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This was a find... but is it really a find? Can anyone tell me how to tell an authentic Louis Vuitton from a knock-off? If this is authentic it probably is vintage or not in production anymore...
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Can anyone identify this handbag?
Here is a good informative place to tell real vs fake . It is 5 pages long
http://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-SPOT-fake-LV-LOUIS-VUITTON-authentic-Guide-1?ugid=10000000000021258
I think it looks like a knock off but you can decide by reading things you should see while looking at purse. Also many times it has to be held in hand to find all the correct or incorrect things about it right down to stitching by a expert since knock offs are getting better at it . Good luck !
its a fake :( and with the real one oneside should be upside down and the othe side should be rightside up , and if you dont smell leather , then you smell pleather:)
Bellin68, that is a great description ! I have bought pleather items back in the day, and you are correct. Nothing smells like leather, except leather. Pleather has it's qwn distinct smell, (plastic), lol. TG
THANKYOU TG:) for the nice comment:)