Authenticate This Balenciaga

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

Please see post #1 for complete Balenciaga authentication rules. All requests must be posted in this thread. Authentications are not done via private message or in any other thread.

See the link below for examples of the photos needed and the format they should be in (clear, close up, forward-facing, no angles, right way up, no bends in tags).

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-balenciaga-authentication.741442/

A link to the listing in question is required.

It is an authenticator’s right to ignore a request that is not in the proper format. If the listing you are interested in is missing photos it is your responsibility to request them from the seller prior to posting in this thread.

Thanks and be well!

 

[muchstuff]

Thank you @muchstuff for advising me on both these bags. I have decided to go for neither of them. Although I love the colour of the purple one I cant really chance the mark not coming out and theorized that the seller would have tried herself. The bordeaux is worn and tired looking.
I do have others on my radar and will put them up in due time.
Having an opinion from someone who knows the brand has been very helpful and I thank you again

My pleasure. Just as an FYI, I doubt bulk sellers like wetkandy do anything at all to the bags. They have large inventory and sell as is. Not trying to sway you toward buying, I think you've made a good decision, but just to let you know.

 

[Narnanz]

My pleasure. Just as an FYI, I doubt bulk sellers like wetkandy do anything at all to the bags. They have large inventory and sell as is. Not trying to sway you toward buying, I think you've made a good decision, but just to let you know.

well Im a complete newbie when it comes to buying Balenciaga so I will take any advice I can get...just like I do with the fab Coach gals.

 

[cloudychiffon]

Hi there,

It's been a long time since I bought a Balenciaga bag! I just got this one, arrived today and would appreciate it if someone could authenticate it for me asap. Thank you so much

Item Name (if you know it): Balenciaga Classic City Small Grey with Silver Hardware
Please see photos

 

[cloudychiffon]

A few more pics that didn't attach -

 

[ksuromax]

Hi there,

It's been a long time since I bought a Balenciaga bag! I just got this one, arrived today and would appreciate it if someone could authenticate it for me asap. Thank you so much

Item Name (if you know it): Balenciaga Classic City Small Grey with Silver Hardware
Please see photos

A few more pics that didn't attach -

Authentic
AW 2019 Gris Fossil

 

[cloudychiffon]

Authentic
AW 2019 Gris Fossil

Thank you so much for the quick response!! I'm so excited for this piece as I got it for such an amazing price!

BUT.. I also just found one stud on the side of the bag, what first appeared to be glue/ but now seems to be a bad scratch (can feel the metal is uneven), and then also the strap stitching seems a bit uneven. Is this cause for any concern? Please see photo attached.

Thank you in advance!

 

[ksuromax]

Thank you so much for the quick response!! I'm so excited for this piece as I got it for such an amazing price!

BUT.. I also just found one stud on the side of the bag, what first appeared to be glue/ but now seems to be a bad scratch (can feel the metal is uneven), and then also the strap stitching seems a bit uneven. Is this cause for any concern? Please see photo attached.

Thank you in advance!

nothing that i would worry about, you will get more scuffs and scratches as you wear it, and the stitching is turning around there so, it's not surprising the angle is not perfect.

 

[cloudychiffon]

nothing that i would worry about, you will get more scuffs and scratches as you wear it, and the stitching is turning around there so, it's not surprising the angle is not perfect.

Thank you so much, appreciate it!

 

[ksuromax]

Thank you so much, appreciate it!

most welcome! enjoy your new bag!

 

[Hermione17]

Hello,
Hope everybody's Ok in those particular times for all the world.

I do have questions on this bag (see pictures) on trying to guess if it's a real or fake
As the model does not seem to be a Velo one
But
The serial number is those of a Vélo one is 235216-1000 213048
That the reason why, I feel more than lost and as I'm not a Balenciaga specialist

Thanks in advance
And stay safe

PS : Sorry for my English !

 

[muchstuff]

Hello,
Hope everybody's Ok in those particular times for all the world.

I do have questions on this bag (see pictures) on trying to guess if it's a real or fake
As the model does not seem to be a Velo one
But
The serial number is those of a Vélo one is 235216-1000 213048
That the reason why, I feel more than lost and as I'm not a Balenciaga specialist

Thanks in advance
And stay safe

PS : Sorry for my English !

Please see the link @ksuromax supplied you with. These photos aren’t helpful.

 

[Hermione17]

Hello,
Hope everybody's Ok in those particular times for all the world.

I do have questions on this bag (see pictures) on trying to guess if it's a real or fake
As the model does not seem to be a Velo one
But
The serial number is those of a Vélo one is 235216-1000 213048
That the reason why, I feel more than lost and as I'm not a Balenciaga specialist

Thanks in advance
And stay safe

PS : Sorry for my English !

 

[muchstuff]

Hello,
Hope everybody's Ok in those particular times for all the world.

I do have questions on this bag (see pictures) on trying to guess if it's a real or fake
As the model does not seem to be a Velo one
But
The serial number is those of a Vélo one is 235216-1000 213048
That the reason why, I feel more than lost and as I'm not a Balenciaga specialist

Thanks in advance
And stay safe

PS : Sorry for my English !

I'm sorry but we need ALL of the photos listed in the link sent to you. You're missing the front of the tag and the bale, please post those photos and we'll take a look. The style code on the tag back that you posted previously is for a Velo. It's pretty beat up but it looks like a Velo to me.

 

[Hermione17]

I'm sorry but we need ALL of the photos listed in the link sent to you. You're missing the front of the tag and the bale, please post those photos and we'll take a look. The style code on the tag back that you posted previously is for a Velo. It's pretty beat up but it looks like a Velo to me.

Thanks a lot i'm trying to get more pictures but it sounds complicate.

The thing is that the seller saying that it's a Velo, and number on his pictures it seems to be a Velo too but when I see the pictures of the seller and the the common pictures of a Balenciaga Velo the Velo model seems to be différent.
Sorry for my bad English

 

[muchstuff]

Thanks a lot i'm trying to get more pictures but it sounds complicate.

The thing is that the seller saying that it's a Velo, and number on his pictures it seems to be a Velo too but when I see the pictures of the seller and the the common pictures of a Balenciaga Velo the Velo model seems to be différent.
Sorry for my bad English

If you're comparing it to a Velo in better shape yes, it's going to look different to a degree. There are also Velos made from different leathers and with different hardware.
It's not complicated regarding the photos needed, did you look at the link? It shows exactly what's needed. So you need the front of the leather tag inside the bag and the bale, that's the piece of metal that looks kind of like a clothes hanger that attaches the strap to the bag. The photos need to be close up, clear, and facing the camera, no angles.