Do you know how to authenticate Louis Vuitton by looking at photos before bidding on eBay?

We have helped many buyers to authenticate designer items. For your protection, we offer free tips on buying authentic Louis Vuitton:

1. They should have a Date code and Serial number NOT a model number: Real LV has 6 character date code or serial number. From left to right, char 1 and char 2 are letters where char 3 to char 6 are numbers. If authentic, the char 3 is less than 1; the char 4 is higher than 8 with exception of 0; and, the char 5 and char 6 are numbers between 0 to 9. Vintage pieces may be vary from this rule; yet model number as code is big no no. Every single multicolor item should have a date code that ends in the number 3 or 4 with no exceptions, Cherry Blossom for instance!

2. Bar code? No such a thing. Bar code is only for LV associate carbon copy at the point of sale. Bar code tag has never been issued to customer. Be aware of those green envelope, bar code tag, card and care booklet spread out like pocker, BE CAREFUL! LV Care booklet DO NOT come with monogram bags except cherries, vernis and multi-color items. A LV card and a receipt may be more helpful.

3. Stitching is perfectly hand stitched and proportionally aligned. Sloppy light color and uneven stitching is sign of a fake.

4. Whole sale? Reputable major reseller? Used LV Suppliers? No such a thing. If wholesale LV bags are seen in listings or in an unverifiable private feedback listing, be very careful. Louis Vuitton doesn't approve any individuals to be the whole sale representative!!