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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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I bought this bag on Ebay from an Australian seller. When I got it I realized it was too small for my needs. I attempted to list it for sale and a potential buyer said she was sure through all the research she had done that the 1669 on the leather tag does not belong on the First bag and that the serial number on the 2006 First bag should be repeated on the leather tag from the metal tag.
 
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Thank you so much. Do you know why (I am still learning) this one same year as the prior black "first" bag posted- why back of tags are different? This one has the style number - the black one just had 1669. Would love to understand. Thanks again for such a quick reply!!
 
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Thanks- yes I had seen that 1669 on the back of some of the Work bags but not on any of the First bags. Seems so weird that two different First (not Work) bags from 2006 would be so different on the back of tag. I thought if the back of tag for a First didn't have the same number on back (103208) it wasn't legit. Thank you again. Greatly appreciate your expertise!
 
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I just bought this First bag - 2009. Would love authentication. I probably wouldn't question this but that pesky 1669 code always makes me suspicious' none of the other 2009 tags look like this from reputable websites have 1669 stamped back' I've posted pics also of other tags from 2009 First tags and labeled where they are from. Also if you think this is the correct color: Pourpre? So many thanks to you all!

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Well I feel like an idiot, I bought this bag from TRR 3 years ago and believed their "authentication" promise. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME IF IT'S REAL OR NOT? Bc I think it's not lol, but I'm not as knowledgeable as everyone here, thanks in advance!!

Item Name: BALENCIAGA Motocross Classic Velo Bag
Item Number: n/a
Seller ID: TRR
Link: https://www.therealreal.com/product...s/balenciaga-motocross-classic-velo-bag-7kbr3

Pictures look great, but once I got the bag, it started showing this weirdness on the strap, which should have been a huge red flag for me.
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I swapped out the strap and carried the bag for 3 years, until the piping wore out and a white plastic tube was seen underneath:
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I emailed TRR and they insisted that the bag was authentic, I feel like they're gaslighting me. According to TheLuxuryCloset the strap is supposed to be 1 piece, which the pictures above show that it's obviously not.

This is what TRR said to me:
The bag is indeed authentic, sharing that bags by this style and designer tend to show dramatic wear very quickly. Please know that after reviewing details pertaining to this brand and style of bag, our authentication team stands by their determination that this item is authentic. This review was done in person, with a complete review of the bag's hardware, material, stitching and overall construction, and again, our team has determined that all align with the standards for this brand.

The plastic tubing that you have called out is the piping that maintains the structure of the bag. As far as the strap, that too has been deemed authentic as well, although it appears that it may have been torn and then reattached.
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Then they said that I should've said something sooner -_- I mean... I would/should have, but I was stupid and believed them when they claimed their stuff is real.

Anyway, the strap explanation they gave me make no sense, I replied with this below, and they ignored me.
The strap was not “torn” then reattached. It was made that way on purpose. It also makes no sense that it would get torn on BOTH sides of the strap at different places.
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