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leeann83 said:
Ladies,

I've seen a few sellers from Italy selling brand new or claim to be near new balenciaga bags for under US$1000. Normally they are on bids but usually ended between $700-$900 USD. I am very suspicious about them but based on the pics they look genuine. Here check these out and let me know if you think is authentic or fakes.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261464688355?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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These are the sellers with the blurry pics, right? I am wondering if they blur out the tags with the thought that if the buyer protests and says it is not the same bag that they won the seller can say: prove it. But with Ebay, if it's fake it can be returned in any case.

This one is from Albania (eta, it also says Italy, Florence, as location) (on Bonz) I can't put my finger on it, but it feels similar to the other listing. The feedback is good for the ebay listing, so it could be legit, or they could be setting it up so people bid (who are not involved in the scheme) http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Balenciaga-Classic-City-Dark-Night-699-/162284781?st_id=17111033

Ok, not the same bag, one tag read 6320 and one reads 6310.

Sssy, was this the Ebay seller with the fuzzy pics?
 
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rainneday said:
These are the sellers with the blurry pics, right? I am wondering if they blur out the tags with the thought that if the buyer protests and says it is not the same bag that they won the seller can say: prove it. But with Ebay, if it's fake it can be returned in any case.

This one is from Albania (eta, it also says Italy, Florence, as location) (on Bonz) I can't put my finger on it, but it feels similar to the other listing. The feedback is good for the ebay listing, so it could be legit, or they could be setting it up so people bid (who are not involved in the scheme) http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Balenciaga-Classic-City-Dark-Night-699-/162284781?st_id=17111033

Ok, not the same bag, one tag read 6320 and one reads 6310.

Sssy, was this the Ebay seller with the fuzzy pics?
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Yes, blurry pics and I've seen a few of them on ebay. I am pretty sure they are fakes because I was going to buy from 1 of these sellers and she offers me USD$780 including shipping for a black silver hardware city bag. She guaranteed the authenticity of her bags and told me she is honest and blah blah blah. I told her that I will bring it to a balenciaga store to authenticate it once I purchase it from her and suddenly she told me the bag wasn't available anymore. Her excuse was that she had sold it to a friend. So yea don't think they are genuine balenciaga. All the bags she sold have all the authentic features of a balenciaga bag, rivets with the deep U, black stitches on top of the label, etc.....but I am pretty sure they are fake. I think everyone should stay away from these Italian sellers.
 
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rainneday said:
These are the sellers with the blurry pics, right? I am wondering if they blur out the tags with the thought that if the buyer protests and says it is not the same bag that they won the seller can say: prove it. But with Ebay, if it's fake it can be returned in any case.

This one is from Albania (eta, it also says Italy, Florence, as location) (on Bonz) I can't put my finger on it, but it feels similar to the other listing. The feedback is good for the ebay listing, so it could be legit, or they could be setting it up so people bid (who are not involved in the scheme) http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Balenciaga-Classic-City-Dark-Night-699-/162284781?st_id=17111033

Ok, not the same bag, one tag read 6320 and one reads 6310.

Sssy, was this the Ebay seller with the fuzzy pics?
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Yes, the same. I have to find thread about them on ebay forum
 
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I also saw the Dark Night on bon. The fact that all pics are fine except the ones needed to authenticate is just weird.

And then, the bag shows up on Ebay. You're right that the numbers are different, but for some reason, I still think it's the same bag/and/or seller. Or they're working together.

Dunno why, but this whole thing just rubs me the wrong way.
 
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leeann83 said:
Yes, blurry pics and I've seen a few of them on ebay. I am pretty sure they are fakes because I was going to buy from 1 of these sellers and she offers me USD$780 including shipping for a black silver hardware city bag. She guaranteed the authenticity of her bags and told me she is honest and blah blah blah. I told her that I will bring it to a balenciaga store to authenticate it once I purchase it from her and suddenly she told me the bag wasn't available anymore. Her excuse was that she had sold it to a friend. So yea don't think they are genuine balenciaga. All the bags she sold have all the authentic features of a balenciaga bag, rivets with the deep U, black stitches on top of the label, etc.....but I am pretty sure they are fake. I think everyone should stay away from these Italian sellers.
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Sssy said:
Yes, the same. I have to find thread about them on ebay forum
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BPC said:
I also saw the Dark Night on bon. The fact that all pics are fine except the ones needed to authenticate is just weird.

And then, the bag shows up on Ebay. You're right that the numbers are different, but for some reason, I still think it's the same bag/and/or seller. Or they're working together.

Dunno why, but this whole thing just rubs me the wrong way.
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This really worries me, if the details are so accurate how can we have them authenticated and know the truth? Sssy, if you find that thread please do link me to it!
 
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