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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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muchstuff said:
Is it possible to post clearer pics of the tag front and back? Maybe try to smooth out the wrinkles a bit? The reason we're debating over it is because 1) one of the handles has clearly been either replaced or reattached so the rivets aren't the originals, and 2) the tag is very hard to examine for font in it's current condition.
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i Can do it tomorrow
 
#16,985
QueenValli said:
Did the 05 Apple Green City ever get made with a leather inner tag, or were they only produced with a silver metal one? Found one online today but the lack of metal tag is leaving me dubious.
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Typically it would be with a silver tag but we know there were anomalies back then. Best to post it on the AT thread and we’ll take a look.
 
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Just.Stine said:
Thats The best I cam due, with The winter-lightning we have outside

The Code reads: 173084 497717


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I'm afraid the best we can do is "unable to authenticate". While there are aspects of the bag that look authentic, our observations are that the bag has had rivets replaced on one handle and that it has probably been recoloured (black to black) since the corners and exterior of the bag show less wear than the interior tag. The tag's not really in good enough shape for us to give a definitive answer.

If you're looking solely for info on the style, the City with giant silver hardware (GSH or silver G21) was produced from 2007 to 2011. The lower case "made in italy" on the tag back would indicate somewhere between 2007 and 2010 inclusive. I don't know if you have the mirror that came with this style but if you do and it has a pocket on the back it would be 2007-S/S 2008 (doesn't look like 2007 leather). Without the pocket on the mirror you'd be looking at F/W 2008-F/W 2010. Tough to say for certain exactly which year.
 
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samfalstaff said:
Hello! I would greatly appreciate your help on this one.

Name: City Leather Bag
Link: https://www.vestiairecollective.com...eather-city-balenciaga-handbag-13247222.shtml
Seller: lucilla via Vestiaire Collective
Notes: It looks more like a First. Assuming authenticity, I'd love to know the official color.

Thanks!
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Looks promising but missing too many of the needed pics. Please refer to the post a top of page for the link to the pics needed. Tag would indicate a S/S 2004 mystery green First.
 
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Helloo dear friend,

Could anyone please help me authenticate this balenciaga pompon? Because i looked up the serial code and it is written 497717 203069 while others with the same bag is in reverse 203069 497717 so which one is real?

I hereby attached the photo


Thanks in advance
 

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#16,992
Citrapuspa said:
Helloo dear friend,

Could anyone please help me authenticate this balenciaga pompon? Because i looked up the serial code and it is written 497717 203069 while others with the same bag is in reverse 203069 497717 so which one is real?

I hereby attached the photo


Thanks in advance
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Can you please repost the tag pics without the flash glare on them? Missing pics of the rivets and we need a close-up pic of the bale that's flat to the camera, no angles please. Please quote your original post number when you repost.
 
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