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

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Hello everyone,

If you can help to take a look at this will be great. I'm meeting with the seller today so hopefully it's authentic. Thank you for your time.

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Monogram (Cherry Interior)
Link: http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/clo/5309927823.html
Photos: I've attached all the photos in case the seller is deleting this post.

You missed the Item #: 5309927823

No red flags BUT need pic of interior clip
 
Hi Addy, Thanks for your time and comments. Here are the add'l photos. I know there're a lot of really good copies of this version of the bag so I just want to make sure. Thanks.




You missed the Item #: 5309927823

No red flags BUT need pic of interior clip
 

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Hello Addy, I was unable to get a picture of the clasp for the item I have. However, I do have a picture of exactly what my clasp looks like. I will give you the link. If you zoom in, you can see the clasp clearly. I hope this helps with the authentication. Thank you so much for your time!

http://cc.bingj.com/cache.aspx?q=authentic+louis+vuitton+virginia+mm+pictures&d=4640073724006906&mk+=en-CA&setlang=en-US&w=Be7bLR8FKkU-D-4IK7B3GJ09Vw1TI3tU


I got the link to work. The pictures are very clear if you zoom in.
Thanks again!
 
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Hi. I'm new here. And I'm a bit confused on the instructions on how to post something to authenticate. My friend is personally selling me her louis vuitton sherwood vernis bag. She said it's 100% authentic so i wanna be sure if it's worth my every penny. Can anyone help please. Thank you.
 
Hi. I'm new here. And I'm a bit confused on the instructions on how to post something to authenticate. My friend is personally selling me her louis vuitton sherwood vernis bag. She said it's 100% authentic so i wanna be sure if it's worth my every penny. Can anyone help please. Thank you.

Hello..the authenticators require a sales link , they do not authenticate private sale items..for a small fee you may use a professional authenticating service...
 
Hi guys, seller claims he received it as a gift last Friday. Date code shows 41st week of 2015. Thoughts?

Item Name: Louis Vuitton Multiple Wallet
Item Number: 161886020140
Seller ID: 350calais
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161886020140?euid=bad2e9331e4d468cb80e8b99ad5507ac&cp=1
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Here are the images requested. That's the best the seller claims he can get.

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