Who can Authenticate Louis Vuitton?

A question I see often regarding buying preloved LV is "If I'm curious about the authenticity of my bag can I just take it to Louis Vuitton to have it authenticated? Nope.

Unfortunately LV will not authenticate used bags. The reason for this makes sense - it's not their job. The Louis Vuitton boutiques are for buying new items and the sales associates are busy helping clients. It also wouldn't make sense for Louis Vuitton employees to authenticate because they are not trained for that. To authenticate all items that people would bring in they would need to know the insides and outside of ever item LV has ever made. This would be an entire job on top of the job they already do.

So that opens up the need for people who do have this knowledge base to become professional Louis Vuitton authenticators.

Professional authenticators are not employed by Louis Vuitton and are not affiliated with LV in any way. There is no official list of authenticators or license to obtain.

Authenticators use their knowledge from their experiences with designer items to give an educated opinion on the authenticity of items. They can let you know if your item has all of the elements of an authentic piece or if it appears to be a counterfeit. They can also act as a third party in cases of disputes if you suspect you've purchased a fake.

If you are curious about the authenticity of your Louis Vuitton item please contact Authentic Street.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you authenticate other brands? No sorry, only Louis Vuitton. 2. What are your prices? $7 usd - Basic Authentication $15 usd - Certificate of Authenticity Click here to see services. 3. What photos are needed for authentication? Click here to see what pics are needed. 4. Do you offer any authentication bundles? Yes $50 (usd) for 10 Basic Authentications. $110 (usd) for 10 Certificates These never expire so you can use them at any time. 5. What's the best way to send pictures of my item? Facebook messenger is the quickest way https://www.facebook.com/lvauthentication You can also email your inquiries to lv@authenticstreet.pro 6. Where are you located? Authentic Street is located in Canada. 7. What currency do I pay in? Since 99% of my clients are American I keep my business transactions in USD. You can pay in any currency you like though as long as it equals the USD price. 8.Do you offer other ways to pay besides PayPal? Authentic Street is locate...

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