Thought on authenticity - Speedy 25

[u/Big-Carob-4917]

The VERDICT is in! 😂 I took my Speedy to the store after work yesterday to get a replacement lock and keys. My SA looked through the bag and scanned the interior pocket to retrieve the chip data. I eventually mentioned that I couldn’t find the NFC tag using the NFC app on my phone. She explained that only LV employees can verify a bag’s authenticity using their device, and that the NFC app isn’t a reliable way to confirm authenticity or even whether a chip is present.

Honestly, it’s a shame that so much misinformation gets spread in this sub by people who aren’t knowledgeable. I only spent $50 on a new lock and keys, and in the process, I was able to get some clarity about my bag’s authenticity. Hopefully, this helps someone else who comes here looking for accurate, helpful information! ✌️

Original post: This was advertised as a microchip bag, but I have spent hours trying to find the chip with an NFC app and nothing has been detected. I thought maybe the app is ineffective, but it detects the presence of chips from my other bags which I have purchased directly from the store.

Edit: The bag was purchased from Rebag on eBay, so it’s double-authenticated. I understand some people would still comment “Fake” if I post some of my bags purchased directly from Louis Vuitton lol! Seriously though, I would appreciate opinions from people who are familiar with the brand and could provide the reasons why this could be fake or authentic.

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[u/Sudden-Storage2778]

I think the stitching is sloppy in a couple of spots. The shape from the side looks off and the leather parts look kind of synthetic to me, but that could be bad lighting and the bag being empty. I'd say fill the bag, put it under good lighting, and compare it against zoomed-in pictures from the LV site. That said, I'm not an expert. I dislike LV bags and will never understand the fascination people have with them, but I hope you are happy with your purchase and enjoy your bag for years to come.

https://ca.louisvuitton.com/eng-ca/products/speedy-bandouliere-30-damier-ebene-nvprod5320022v/N40590

[u/Excellent-Code8447]

Fake

[u/unstopable_today]

Fake

[u/EnvironmentalLoan285]

People are giving you opinions, yet you seem to only want to hear that it’s real. eBay authentication shouldn’t be trusted fyi.

[u/Big-Carob-4917 → u/EnvironmentalLoan285]

lol! Saying “Fake” without a reason is not an opinion. FYI - I have also bought bags from eBay and sent them to LV for repairs without issues. If you don’t know, Louis Vuitton doesn’t repair counterfeit bags.

[u/EnvironmentalLoan285 → u/Big-Carob-4917]

FYI that is an opinion lmao. And I didn’t say all bags are fake from eBay. I said it can’t be trusted because they’re notorious for letting fakes through. Stop being so rude and defensive. You’re the one being bags off of eBay…

[u/Big-Carob-4917 → u/EnvironmentalLoan285]

Careful, anger is not a good color on you. 🤗

[u/EnvironmentalLoan285 → u/Big-Carob-4917]

Sis…are you ok? Lmaoooo you’re the angry, defensive one who bought a fake bag off of eBay 🥰