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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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IntheOcean said:
Thank you, Muchstuff! :heart: Do you know what season/year it was made? This is agneau, correct? Also, from what I understand, Velo bags always come with a long crossbody strap. I think mine has been shortened, it's only 56 cm (22 in) in length.
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As far as I know 2010 was the first year for the Velo so it would be agneau. Yours looks like a 2010 based on the tag back. It sounds like your strap was shortened, mine are all around 36" -37" ish without the bales. I'd like to see how they shortened it, can you tell?
 
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muchstuff said:
As far as I know 2010 was the first year for the Velo so it would be agneau. Yours looks like a 2010 based on the tag back. It sounds like your strap was shortened, mine are all around 36" -37" ish without the bales. I'd like to see how they shortened it, can you tell?
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It seems they just cut it in the middle! But strangely enough, I actually prefer this bag with a short shoulder strap. The bag ends just at the wrist level, exactly how I like my bags to be. I looked at the pictures of the Velo with the strap intact and I just don't think I would've liked it on me quite as much with a crossbody strap... Also, worth mentioning, I got this baby for $175, so I'm not complaining!

Already moisturized the leather, will give it a second layer tonight.
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IntheOcean said:
It seems they just cut it in the middle! But strangely enough, I actually prefer this bag with a short shoulder strap. The bag ends just at the wrist level, exactly how I like my bags to be. I looked at the pictures of the Velo with the strap intact and I just don't think I would've liked it on me quite as much with a crossbody strap... Also, worth mentioning, I got this baby for $175, so I'm not complaining!

Already moisturized the leather, will give it a second layer tonight.
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The leather looks good, 2010 is one of my faves. I double the strap so I can shoulder wear mine so I can see why you like the length.
 
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muchstuff said:
The leather looks good, 2010 is one of my faves. I double the strap so I can shoulder wear mine so I can see why you like the length.
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Thank you, the leather improved quite a lot after a bit of TLC. Can't wait to switch into it! I'll post pictures when I'm done working on it. Also, I was glad to see that the stitching on the handles had been replaced - the stitching on my City is quite frayed and it doesn't look particularly nice.
 
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IntheOcean said:
Thank you, the leather improved quite a lot after a bit of TLC. Can't wait to switch into it! I'll post pictures when I'm done working on it. Also, I was glad to see that the stitching on the handles had been replaced - the stitching on my City is quite frayed and it doesn't look particularly nice.
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Looking forward to your mod shots!
 
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Pixie Dust said:
Item Name: Balenciaga hourglass size s croco
Item Number: x
Seller ID:Private
Link: private

Please authenticate this Balenciaga hourglass croco in size s

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i don't like what i see, i raise a red flag
 
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