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

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Hi! Could you pls. authenticate this Louis vuitton sling bag. Thanks in advance!
Item name: LV sling bag
Seller id: facebook seller
 

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I REALLY hope I am posting this properly if not please delete :)
Its my very first Louis Vuttion Purchase
Item Name : Monogram Speedy 25
Link:http://www.kijiji.ca/v-women-bags-w.../authentic-louis-vuitton-speedy-25/1222526087
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Hi could you please authenticate this bag for me? I'd appreciate it!

Item name: AAUTHENTIC PRE-OWNED LOUIS VUITTON MINI POCHETTE ACCESSOIRES POUCH BAG M58009 NR
Item number: 122255476562
Seller ID: ginza-japan
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/122255476562?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item name: Louis Vuitton clutch/pochette clutch bag
Seller ID: yentl-amber
Link: http://www.designer-vintage.com/product/louisvuitton-clutches-bags-70108

#1 - Looks good.

#2 - Missing required pics: straight on up close heat stamp Made in? on end tab, close up Clip & zipper pull engraving. :ty:
 

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Please Read Post 1 @ Page 1. We require a Link to Sale/Auction to Authenticate. We also Do Not Authenticate private items (No Link). Do you have a Link to Sale/Auction? If not, Please use a paid third party Authentication service such as Authenticate4U. Also please Do Not upload pictures on to any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you and Good Luck! :smile:
 
I've found something to bring me back to LV after taking the last year off buying. Can you please authenticate this for me?

I have requested a couple additional photos, but if you are able to even give me a looks good so far that would ease my mind, since the seller has accepted my offer.

Item Name: NEW Authentic Louis Vuitton LV Men Business Bag Porte-Documents Jour M50166
Item Number: 252628296513
Seller ID: dhardware88
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252628296513?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thank you!


Missing required pics, please Read Post 1 carefully. Pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:
 
Hi there!
I am currently the highest bidder for this alma bb. Would you be able to authenticate this for me, before I commit to bidding more/purchasing? Thank you so much!!

Item Name: louis vuitton Alma BB bag
Item number : 142199426381
Seller ID: feliho79
link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/louis-vuitt...426381?hash=item211bbf0d4d:g:R8cAAOSwo4pYQmaV


Missing some very important pictures, Please Read Post 1 carefully. I cannot give an opinion based solely with listing pics only, Sorry!
 
I REALLY hope I am posting this properly if not please delete :smile:
Its my very first Louis Vuttion Purchase
Item Name : Monogram Speedy 25
Link:http://www.kijiji.ca/v-women-bags-w.../authentic-louis-vuitton-speedy-25/1222526087
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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Ad ID 1222526087

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

close up handle patch rivets
closer clearer pic of date code would also be helpful
full pic inner patch pocket stitching
text side padlock
 
Good afternoon Purse Forum. I purchase my pre-loved LV handbags from Japan and have never questioned their authenticity, but I recently purchased an Alma and for some reason it feels off. Can someone please assist. I've included the original bay listing and pics of the Alma in question next to my other older Alma. The bag on the right is the one I just purchased. I also took a pic of the zipper that doesn't go all the way to the end like my other Alma. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Bag I purchased:
Item name: Louis Vuitton Alma handbag
Item #: 122249963452
Seller ID: txt-japan
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/122249963452
 

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