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!

 

[Jennifer Miles]

Hi ladies!! I would love your opinion on this bag from eBay. My last arena brief turned out to be fake (life prior to purse forum) and I love this style. I have asked the seller for pics of the serial number and rivet. Thanks in advance.

Arena giant brief

Seller: taggedarchives

 

[Jennifer Miles]

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[muchstuff]

Hi ladies!! I would love your opinion on this bag from eBay. My last arena brief turned out to be fake (life prior to purse forum) and I love this style. I have asked the seller for pics of the serial number and rivet. Thanks in advance.

Arena giant brief

Seller: taggedarchives

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Not commenting on the authenticity of the bag but the paper tag and bag aren't matching...

 

[PikaboICU]

Can I get an answer just based on the photos in the listing? I have asked for additional and they said the item is in their warehouse and they can't provide them. UGH

BALENCIAGA Brown Leather Giant Covered Brogues City Satchel Handbag
seller: shopmaterialworld
item ID: 291892983449
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291892983449?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Nobody can give you an assurance of genuine or no without the proper photos, it wouldn't be responsible or fair.
That said.
It's up to you if you want to take a chance and post the required photos after you receive the bag for a definitive answer.
What is shown in the photos looks good thus far, no red flags but there are several other details to check.
It's up to you- If you do buy, post the required photos & you'll get a for sure determination.

 

[Jennifer Miles]

Not commenting on the authenticity of the bag but the paper tag and bag aren't matching...

That's enough for me to stay away. I'll keep looking. Thank you!

 

[muchstuff]

That's enough for me to stay away. I'll keep looking. Thank you!

She may have made an honest mistake on that (I like to think the best of people!) It might be worth posting the required pics...

 

[mgwonline]

Nobody can give you an assurance of genuine or no without the proper photos, it wouldn't be responsible or fair.
That said.
It's up to you if you want to take a chance and post the required photos after you receive the bag for a definitive answer.
What is shown in the photos looks good thus far, no red flags but there are several other details to check.
It's up to you- If you do buy, post the required photos & you'll get a for sure determination.

thank you! I figured as much

 

[PikaboICU]

That's enough for me to stay away. I'll keep looking. Thank you!

She may have made an honest mistake on that (I like to think the best of people!) It might be worth posting the required pics...

I agree with Muchstuff.
What we can see of the bag looks ok but only a few points of authenticity are shown in the photos.
It happens that a seller will mix up tags or even be given the wrong tag (by accident) when they buy from a supplier (preowned of course)
That color does look like a color from 2005 so it could be an honest mistake.
If you love the bag, it would be worth posting the proper photos as MS suggested.

 

[lindagofnyc]

thank you! I figured as much

The good thing is that this particular seller accepts returns, without a hassle

 

[javaboo]

Item Name: Balenciaga Classic Mini City Black Leather Bag
Item Number: 172356597018
Seller ID: jaguar1923
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga-Classic-Mini-City-Black-Leather-Bag-1325-/172356597018

Can someone tell me if this is authentic? The seller doesn't have any tags for this bag.

 

[asherzoby]

Hi! could one of you kind ladies authenticate this? It seems like a rose thulian velo but i am not sure why the colours don't quite look like rose thulian. Also, I already own a 2012 gris ciment but the leather is kinda papery - anyone knows if the same issues affects the f/w 2012 ones like this rose thulian (if it is a rose thulian)

 

[muchstuff]

Hi! could one of you kind ladies authenticate this? It seems like a rose thulian velo but i am not sure why the colours don't quite look like rose thulian. Also, I already own a 2012 gris ciment but the leather is kinda papery - anyone knows if the same issues affects the f/w 2012 ones like this rose thulian (if it is a rose thulian)

Not an authenticator but I have a 2012 latte mini Pom and the leather isn't very nice, it's been coated with something and is dry feeling as well. Be interesting to hear from other 2012 owners.

 

[PikaboICU]

Not an authenticator but I have a 2012 latte mini Pom and the leather isn't very nice, it's been coated with something and is dry feeling as well. Be interesting to hear from other 2012 owners.

Hi! could one of you kind ladies authenticate this? It seems like a rose thulian velo but i am not sure why the colours don't quite look like rose thulian. Also, I already own a 2012 gris ciment but the leather is kinda papery - anyone knows if the same issues affects the f/w 2012 ones like this rose thulian (if it is a rose thulian)

ETA: If the bag is authentic it would indeed be Rose Thulian
Need to see photos of the bottom of the serial tag (back) "made in italy" also the bale. I zoomed in on the rivet but a close up straight on of that too. Thanks
Then one of the gals can give an opinion.

I will comment on the 2012 leather.
I own 4 /2012 Dark Violet bags- (I know I'm a total BAG; Balenciaga Addicted Gal) but back to the point..
2 Velos & 2 Cities, oddly 2 of them are very thick & chewy leather with the larger veins or texture and 2 of them are more papery & dry.
I think some years have more issues with leather than others but there will still be some bags with pretty nice leather. It's just the luck of finding a good one or the bad luck of getting a lessor leather.
I also own 2 /2008 sapphire cities and the leather is totally different! One great, the other is kinda not.
Sadly, it's tough to tell from just a photo- gotta feel it.. Perhaps some people even prefer the lighter, dryer texture? IDK

All of the above is just my opinion of course.

 

[muchstuff]

correct. am going to do that now. i just compared this bag to my sister's balenciaga black bag with silver hardware and they are identical.
she purchased it in an official Bal outlet. I'm no newbie in bags having purchased chanel 2.55, Valentino, prada gauffre from official retailers
just having trouble with this one as my wife specifically wanted a Black with Gold hardware and everywhere i checked was sold out.

seller says bag authenticated at http://www.vestiairecollective.com and can get me the relevant documents etc.

what do you guys think? this thing is eating me up!

I've spoken to a couple of the authenticators and there are mixed feelings. It's been suggested that for peace of mind you may want to use a professional authentication service of your own choosing, rather than the sellers. FYI this seller has sold your bag, one other, and has another listed, all with the same description and photos. That alone would make me wary. (I may be incorrect but I believe Vestiaire only authenticates their own bags, I don't think they have an authenticating service. Can anyone verify this?)

 

[ksuromax]

my 2 cents on the 2012 leather, Rose Thulian in particular (not commenting the auth part) - i have a Day hobo, colour of yours looks fine for RT, leather on my Day is not papery, or too dry, but it's definitely different from my 2009 lambskin bag (comparing lamb vs lamb), it has drier feel, but it's not bad, it's just different. Neither it feels thin, it's quite thick and doesn't feel 'delicate' if you know what i mean... i loaded tons in it during my recent trip, she proved to be a true work-horse, and not even for a second i doubted in her, she was carrying water bottles, and 3 jackets (2 kids), a huge camera, and lots of other stuff, and never let me down.
Another Day of mine is 2012 Cassis, and also has different leather, i reckon it fully depends on a) leather batch and b) pigment/manner of dying the leather, so i'd suggest you to do a test 'in vitro', if return is not a problem, then try it, and then you can decide and judge
So, i say it's a matter of your personal expectation and requirements, it feels different, but it's not bad. IMHO