Comments on: Open Question: Are the bags on Authenticlvbags.com real? They sell consignment.?

By: Rufusdufus

Rufusdufus — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:15:49 +0000

Hey guys. I just read everyone’s comments and I am glad that I had. I was about to make a purchase to Mari Adams’ website. I hope she rots in hell for everything she has put all of you through. I hope that other people will have read all the negative feed back and will think twice about ordering from that lady. I am looking for an lv bag but I dont know what websites I can trust. Does anyone know of any websites that isn’t a scam??

By: mailyn

mailyn — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:01:03 +0000

I order two bags of louis vuitoon but just today I recieved an emali saying that they cannot send it because they are just replicas but in thier swite it says they are 100% leather bags.. and they can send it most of the countries.. kindly check this one if its a scam.. mylvstore.com the name of the person is shelly

By: mailyn

mailyn — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:54:37 +0000

Guys I just want to ask about this site Louis vuitton eshops,, the email add is mylvstore.com if its a scam company too… the name of the person is shelly

By: Linda Lee

Linda Lee — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:20:54 +0000

How to buy authentic used Louis Vuitton & avoiding the fakes!
1. The quality—Get your hands on a real one and roughly measure the weight with your hands. Also feel the leather and canvas- it should feel smooth and should look shiny (the leather).
2. THE PATTERN MATTERS!—The pattern will always be the same on all pieces of the same line (ex., all damier canvases will be the same, all monogram canvases will be the same…etc.). The ONLY exception to this is on some of the ties and scarves. ALL monogram canvases will be the same on all leather goods. On the Damier canvas, the boxes that say “Louis Vuitton Paris” on them will be spaced 9 squares apart both horizontal and vertical (4 dark and 5 light). Anything else is FAKE!
3. The price—If you get Louis Vuitton for under, say, $250 or so, you aren’t getting a bargain, you’re getting a fake. LV NEVER goes on sale or clearance, so be careful with internet purchasing. Bag prices range from $250 or so to $4, or $5,000.
4. The hardware—On most of the bags, the zippers and buckles will be brass or gold. On some, though, they can be silver. Also, pay attention to how the LV’s are carved into the zippers: Look at them under magnification. If they are clean cut and smooth there’s a chance it may be real. DON’T depend on this, though. Many counterfeiters pay close attention to detail.
5. The leather—The handles, straps (if any), and/or trim will usually be a white-colored cowhide that will oxidize (change to a darker honey color) over time. If you are purchasing a vintage bag then the cowhide will already be oxidized. When it is new it will be white on the surface but the inner part will be a red color, and that will also change color. If the white does not darken, it is fake. It will start oxidizing within the first few weeks.
6. The accessories—Speedy’s DO NOT…EVER…come with pegs/”feet” on the bottom. The bottom will always be plain with no hardware. Some bags come with locks and keys (mostly the damier canvas bags) that are usually gold or brass like the hardware on the bag itself and usually have a big LV monogram carved into them.
7. The packaging—LV bags never come with tags attatched. They may have some paper or wrapping around the straps/handles, but that’s it! NO PRICE TAGS OR BARCODES!
8. The inside—The inside of a bag should always have a small slab of leather (that will also oxidize) with “Louis Vuitton Made in France” hot-stamped into it. It can also say “Made in Italy”, “Made in Paris”, “Made in Spain”, “Made in Germany”, or “Made in USA”. If it says anything else, it’s fake. I don’t really know what all hey can say, I only own six bags and they all say “Made in France”. Some of the women’s purses may not have this, but there will always be something verifying where it was made.
9. Location, location, location—Be aware of where you are buying your LV products. The only 2 places that are authorized to sell LV things are louisvuitton.com and eluxury.com. This, by no means, means that if they are sold elsewhere that they are fake.
10. The date code and serial number—All LV products have serial numbers, but all bags have both a serial number and a date code. The only people that can read the date codes are the people that work for LV or have experience with LV products. Both codes (in a bag) will usually be hidden behind some flap of leaher or canvas and can be painted or hot-stamped.

By: Ta`Mar Stovall

Ta`Mar Stovall — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:11:07 +0000

*** Update**** Ta’Mar Stovall
Hey all. So I know this is late but I figured those who have had the misfortune of dealing with Mari would like the info. So, Mari ended up sending me my money back only AFTER I reported her to many agencies. I was glad to get my money back, very glad. For LV original buyer and those who say, “if you don’t want an issue then by the bags new”, that is a fool proof way to ensure a quality and authentic bag, but, true LV lovers sometimes want those bags that are no longer being made, and who wouldn’t want to save a hundred dollars or so, I would. Furthermore, people work hard for their money and can spend it the way that they choose. People have a right to not be taken advantage of. And if they are taken advantage of, they have a right to voice their concerns (i.e this forum) and hopefully speak with people who can possibly share their experiences, we all learn from each other. So stating the obvious (buying new) is not helpful to their current situation, somethings just aren’t worth saying, you know? To those whom have been ripped off by Mari, I encourage you to file reports with rip off reports, you can attach it to mine, or you can make your own. You can also call your bank and file a report because she is committing fraud and it’s against the law. Hang in there. I support your efforts! And don’t let people make you feel like you have poor judgement, sure if you could take it back you would that goes without saying, but remember you were lied to. There are many reputable LV resellers. Actually I’m thinking about selling my papillion 36 and I’m not a thief. Just know you ran into a worthless liar, who sells counterfeit bags, and she wants to scam you for your money. Not everyone is like that. For the record, I’m not Ms. Filline. That just goes to show that there are liars out there trying to twist the truth. Karma is real. Ms. Mari is gonna get her’s …… she’s gonna get it. People that get up everyday trying to scam, lie, cheat and steal are pure EVIL, and that she is. She may still have your money but she is an evil LOSER. She is a loser at life, she can never win and rise to the top while stepping on someone else’s head. Thanks to the people who find her new names and change them and post them on here, it will help people, it already has.

By: LV.original.buyer

LV.original.buyer — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:24:17 +0000

Well, well, well…i am surprised with all these postings…theres a con artist and people are buying her shit! The best thing to do, to stop buying imitations or great deal “authentic” bags…save your money, then enjoy shopping in Rodeo drive to a real LV store. or shop at the real LV website.

By: ruby

ruby — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:37:10 +0000

I agree with all the postings. I didn’t continue looking on the site when I read this comments…as the site has been changed to look like the real one… beware ordering bags from mylvstore.com as this is the same person that’s scamming many people. The part of the site that really intrigues me is that the contact part has a personal email or from a gmail instead from the manufacturer itself.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:47:33 +0000

Good news! It finally has caught up to her. The subject involved-AKA Nelly Ado has recently been arrested.

By: Cruisin One

Cruisin One — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:53:36 +0000

So happy for you Lucky One and glad to see our never ending campaign to shut this thief down is paying off.
I myself am out over $2K but am firm believer in what goes around comes around. I will continue to do all I can to call attention to this thief and notify every source I can of her illegal activities and bring to to justice. She needs to pay dearly for what she has put so many people through.

By: Anon Ymous

Anon Ymous — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:15:11 +0000

Lucky One, it’s sooo nice to know that at least ONE person, didn’t fall victim to Mari Adams/Nelly Ado. And also nice to know that she has indeed shut down, for now, anyway. I’m going to keep watching, however, to see if she opens up under yet another name. At least this time, her website didn’t last very long. So glad to hear you got your money back…keep spreading the word ladies!!