Authenticate LV Before You Buy
Louis Vuitton is the most counterfeited luxury brand in the world.
Know it's real before you hand over cash.
The Fake LV Problem
Facebook Marketplace is flooded with counterfeit Louis Vuitton. The fakes have gotten incredibly good—some even fool experienced buyers. Here's what makes it hard:
- LV never authenticates for resale buyers. You can't take it to a store and ask "is this real?"
- Professional authentication costs $15-50 and takes days. Not practical for every listing.
- Post-2021 bags have no date code—they use NFC chips that require LV's proprietary app.
- High-quality fakes copy everything: packaging, dust bags, even receipts.
How Spottable Helps
1. Photo Analysis
Our AI scans listing photos for the red flags that indicate counterfeits: stitching quality, logo alignment, hardware details, and material texture.
2. Seller Verification
We analyze the seller's account history, listing patterns, and pricing to identify scam behaviors before you engage.
3. Authentication Guide
You get a personalized checklist: exactly what to inspect when you meet the seller, specific to the bag style you're buying.
4. Price Validation
We know what authentic LV sells for. Suspicious pricing gets flagged—whether too cheap (likely fake) or overpriced.
Red Flags Our AI Catches
Before you even think about authentication, these listing-level signals often indicate a scam:
Price Too Good
LV never goes on sale. If it's 50% off "retail," it's fake.
Stock Photos
Reverse image search finds the same photos elsewhere online.
Vague Location
Seller won't meet locally or ships only from overseas.
Pressure Tactics
"Someone else is interested" or "Cash only" demands.
New Account
Created recently with few or no other listings.
Refuses Photos
Won't send additional angles or detail shots.
What to Check In Person
When Spottable's AI clears a listing, you'll get a guide like this tailored to your specific bag. Here's what authentication experts look for:
Most Counterfeited LV Bags
Extra caution needed with these high-demand styles:
Neverfull MM/GM
The most popular—and most faked—LV bag. Check interior lining color and side cinch stitching.
Speedy 25/30
Classic style targeted by counterfeiters. Verify the heat stamp depth and lock engraving.
Pochette Accessoires
High demand + lower price = fake magnet. Check zipper pull and interior stamp carefully.
Palm Springs Mini
Trendy backpack with complex construction. Fakes often get the front pocket placement wrong.
"Found a Neverfull for $600—seemed like a deal but not crazy cheap. Spottable's analysis flagged that the monogram alignment was off in the listing photos and told me exactly what to check. Met the seller, looked at the stitching like the app said, and it was obviously wrong. Walked away."
— Rachel T., Austin
Buy Louis Vuitton with Confidence
Authentic LV holds its value. Fakes are worthless. Know which you're getting.
Download SpottableAI authentication included in all plans. No per-item fees.