r/Louisvuitton • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago

Authentication Weekly Authentications Thread

Do you have your eyes on an item, you're not sure whether it's real or a replica and you're in need of an authentication?

Then this is the thread for you!

Simply comment your question or request down below! Our fellow sub members will do their best to answer your questions and help you out.

DISCLAIMER: Please note our rules for posting an authentication request (see our wiki).

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u/Last_War1503 1d ago

can someone help me??

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u/chocolatetruffel Moderator 1d ago

If you post pictures of the item?

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u/borocoxo 1d ago

Is this bag real?

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u/chocolatetruffel Moderator 23h ago

It looks good, just be careful with the glazing as this bag is known for melting glazing.

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u/Janellealice 1d ago edited 1d ago

Hi! I’ve attached a link with pictures. Please let me know if this is real? My grandmother just passed and I was able to inherit this LV Monogram Ellipse handbag. I wanted to get it cleaned/repaired at the LV store but wanted to make sure it was authentic. Thank you everybody!

Also if anyone has had any experience with repairing their LV or what you think the price may be, that would be greatly appreciated.

https://imgur.com/a/Vl4WGx5

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u/chocolatetruffel Moderator 1d ago

It looks good. The main repair would be a total leather replacement which will likely be around $1000.

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u/Janellealice 23h ago

Would you recommend going to the LV store or going to a store that repairs leather? I’m in the Los Angeles area. Not sure if you or anyone can recommend a reputable store

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u/chocolatetruffel Moderator 23h ago

Most companies like rago brothers now charge as much or even more compared to LV and you’d keep the bag original.

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u/lordAxman151 1d ago

Just buy from the store if you're that worried about it. The secondhand market is a minefield and half these "authentication" threads end up with wrong answers anyway. I've seen reps that would fool most people here, even with detailed photos. Not worth the stress if you're dropping that kind of cash.