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

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Hi there I was wondering if this item could be authenticated.

Louis Vuitton speedy 30 Monogram

https://www.trendlee.com/products/handbags-louis-vuitton-speedy-handbag-monogram-canvas-30909924

It's marked as sold. I apologize there's not straight on shot of the heat stamp on the tab/leaf.

Thanks in advance!

Missing ALL required pictures except for one needed to authenticate. Insufficient pictures to give any sort of Opinion on. Please Read Post 1 carefully. Thank you!
 
Wow! Thank you! I had my doubts especially considering the "L" in Louis Vuitton on the lock is missing?? But I thought maybe they added a fake lock.

No just 'Used" and /or 'Worn' as is the 'N' in Vuitton. :cool: If you use some brasso and /or metal cleaner you might be able to see it? :yes:

And You're welcome! ;)
 
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Hey authenticators! Can you please take a look at these two MM Agenda listings from eBay for me and let me know what you think? :smile: thank you in advance

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Medium Agenda MM Address Book Notes Refills
Item Number: 291996339984
Seller ID: crystalngold
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Authenti...339984?hash=item43fc568f10:g:epEAAOSwImRYdHWa

Item Name: Auth LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Agenda MM Day Planner Cover Brown LV 333
Item Number: 112261159902
Seller ID: gosyoyama76
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Auth-LOU...159902?hash=item1a23495bde:g:PFMAAOSwUKxYcFux

P.s. thank you for looking at my previous request. I did contact the seller for more images but they never got back to me so I'd assume they were dodgy :sad:

#1 - Some pics are causing me to pause? I don't like some pics? (could just be me?)

#2 - Link is not working?
 
I have already replied to your request? PLEASE READ POST 1 VERY CAREFULLY? Also please Read My Signature # 1. You Bumped your request ONLY 2 & half hours later? Then still kept on Bumping your request? Please Read and Follow Forum rules. No Bumping a Request until 24 Hours has passed. Alternatively if time is an issue I recommend you use a paid third party Authentication service for a small fee. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:

Can we PLEASE get back to Topic? If you wish to chat please use the shopping Forum. Thank you! :smile:

Very confused. I have posted the listing and additional pictures, I have read your request and re-posted as you requested and as per your signature (from what I gathered from your initial reply you wanted me to repost with the official listing alongside the additional pictures because without the listing it was considered a private auction). Not sure how my posts can be considered bumping or what you mean by that? In either case I appreciated one of the members trying to help me. I am still waiting for an 'official' authentication.
 
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Missing required pics, Pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

heat stamp on back of bag
close up grommets
close up outer pocket zipper pull engraving
 
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Hey authenticators! Can you please take a look at these two MM Agenda listings from eBay for me and let me know what you think? :smile: thank you in advance

Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Medium Agenda MM Address Book Notes Refills
Item Number: 291996339984
Seller ID: crystalngold
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Authenti...339984?hash=item43fc568f10:g:epEAAOSwImRYdHWa

Item Name: Auth LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Agenda MM Day Planner Cover Brown LV 333
Item Number: 112261159902
Seller ID: gosyoyama76
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Auth-LOU...159902?hash=item1a23495bde:g:PFMAAOSwUKxYcFux

P.s. thank you for looking at my previous request. I did contact the seller for more images but they never got back to me so I'd assume they were dodgy :sad:
1- This looks odd to me,
2- Ask for clear required pics please.
 
Missing required pics, Pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

heat stamp on back of bag
close up grommets
close up outer pocket zipper pull engraving

Lol i asked for more photos and got this response. I just thanked them for their time. And thank you for your time for looking at my post! On to the next
 

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Lol i asked for more photos and got this response. I just thanked them for their time. And thank you for your time for looking at my post! On to the next

I am sorry! :sad: But wouldn't you prefer to deal with a seller that is only too happy to help you with required pics? :yes:

No worries! :noworry: And you are welcome! ;)
 
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Very confused. I have posted the listing and additional pictures, I have read your request and re-posted as you requested and as per your signature (from what I gathered from your initial reply you wanted me to repost with the official listing alongside the additional pictures because without the listing it was considered a private auction). Not sure how my posts can be considered bumping or what you mean by that? In either case I appreciated one of the members trying to help me. I am still waiting for an 'official' authentication.
LLV is saying to read post 1. It has the correct format in which to post an authentication request along with the information needed. Your request didn't have that. You also need to make sure you have the pictures outlined in post one, taken in the correct way. HTH
 
Hello Madrye. Thank you so much. In addition to the photos on the listing, I have re-uploaded the rest right here that the seller sent to me via message. View attachment 3571434 View attachment 3571435 View attachment 3571436 View attachment 3571437 View attachment 3571438 View attachment 3571439 View attachment 3571440
I would repost this in the required format (which has not been done) and the pictures you posted are hard to see (in my opinion)......if you have the item, please take close up, clear pics and make sure all the pics required are there in the post....maybe this will help LLV?
 
Hi Addy,
Could you please help me in my pursuit to authenticating my Louis Vuitton Bag?

Name: Louis Vuitton Randonnee GM Backpack Shoulder Bag With Pouch

Item #: 12444

Seller ID: Koizutakeh

Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/252698333343?_mwBanner=1
 

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