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]

Thanks!

Any time!

 

[IntheOcean]

Item: Balenciaga Pouch
Link:

Косметичка Balenciaga оригинал – купить в Москве, цена 1 000 руб., дата размещения: 14.10.2020 – Аксессуары

Косметичка Balenciaga оригинал – объявление о продаже в Москве. Цена: 1 000 руб., дата размещения: 14.10.2020. Косметичка Balenciaga оригинал – купить на Юле. Большой выбор товаров категории «Аксессуары» раздела «Женский гардероб».

trk.mail.ru

Ladies, could you please take a look at this pouch? I suppose the photos could be better, sorry

 

[ksuromax]

Item: Balenciaga Pouch
Link:

Косметичка Balenciaga оригинал – купить в Москве, цена 1 000 руб., дата размещения: 14.10.2020 – Аксессуары

Косметичка Balenciaga оригинал – объявление о продаже в Москве. Цена: 1 000 руб., дата размещения: 14.10.2020. Косметичка Balenciaga оригинал – купить на Юле. Большой выбор товаров категории «Аксессуары» раздела «Женский гардероб».

trk.mail.ru

Ladies, could you please take a look at this pouch? I suppose the photos could be better, sorry

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the thingie on the bag, the 'charm', looks legit, but the pouch i would guess is a freebie which comes with the perfume, or similar stuff, usually made in China and normally does not have (any) value
i'd prefer to see the zipper head underneath on the pouch and the rivet on the charm to make a final desicion

 

[ksuromax]

Item: Balenciaga Pouch
Link:

Косметичка Balenciaga оригинал – купить в Москве, цена 1 000 руб., дата размещения: 14.10.2020 – Аксессуары

Косметичка Balenciaga оригинал – объявление о продаже в Москве. Цена: 1 000 руб., дата размещения: 14.10.2020. Косметичка Balenciaga оригинал – купить на Юле. Большой выбор товаров категории «Аксессуары» раздела «Женский гардероб».

trk.mail.ru

Ladies, could you please take a look at this pouch? I suppose the photos could be better, sorry

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p.s. this app requires installation, if there are any additional pix in the listing i'd suggest you download. them and post them by yourself

 

[IntheOcean]

p.s. this app requires installation, if there are any additional pix in the listing i'd suggest you download. them and post them by yourself

Sorry, I was on mobile and didn't realize that the link would be to the app and not the actual page. These are all photos available. Here's the proper link

The seller just says it's authentic in perfect condition. She has a few other contemporary designer & high street items for sale.

 

[ksuromax]

Sorry, I was on mobile and didn't realize that the link would be to the app and not the actual page. These are all photos available. Here's the proper link

The seller just says it's authentic in perfect condition. She has a few other contemporary designer & high street items for sale.

from these pix it's hard to figure out the actual condition
and i can't give a firm answer without seeing the zipperhead and the rivet on the charm, any chance you can ask the seller to provide these?

 

[Pinkie*]

Item Balenciaga Classic City Edge Rose de Sable New and Unworn
Item number 203139960782
Seller kate101982
Link https://www.ebay.com/itm/203139960782

 

[Pinkie*]

Item balenciaga bag city
Item number 303722005337
Seller abbrow5
Link https://www.ebay.com/itm/303722005337

 

[IntheOcean]

from these pix it's hard to figure out the actual condition
and i can't give a firm answer without seeing the zipperhead and the rivet on the charm, any chance you can ask the seller to provide these?

Thank you, Ksuromax! I saw that you sent me a PM, haven't read it yet, sorry. Thought I should upload the pictures first. The underside of the zipper is blank, but there's a YKK engraving on the sides. The rivet has rounded indentations (don't know what they're called, sorry!) And yes, it's definitely not in perfect condition, there's some tiny marks on the fabric and some dents and a crack on the leather wristlet. But it does feel and smell like leather.
Thank you!

ETA: the front zipper is working and there's a small about 2 in deep fabric-lined pocket there. The interior tag is only stitched at the top, so it can be flipped and there's nothing on the backside.

 

[ksuromax]

Thank you, Ksuromax! I saw that you sent me a PM, haven't read it yet, sorry. Thought I should upload the pictures first. The underside of the zipper is blank, but there's a YKK engraving on the sides. The rivet has rounded indentations (don't know what they're called, sorry!) And yes, it's definitely not in perfect condition, there's some tiny marks on the fabric and some dents and a crack on the leather wristlet. But it does feel and smell like leather.
Thank you!

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they are called 'notches' but this one does not look good, to be honest.
I don't know if this charm was on this pouch initially, that could, possibly, explain why the notches look off (if they are made in China and not following the standards), but i haven't seen these charms made any other way than standard, they used to sell as stand-alone bag charms with the carabin and they were made in Italy, like this
@muchstuff have you seen a whipstitch charm made for the cosmetic pouches?

 

[muchstuff]

they are called 'notches' but this one does not look good, to be honest.
I don't know if this charm was on this pouch initially, that could, possibly, explain why the notches look off (if they are made in China and not following the standards), but i haven't seen these charms made any other way than standard, they used to sell as stand-alone bag charms with the carabin and they were made in Italy, like this
@muchstuff have you seen a whipstitch charm made for the cosmetic pouches?

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Sorry no, I’m no help with this at all.

 

[IntheOcean]

Sorry no, I’m no help with this at all.

All right, thank you!

@ksuromax, thank you for your messages and insight So, what would be your final verdict? I could take more pictures? I agree that the pouch itself isn't really worthy of being faked, however, theoretically, that, of course, can happen. I've been googling this little issue of a keychain instead of a pull tab, and I got nothing, I'm afraid. I asked the seller if she replaced the pull tab, didn't get a reply yet, sorry.

ETA: the seller said that she didn't replace anything, the makeup bag was a freebie she was given at a Balenciaga show.

 

[ksuromax]

All right, thank you!

@ksuromax, thank you for your messages and insight So, what would be your final verdict? I could take more pictures? I agree that the pouch itself isn't really worthy of being faked, however, theoretically, that, of course, can happen. I've been googling this little issue of a keychain instead of a pull tab, and I got nothing, I'm afraid. I asked the seller if she replaced the pull tab, didn't get a reply yet, sorry.

ETA: the seller said that she didn't replace anything, the makeup bag was a freebie she was given at a Balenciaga show.

i guess that's just a 'made in China' variation, it was made without following the standards of the usual SLG made in Italy, and that's why the rivet is not what it's supposed to be.
It's your call to keep, or return it.
In the end of the day, the value is what YOU agree to pay for it.

 

[IntheOcean]

i guess that's just a 'made in China' variation, it was made without following the standards of the usual SLG made in Italy, and that's why the rivet is not what it's supposed to be.
It's your call to keep, or return it.
In the end of the day, the value is what YOU agree to pay for it.

Thank you! No, I'll definitely keep the pouch. It's the exact size, shape, and color I was looking for.

 

[midniteluna]

Hello all! I recently acquired a Balenciaga City and it is in my hand now. Seems like the real deal and greatly assured by the seller but for my own peace of mind, I'd appreciate you guys helping me to authenticate this. Wondering which year and color of this model? Thank you