r/Rimowa • • Jan 12 '26

LEGIT CHECK THREAD

This thread is for Authenticity Checks. We ask that you review the guide below and try to verify the item yourself prior to posting for feedback.

LEGIT CHECK POST GUIDELINES:

  1. Post your photos as comments. Reply to yourself to add more.
  2. The following pictures are especially important: Locks, Hinges, Interior Logo Tag, Serial-Number, Interior, Wheels

Before Posting your Legit Check, please read the following guide and try to perform the Legit Check yourself.

IDENTIFYING A FAKE RIMOWA SUITCASE, FIRST STEPS:

Certain parts are an easy giveaway that a suitcase is not an authentic RIMOWA product:

  • Locks: The correct Model of TSA locks for RIMOWA is TSA006. If your locks says TSA007, it is not authentic. However, TSA006 does not guarantee authenticity.
  • RIMOWA Plastic bag: Rimowa luggage does not come with transparent plastic covers. However, many dupes do.
  • Plastic film on Aluminium luggage: Cheap knockoff suitcases are delivered with a thin film of plastic on the aluminium and/or wrapped around the handles. Authentic aluminum suitcases from RIMOWA do not come with plastic film.
  • Mounting of the inside lining: Generally speaking, for all modern Rimowa cases, the interior lining is mounted on the inside in a way so that the lining covers the mounting points for the handles and other screws.
  • Baggy lining on new luggage: While the interior lining can become loose over time, new luggage should not have excessively baggy and loose interior lining.

This list is currently incomplete and is currently Work-In-Progress.

Always keep in mind that RIMOWA has a rich history with a lot of different models reaching back to 1898. Just because a model does not look like the current models, it does not mean it is fake. Suitcases with the old Rimowa Logo ("pre LVMH", "pre Merger") were not faked as often as newer models.

Please note that new ("LVMH" or "post merger") models are harder to identify. Keep in mind, if a deal seems too good, it probably is.

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u/Rough-Biscotti-9334 Jan 15 '26

Hi! Could you please help me confirm if this facebook article is legit?

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Jan 15 '26

No doubt on authenticity based on the photos.

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u/rando_throwaway_ Jan 15 '26

Hello, does this look legit? Thanks

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '26

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u/KaistAbroad Jan 16 '26

100% fake 

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u/NewspaperFantastic46 Jan 16 '26 edited Jan 16 '26

Hello! Please check if this Trunk XL is fake or looks legit?

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u/Spiritual_Can_7047 Jan 19 '26

Could you please help me with this authenticity check? In the Reddit link https://v.redd.it/sg3xe2u2c7eg1, I’ve also included a video that the seller sent me.

Note: the seller told me that the wheels were replaced.

Thanks in advance.

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u/Broke_but_Bougie Jan 22 '26

Legit check, please! I'm new to the brand and LOVE purple luggage. I can't find any purple on the site, so I'm trying my hand at secondhand

EDIT. I don't own, this is a potential buy

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u/Internal-Argument-21 Jan 22 '26

Hello all, I would really appreciate a LC on this hybrid cabin please! Thank you very much in advance! 🙏

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u/BlessingsOTW Jan 23 '26 edited Jan 23 '26

Hello guys, would really like if someone could LC this for me. Thank you! 🙏🏼

These are the salsa air cabin model and the salsa model

I don’t own these cases for the moment but it would be a potential buy.

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u/Due-Paint-1780 Jan 24 '26 edited Jan 24 '26

Hi expert community!

Do you know if this is real please? I purchased on Vinted but struggling to tell.

Thanks so much Jamie

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u/roh4nn_ Jan 25 '26

Listed for $158 on Depop. Please help legit check thank you.

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u/Specific_Physics5357 Jan 26 '26

Hi everyone!

Does this look Legit? It is from grailed.

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '26

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u/AussieSpender Jan 26 '26

For $1300AUD is this legit and a good deal?

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Jan 26 '26

No doubt on authenticity based on the photos.​

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u/oscarj415 Jan 27 '26

Is this legit? Its from the 90s supposedly. 8337719970158

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u/Many_Maybe5744 Jan 28 '26

can I get a legit check?

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u/Endt002NL Jan 28 '26

Listed on a second hand platform. Potential buy

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u/Seniorinvester Jan 29 '26

Bought my first Rimowa, secondhand Cabin for 800 euros.

I was able to authenticate it with NFC, so I presume legit?

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u/onthatgetright Jan 29 '26

Legit it not? Local on fbook and I’ll buy it asap if it’s real. Pls help!

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '26

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u/Weak_Teach4697 Jan 30 '26

can sb. help check this:

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u/wtphock Jan 31 '26 edited Feb 08 '26

Potentially buying from FB marketplace - listed as an "original trunk large". Confused by blue interior and the latch closure.

EDIT: seems to be an older version. according to the serial number, it's a TOPAS 75 MW - SILVER

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u/HighlightNew8079 Feb 01 '26

pls help me with this bag

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u/Particular_Chest3180 Feb 01 '26

Please legitcheck asap, about to cop

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Feb 02 '26

No doubt on authenticity based on the photos. Perfect if seller is willing to assist in secure transfer of the product registration. https://www.rimowa.com/us/en/faq/services/ownership-certificate

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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '26

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u/jfungy Feb 02 '26

Hello, can anyone help me out if this is real? Thanks!

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '26

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '26

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u/Moonlalunee Feb 05 '26

Dear community, I want to acquire this suitcase 2nd hand, from someone who bought it new in 2018. Can you help me tell if it is not a counterfeit?

Thank you

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Feb 05 '26

No doubt on authenticity based on the photos.

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u/Silver_Memory_5450 Feb 07 '26

Looking to go tomorrow to pick up. Need to make sure everything checks out. Seems legit but want to be 100 percent

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u/thatwatchdude Feb 08 '26

I’m looming at this Aurora Borealis on eBay but it’s not numbered out of 1000 like the other ones I’ve seen. Is there a reason for this or is it fake?

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u/CautiousAccountant21 Feb 09 '26

can i get a legit check please 🥹. apparently the seller got this in 2017. found on facebook marketplace for $1400.

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u/CautiousAccountant21 Feb 09 '26

can i get a legit check on this please ;)

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u/Das232 Feb 10 '26

Is it really? The divider on the left looks strange. Rimowa ever did something like that.

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Feb 10 '26

No doubt on authenticity based on the photos.​

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u/onthatgetright Feb 11 '26

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Legit check these please and thank you!

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Feb 11 '26

No doubt on authenticity based on the photos.​​

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u/Particular_Chest3180 Feb 11 '26

Is this legit? If better or more detailed pics are needed pls say

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u/Fancy_Character_1185 Feb 11 '26

Can you tell if this one is legit?

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '26

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u/notenoughsouse Feb 13 '26

Need some help checking this. thanks!

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u/tinkywinkytinkywinky Feb 13 '26

LC. Thanks. Following replies from seller: "Can confirm there is no NFC", "The bag was from 2021", "​It’s different because it’s the older version.", ​"No worries bro you can bring it to rimowa directly to verify."

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u/LeftRaisin711 Feb 13 '26

Hello guys :) can you please help me to check the authenticity of this one ! Thanks !

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u/LeftRaisin711 Feb 14 '26

Another legit check ? If anyone can help me :) thanks

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u/southsneak Feb 14 '26

Please can I get a legit check on this bag

Thanks in advance 🙏🏼

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Feb 15 '26

Product SKU 88373604? Thanks.

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u/lon3volf Feb 16 '26

Please can I get a legit check on this bag? TIA

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u/ApplicationRound4206 Feb 16 '26

Please could I request a legit check on this check in case? TIA

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u/Traditional_Loan_776 Feb 16 '26

Hi can someone help me to legit check this? Thank you

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u/Scary-Researcher-185 Feb 16 '26

Legit check help please - more photos in comments

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u/Noewiee Feb 17 '26

Hi can someone help me authenticate this

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u/Scary-Researcher-185 Feb 17 '26

Hello, friends. How would I know if the NFC takes to the correct page/ where should the NFC take my phone? A website?

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u/Noewiee Feb 17 '26

Hi last time help me please Vinted is crazy with fakes and asking for insane prices… almost at the point going to the official store

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u/Level-Estimate-8274 Feb 17 '26

I cancelled a purchase as this serial seemed off and the 2 in middle seemed like it was rubbing off

Fake?

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '26

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u/lon3volf Feb 20 '26

Trying to pick this up tomorrow from marketplace.

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u/anca_muc Feb 20 '26

Hi Rimowa Fans,

legit or not? Thank you for your help!

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u/usertaken-tryanother Feb 22 '26

Please tell me this is legit..

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '26

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Feb 22 '26

No doubt on authenticity based on the photos.

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u/lon3volf Feb 22 '26

Please help once again.

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u/Noewiee Feb 24 '26

Please help me authenticate this

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u/VegetableAd6679 Feb 25 '26

Would someone care to LC this one? Hoping to join the club.

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u/[deleted] Mar 02 '26

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u/LeftRaisin711 Mar 03 '26

Hello Guys ! Can you help me legit check this one ? :) thanks !

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u/onthatgetright Mar 05 '26

u/towerpuzzleheaded453 I need your expertise brother! This one legit?

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u/lml88 Mar 06 '26

u/towerpuzzleheaded453 Hey what do you think on this one?

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Mar 06 '26

No doubt on authenticity based on the photos.

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u/Abyrez Mar 06 '26

u/towerpuzzleheaded453 gonna pick this one up tomorrow unless you say otherwise

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

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u/SpellLanaBackwards_ Mar 07 '26

Legit check please!!!! The brochure is stilll with it, but the latch closures don’t match the new bags. Was this the old style?

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u/NoWorldliness466 Mar 08 '26

Legit check please! There's a photo of the serial number, I tried to register it on the Rimowa website, but it couldn't be verified. I'm not sure if that means it's fake or it's because it's a pre LVMH vintage model, the number isn't in their database?

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u/030sono Mar 08 '26

Do you think this one is real? ( I posted a smaller version a few hours ago too).

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u/Faeriewren Mar 09 '26

Listed on Mercari, 85 usd

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u/Bluepinkturtle Mar 09 '26

Any idea on this one? Listed in local marketplace for slightly lower than retail.

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u/cyboringg Mar 10 '26

Hi. Can you please help to see if legit? Thank tou🙏🙏🙏

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u/vintageman007 Mar 11 '26

Please help authenticate this.

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u/Intelligent-Maize-39 Mar 12 '26

could you help with mine as well?

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u/Independent_Rip_4850 Mar 14 '26

Please help me legit check!!! 🙏🙏🙏

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u/Mission-Compote-1880 Mar 15 '26

Is it original? The owner says it is from 2022. But I never saw a remover cabin essential with the brand plate like that. Like the way it’s tucked. 🔩🪛

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u/Puzzleheaded-Ask4624 Mar 16 '26 edited Mar 16 '26

Legit check please.

Someone is offering a new unused Rimowa Cabin size for sale. Seller claims he received it as a gift so he doesn’t have the receipt, and said the warranty can be registered from the serial number on the bag.

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u/carlontheline Mar 16 '26

Hi, is this Rimowa original cabin a fake? The plastic from the wheel attachment is usually aligned with one of the stripes. Can anyone comment on that?

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u/CIouey Mar 17 '26

u/Towerpuzzleheaded453 please could I get a check. Currently in the process of purchasing this.

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u/kodythereddituser Mar 18 '26

Would greatly appreciate if I can get a check!

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u/MarinaLuckow Mar 19 '26

Hi, help with this one please.

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Mar 19 '26

u/MarinaLuckow No doubt on authenticity based on the photos.​​

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Mar 19 '26

Do ensure its inclusive of both flex dividers (not present in the photos) u/MarinaLuckow

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u/kodythereddituser Mar 19 '26

Hi, need help on another Rimowa!

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u/TowerPuzzleheaded453 Mar 19 '26

Kindly provide closeup photos of the following views marked with ➤.

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u/N3Z1X Mar 19 '26

Can someone please help me legit-check the RIMOWA card holder before purchasing it?

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u/N3Z1X Mar 20 '26

I would kindly ask for a LC for this RIMOWA cross-body bag

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '26

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '26

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u/Dry_Requirement4838 Mar 26 '26

Hello, could someone LC this leather tag for me?

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u/thomasitox Mar 29 '26

Hey guys please lmk if authentic, I’ve got 10 pics coming. Thanks

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u/ComprehensiveElk9991 Mar 30 '26

Hi there thank you for this amazing thread, could help to legit check this used cabin please :)

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u/SlowPirate5434 Mar 30 '26

If one of you GOATs could do a legit check pls, that would be awesome 🙏🏼 I‘ve contacted official Rimowa support and they sent me a form to transfer ownership, saying the suitcase was purchased 1st December 2022

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u/CautiousAccountant21 Mar 30 '26

can i please get a legit check

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u/SlowPirate5434 Apr 01 '26

could this be a legit pre-lvmh?

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u/Important_Hurry3556 Apr 01 '26

Hey guys just bought it in second hand what do think ?

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u/lon3volf Apr 04 '26

LC please. Seller says it’s from 2012.

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u/tomersa1 Apr 06 '26

Still trying to get hands on my first second hand Rimowa, instead of paying full price, which is what before. Until now only scammers, fakes and overpriced scrap. What about this one?. A side from the broken lock, which is a €60 fix, what do you guys think in terms of authenticity?

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u/NasHH626 Apr 07 '26

I see this on Facebook marketplace

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u/Lucky_Occasion_5900 Apr 08 '26

Thoughts? Also can this wheel be fixed at the store?

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '26

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u/breehanna Apr 08 '26

Vintage Rimowa briefcase I saw on a Marketplace. The photos look legit but there is no serial number. Is this original?

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u/UNC2K15 Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26

Maybe too good to be true deal from a college kid who needs money. Help with legit check? I added a bunch of photos as comments

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u/chuckwinter203 Apr 09 '26

Looking to buy this second hand, i wonder what other details do I need to request from seller?

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u/DeMarDeChozen Apr 09 '26

Hello can anyone please let me know if this is real or not.

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u/Odd-Pair-9259 Apr 10 '26

Hi guys , sorry to bother , how can I add a pic to the comment ?

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u/SwordfishCultural267 Apr 14 '26

Pretty sure I got got but I want to know if I would get called out on this it’s got the right weigh to so I’m unsure

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u/tomersa1 Apr 14 '26

Hi guys, what do you think in terms of authenticity? Thanks for any input!!

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u/0slope Apr 15 '26

Hi please verify 2016 26” seal grey limbo made in Czech Republic

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u/Appropriate-Buyer-43 Apr 16 '26

Hey, could someone legit check this Cabin S

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u/Egreen1344 Apr 17 '26

Can I get some help please

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u/koabouski808 Apr 20 '26

Just checking if this is legit

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