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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!
 
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#16,066
muchstuff said:
Big difference in lighting but it looks like the same bag. How on earth did it get wet?
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Thanks Muchstuff. I have no idea how, the only thing I can think off is it was already wet since it was with the seller, lining in side is still wet too. If it got wet during transport, paper works inside and strap would be wet as well. There was not even one drop or feel wet inside the sachet.
I love the bag and the colour but have no idea what to do. I contacted a spa bag person I knew and sent him photos, he said the only way to fix is to recolour the bag -_-"
I didn't have much luck with my last two purchase.
I have contacted the seller, will wait and hear what they have to say. Very dissapointed :(
 
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M&Mthomas said:
Thanks Muchstuff. I have no idea how, the only thing I can think off is it was already wet since it was with the seller, lining in side is still wet too. If it got wet during transport, paper works inside and strap would be wet as well. There was not even one drop or feel wet inside the sachet.
I love the bag and the colour but have no idea what to do. I contacted a spa bag person I knew and sent him photos, he said the only way to fix is to recolour the bag -_-"
I didn't have much luck with my last two purchase.
I have contacted the seller, will wait and hear what they have to say. Very dissapointed :sad:
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You could wait to see what it looks like when it dries? Recolouring will change the feel of the leather. Let us know what the seller has to say!
 
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muchstuff said:
You could wait to see what it looks like when it dries? Recolouring will change the feel of the leather. Let us know what the seller has to say!
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Thanks Muchstuff. She has replied and suprised how the bag got wet but she is happy for me to return it and give me a refund including postage. I still don't think it got wet during transport coz all paper inside looks fine no sign of being wet even though it may dry before it get here. I now have to decide what to do wheter send it back or try to find the way to fix it. You are right, recolour will change the feel of it's leather so I want to try and avoid it. Howeve I got it in a good price and in exact colour I was looking for so I really want to keep it, time to make a decision again... >.<*
 
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M&Mthomas said:
Thanks Muchstuff. She has replied and suprised how the bag got wet but she is happy for me to return it and give me a refund including postage. I still don't think it got wet during transport coz all paper inside looks fine no sign of being wet even though it may dry before it get here. I now have to decide what to do wheter send it back or try to find the way to fix it. You are right, recolour will change the feel of it's leather so I want to try and avoid it. Howeve I got it in a good price and in exact colour I was looking for so I really want to keep it, time to make a decision again... >.<*
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Good luck with your decision!
 
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muchstuff said:
They’re both pretty. Depends if you want something subtle or bolder. I think they’re different enough to have both.
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i am so happy for ur opinion and yes after i received the bag now i am so happy. Its true they are both different eventhough the same pink. This one looks a bit like purpleish like a dragon fruit color. I am so happy for ur opinion that helped me in deciding to buy it ♥ oh by the way i know u already u already have a good look at the rivet but since I have the bag already I am going to take the pic that was missing yesterday of rivet for u and the zipper so pretty ♥️♥️♥️ @muchstuff thanks so muchh15960357548753781237735457626638.jpg15960358307738005918992202860636.jpg so pretty i love it soo
 
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Tropevoli said:
i am so happy for ur opinion and yes after i received the bag now i am so happy. Its true they are both different eventhough the same pink. This one looks a bit like purpleish like a dragon fruit color. I am so happy for ur opinion that helped me in deciding to buy it ♥ oh by the way i know u already u already have a good look at the rivet but since I have the bag already I am going to take the pic that was missing yesterday of rivet for u and the zipper so pretty ♥♥♥ @muchstuff thanks so muchhView attachment 4803317View attachment 4803318 so pretty i love it soo
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You’re fine, enjoy her!
 
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If anyone were able to authenticate the purported 2011 City at the link below, I would be insanely appreciative! Based on my self-guided crash course on authentication guides over the past few days, I don't see any red flags with stitching, tags, bales, rivets, etc., but I'm new to Bal...

Item Name: Auth Balenciaga S/S 2011 City Black Leather with Classic Hardware #386
Item No.: 184355978533
Seller ID: wetkandy (eBay)
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-Balen...th-Classic-Hardware-386/184355978533#viTabs_0

Many thanks in advance if anyone has a minute to lend a hand!
 
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Moooooo said:
If anyone were able to authenticate the purported 2011 City at the link below, I would be insanely appreciative! Based on my self-guided crash course on authentication guides over the past few days, I don't see any red flags with stitching, tags, bales, rivets, etc., but I'm new to Bal...

Item Name: Auth Balenciaga S/S 2011 City Black Leather with Classic Hardware #386
Item No.: 184355978533
Seller ID: wetkandy (eBay)
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-Balen...th-Classic-Hardware-386/184355978533#viTabs_0

Many thanks in advance if anyone has a minute to lend a hand!
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Authentic in my opinion, there’s some good info on replacing the whip stitching in some of the care and maintenance threads if you decide to do so.
 
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#16,078
ajhid said:
Classic city g12
Back label is missing ‘Made in Italy’
Can somebody please share authentication knowledge? Why is this tag so different form other classic city bags?
Thanks so much!

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Try pushing the lining out of the way, the MADE IN ITALY should be there. It's not a classic BTW, a classic denotes the hardware type. A bag can't be both classic and G12. It would also be really helpful if you took close up pics of the details, you have them but they're too far from the camera, we can't zoom in on them on TPF.
 
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ajhid said:
Thank you for your time! Here are some close-up photos. Hope it helps. I’m looking into buying my first pre-owned Balenciaga
and I really need a lot of help in deciding if authentic or not.

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Please retake the tag back after you've exposed the "MADE IN ITALY" line of text. A clear close up of the back of the zipper head would be nice too. Reference your previous post number when you repost so it's easy for us please.
 
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