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]

Hello=)

Hope you can help authinticate this Metallic Edge City please. Can you also share the type of leather. Thank you!View attachment 5377940View attachment 5377940View attachment 5377941View attachment 5377942View attachment 5377944View attachment 5377945View attachment 5377946View attachment 5377947View attachment 5377949View attachment 5377950View attachment 5377951View attachment 5377952

Authentic in my opinion. The leather is chevre.

 

[Ice G]

Authentic in my opinion. The leather is chevre.

Thank you so much!!!that was so fast =)

 

[muchstuff]

Thank you so much!!!that was so fast =)

Sitting by my phone.

 

[bzzt]

Hello,

I saw this bag in a thrift and love the size! Would you be able to help me authenticate this?

item:city balenciaga
link: none

 

[ksuromax]

Hello,

I saw this bag in a thrift and love the size! Would you be able to help me authenticate this?

item:city balenciaga
link: none

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not authentic, sorry

 

[bzzt]

No problem, thank you!

 

[Ririy]

Hello! My Mom gave me this bag, which was originally something her friend gave her so we werent sure about the authenticity. This bag has been recolored 2 times and I would like to redye the bag (and restore its condition as much as I can) if the bag comes out authentic. I need something to do for the upcoming holiday. Thank you very much.

 

[muchstuff]

Hello! My Mom gave me this bag, which was originally something her friend gave her so we werent sure about the authenticity. This bag has been recolored 2 times and I would like to redye the bag (and restore its condition as much as I can) if the bag comes out authentic. I need something to do for the upcoming holiday. Thank you very much. View attachment 5379012View attachment 5379013View attachment 5379014View attachment 5379016View attachment 5379017View attachment 5379018View attachment 5379019View attachment 5379020View attachment 5379021View attachment 5379022

Authentic in my opinion.

 

[Ririy]

Authentic in my opinion.

Awww thank you Muchstuff. Always so quick to respond and so helpful. I will start the DIY project tomorrow. Once again, thank u so much

 

[muchstuff]

Awww thank you Muchstuff. Always so quick to respond and so helpful. I will start the DIY project tomorrow. Once again, thank u so much

My pleasure!

 

[andral5]

Thank you for the great advice, @muchstuff ! Here's the culprit:

Item:
Balenciaga 2004 Eggplant First Bag

Link:

Balenciaga 2004 Eggplant First Bag rare ❤️

Shop lau2314's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This is a rare Balenciaga fall 2004 First bag in Eggplant, a rich and deep purple made in the highly Coveted and super soft and smooshy chèvre leather. Comes with mirror as well.

poshmark.com

Your help is highly appreciated!

 

[muchstuff]

Thank you for the great advice, @muchstuff ! Here's the culprit:

Item:
Balenciaga 2004 Eggplant First Bag

Link:

Balenciaga 2004 Eggplant First Bag rare ❤️

Shop lau2314's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This is a rare Balenciaga fall 2004 First bag in Eggplant, a rich and deep purple made in the highly Coveted and super soft and smooshy chèvre leather. Comes with mirror as well.

poshmark.com

Your help is highly appreciated!

Missing some pics but it's authentic in my opinion. Handles look pretty dark but as usual, the pics aren't great.

 

[andral5]

Missing some pics but it's authentic in my opinion. Handles look pretty dark but as usual, the pics aren't great.

Thank you so much! Would it be worth the price? The Raisin one is almost $200 under.

 

[muchstuff]

Thank you so much! Would it be worth the price? The Raisin one is almost $200 under.

As authenticators we're really not supposed to give advice: price or condition. I can say that in terms of rarity it's eggplant for certain. Some people aren't that fussed about things like that and would go for whichever bag pleased them the most and was in the best condition. It never hurts to ask for better pics of things like corners, top edge, etc. In the end though, a bag's worth what you're willing to pay for it IMO. I've paid more than some would for a bag I've really wanted.
If you haven't, take a look through the clubhouse and the reference threads for purple comparisons.

EDIT: Another point to consider is that the eggplant is chevre while the raisin is agneau.

 

[andral5]

As authenticators we're really not supposed to give advice: price or condition. I can say that in terms of rarity it's eggplant for certain. Some people aren't that fussed about things like that and would go for whichever bag pleased them the most and was in the best condition. It never hurts to ask for better pics of things like corners, top edge, etc. In the end though, a bag's worth what you're willing to pay for it IMO. I've paid more than some would for a bag I've really wanted.
If you haven't, take a look through the clubhouse and the reference threads for purple comparisons.

No, you're right, I shouldn't have asked. Thank you for sharing your opinion though. I might ask for some more pics, hopefully the seller is willing to post more.
I love the reference threads, I've been going through them a lot lately.