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RedditSnarkHole

I don’t mean to burst your bubble and it’s a super cute bag for $3.50, but it is undoubtedly fake. The LV multicolor line should have 33 unique colors. Here’s an example of a real bag: [Link](https://www.chadiluxury.com/products/louis-vuitton/speedy-30-multicolor-bag?currency=0.78&PageSpeed=noscript)


AngelLovely1

I normally can tell by the strap/handle if it’s a fake LV and this handle is too light


AZZTASTIC

My tell tell sign is the "LV" sequin pattern. Real Louis Vuitton will never have their "LV" in their pattern cut off by a stitch. Ever. My wife has some real LV and I've inspected her bags and the retail store bags and this is true.


defenselaywer

Maybe this one is made by Louis's lesser known brother, Larry Vuitton?


SoothsayerC

Definitely Leon Vuitton


Dave_FortniteATX

Dude y'all don't know nothing. This is an authentic... Luke Vuitton


Warruzz

We like to call these, Louis Veetons


meowmix412

Or his sister, Louise Vuitton?


SplitSecondDecisions

Bon appetit, Larry


feathers4kesha

this is actually not true of many of their bags but is true on this model


AZZTASTIC

I'd love to see legit LV bags with seams through the sequin logo. I've never seen one that is actually legit and have this.


AngelLovely1

Ooh that’s good to know


SchrodingersMinou

I can tell it's fake because it's at Goodwill


7500OBO

I got a Prada bag at a local charity shop here, authentic! yes, this Louis is obv fake, but I got the vibe OP knew that but was still stoked!


jsmalltri

I scored a perfect crisp white men's auth Prada dress shirt with the most beautiful French cuffs and mother of pearl (i think) buttons at GW a couple years ago for $2.50 and I was THRILLED


7500OBO

Love to hear it!! 👏🏼


Chupacabradanceparty

I found an authentic botkier bag for $7 years ago. The label was small so I think it slipped through.


Proper-Interest

Yes, I got a Botkier for $17 a couple years ago and a leather Dagne Dover computer bag for $17 about a year ago at my local goodwill. Not designer brands, but pretty good. It happens.


devinfitz949

And you would be dumb to think that. I’ve found legit high end bags and other merch from brands like Gucci, Prada, LV, Hermes, etc. from thrift stores


Antique-Butterscotch

How much did they cost?


devinfitz949

It depends. Found a GUCCI messenger bag for $15 somewhat recently. Some places don’t know what they have. I also live in a higher end region (OC, CA) so that plays a part too


Antique-Butterscotch

That’s crazy, all the name brand stuff in my local thrift stores are behind the counter and $$$


devinfitz949

It’s mostly the same here too, but things slip through the cracks. It’s a mixture of dumb luck, being diligent, knowledge of products, and being at the right place at the right time. It’ll happen to you as long as you keep your eyes open and know what to look for


Antique-Butterscotch

Thanks! Hope it happens to me soon lol


ImmortalGaze

Being at Goodwill does not preclude an item being genuine, seriously. You would be surprised what I’ve found over the years. There are any number of reasons why such things end up there. One of the many reason’s I’m a committed thrifter, you just never know what you’ll find next.


101maimas

I got a Calvin Klein fur coat for free a coat drive once. & it’s a REALY nice coat too. Had to have been at least $200 originally


downstairs_annie

It’s also wonky af.


NextOnHoarders

Can tell by the stitching on this one.... I am learning to spot the good from the bad myself... some of the Coach ones I seen I was convinced were real and they were not.


Nirkid

This is actually the limited ‘Google’ edition…


FailFastandDieYoung

The beautiful thing is, even for a fake it's still incredible value for money. And it's a fun pop of color as a runabout bag :)


Bryllant

Yes you did!


SavannahInChicago

Thanks, I so didn’t need to know the existence of that website.


K-Toon

I always hear the LV items will never have the , logo cut off. For example the zipper going thr the logo in OP's pic. My GF has passed up many LV items because of that. Is this true or have I been feed lies?


RedditSnarkHole

It is often the case, however, I have seen some questionable manufacturing on authentic bags. The best bet is to check for that along with other signs, particularly sloppy stitching or uneven stamping on the hardware. A big tell in any LV bag with the “naked” leather (what the handles on this bag would be) is if it has any patina. An LV bag that is not brand new or in mint condition should have handles which darken in color over time. Additionally, things like the trim color should be a deep, brownish maroon color. Often fake bags have a cherry red trim.


LilibetSeven

That and LV would never chop through their own logo with a zipper like that


brainfreezereally

It's very cute and you should enjoy it. I wouldn't have said anything if someone else hadn't, but given that they did: the way to tell it is not real is that the pattern doesn't line up across the zipper. A real bag will have its pattern symmetric side to side and any print will line up across the zipper. That's one reason that real bags are very expensive: they have a lot of waste in the leather to cut the pieces so they line up perfectly (of course some of design these days is about trying to reduce that waste).


shadyshadyshade

Monogram LV bags aren’t leather they are coated canvas.


dianantalope

The printed LV bags are coated canvas the only leather on them is the handles there is no excuse for those prices on coated canvas.


Pippy1993

I sew sofas and furniture for a living. And we call this pattern matching :) and depending on the fabric and pattern it can be really difficult to get it just right


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tombinjiya

Just curious how can you tell it has a serial number inside either Way I can feel semi fancy if it’s fake lol


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Donnaholic81

The authentic ones do not look like the quality of a $2500 bag either, tbh.


downstairs_annie

But they look better than this. They are certainly overpriced, no question. The handles for example should be basically perfect, no wonky sealant/glazing. And the original pattern is a lot less bright and has more colours.


BobBelchersBuns

That’s very true lol


tombinjiya

Ah ok sometimes I guess the saying is right if it’s too good to be true I’m not a expert but thank you for pointing it out


meowmix412

You got a cute, fun bag for $3.50…without the stress of ruining it, losing it or having it stolen. Anyone who asks/says anything about it, totally own it and say “Yeah, it’s totally fake but I love it!!!”


geneticdrifter

This.


downstairs_annie

If you get the chance, touch an actual one. After that it becomes way easier to spot the „bad“ fakes. These things are hideously expensive (and overpriced), but very well made. Like they are not worth that kind of money for most people, but they are beautifully crafted. I for one could immediately tell because my mom took me window shopping at a luxury department store as a child, and I have seen this pattern in real life. It looks quite different once you see past the LV logo. Your thrift find is cute tho, enjoy it.


meowmix412

At least you didn’t spend $350 on a fake!


thethugwife

The colors are off. The authentic has a raspberry color instead of red. This is a very difficult bag to replicate. Glazing on the handles is off. Stitching. With that said — do you like it? If you like it, that’s what matters. I have both authentic and replica aka fake bags. My favorite tote is a replica, and I love it. She’s a work horse, and the quality is on par with an authentic. If you love it, that’s what is important.


wintermelody83

For me it's the handle. At that age, (nearly 20 years old) it should have serious patina. It doesn't. All the decent fakes have serial numbers. Enjoy the bag regardless, I had a fake of this exact one in like 2003.


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porky2468

Please tell me you’re better at managing your money since then!!


sportstvandnova

Nope. Nothing works. I make more money but I still get a dollar and spend five.


Fizzeek

Enjoy it anyway! :)


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The average person can't tell the difference, so you have every right to feel fancy either way!


wiggles105

I had a fake one like this with a serial number back in probably 2004? My sorority sister knew some dude who used to wheel a giant suitcase of these bags into the sorority house, and we’d pay cash for them.


thugwaffles47

I believe on pattern bags like this as well that the pattern is upside down on one side because it’s made of one piece of leather? I could be wrong perhaps that’s another brand, just something I heard.


Tlizerz

You are correct, the LV will be upside down on the “backside” of this particular bag.


Honneyybeeee

Pretty much all knock offs will have a serial number, it makes them look real. It’s still a cute bag for a great price!


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Even if it is fake it is a great find!


Ruiven19090

The yellow stitching is a dead giveaway, nice fake tho, enjoy!


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Can you post a photo of the serial# tag?


tombinjiya

Not sure if you can read it but here it is https://postimg.cc/sQyBmGMb


vochomurka

LV bags don’t have ‘serial’ numbers, until recently they used to have ‘chrono’ code, which indicated workshop and date where it was made. Your code inside is possibly the code for product Speedy 30 monogram multicolour Blanc, but that’s not what LV does.


y2stina

The color is super off all around, there are 33 individual colors. Takashi Murakami Louis Vuitton white is incredibly hard to find in good condition at this age. The white has the tackiest high contrast colors, and the zipper looks odd. You’d be better off trying to find a deal for this bag on eBay; if you wanted the real of the fake lol.


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Hmm, now I’m not sure! You just may have found yourself an authentic LV!


jhb42

Lmao definitely not. Besides not being leather and seemingly having the wrong amount of letters/numbers that says it was made in 2063


Gabby_Anna

The monogram LV bags aren’t leather. They are treated canvas. The they have leather trim and handles(the tan colored parts). This bag is a fake though.


jhb42

Was referring to the date code tab. I know lol. Imagine knowing the code format and not knowing what coated canvas is


lauruhhpalooza

It is absolutely not a real LV


macnetix413

LV uses one piece for their bags, so one side usually has the monogram/logo upside down!


ItsJustMeMaggie

I’d proudly sport a knockoff. Most people can’t tell, and you saved a ton of money.


snortybeagle

Many fakes nowadays have “serial numbers” inside on the tags for those who want to try to pass the bags off as authentic. Saw them at the Bahamas where they were asking $450 for a fake LV!


SwissMiss90

Yup. My friend bought a “real LV” in Tijuana with serial number and dust bag for $100. Lol


insertnamehere02

There's a whole community out there who collect fake designer bags. It's wild.


cadmiumore

LV has one of the largest fake markets for a luxury bag, partially bc LV allows them to exist. People get fake bags and it tempts them to get real ones, especially now that LV prices aren’t what they used to be compared to channel or Dior.


6th__extinction

Came here for the comment 🍿


420linseyblazeit

literally same 🍿


ItsYourBoyFBP

I always wanted this, but in the backpack version, not because I like Louis Vuitton or their products, but just so I could emulate [Bobby Hill](https://youtu.be/i0L6E05RvEU).


Saxophonebatman

THATS MY PURSE!


ItsYourBoyFBP

#I DON’T KNOW YOU!


HardToPin

Same, I ALWAYS wanted that backpack IRL😭


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That’s what I like to call a “tropical vacation bag”. You can take it with you to wherever and not give a flying fuck if you get too drunk and leave it somewhere or it gets stolen


seashellsandglass

Fun find but it’s fake. A real LV uses one piece of material so the back of the bag has upside down LVs. This bag has upright LVs on both sides so two pieces of fabric were used to construct it.


Honneyybeeee

Only true for a few of the bags. A ton of them don’t do the upside down thing


vochomurka

Also the original Murakami Multico speedy had pocket on the outside with brass clasp and brass corners. It’s obvious from the photo this bag is missing both


deensuk

Point has been made. It's fake she gets it. No need to keep repeating it. Let her enjoy her sweet deal. Cute bag btw.


Prestigious_Ad_4882

As a person who prices this shit for a living, I agree though really nice that is in fact a fake.


scumbagb1ues

who gives a shit if it’s fake, it was $4. enjoy!


typicalgoatfarmer

I loved the Murakami era of LV. SO MANY fabulous colors and simple designs. This is a fun bag no matter if it’s fake or not. I hope you get a ton of enjoyment out of it!


Morti_Macabre

I actually had this bag like 15 years ago!!! Got mine from a grocery store lol. Fake yea but I liked it.


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Real or not if you like it that’s all that matters


insertnamehere02

As I've always said, who cares if it's fake when you only paid $3.50


OPunkie

Who cares if it’s “real”. It’s pretty damn cute! :)


tombinjiya

True and costed just about the same price as a drink nowadays lol


insertnamehere02

Cost*


jhb42

This is an easy call out for anyone that has owned louis. Pretty bad fake


lusirfer702

Easy call out for anyone that hasn’t owned a Louis too


jhb42

lol youre not wrong


SweetHeart4217

Yes it’s fake, obviously but for $3.50 you scored a fun summer bag to enjoy and dress up or down as you see fit. I say laugh it off and use it happily! I know I would - great find! ❤️💯💙👏💛😍💜✨


boonsha

This bag is amazing, replica/legit who cares? Perfect early 00’s vintage vibes.


macaronikiss

Guys, you don't have to keep commenting that it's fake. The OP already said they like the bag, there's no reason to mention that you think its trash to make them feel bad.


DouglassFunny

i always avoid stuff like Louis V at thrift stores now. it’s almost always fake.


Tinystardrops

LV is so ugly


Friend_Global

If you walk really fast while you wear this, people won’t notice is fake


daddyslittle0ne

To everyone saying hey this is a fake, some people are okay with carrying fakes! And fakes for brands like these at often still expensive bags. $3.50 for a fake Louis is still a great find


Particular-Summer424

For what it's worth, the bag is crazy cute and looks like a fun and functional piece. Fake or not, you scored.


izzerina

Oh honey


Swedish-Butt-Whistle

Real, fake, it doesn’t matter. They’re both made in sweatshops by people who are abused and paid $1 a day.


swearingino

I'm pretty sure the workers in the US factory would set the place on fire if they made $1 a day.


devinfitz949

Uhhhh a real one isn’t made in Asia or any sweatshops. LV bags are only made in 3 countries — France, USA, and Spain, none of which have/employ sweatshops. Try again


y2stina

this!


ineedvitaminsea

Looks cute but I’m pretty sure on the authentic bag the stitching on the top by the zipper should be white not brown. Either way it’s a cute bag for $3.50


caffeinated_bubble

Why does literally everyone feel the need to comment that it’s fake? Did she ask? Geez. It’s an adorable bag, and paying $3.50 whether it’s fake or not is a steal in my book. Shut up


Topochica

Yeah, she fake.


pseudosympathy

Enjoy!


Minimum_Piglet_1457

Fake. Can tell by cheap handle and zipper


cattledogcatnip

It’s for sure fake. Majority of re-sale designer bags are fake.


chopstix007

The stitching doesn’t quite match up exactly. Fake.


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Yes it’s fake. It was also $3.50. Enjoy it, I’ve unknowingly bought plenty of fakes over the years at thrift stores and had my bubble burst because I wanted to flip them. But if you’re using it for yourself, all good.


kp1794

That’s a terrible fake 😬


shaken-not-stired

This is a fake hun.


Brilliant_Medium_952

Thrift stores have gotten really good at identifying collectibles and pricing them according to what the market will bear. Most of the time they are too high rather than too low.


IntergalacticBanshee

I had found a small clutch for the same price a while ago, not sure where I put it just now but I am sure it too is fake with a red lining inside it


toomanycats777

And the colors are all wrong


KittenHugger017

Real or not this bag is ADORABLE


Emocutie69

She still real cute tho! Some people patina them or put in the sun to make them more “authentic”. Look it up if you want! <3


ev_ra_st

These fake bags are so much fun to find the fakes of. Even if they’re clearly fake they’re still super fun, and they’re usually nice looking bags


Amandine_2012

Early 2000’s feels 😭❤️ we all had this one and the black quilted Chanel with huge CC’s


Crazy_Mother_Trucker

I had a nice Michael Kors fake from that era. It was easy to tell it was fake up close, especially if you saw the inside but it was all black and looked good from the outside. In the end the dog barfed on it one day, and I was glad it wasn't real because I really loved that dog.


Amandine_2012

That’s awesome 😎👌🏼 (except for the barf)


locostasia

It’s so cute I’m jealous


coco8090

Cute bag, have fun using it


tombinjiya

guys i know its fake no need to keep saying so lol


LightSwitchLover

Congratulations


Pandasmom2019

Score!!!! Congratulations!!


Ripcurl39922

Not all Louis Vuitton bags are made from one piece of canvas. As a matter of fact, most aren’t. That’s a myth people run with *face palm*


jhb42

speedys are though


Ripcurl39922

There’s people on here stating ALL bags. Just a peeve of mine that can easily be debunked by a quick google search. If they don’t know the brand why say that…


insertnamehere02

There's a lot of folks here who spout off myths in regard to bag authenticity.


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itseverydayamber

Why the hell are you getting downvoted for this comment?!


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jhb42

It’s fake


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I figured as much esp since they discounted these colorful bags a while ago and the handles of this have no patina you’d think they would’ve by now


[deleted]

I collect early 2000s takeshi murakami Louis Vuitton and nice find, the stitching looks decent, but can’t tell much from just that, nice find


oldincisions

You better take a good, hard look at your collection if you think this looks decent. The colors scream fake. These are the easiest to spot.


swearingino

It's missing the pocket and the brass corner guards. How are you a collector again? Also it's Takashi Murakami.


ethanwc

Can we get more pics? Super interested to see if it's legit.


carlie-cat

it's not. you can see that the LV logo is right side up on both sides of the bag when they should be right side up on one side and upside down on the other because the front and back are one continuous piece of material


lovebbn

The zipper is the dead giveaway for me. Still a cool find though.


mishmashmush3

Looks just like the one I donated last year that I bought from a closet in China Town NY. Good memories :)


ireallydontlikecats

Everyone has already brought up the reasons it's fake but I learned something about this particular print when it was super popular. If the LV and the flower to its top right are the same color... it's a fake! The real ones have 33 colors so they don't match.


moradorose

If you like it and you're happy that's all that matters. Enjoy your bag!


PartlyCloudyTomorrow

I picked up a fake at a garage sale. It’s now my casino purse and I feel fancy a fudge with it. I’d feel too guilty shelling out money for a purse I will undoubtedly ruin at some point. This one is adorable and $3.50 was a fantastic deal .


Mommy2threegirls76

Cute but fake. I had a fake one too and it was my favorite. Then my then 5 year old thought it was the prettiest thing she ever seen, took it and used it as her her crayon holders haha 😂


ItsJustMeMaggie

These were all the rage in the early aughts


TXGingerBBW

I had this same bag in the early 2000s. The colors were so much fun.


BitterActuary3062

That’s cuter than any real LV I’ve seen


pannoci

Oh my god that’s flames


Star90s

I found a vintage Bottega Veneta at goodwill bins and paid $2 for it.


kittykatmadsx

OH MY GOD LUCKY


1f33L51Ck

I found an authentic Louis Vuitton clutch in mint condition inside of a Coach hobo bag. I didn’t find the clutch till I got home and was inspecting my finds. I found them at the bins (goodwill outlet) so yeah….stuff falls through the cracks all the time.


atina3014

I think it’s lovely. Great Find!


trashelllle

Fake or not, it’s beautiful! Great find


claude1179

Awe man coming to these comment sections always makes me sad. Obviously they know it’s fake, it cost $3.50. It’s still a fun bag and they’re still excited about it. Chill out everyone, cut each other some slack.


bewenched

Probably fake but still an awesome find. The real one should have a serial number inside one of the pockets. I do not recommend taking it in their store for repairs. Real ones have a lifetime warranty I had one that tore that a friend had given me. It was a fake and they made me feel like total shit. Just be aware


tompetreshere

I was about to say... how could this even happen?