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Missing zipper pull rivet but still just Okay.

Looks good.
Enjoy your new speedy! :speedy:

Oh my gosh, are you saying it's authentic ? ahhhh, I'm so happy, thank you so much! I'm adding the zipper rivet although, again, they arent the best pics. This forum is amazing. I'm going to learn so much. (And that emoticon is adorable). Thanks again. I'll take her to LV to get the zipper and end tabs fixed.
 

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If you have doubts about the authenticity of your bags you can also have authenticated at www.memestreasures.com it works fantastic and they even send you a certificate of authenticity that you can print for a little extra, it is totally worth it before buying from ebay or other sites. I personally like buying pre loved from ebay, I know a few good sellers and I can't say enough good things about them, and prices omg! Much better than US sellers, I have bought a few items from US sellers but honestly their prices are so high, that I rather buy brand new from LV store if there is only a couple hundreds difference on the price.. anyway, get your speedy tabs fixed and enjoy your beautiful bag it looks totally authentic [emoji1360]
 
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Hello Katde19,
Was your post direct at me? I'm new and still trying to figure out how the threads work. lol If so, thank you for the information. I did read another post here of someone who had a vintage authentic speedy and when she went to the LV store they told her it wasnt authentic but it really was, the SA called it wrong. I'm worried that might happen to me and I'll die of embarrassment even though mine is authentic. I think it was made in 1988. I noticed my speedy feels a little stiff too. I think it needs conditioning. Anyway, thanks again for the info. This forum is awesome.
 
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Hello Katde19,
Was your post direct at me? I'm new and still trying to figure out how the threads work. lol If so, thank you for the information. I did read another post here of someone who had a vintage authentic speedy and when she went to the LV store they told her it wasnt authentic but it really was, the SA called it wrong. I'm worried that might happen to me and I'll die of embarrassment even though mine is authentic. I think it was made in 1988. I noticed my speedy feels a little stiff too. I think it needs conditioning. Anyway, thanks again for the info. This forum is awesome.

Yes it is directed to you and everybody who has the same doubts [emoji2] and don't worry you are totally safe and good thing about it is that your repair is not gonna be too expensive, very worth it
 
Yes it is directed to you and everybody who has the same doubts [emoji2] and don't worry you are totally safe and good thing about it is that your repair is not gonna be too expensive, very worth it
Awesome. that's good know I won't be spending an arm and leg to have the tabs fixed. Only thing I wonder about is will it look funny with new tabs that dont have a patina yet? What are your thoughts on that? Thank you so much.
 
Hello lovlouisvuitton, can you please take a look at this?

I purchased this a while back and never had it authenticated because it looked good to me and came from a “reputable seller.” However, today I noticed that the stitching on the handle patches looks uneven (some stitches are smaller than others). I’m really hoping I’m just being paranoid because I’m already past the time limit to open up a case on eBay. [emoji53] Serves me right for being so careless…

I've included a link to my own imgur album...many thanks! [emoji173]️

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Hand Bag Trevi GM Ebene N51998 Browns Damier 66474
Item Number: 291899326856
Seller: japan_monoshare
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-Hand-Bag-Trevi-GM-Ebene-N51998-Browns-Damier-66474-/291899326856?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=9qgHP4jt%2FWFy2n2JyjnE6peNv3o%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Album with Required Photos: http://imgur.com/a/V2Yvk


Perfect pictures! Thank you so much! :heart:

Looks good.

Congrats! and Enjoy!
 
Oh my gosh, are you saying it's authentic ? ahhhh, I'm so happy, thank you so much! I'm adding the zipper rivet although, again, they arent the best pics. This forum is amazing. I'm going to learn so much. (And that emoticon is adorable). Thanks again. I'll take her to LV to get the zipper and end tabs fixed.

A tad blurry but still good.

Enjoy your New Speedy! :speedy:
 
If you have doubts about the authenticity of your bags you can also have authenticated at www.memestreasures.com it works fantastic and they even send you a certificate of authenticity that you can print for a little extra, it is totally worth it before buying from ebay or other sites. I personally like buying pre loved from ebay, I know a few good sellers and I can't say enough good things about them, and prices omg! Much better than US sellers, I have bought a few items from US sellers but honestly their prices are so high, that I rather buy brand new from LV store if there is only a couple hundreds difference on the price.. anyway, get your speedy tabs fixed and enjoy your beautiful bag it looks totally authentic [emoji1360]

Hello Katde19,
Was your post direct at me? I'm new and still trying to figure out how the threads work. lol If so, thank you for the information. I did read another post here of someone who had a vintage authentic speedy and when she went to the LV store they told her it wasnt authentic but it really was, the SA called it wrong. I'm worried that might happen to me and I'll die of embarrassment even though mine is authentic. I think it was made in 1988. I noticed my speedy feels a little stiff too. I think it needs conditioning. Anyway, thanks again for the info. This forum is awesome.

Yes it is directed to you and everybody who has the same doubts [emoji2] and don't worry you are totally safe and good thing about it is that your repair is not gonna be too expensive, very worth it
Awesome. that's good know I won't be spending an arm and leg to have the tabs fixed. Only thing I wonder about is will it look funny with new tabs that dont have a patina yet? What are your thoughts on that? Thank you so much.

Ladies please! This Thread is for Authentications ONLY. Not a place to chat and have conversations in. There are Threads in the LV Shopping section please feel free to chat & post in other Threads there. This Thread is for Requests ONLY, And requests can and DO get missed in between needless chatter. Thank you for understanding. Back to TOPIC Please! :heart:

I personally DO NOT recommend Memes treasures as they have already made mistake's with regards to Louis Vuitton Authentications. Please use another paid third party that has NOT made mistake's with Authentications regarding ALL Brands. Thank you! :heart:
 
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet Retiro
Item Number: -
Seller ID: gulsenhancioglu
Link: http://www.modacruz.com/kahverengi-louis-vuitton-cuzdan-canta_3334763

If you can't read the date code it is: MI4145

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I would be very happy if you authenticate this, thank you. [emoji4]

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Link you attached is invalid?

And I personally Do Not Authenticate items from sites that require me to either Log in or Join, Sorry! Thank you!
 
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