Tuesday, June 12, 2012

We can read Date Code Louis Vuitton easily.



How to read Date Code of Louis Vuitton ?

Date Code is a day / month / year of manufacture, and one of Louis Vuitton you order the production of leather Louis Vuitton is a date code labeled to indicate the date of manufacture it, so do not be surprised. Date code will be unique because Date code can be duplicated here.

DATE CODE FORMATS :
Pre-1980’s :
French Company - no date code (tyvek-like tag only)
Saks Fifth Avenue - no date code (stamp only)
Fabric Design - no date code (stamp only)
1980’s :
3 numbers YYM        - 821 is January 1982
4 numbers YYMM     - 8312 is December 1983
2 letters 3 numbers  - LL YYM   - TH 863 is March 1986
3 numbers 2 letters  - YYM LL   - 865 TH is May 1986
2 letters 4 numbers  - LL YYMM - TH 8812 is December 1988
4 numbers 2 letters  - YYMM LL - 8910 TH is October 1989

1990’s : 2 letters 4 numbers  - LL MYMY - AR1909 = madn in France in October 1999

2007's : 2 letters 4 numbers   - LL WYWY - SP0152 = madn in France 5th week of 2012

Letters in date code Louis Vuitton is mean manufacture country.

Letters for made in France : A0, A1, A2, AA, AN, AR, AS, AX, BA, BJ, BU, CT, DU, FL, LW, MB, MI, NO, RA, RI, SD (also USA), SL, SN, SP, SR, TH, TS, VI, V.I.

Letters for made in USA : FC, FH, OS, SD (also France)

Letters for made in Spain : CA, LB, LM, LO, LW

Letters for made in Italy : BO, CE, RE, MA, RC, RO, SA, TD

Letters for made in Switzerland : DI, FA

Letters for made in Germany : LP

296 comments:

  1. Hi I'm looking at a Louis Vuitton bag & the date code says SP4048. What does that mean?

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    1. the bag was made in france, the 40th week of 2008

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    2. How about palermo monogram SP0077

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    3. Hi,mine is GF1388,is there any code of that???mine is neverfull ikat indian roses...plz help.

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    4. Hi I have a monogram with code VI0076, is that authentic? Thx

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    5. I have a date code SP2015 is that authentic? Wanting to buy but need to make sure if real or fake

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  2. made in france 44th week of 2008 i think :D

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    1. I am sorry I see no DO In louis vuitton factory location codes . The number mean was made in 2006 on the 6 week.

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  4. The DO seem to be bigger than the 0066. Font size i mean

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  5. Our data, no have "DO ...." for LV.

    If you have any questions or have a request for a date code, feel free to post at purseblog (can attach image)

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    1. I have a bag that has DQ3288 is that a real code thank you

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    2. Hi, I have a lv monogram pm with code VI0076, is that authentic? Possible replica item will copy the same code from authentic unit?

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    1. FL = FL (France, USA - rare, lining replacement?) Mono Canvas, MC, Damier Canvas, Mono Denim, Epi, Vernis, Damier Azur Canvas

      0013 = Week 01 Year 2013

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    2. FL = (France, USA - rare, lining replacement?) Mono Canvas, MC, Damier Canvas, Mono Denim, Epi, Vernis, Damier Azur Canvas

      0013 = Week 01 Year 03

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  7. Hi just bought a lv with code rc 0016 but cant find model any suggestions help

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    1. RC = RC (Italy) Mono Denim, Nimbus

      0016 = Month 01 Year 06
      *after 2007 WYWY

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  8. Hi, i've juz bought a LV Keepall 45. What is DU1133?

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    1. DU made in France
      1133 = Week 13 / Year 2013

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  9. hi can anyone help me please, i have one lv bag, and its in good condition but looks very old, and there is black stamp in thats says:
    TM 1909

    can you please tell me whats that mean, also how can i understand,
    is this originial lv, thank you

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    1. TM1909. If you mean datecode, no TM in our database.

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    2. its my grandma's bags so its very old but we are not sure is it original or not it just says TM 1909 but is there anyway that we can check it! is the original bag and i can email you the pictures please ?

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    3. I recommend to post pics at http://forum.purseblog.com/louis-vuitton/

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  10. can you pls help, Alma BB MI2512? TIA

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  11. Hi. I just bought LV Multicolor Speedy Black with Date Code SP0028

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  12. IT SAYS T'S IS VERNIS BUT MY DELIGHTFUL PM IS TS. THEY REALLY NEED TO FIX THAT OR PEOPLE WILL THINK A BAG IS FAKE

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  13. Hi. I am contemplating buying a n LV Palermo GM. The date code reads EA1133. Is this an authentic bag with this kind of code? THANKS

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  14. Hi,
    I got a lv speedy 25 online.
    The date code is MI 8907 on 2 lines, not one line?
    Like so...

    MI
    8907

    I never seen in on 2 lines. What do you think?

    Thanks in advance!

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  15. hi, I bought a speed 30 in louis vuitton store, but the number is TR5102, which mean 50th week in 2012??? how can be 50th week in a year?? I'm so confusing!!

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    1. There are 52 weeks in a year. Why are you confused?

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  16. I have a keepler 55 duffle bag Im looking at getting with a code DQ3288. Is it authentic or should I not bother? Thanks

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  17. I have a mens Lv Wallet SP1161 any luck?

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  18. I just bought a used louis vuitton it has sp91807 stamped in black on lining. is this a fake? what does it mean?

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  19. MM1161
    is it fake? or it is the code for a new LV manufacture?
    It is not on the list above...
    Thank you!

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    1. Oh, sorry list above , short list. I will posted full list.

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  20. i got a wallet for my birthday from last year or something and the date code is JM0448. what doe it mean and is it fake?

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  21. I am shopping around for a Neverfull GM but I am seeing that sometimes the piece of leather stamped with the date code is horizontal and sometimes vertical, is this correct?

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  22. LV damier azure totally m.m
    Date code is AC 4089
    Real or fake?

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  23. I just bought a speedy LV bag with date code VP0124. Code represent?no in the list.

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    1. Made in france 2006 I belive, I have a leonor with the same code what bag is yours?

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  25. Hi I just got a leonor hobo mono with date stamp VI0016 is this real anyone if they can authenticate this I be very happy

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    1. VI stand for Made in France 0016 is january 2006 its authentic dear

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  26. Hey there I just bought from a girl at work a louis vuitton neverfull mm.It looks very real and the number inside it says SA5019.but on the stamp says made in France tough from your chart those numbers belong to Italy.So my bag is a fake?

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  27. Hello I found the delightful pm with datecode TS 4190, so wondering if it's fake or not?

    Many thanks

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  28. I got a LV and the code on the inside say F-0124 is this bag real?

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    1. i realize this was posted a couple years ago but I got a LV with the code F-0123..... Did you ever find out if your bag was real?

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  29. Hello ! I just bought a LV that is SD0094 is heat stamped inside corner. What can you tell me from this?

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  30. I bought a little denim pleaty bag with VI0016, how can many different bags have the same date code?

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    1. Im wondering same, I see here my same lv code SD2938...

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  31. The LV bag is made in USA and date code is S02161 stamped inside. Bag is real or not?

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  32. Hello! I just bought LV delightful that is M14121 stamped inside. What is that means?

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  33. I got date code m80046 is that right?...

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  34. I got a key pouch showing VI0129, Keepall 45 in Epi showing VI8907, they don't seem to make sense. are they fake?

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  35. Hi, i brought a lv petiti noe from a online plafform the date code is : AR1914

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  36. I'm looking at one with code TJ4190?

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    1. I think 49 weeks and year of 2010. But TV I don't know

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  37. Anyone help me with HS0134 what is mean? Thx

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  38. Hi I just bought Louis Vuitton retiro date code DQ 3289 is it fake.The seller insist that the purse is authentic. Please help!

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    1. DQ 3289 is a fake, otherwise, it's suggesting it was made in 2029

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    2. Thanks for the reply Tristan.I hate people that lie,eventhough a pawn shop is willing to give me money for it there's no way I can pawn it cuz I won't be able to go to sleep at night knowing that is fake:'(..again thank you!

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  39. Hi, i need some help from the admin. i have just bought a lv neverfull mm and the date code is DE 0093 is this a fake date code?

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    2. I have a bag with the date code DE 0082. The numbers on both our bags seem to check out but I can't find the DE country code on any list. Please reply if you figured it out

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  40. The LV Trevi PM bag says made in USA and date code is S02161 stamped inside. Bag is real or not?

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  41. Just bought bag from TheRealReal.com LV date code MI 1002. Real?

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  42. I just bought a lv speedy 40 bag that just has "SD" and no numbers. It was said that that just means vintage. All other things look great and have no reason to not think it's not authentic. Has anyone even seen this kind of code? Pleas help. Thank u

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  43. I want to buy a LV Petit Noe bag, date code AR 9001. Authentic?

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  44. Why is mine has a Letter code TH and it was made in Spain? Shouldnt be made in France not Spain? Please answer me. Im terrified

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  46. Hi, I purchased my MM Artsy bag at the NYC SoHo store and cannot find a code anywhere. I've checked pockets, pouch, seams and bottom of bag. Help anyone?!

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  47. Hi I recently purchased a monogram wallet I thinks is the Sarah wallet. Trying to see if it's authentic. Date code is SD2037. Thanks

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  48. I am assuming HB2012 is not a good code for Louis Vuitton Vernis Alma MM. Am I right or no? Thanks

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  49. Hi I've seen a bag and it says SP0927 (DATE CODE) please tell me what this means thank you

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  50. is my bag fake, lv neverfull date code, sd2938

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  51. lv bag w/ code ST0093 is original plsssss help

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    1. My code is SP0056..... Im also wondering if the code is real.....

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  52. My lv palermo says SP0065 is this real or fake....pls help... Im planning on buying this bag.....thank you

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  53. What about F-0124. Real or fake??

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  54. AR0038 what does this mean trying to figure if my neighbors bag is fake before I purchase bag

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  55. Hi please tell me what is FL0123 means. Thanks in advance

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  56. Please help me, Mono petit noe BL1136, Mono sully pm SW30457, Mono totally pm M18353. TQVM.

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  57. I have just buy a LV bags and my code bags is DO3289,it this fake??Thanks.

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  58. Hai,i have just bought a louis vuitton bag &the date code is DQ3289,What is that means???Please reply me,thanks a lot.

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  59. What would sd0966 mean?

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  60. Date code revealing "VI 0897"?

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  61. Hi I just purchased a new men's wallet and found out the date code a bit weird, can you help me out? It's "MI5113 6" Thank you

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  62. I have a GM looping bag date code sd0092. Is this a good code for a GM looping? Also how do I start tread to show pix? Thank u all.

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  63. When was my GM looping bag made? Date code is sd0092. Thank you.

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  64. Hi, I have an alma pm with a date code SD3173. Is this authentic? Thanks

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  65. Can somebody please tell me date code is TH4017 I'm so stressed bought it from someone and said it was authentic now looking. At the bag I'm a little confused ..

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  66. I had a lv which is preloved code is SP0056 is this fake or original?

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  67. Hi I'm buying a bag online with the date code AR4089. Want me make sure this is legit before I go through with the purchase. It is a Artsy Empreinte MM. Thank you.

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  68. Have a louis neverfull tote with code ea1133 is it real?

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  69. hi, i have damier pochette date code CA3114 is it original?

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  71. Hi can you tell me if this is an authentic date code and pla do tell me the model of this wallet AR4037. Thankyou

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  72. Hi..can u determibe whether its fake or real as mine shown code md0042..not sure its damier neverfull or palermo..thank you..

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    1. I got a sistina GM.... it also has MD which isn't on the date code list.... but again, it looks perfect from the stitching to LV Logo across the handbag....I will have to take it to LV store to find out.

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  73. Same beginning date code as miny malieys... Mines MD0162. Real or Fake?

    The only things that make me believe its fake are the fact that MD isnt on the date code list and the L and O have a space between them on the stamped emblem. Other than that everything is perfect from the stitching to LV logo across the handbag

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  74. Same beginning date code as miny malieys... Mines MD0162. Real or Fake?

    The only things that make me believe its fake are the fact that MD isnt on the date code list and the L and O have a space between them on the stamped emblem. Other than that everything is perfect from the stitching to LV logo across the handbag

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    1. Yeah..so thats mean mine is fake? How about for the damier neverfull sp0046? Uts fake or not,?

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  75. Hi can u check for this code sp0046 for damier neverfull..its fake or real? Tq

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  77. I have a neverfull monogram with code GI 3104, is it real?

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  78. I have a damier azure totally pm SD3191. Is it fake?

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  79. DE0082
    The bag looks decent enough, but I can't find the DE country code. The bags label says made in France

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  80. Hello I have a Louie with the tag VI1013 is it real? Thanks in advance !

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  81. Does anyone know what this mean SP1021

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  82. Is DE 0093 real or fake
    Please help me

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  83. I have LV purse artsy made in France.
    Date code JD0076. This lady said my date code was 1.1. I don't see that.

    And I have a LV wristlet made in France.
    Date code HL 1123

    Are they real or fake?

    Thanks in advance.

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  84. hi,
    i have a LV Bag with the Code TM1956
    can you tell me what this is, i couldnt find it in the Net.
    thanks in Advance

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  86. my bags is th0049 real or fake?pliss help

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  87. my bags is th0049 real or fake?pliss help

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  88. date code FL4090
    France 40th week of 1990? I'm fairly sure i have that wrong

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  89. Hi!
    I`d bought a Monogram Favorite from the LV store and the datecode is SA3195 and it`s stamped Made in France. SA is originally Italy, right? The customer sevice doesn`t want to give me information on how this works. Please, help me out!

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  90. can anyone tell me what the stamp code ST0093, someone has said it was germany but i cant find anything

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  91. I have a louis Britton code HL1123 can anyone help and tell if it's real

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  92. Hi I just bought a LV bag, code is LM41526. Is this a real LV handbag?

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  93. How about SD 2938? Orig of not? TIA!

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  94. Mine says HL 1123. What does this stand for? I did not see HL listed above.

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  95. lv handbag retiro pm SP0183 real or fake? thanks

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  96. Hi the LV bag I have has a code DQ3288,what does this mean ?

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  97. Hi the LV bag I have has a code DQ3288,what does this mean ?

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  98. My bag is TH0049 is this real or fake?

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  99. My bag is TH0049 is this real or fake?

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  100. My bag is TH0049 is this real or fake?

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  101. Hello how about HL0529, thanks in advance.

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  102. Is LM41526 real or fake. Please help

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  103. What is about date code AR1142? It Is out in 2012.

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  104. What is about date code AR1142? It Is out in 2012.

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  105. Black Epi Keepall 55 with date code VI8907. France, what date?

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  106. Mine says EA1133 and it is up top by the pouch. is this real or fake?

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  107. I have a Louis Vuitton shoulder bag more for male. It is DE0093 What does this mean? Is it authentic?

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  108. I have a bag Louis Vuitton cod YF1388 fake?

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  109. I have a bag Louis Vuitton cod YF1388 fake?

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  110. Hello....I just bought one vintage lv bucket bag....the code is .V.I.
    Is this fake ?

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    1. VI is a France code .but There is numbers with the code on the handbag to. And you have to go by how it look to.

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  111. Hello....I just bought one vintage lv bucket bag....the code is .V.I.
    Is this fake ?

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    1. Hi that code just tell you wear it's made and it was made in France 2009 on the 5th week


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  113. Heey my code is SP1021 ? what that mean ?

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  114. My loui vuitton code is sp0028

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  115. Hi,a belt with codeCT 0914,authentic or fake?thanks

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  116. Sorry SP0065 mafe in France I'm trying to purchase on poshmark

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  117. I just purchased a LV and have done research on how the monograming is ligned up perfectly and how the designes are supposed to look all the way down to the hardware etc. but my date code is in question "HL 1123" does anyone know if there is that date code on the pappillo style bag?

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  118. Hi, I have a multicolored speedy 30 with a date code of SP0013. Any info?

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  119. Hi, I have a multicolored speedy 30 with a date code of SP0013. Any info?

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  120. hello i have a Louis Vuitton code MD0042.. Is it real?

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  121. Trevi handbag FL4059, what does that mean?

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  122. Hello what does ST0093 means in my wife Louis Vuitton bag?

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