Authenticate This Balenciaga

melissab · Nov 4, 2008

bbaglust said:
Could anyone authenticate either of these bags? I'm new to this whole thing and really, really want one. But I've read a couple of horror stories over the past couple of days, too. You ladies are great!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=220304539880

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=330283177939

both look good!

Conni618 · Nov 4, 2008

jennifer1602 said:
http://pursepodium.multiply.com/photos/album/228/Balenciaga_Mens_Day_Messenger_Bag#8

It looks alright, but just wondering... it is an older style bag. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you so much B-lovers.

I believe this is called a men's Day. What I see here looks good, but she should send you a photo of the front of the leather tag. Also, if you can get a closer shot of her paper tags, you can check the color with the season.

bbaglust · Nov 4, 2008

melissab said:
both look good!

Thank you!

melissab · Nov 4, 2008

bbaglust said:
Thank you!

did you get my message on your profile?

BlueKat · Nov 4, 2008

HandbagAngel said:
This 2005 Navy Work is authentic. Good luck!

Thanks HandbagAngel!! This one was throwing me off because of the "MADE IN ITALY" in all caps! :sweatdrop:

HandbagAngel · Nov 4, 2008

BlueKat said:
Thanks HandbagAngel!! This one was throwing me off because of the "MADE IN ITALY" in all caps!

Some older Bbags' "MADE IN ITALY" are all caps, but not many. I remember this 05 Navy Work. It has been exchanged hands on eBay quite many times. I am not saying there is anything wrong. If not because I already have an Indigo, I would grab it. Good luck!

bbaglust · Nov 4, 2008

Thx, I did! I can't figure out how to send a message back, though - I've contacted LMB and she says no problem.

melissab · Nov 4, 2008

bbaglust said:
Thx, I did! I can't figure out how to send a message back, though - I've contacted LMB and she says no problem.

ok good!

BlueKat · Nov 4, 2008

^^Thanks again for the clarification, HandbagAngel!! :tup:

livy1888 · Nov 4, 2008

HandbagAngel said:
Some older Bbags' "MADE IN ITALY" are all caps, but not many. I remember this 05 Navy Work. It has been exchanged hands on eBay quite many times. I am not saying there is anything wrong. If not because I already have an Indigo, I would grab it. Good luck!

Agree with the others. The 05 Navy Work is definitely authentic. I know because it was originally mine and I sold it on ebay quite some time ago :yes:

I used to have a 05 Apple Green Work also with "MADE IN ITALY" writing all in caps. Seems to be common in older bals :yes:

Wildisthewind · Nov 4, 2008

melissab said:
um! great score! soo jealous!

please,don't be=)
wait till i'll receive her=) :graucho:

melissab · Nov 4, 2008

Wildisthewind said:
please,don't be=)
wait till i'll receive her=)

I can't wait to see pics then!!

tutu1234 · Nov 4, 2008

I've just received my 08 saddle city! Gorgeous! I do have a few questions however, before I can be 100% confident about the authenticity. TIA!

In the 2nd picture there's a price tag, would someone tell me it is from balenciaga or a retailer?

In the 3rd and 4th pictures, you can see the leather edges on the bottom are not perfectly even, is that ok for b bags?