Even in the beginning, Louis Vuitton was imitated and replicated. The Monogram design wasn't even the first pattern that was developed by the exquisite trunk maker. Damier was the first canvas that adorned the wardrobe trunks for the elite and the wealthiest at the time. Monogram was developed because it was harder for the counterfeiters to replicate. So, even back in the early years of Louis Vuitton, many wanted to copy the exquisite designer line.

Now, the counterfeiters are at the top of their game. They will do anything to make the all mighty dollar, no matter how illegal and despicable~ and they must be stopped. The unsuspecting ebayer comes to search for good bargains on authentic Louis Vuitton and is bombarded with thousands of fakes. Let me repeat ~ Thousands of fakes! I cannot tell you how many auctions I will examine before I can locate an AUTHENTIC Louis Vuitton. The number of replica Louis Vuittons on ebay rises tremendously everyday!

Educate yourself! Know how to determine between a Phooey Pecan and an Authentic Louis Vuitton. Do not just buy thinking "it looks good". Search the internet, do your research, join discussion boards, do something to educate yourself, but please do not buy counterfeit Louis Vuitton! Why spend your hard earned money on a replica? More often than not, the replicas are costing close to what authentic handbags cost. Yet, the replica bag does not have the quality and craftsmanship of an AUTHENTIC Louis Vuitton.

If you don't know what to look for~ ask for the information! It is out there and readily available. There are many forums that are open to the public, there are guides on ebay, you may visit my website, but please educate yourself prior to purchasing on ebay.

Another way to guarantee you are getting an authentic Louis Vuitton is buying from a MPRS (MyPoupette Recommended Seller), an ALVA seller elite, members of LVLU, FLALV, LV&M, and ALVU. These are private internet discussion boards that all have a STRICT anti-counterfeit policy. The members risk losing their status in the community for any practices which are unethical or illegal. Period. No tolerance is allowed for fake merchandise.

Occasionally, I, the owner/operator of FLALV, will sell some of my pre-loved bags to fund my LV spending addiction. A new line comes out, and for some reason, I must buy! I sell my pre-loved bags here on ebay so I can offer guaranteed Authentic Louis Vuitton to fellow LV lovers. All my items are guaranteed Authentic 100% or your money back. All items may be authenticated by MyPoupette or by your local boutique (Store managers only). Returns will be accepted for this reason only. (Again, I do not own or sell fake Louis Vuitton, so this is truly not an issue, it is stated for your piece of mind.)