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Hello, all. This will be my first Bal, so I need help authenticating. I went to an estate sale and bought a small table. On the way out, I saw some bags and stopped dead in my tracks. My HG, just sitting there in a dogpile of handbags! I got this one and a Nancy Gonzalez croc clutch for $200 cash. I know the NG is real... please tell me this one is, too. I'm having heart palpitations, literally. The leather is amazing. I have Chloes, Burberrys, and Coaches... but this is another level. The hardware bale initially made me doubt authenticity, because it's so... rustic, but it seems right in line. Please let me know if you need more pics. It was difficult getting a good photo of the plate. It has a tiny 925 in the lower right corner.
 

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AustinDarla said:
Hello, all. This will be my first Bal, so I need help authenticating. I went to an estate sale and bought a small table. On the way out, I saw some bags and stopped dead in my tracks. My HG, just sitting there in a dogpile of handbags! I got this one and a Nancy Gonzalez croc clutch for $200 cash. I know the NG is real... please tell me this one is, too. I'm having heart palpitations, literally. The leather is amazing. I have Chloes, Burberrys, and Coaches... but this is another level. The hardware bale initially made me doubt authenticity, because it's so... rustic, but it seems right in line. Please let me know if you need more pics. It was difficult getting a good photo of the plate. It has a tiny 925 in the lower right corner.
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AustinDarla said:
I forgot the buckle pic!
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Your photos are excellent, but I am sad to have to tell you, this one is not authentic. I wish it were better news.
 
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123EL said:
Hi!
I wasn't able to get enough pics in time to buy the last two bags (they got sold so quickly), so I'm trying my luck once again.

I managed to get more pics hopefully it's enough:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/izthkgtd3bkyk55/AACmwF8RgPbX46KZcPuaMapAa?dl=0

Hope it's authentic and I can finally buy it! Haha!
(It's my birthday month, so I'm gonna spend some of my bonus money from 2015 on a nice present for myself haha)
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What I can see looks fine. Hardware photos are necessary to be certain. Bale at the correct angle, and a rivet as well.
 

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This is a follow up of the previous request of my newly purchased of a previously loved Giant 21 gold city in black. I recently purchased this bag from eBay to complete my love collection of owning a classic giant 21. However, after getting the item in hand, it has a little different texture of my other three Balenciaga. This is the very first time I am getting an expensive bag from eBay, would you help to take a look and give me an opinion and confirmation in its authenticity too? I have difficulties to upload more than one picture of my purse in this post with my iPad. I am attaching more photos in the reply.

Thank you.
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Giant 21 Gold, city in black
 

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Sorry for multiple posts but want to follow the guideline to provide all needed photos. Here is the bale.
ying621 said:
PHP:
This is a follow up with of the previous request of my newly purchased of a previously loved Giant 21 gold city in black. I recently purchased this bag from eBay to complete my love collection of owning a classic giant 21. However, after getting the item in hand, it has a little different texture of my other three Balenciaga. This is the very first time getting an expensive bag from eBay, would you help to take a look for giving me opinion and confirmation in its authenticity too? I have difficulties to upload more than one pictures of my purse in this post with my iPad. I am attaching more ohotos in the reply.

Thank you.
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Giant 21 Gold, city in black
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And here is the back of tag. And here is the last photo of my 4 posted pictures. Thank you


ying621 said:
PHP:
This is a follow up with of the previous request of my newly purchased of a previously loved Giant 21 gold city in black. I recently purchased this bag from eBay to complete my love collection of owning a classic giant 21. However, after getting the item in hand, it has a little different texture of my other three Balenciaga. This is the very first time getting an expensive bag from eBay, would you help to take a look for giving me opinion and confirmation in its authenticity too? I have difficulties to upload more than one pictures of my purse in this post with my iPad. I am attaching more ohotos in the reply.

Thank you.
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Giant 21 Gold, city in black
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