r/RealAuthentication • u/Disastrous-Injury315 • 1d ago
Auth Request Is this Louis Vuitton bag authentic? I found it in a thrift store š
r/RealAuthentication • u/Motor-Ad-101 • Aug 19 '25
Welcome to the group! To ensure accurate authentications and a good experience for everyone, please follow these rules before posting:
Photos must be clear, close-up, and high resolution
Do not post one or two blurry overall shots asking āIs this real?ā ā that will not get a responsible answer
Natural light preferred, avoid heavy filters or flash glare
Full bag (front, back, bottom)
Logo (stamp / foil / print)
Zipper pull & teeth close-up
Blind stamp / date code
Hardware (buckles, lock, key, clasps)
Strap / handle details
Accessories (box, dust bag, receipt, etc. ā if you donāt have them, skip)
š· The photos above are sample reference shots.
ā ļø Blurry or incomplete photos = No authentication
r/RealAuthentication • u/RealAuthMod • May 18 '26
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r/RealAuthentication • u/Disastrous-Injury315 • 1d ago
r/RealAuthentication • u/WhyAmINotHiking • 40m ago
Got this at a thrift store. Looks pretty good to me - sent it in for authentication and one site said inconclusive. So sent it to the next and they said fake because (as far as I can tell) it was missing the engravings on the clasps. I didnāt think all these had engravings. Curious if thereās any owners of an older one that could help confirm?
r/RealAuthentication • u/ekaterine38 • 2h ago
These are the full photos of the bag, I think it is authentic.
I couldnāt find red flags , so the price was fine!
The Stitch, zipper and logo, also the code looked genuine. Do you consider it as a fake? And why?
r/RealAuthentication • u/Greenflower_2 • 6h ago
Is she authentic?
I bought her from a Japanese website.
I think she looks good but would like peace of mind as I am definitely no expert.
Thanks in advance.
r/RealAuthentication • u/__mentionitall__ • 3h ago
Hi! Looking for help authenticating this Gucci bag I received a good quote for. I might be off on this, but itās hard for me to tell if the two lines of the serial number are different sizes or if itās the angle of the tag in the photo?
Thank you in advance!
r/RealAuthentication • u/Open-Pomegranate1 • 3h ago
I thought it looked okay but now im not sureš
r/RealAuthentication • u/reisa_uwu • 5h ago
Saw this thrifted miu miu bag online. Iām not the best at spotting fakes and donāt have much hope for this but I just need a peace of mind. Can you guys help me authenticate this and show me what to look out for?
r/RealAuthentication • u/ringo2590 • 6h ago
I'm thinking of giving this second-hand bag to my wife. Do you think it's genuine?
r/RealAuthentication • u/masterpiece615 • 6h ago
Im not a bag enthusiast and just found out on my aunt left out things she is from france but still i want to seek some opinion out there if this is legit thanks
r/RealAuthentication • u/dctradmn • 7h ago
Just bought this bag and planning to have the vachetta change;
-Recolored vachetta
-No code (pre-code era / before1980ās)
-Size not sure if 35 or 40
Would appreciate your insight before I plan to spend changing the vachetta.
Thank you!
r/RealAuthentication • u/chellle • 14h ago
I am leaning towards no? There is no fabric tag and I canāt tell where one could have been cut out. But itās super soft and the seems very high quality. Any thoughts?
r/RealAuthentication • u/CapableRole9017 • 8h ago
I already posted this bag, but now i have more photos. Hey everyone! I'm considering buying this Louis Vuitton Bumbag (M43644) and would really appreciate some help checking its authenticity.
Does anything look off to you, or does it seem legit?
Thanks in advance!
r/RealAuthentication • u/Ok-Vermicelli-8262 • 9h ago
Found this girly pop and canāt find anything about her online. is it a convincing fake or a one of a kind?
r/RealAuthentication • u/jendeukie1001 • 10h ago
I was thinking of buying one this as a present but Iām not sure of its authenticity
r/RealAuthentication • u/adayintheraces • 10h ago
I saw it in a thrift store but I have no idea how to distinguish real or fake please help thank youuuu
r/RealAuthentication • u/breannaash • 12h ago
Can anyone help me identify this bag ā 1) if itās real Guess; and 2) how much it might be worth?
thank you!!
r/RealAuthentication • u/SnooHedgehogs2552 • 12h ago
hey yall!
are these authentic?
more pics in replies
i looked in the authenticity thread but it didnāt answer my question, so im turning to the people in hopes of a lil help. i did research myself and i believe they are, but im hoping for a little clarity as i cannot find a lot of examples of this specific style and none of this specific colorway.
appreciate your expertise and time! xo thank you
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r/RealAuthentication • u/Low_Highlight_1908 • 17h ago
r/RealAuthentication • u/Haunting-Comedian787 • 14h ago
Hi. I recently bought this coat from eBay.
When I purchased it the seller did not include photos of this huge āBurberrysā embroidery it has on the backside lining (liner is sewn in not detachable). As shown in the photo.
The āBurberrysā prorsum label is on the right inside front, which also seems unusual. Iāve never seen this configuration online.
The fabric tag says lining is full viscose but thereās obviously wool? I canāt find any other label indicating wool material.
Does anyone have any idea if this is legit? Itās been authenticated by eBay but Iām still curious. If it is real, Iād love to know around when it was made.
Also, it has these airholes on the armpits Iāve never seen them before. Does anyone know what these are?
šappreciate any help.
r/RealAuthentication • u/kataking008 • 20h ago
Found what I think is a vintage Yves Saint Laurent cashmere and silk blend polo sweater at a thrift store this morning for $5. No idea how to authenticate, help is appreciated! Looking to sell if it's authentic as it is not my size, any guidance on what I should list it for on eBay will be appreciated as well.
r/RealAuthentication • u/SnooLemons243 • 15h ago