Table of ContentsIntroduction 6TELLING FAKES FROM GENUINE ITEMS 13Point 1 – Check the item in a Louis Vuitton catalogue 13Point 2 – Brassware/Metal Work 15Point 3 – Stamping & Date Code 15Point 4 – Handle Some Genuine Louis Vuitton Pieces 16Point 5 – The Stitching 17THE JAPANESE SUPER FAKE 19What to look for to avoid a Japanese Super Fake 19BUYING GENUINE LOUIS VUITTON FROM EBAY 21Point 1 – Buy the seller before buying the item 21Point 2 – Check how long the seller has been in business 22Point 3 – Confirm the item is genuine 22Point 4 – Pay by PayPal 22BUYING NEW FROM THE LOUIS VUITTON STORE 25Which pieces retain the most value if buying new pieces from the store? 25APPENDIX A - LOUIS VUITTON DATE/BATCH CODES 28APPENDIX B – INTERNET RESOURCES 29Forums 29Quality On-Line Retailers 29Websites of interest 29