fake I would have stated as such?

Also please note: A "Please" and / or "Thank you" should be part of your question. Thank you!
 
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Sorry Ladies & Gents! I have to Log off now. :flowers:

My power is going off for 8 hours for maintenance. (Yes! please don't get me started how I feel about it! :annoyed:)

Thank you All! :heart: See you all Tomorrow! :love:
 
I have already replied to your request? See BOLD RED? If I thought it was Fake I would have stated as such?

Also please note: A "Please" and / or "Thank you" should be part of your question. Thank you!

I'm very very sorry!! I was just in a hurry and didn't text you properly. And i'm not very confident in english... forgive me...
Thank you very veryyyy much for your effort!!! ❤
 

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Hi there, First time posting here! This forum is always tons of help, Thank you for what you do :)
I was recently passed on a LV Neverfull with water damage and a broken strap. I want to ****************** before I start asking around for repair prices. I would appreciate any help (please let me know if more pictures are needed etc.), Thank you so much in advance :)
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Hello! I just won this auction and haven't paid yet. Could you please assist in authenticating this purse?

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Cabas Mezzo
Item Number: 291939660370
Seller ID: japan_monoshare
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-L...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

The listing does not include close ups of the zipper pull or hardware (other than the rivet by the date code) but if there are no red flags, I will pay and follow up with more photos. Please let me know if there's anything else that you need at this point!

Thank you so much for your assistance! Your knowledge is greatly appreciated on this forum.
 
Hello,

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Diamier Petit Scarf
Item Number: 651034
Seller ID: marcusgores
Link: https://www.grailed.com/listings/651034-Louis-Vuitton-DAMIER-PETIT-SCARF

I already bought and received the item, but I am unsure of the date code as I don't recognize "IS" as a factory, attached is my own pictures.

If more pictures are required please let me know.

I can still return the item, so your help is greatly appreciated!
 

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Hello,

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Diamier Petit Scarf
Item Number: 651034
Seller ID: marcusgores
Link: https://www.grailed.com/listings/651034-Louis-Vuitton-DAMIER-PETIT-SCARF

I already bought and received the item, but I am unsure of the date code as I don't recognize "IS" as a factory, attached is my own pictures.

If more pictures are required please let me know.

I can still return the item, so your help is greatly appreciated!
Hello. The authenticators no longer authenticate scarves or shawls.
For a small fee you may use a professional authenticating service. Thank you.
 
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