Authentic Louis Vuitton - Page 3
However, there are further “specifics” for buying used authentic Louis Vuitton and avoiding the fakes, especially on eBay. First of all, it’s essential to know your products. This includes knowing whether the product is actually made by Louis Vuitton—which is sometimes assumed—what it looks like, the exact contents and parts, the placement of the LV monogram, the stitching, the age, the patches, and the fonts. Basically, the more you can familiarize yourself, the better chance you have of “catching” a fake and finding a genuinely authentic Louis Vuitton product.
In addition, it’s essential to know the seller and to know the Louis Vuitton company and its policies. For example, LV doesn’t have discounts, wholesale distributors, or outlet shops. If you’re still not sure about a particular product, check the date code, watch out for “extras,” look at and study pictures, check the guaranteed authenticity, ask a product authenticity expert, and finally, ensure your payment is protected before you make a purchase for what is being labeled as an authentic Louis Vuitton product.
It’s true that you can find authentic Louis Vuitton products through “used-item” websites online, such as through eBay, and the plus side is that if you find something authentic that is gently used you may be able to save a great deal of money. However, the problem is that it is difficult for the average consumer to deduce whether a particular item is in fact authentic Louis Vuitton or not. Probably your best bet is to stick with a local Louis Vuitton store or shop, or to visit www.louisvuitton.com.
