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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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gabby1987 said:
Could someone please authenticate this for me? It is very pretty, but the thread on the label looks the wrong color to me....yet the seller claims it was authenticated here. Thank you

Title:2005 Balenciaga Chevre Rouge Theatre (Berry Red) First Motocycle Bag ~ Z tag
Seller: dignatius
Listing Number:322244680272
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Balenc...680272?hash=item4b07479a50:g:3dcAAOSwawpXwZlB
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Start at post 9148

http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/...ormat-in-post-1.883898/page-610#post-29668657
 
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PikaboICU said:
Start at post 9148

http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/...ormat-in-post-1.883898/page-610#post-29668657
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Heya Pikabo, nice to see you back! I was looking at this bag earlier, and while the underscore wasn't a concern to me I too was wondering about the fact that the thread on the upper part of the tag was red rather than black. The bag looks perfectly authentic to me...were there anomalies in certain years regarding the black thread? Does anyone know? And if so, were there certain years/styles?
If I was interested in purchasing, I would ask if the bag has been worn since that earlier post, as the pics shown on the current listing are the same as the ones from back in January...
 
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muchstuff said:
Heya Pikabo, nice to see you back! I was looking at this bag earlier, and while the underscore wasn't a concern to me I too was wondering about the fact that the thread on the upper part of the tag was red rather than black. The bag looks perfectly authentic to me...were there anomalies in certain years regarding the black thread? Does anyone know? And if so, were there certain years/styles?
If I was interested in purchasing, I would ask if the bag has been worn since that earlier post, as the pics shown on the current listing are the same as the ones from back in January...
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Hi Muchstuff :heart:

If you look at the pics from the original listing it is indeed black. If this is the same bag as was sold & I'm fairly sure it is.
Here's a link to one of the original photos that shows the tag very well.
http://img.inkfrog.com/click_enlarge1.php?image=15583_(2).jpg&username=steven2525&aid=569958833

Oddly I have an authentic make-up clutch that has top thread that matches the magenta pink- it's strange but I know for sure the bag is genuine. I always thought the top thread was supposed to be black- shrugs, perhaps there's anomalies? Maybe Connie, Peace, AAlinne or somebody knows for sure about exceptions to the rule.
 
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PikaboICU said:
Hi Muchstuff :heart:

If you look at the pics from the original listing it is indeed black. If this is the same bag as was sold & I'm fairly sure it is.
Here's a link to one of the original photos that shows the tag very well.
http://img.inkfrog.com/click_enlarge1.php?image=15583_(2).jpg&username=steven2525&aid=569958833

Oddly I have an authentic make-up clutch that has top thread that matches the magenta pink- it's strange but I know for sure the bag is genuine. I always thought the top thread was supposed to be black- shrugs, perhaps there's anomalies? Maybe Connie, Peace, AAlinne or somebody knows for sure about exceptions to the rule.
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I just had another look at the listing (the bag is now gone BTW) and one of the pics that show the silver tag in the sun does in fact show that the thread is black, I missed that, as I was concentrating on the better pic of the tag (so I learned something here today, check EVERY picture carefully)...and some of the pics are for sure the same in this listing and the old one...I hope our OP snatched that bag up! :heart:
 
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gabby1987 said:
Thank you!
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You're welcome for my small part..
AAlinne was the one to authenticate originally so I'll tip my hat to her.
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I hope you were able to grab that bag. :smile:
 
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Good morning! I have just learned that this bag is authentic from Lesley at A4U! Please feel free to disregard my initial request. I'm so happy I was wrong!!! Thank you all very much, just the same, and I hope you have a fantastic day! :)

JuliJenn said:
Good afternoon, Could I please ask for your help? I think I just bought a fake Balenciaga Velo. I really hope I am wrong. Please let me know if any other photos are needed. Could you please take a look for me? Thank you so much for your kind help!

Title: Balenciaga Classic Velo Shoulder Bag 235216 dot 4770 K dot 535269
Seller: turuya783
Listing Number: 112104859535
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/112104859535?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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Hi everyone! I need help on authenticate this balenciaga bag.

Item Name: BALENCIAGA METALLIC EDGE CITY MINI
Item Number: 390160.4060.C.1669 (ON THE LEATHER LABEL) / 2016 3 390160 AQ41N
Seller ID: REEBONZ SINGAPORE
Link: NOT AVAILABLE

I recently bought a Balenciaga metallic edge mini city Chevre (goatskin) leather in Singapore (Reebonz) during their SALE in Suntec City on 28th August 2016 and having doubts on their authenticity. It my first purchased with them. I believed that Reebonz is a reputable company with business operation in singapore, malaysia, australia, taiwan, hong kong, thailand and south korea. After purchasing the bag i had found that the label tag inside wasn't embossed it was just simply printed in silver colored fonts. I had emailed them to clarify the matter and also i when down to Balenciaga boutique in Singapore myself to make sure that all current design labels should be embossed. (told by the sales person) i'm now waiting patiently for their email and if it a counterfeit item, i really hope to get my money back. For those wanting to make your purchase with "Reebonz" please beware!


HELP ME PLEASE!
 

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@cece88

I have just bought a new season's bag from a reseller and the label (printed, not embossed) and year card (flimsier and longer) is the same as yours - my post is HERE

The receipt of the bag is from Matchesfashion.com which I guess should be authentic, unless it's bait and switch of course, which is why I also made a post here. No one has replied yet but I am guessing maybe because the bag is still very new?

Trust me, I freaked out too (still a bit) however, seeing that Reebonz is also a reputable seller, I am quite sure now that's how new Bals are.

Oh and I got a Bal wallet from Reebonz too few months ago (the metallic edge) and I noticed that the font has changed as well. I got a response here that Bal did change the font slightly so I am glad I got that confirmation.

I haven't got a time to visit Bal boutique but I will let you know if I get a chance this weekend.

Please let me know too if you receive any update from Bal's SG boutique, I am really curious too!
 
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