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The Louis Vuitton Date Code Bible

November 16, 2017

When you are shopping for a pre-owned Louis Vuitton, one of the first things you’ll want to look for in the listing is the date code. Unlike other designer brands like Chanel or Gucci, Louis Vuitton is unique in that each bag is marked with specific information about exactly where and when it was produced.

This information is an essential first step in authenticating a Louis Vuitton. While oftentimes very confusing to research and understand, date codes are actually very simple to understand when you have all the information in one complete source. That’s why I’ve created and shared my Louis Vuitton Date Code Bible. Anyone who is trying to determine if their Louis Vuitton is real, or just wanted to know where and when their Louis Vuitton was made – should absolutely bookmark this all-encompassing Louis Vuitton date code guide.

The 7 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Trying to Spot a Fake Louis Vuitton Online

September 4, 2017

Today I authenticated 3 Louis Vuitton Speedies for customers. All three of them were fake and my customers had no clue. Rather than get an authenticate Louis Vuitton before they bid, they bought the bags (for hundreds of dollars each) and then luckily decided to reach out to me during their 48 hour return window.

While I was quickly able to determine their bags were without a doubt fake, the customers were shocked, angry, relieved – you name it. I can’t blame them though; How would you feel if you were holding a fake bag you just paid $500 for?

Step by Step Guide to Authenticate a Louis Vuitton Neverfull

September 7, 2016

The more popular the Louis Vuitton bag, the more likely you are going to come across a lot of counterfeits in the marketplace. Such is the case for the Louis Vuitton Neverfull. Despite being around since 1998 this bag has grown wildly popular in the past 5 years and for good reason. It’s classically styled and has so many practical uses that you will never want to get rid of your bag. I personally would be wary of any used Neverfull because no savvy buyer would ever part with this bag. I would give up my Speedies before I would part with my Neverfull. So since the Neverfull has drastically increased in popularity, and it’s such a simple design, the market has been flooded with dozens of knock-offs making it incredibly difficult for an untrained buyer to determine if any pre-owned Neverfull being sold online is actually authentic. Let’s look at the step-by-step guide to follow when authenticating a Louis Vuitton Neverfull.

Authenticating a Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Handbag

December 17, 2015

A reader requested help authenticating a Louis Vuitton – Monogram Speedy 25 Handbag. Based on the pictures she shared I believe this Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy is REAL. Read on to see why.

Authenticating a Limited Edition Perlee Beaded Evening Bag

December 7, 2015

A reader requested help authenticating a Louis Vuitton – Limited Edition Perlee Beaded Evening bag. Based on the pictures she shared I believe this Louis Vuitton Perlee evening bag is FAKE. Read on to see why.