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

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Hi Authenticator
Please kindly authenticate this LV Speedy Monogram size 30 (vintage) for me.
Item number : N/A (I bought from second hand shop in Japan)
Thank you very much in advance.
 

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View attachment 3882445 Hi all
Can someone please help me...
I'm looking to buy a second hand speedy 30 bandoulier from a lady here in Australia. She bought the bag in Dubai. The date on the receipt says 28th march 2017 but if I am reading the date code correct it says the bag was made on 21st week of 17 which would be around May. Pics attached. Can someone offer advice? Thanks View attachment 3882446View attachment 3882446
Item name: Louis Vuitton speedy 30 bandoliuere damier ebene
Item number: N41367
Seller ID: https://www.depop.com/mhie/mhie-authentic-louis-vuitton-speedy-30

Missing sellers name: @mhie

FAKE!

Stay away! :yucky:
 
Item Name: Auth Louis Vuitton Damier Pochette Accessoires Pouch N41206 LV 43499
Item Number: 112646374683
Seller ID: next-innovation
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-Louis...374683?hash=item1a3a3f451b:g:rP4AAOSwk~ZZ~DY8

Can someone take a look at this for me?

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Hi, I pulled the trigger and purchased my first Louis Vuitton on eBay as afraid to spend $1500 or more on a new bag without knowing if I'd like it. Believe authentic, but would love some validation as within return period. I have been wrong before on lesser brands.


Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Damier Azur w/ Box And Dustbag
Item Number: 282718427669
Seller ID:
brookedemarco33
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/282718427669
Appreciate your response and assistance!
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Hello and welcome! :smile:

Looks good so far - Just missing: up close non flash/glare outer side rivet engraving. :ty:
 
Item Name: Authentic Louis Vuitton Hampstead PM Damien Beene

Item Number:
253261082291


Seller ID: tooley100maureen

Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Authentic-Louis-Vuitton-Hampstead-PM-Damier-Ebene/253261082291?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Hi guys can you please tell me if this looks okay and what other pictures shouldI ask the seller to produce?


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

clearer up close non flash/glare pic of Made in? heat stamp (way too blurry & angled?)
close up male & female side snap engraving
close up handle patch rivet engraving (way too blurry?)
close up inner pocket zipper pull engraving
close up trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
 
Item Name: Auth Louis Vuitton Damier Pochette Accessoires Pouch N41206 LV 43499
Item Number: 112646374683
Seller ID: next-innovation
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-Louis...374683?hash=item1a3a3f451b:g:rP4AAOSwk~ZZ~DY8

Can someone take a look at this for me?

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12.jpg

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

up close straight on heat stamp Made in? on end tab? (way too angled & cut off in listing?)
close up trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)
 
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Missing required pics, pictures need to be taken UP Close Straight on Without Flash/Glare. :ty:

clearer up close non flash/glare pic of Made in? heat stamp (way too blurry & angled?)
close up male & female side snap engraving
close up handle patch rivet engraving (way too blurry?)
close up inner pocket zipper pull engraving
close up trademark square (little square's on outer canvas with LV Paris text)

Hi thank you for your help. I have passed this onto the seller and she sent me these shots. She is asking if these are good enough?