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

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Good Afternoon,
Would you kindly authenticate the following?
Warm regards,
California53

Item Name: Authentic LOUIS VUITTON Palm Springs MM Backpack
Item Number: 272717666279
Seller ID: goodsdept (181 )
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-LOUIS-VUITTON-Palm-Springs-Backpack-Monogram-Mint-condition/272717666279?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Sorry, but the pictures you uploaded are too small? I need the correct size as outlined @ Post 1 Thank you! Also missing required pics please read Post 1 carefully. Thank you!
 
My husband bought a purse for me from a site. I've had it about two weeks. I don't have an item number and he didn't tell me where he bought it. It was preowned. Can I share pictures....to see if it's a real Louis Vuitton? Thank you

Hello, :smile:

No, sorry. We require a valid Link to Sale/Auction, we also do not authenticate private items (No Link). Please use a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. I strongly recommend you do so. Also please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
Hello, and thank you in advance...I was wondering if anybody might know if this wallet is authentic..the third image is the date code..it is very faint

Hello! :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). Please use a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. I strongly recommend you do so. Also please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:

Side note from me: I personally only authenticate items for Members who are active and participate on the Forum. ALL your posts except for 5? Are requests for Free Authentications only. Please participate on the Forum by posting in other Threads that are not just requests for Free Authentications only if you wish further assistance on this Thread. Alternatively you should consider using a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
Can someone please authenticate this LV Keepall 45? Is this real or a fake? I'd like to purchase it.

eBay item number:
182629627659
Seller: liza3446

I personally only authenticate items for Members who are active and participate on the Forum. ALL your posts are requests for Free Authentications only. Please participate on the Forum by posting in other Threads that are not just requests for Free Authentications only if you wish further assistance on this Thread. Alternatively you should consider using a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
please help me authenticate this bag. thank you

- Princess S

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 valid Link to Sale/Auction? Required Format is also Required? If not, Please use a paid third party authentication service for a small fee. I strongly recommend you do so. Also please Do Not upload pictures onto any other Thread until you have confirmation of Authenticity. Thank you for understanding and Good Luck! :smile:
 
Thank you so much. Purchased the purse and decided to take the picture myself, which was quite a challenge because of the glare.[emoji847]

I've had limited access to internet the past two weeks. I am so excited to be part of this forum and look forward to participate in the forums.[emoji84]

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Links are invalid? Also you need to re post your Original request with required pictures if you wish to receive a response. Thank you! :smile:
 
Could you please authenticate this Palermo pm bag?
It was purchased off fashionphile
Item name : Palermo pm
Item link:
https://www.fashionphile.com/louis-vuitton-monogram-palermo-pm-164845

Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Item #: 164845

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

close up outer heat stamp
close up handle patch rivet engraving
close up zipper pull fob engraving
close up shoulder strap Clip engraving
 
Thanks
Hello and welcome! :smile:

Missing: Item #: 164845

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

close up outer heat stamp
close up handle patch rivet engraving
close up zipper pull fob engraving
close up shoulder strap Clip engraving
Thanks for your response! I never knew how hard it was to take pictures of gold without glare lol. Are these pictures better? Are they what you needed? I wasn't sure what exactly you were referring to. I'd be happy to post more:smile:
 
Sorry, but the pictures you uploaded are too small? I need the correct size as outlined @ Post 1 Thank you! Also missing required pics please read Post 1 carefully. Thank you!
lovlouisvuitton,
Thank you for your response. When I tried to upload the photos taken from my camera, an error message came up stating Files too large, so I reduced. It there a pixel size the would fit or information, please. Below is the link to my PB library.
http://s61.photobucket.com/user/California1953/library/?sort=3&page=1
Thank you, California53