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Hi i am very new to LV but recently i receive damier graphite money clip as a gift but i start to wondering that whether is it real or fake because i didnt see any detail of this model on LV official website. Very appreciate any comment. Thank!
The datecode is CT4106

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Thank you for your time :)
 
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Hello- I would greatly appreciate your expertise on this handbag. I have never purchased a pre-owned LV before so am somewhat skeptical (have only purchased from the store). Looking for a bag to use when out and about and I need my hands free, and this fits the bill perfectly. Thanks in advance for your help. I know you prefer to help out active members, and I am not very active, so if you are unable to assist, I understand. I appreciate your consideration.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Saint-cloud GM Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Item Number: MAL2801251996
Seller ID: ginza-japan
Link: http://www.malleries.com/louis-vuit...-crossbody-shoulder-bag--i-251996-s-2801.html


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Hi i am very new to LV but recently i receive damier graphite money clip as a gift but i start to wondering that whether is it real or fake because i didnt see any detail of this model on LV official website. Very appreciate any comment. Thank!
The datecode is CT4106

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Thank you for your time :smile:
Hello. Please read the first post for authentication requirements..a sales or auction link is required, they do not authenticate private sale items or just off pictures. For a small fee you may use a professional authenticating service. Thank you...
 
Next time please use the correct size font? The size and because it's in BOLD is giving me a headache. Thank you!

Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

close up inner heat stamp Made in? (way too far away)
close up inner Clip
close up inner zipper pull engraving
close up side rivets
close up handle patch stitching
close up trademark square

Thank you for your reply, So sorry about the bold, I pasted it that way from EBay details and I didn't know how to change it.
I had trouble with pictures because of the light and I'll try again today in daylight.
 
Next time please use the correct size font? The size and because it's in BOLD is giving me a headache. Thank you!

Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

close up inner heat stamp Made in? (way too far away)
close up inner Clip
close up inner zipper pull engraving
close up side rivets
close up handle patch stitching
close up trademark square

Many thanks for your help, I have attached the pics requested, gosh I need a better camera, It was a real struggle to get them without blur or reflection. I've added some extras of the side rivets as I found these terribly difficult to show clearly. I hope they are good enough this time.
One again, :flowers: apologies for the font last time, I didn't seem to be able to change it when I was using my iPad, I'm playing safe and on my computer this time :-s
 

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Next time please use the correct size font? The size and because it's in BOLD is giving me a headache. Thank you!

Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

close up inner heat stamp Made in? (way too far away)
close up inner Clip
close up inner zipper pull engraving
close up side rivets
close up handle patch stitching
close up trademark square

and a side rivet....
 

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Item name: Saumur mini lin

Being sold on a private facebook group, please help authenticate. I hope the photos will be sufficient, datecode is not too clear but it was the best seller could provide.
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Hello. The authenticators do not authenticate items from Facebook..For a small fee, you may use a professional authenticating service. Thank you.....
 
Hi!
Could you please check this for me? Please advise if it's authentic.
Thank you very much!

Item name: monogram scarf wrap shawl Green Louis Vuitton
Item number: 162294359255
Seller: bagaeff.konsta
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/162294359255


Hello and welcome! :smile:

Sorry, but we No Longer Authenticate these items. Please use a paid third party Authentication service for a small fee. Thank you and Good Luck! :smile:
 
Can someone please authenticate this piece for me?
Item name: Louis Vuitton Monogram Pochette Accessories

Date Code: VI1929

Seller: Craig'slist

Link: http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rch/clo/5907574458.html

THANKS!
Hi. Can someone please authenticate this eva clutch for me? Thanks.
Item Name: Louis Vuitton Eva Clutch monogram
Item Number: N/A
Seller ID: N/A
Link: http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/clo/5891398619.html
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I personally only Authenticate items for Members who are active and participate on the Forum. All your posts are requests for Free Authentications. Please participate on the Forum if you wish further assistance on this Thread. Thank you! :smile:
 
I bought this strap on eBay this morning... Does it look ok? I'm a little worried now, the way the letters don't sit flush like on my pochette strap clip [emoji53]

Item name: Louis Vuitton Ebene Brown Leather Strap
Item number: 222335334465
Seller ID: nana6125611
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/222335334465

I just got this strap in. I think it may be fake now that I have it in person. The engraving style on the clips does not match my authentic pochette and mini pochette clips. Also, the part of the clip that opens looks a little different inside - there's a groove that it's cut different am than my authentic ones. Can I get an opinion on this? The last three pics compare to my authentic pieces. Thanks so much for your time.
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