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!

 

[xdsgrs]

This looks fine to me. Where was it purchased?

Thank you for the fast response! It's from thevintagebar.com

 

[MarissaAnneMink]

Authentic, in my opinion.

Thank you for your help Looking at the leather and tag, do you know what year this is likely to be? I managed to narrow it down to 09, 10, 11 (based on G21 in production between 07-11, but there's no pocket on the mirror - Discontinued on 08).

 

[cbarrus]

Thank you for your help Looking at the leather and tag, do you know what year this is likely to be? I managed to narrow it down to 09, 10, 11 (based on G21 in production between 07-11, but there's no pocket on the mirror - Discontinued on 08).

@muchstuff is better at this than me. re: post 17863

 

[muchstuff]

@muchstuff is better at this than me. re: post 17863

Thank you for your help Looking at the leather and tag, do you know what year this is likely to be? I managed to narrow it down to 09, 10, 11 (based on G21 in production between 07-11, but there's no pocket on the mirror - Discontinued on 08).

No pocket likely narrows it down to between 09-11 although there were the odd 08 bags with pockets on the mirrors. Can't be 2011 because there "made in Italy" is lower case. So best guess is 09-10 and looking at the leather if I had to make a choice I'd say 2010. Can't say for certain though.

 

[MarissaAnneMink]

No pocket likely narrows it down to between 09-11 although there were the odd 08 bags with pockets on the mirrors. Can't be 2011 because there "made in Italy" is lower case. So best guess is 09-10 and looking at the leather if I had to make a choice I'd say 2010. Can't say for certain though.

Thank you @muchstuff I've been researching and looking at the leathers and think it's 2010 too. It's really is a process of elimination. I didn't ask the seller because she listed this as a City Tote not a Work so I assumed she wouldn't remember what year it was. But so glad to add her to my Bal Family.

 

[muchstuff]

Thank you @muchstuff I've been researching and looking at the leathers and think it's 2010 too. It's really is a process of elimination. I didn't ask the seller because she listed this as a City Tote not a Work so I assumed she wouldn't remember what year it was. But so glad to add her to my Bal Family.

2010 leather is one of my favourite agneaus!

 

[MarissaAnneMink]

2010 leather is one of my favourite agneaus!

It's definitely the thickest and most buttery Bal in my collection . Other Bal I have are 08 (quite veiny IMO), 14 (best of the newer leathers IMO), 16 (quite shiny, but not the worst). I also had a 13 Bleu Mineral, which was quite thin.

 

[muchstuff]

It's definitely the thickest and most buttery Bal in my collection . Other Bal I have are 08 (quite veiny IMO), 14 (best of the newer leathers IMO), 16 (quite shiny, but not the worst). I also had a 13 Bleu Mineral, which was quite thin.

Interesting to hear your opinions of the newer leathers, I see some bags that have broken in and the leathers look quite nice but I never remember to keep track of the years.

 

[mrt91592]

Hi everyone! I’m trying to purchase my first premier designer bag. I’ve been stalking Fashionphile but found this Mini that I LOVE on eBay. The color is perfect for me. My one concern is the price seems too good to be true. What do you all think? I’m just worried because it’s non-returnable.

100% Authentic Balenciaga mini city bag | eBay

<p>100% Authentic Balenciaga mini city bag. Condition is "Pre-owned". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p>

www.ebay.com

 

[muchstuff]

Hi everyone! I’m trying to purchase my first premier designer bag. I’ve been stalking Fashionphile but found this Mini that I LOVE on eBay. The color is perfect for me. My one concern is the price seems too good to be true. What do you all think? I’m just worried because it’s non-returnable.

100% Authentic Balenciaga mini city bag | eBay

<p>100% Authentic Balenciaga mini city bag. Condition is "Pre-owned". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p>

www.ebay.com

While nothing looks suspicious most of the photos needed for authentication are missing. Please see link below for pics needed...the details required must be shown close up, clear and facing the camera, no angles or bends in tags.

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

 

[ArteT]

Hi everyone I'm new to the forum because i'm nearly to buy my firts Balenciaga classic city

Please can someone authenticate this for me?
Thanks in advance.

ITEM: BALENCIAGA Classic City
Link: https://www.subito.it/abbigliamento-accessori/balenciaga-classic-city-originale-rovigo-378612113.htm

These are the photos I got from the seller

 

[muchstuff]

Hi everyone I'm new to the forum because i'm nearly to buy my firts Balenciaga classic city

Please can someone authenticate this for me?
Thanks in advance.

ITEM: BALENCIAGA Classic City
Link: https://www.subito.it/abbigliamento-accessori/balenciaga-classic-city-originale-rovigo-378612113.htm

These are the photos I got from the seller
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Hi and welcome! Unfortunately these photos aren't good enough. While they show the details needed they're either at an angle where you can't see properly or they're blurry. The tag back is missing the bottom line that says "MADE IN ITALY". The tag front and the back of the zipper head are blurry. The rivet is only partially visible. Please see the link in the first post at top of the page for examples of the pics we need, close up, clear, facing the camera, no angles. When you repost please post in full size, not thumbnails.

 

[ArteT]

Hi and welcome! Unfortunately these photos aren't good enough. While they show the details needed they're either at an angle where you can't see properly or they're blurry. The tag back is missing the bottom line that says "MADE IN ITALY". The tag front and the back of the zipper head are blurry. The rivet is only partially visible. Please see the link in the first post at top of the page for examples of the pics we need, close up, clear, facing the camera, no angles. When you repost please post in full size, not thumbnails.

Thanks for the reply! I figured it wasn't good , I asked the seller for better photos but I haven't had them yet, hope he will be cooperative

 

[muchstuff]

Thanks for the reply! I figured it wasn't good , I asked the seller for better photos but I haven't had them yet, hope he will be cooperative

I don't see anything glaringly obvious re: it being a fake but I really can't confirm without better pics, sorry!

 

[ArteT]

I don't see anything glaringly obvious re: it being a fake but I really can't confirm without better pics, sorry!

yep I understand, I’ll add new pics as soon as I can Thanks again