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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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#2,551
muchstuff said:
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?)
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I can verify the Vestiaire Collective is a sales venue very much like Tradesy. They are known for having tons of FAKES!
The have a concierge service system, whereby, they have everything sent to them first and then onto the buyer.
If you are VERY carefull you can find some great deals, from all over the globe (I bought a pair of Louboutin boots for a fantastic price), however, there are many people that refuse to shop there due to the amount of fakes that get by.

All of the above is to say that Vestiaire is NOT an authenticator. As MuchStuff posted, they authenticate their own sales.
Sometimes they get it right- I had a sale cancelled due to it being non-genuine but sometimes they get it wrong.

I agree that paid authentication is the BEST way to be sure.
 
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muchstuff said:
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?)
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sorry for not being clear, the seller has sold many times in vestiare and has sold several of her balenciaga bags there. she said if i hadn't picked it up in eBay my bag would have ended up in Vestiare.
 
#2,554
PikaboICU said:
I can verify the Vestiaire Collective is a sales venue very much like Tradesy. They are known for having tons of FAKES!
The have a concierge service system, whereby, they have everything sent to them first and then onto the buyer.
If you are VERY carefull you can find some great deals, from all over the globe (I bought a pair of Louboutin boots for a fantastic price), however, there are many people that refuse to shop there due to the amount of fakes that get by.

All of the above is to say that Vestiaire is NOT an authenticator. As MuchStuff posted, they authenticate their own sales.
Sometimes they get it right- I had a sale cancelled due to it being non-genuine but sometimes they get it wrong.

I agree that paid authentication is the BEST way to be sure.
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where can i get this done? as we speak I'm waiting for the seller to get back to me,
she says she will get me some proof of authenticity. will post back as soon as i have more info.
 
#2,555
carlo12377 said:
where can i get this done? as we speak I'm waiting for the seller to get back to me,
she says she will get me some proof of authenticity. will post back as soon as i have more info.
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Authenticate4U is very good, albeit I've seen some complaints that they are slow at times. Fakespotters has been recommended for Bal in the past.
There are others.. Perhaps somebody else has a recommendation.
We're sorry we can't give you a definite answer. The newer tags can be so difficult and the authenticators here value their integrity. Not to say we don't make mistakes, we do, none of us are perfect but we always try to err on the side of caution. We want you to be certain of your handbags' authenticity. :smile:
 
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hi there!

I found this black velo with g21 studs (seller said its a 2011 model) and the leather looks gorgeous and it does look in mint condition. She doesn't have the buckle as the strap isn't with her right now but wondering if could authenticate based on these photos? I am half hearted about the g21 studs though - do they weigh a ton? Tried googling the weight of velo with g21 but can't seem to find it.
 

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#2,558
Sunnyclara said:
Balenciaga Metallic Edge City Motorcycle Handbag w Silver HW
Serial #: BL390154
Seller: milan_station_hk
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-B...589979?hash=item46563da01b:g:PZoAAOSwaB5XjEui
Please Help Check Authentication! Thanks!!!
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It's not really my business, but i personally would pay 2.100 bucks and get a brand new, 100% authentic with manufacturer's warranty bag from Balenciaga, or 1,900 if we speak about S, but not bid for an unknown bag with a starting bid of 1700 $
 
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asherzoby said:
hi there!

I found this black velo with g21 studs (seller said its a 2011 model) and the leather looks gorgeous and it does look in mint condition. She doesn't have the buckle as the strap isn't with her right now but wondering if could authenticate based on these photos? I am half hearted about the g21 studs though - do they weigh a ton? Tried googling the weight of velo with g21 but can't seem to find it.
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I don't see any red flags with what you have there. If/when you get the strap, it would be good to post the bales.
I have 2- Dark Violet Velos, one reg HW and one the G21, I can't tell any difference at all. Bal hardware is extremely light IMHO.
The first one I ever bought I thought might be fake because the metal wasn't heavy like say, Coach.
I don't think you'll notice any additional weight, if you do, it would be about the same as a lipstick. :smile:
 
#2,560
ksuromax said:
It's not really my business, but i personally would pay 2.100 bucks and get a brand new, 100% authentic with manufacturer's warranty bag from Balenciaga, or 1,900 if we speak about S, but not bid for an unknown bag with a starting bid of 1700 $
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I believe that's likely HK Dollars.. Holy Moly it isn't..
Yeah, you can get them right from Balenciaga or other retailers for that amount..
 
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Sunnyclara said:
Balenciaga Metallic Edge City Motorcycle Handbag w Silver HW
Serial #: BL390154
Seller: milan_station_hk
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-B...589979?hash=item46563da01b:g:PZoAAOSwaB5XjEui
Please Help Check Authentication! Thanks!!!
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Sunnyclara said:
So, you mean it is not an authenticate one?
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Sorry for the misunderstanding..
This is a newer style bag, in fact brand new so I'm going to defer to a more experienced authenticator.
I'm just not quite adept at the brand new styles yet.
Hopefully somebody will be along soon to give an opinion.
 
#2,565
PikaboICU said:
I don't see any red flags with what you have there. If/when you get the strap, it would be good to post the bales.
I have 2- Dark Violet Velos, one reg HW and one the G21, I can't tell any difference at all. Bal hardware is extremely light IMHO.
The first one I ever bought I thought might be fake because the metal wasn't heavy like say, Coach.
I don't think you'll notice any additional weight, if you do, it would be about the same as a lipstick. :smile:
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thanks so much! ugh, seller just said it doesn't come with the mirrors.... really hesitating now! can't make up my mind but the leather does look quite smooshy.
 
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