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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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PikaboICU said:
Hello,
Here's a link to the listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga-...285257?hash=item2a724d26c9:g:Lx8AAOSwzaJX-BfR

This is authentic but a couple of things to note, it is a City, it isn't a "part time" as the seller has listed.
It is NOT Glycine as listed, it's "Metallic Purple" and a special edition bag made for Neiman Marcus in 2011.
I happen to own this bag & it's a pretty color but the leather is extremely papery.

I just wanted you to be aware & informed of the details but yes, this bag is authentic.
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#2,628
KeharaO
I do have some issues with that lightly embossed tag & would like to see the the zipperhead details.
I have to defer to an authenticator more experienced with these newer tags.

asherzoby
Hello, still need to see the rivet (it's inside the handle & looks like a nail head with 2 notches example below. Could you post a photo of that please..
Also, this is a "K" tag and they are very tricky so while most of the details are ok (save needing to see the rivet),there's been some real questions/issues with these "K" tags.
You might need to try paid authentication but perhaps somebody else will weigh in on this.
I'm sorry. I know it's frustrating as most of the details are good but that "K" tag causes some concerns for many & has been a topic for discussion.

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#2,629
carlo12377 said:
my wife has 2 other balenciagas city from 2007 that is super super supple leather.
like the bag just collapses on itself because leather is so soft. this one is seems like
the leather is stiffer. although could be because its brand new and in ssmaller shape.

like i said only reason why i doubted in the first place is the multiple listings of the same ad thats all.
and seller has already explained that she has a source of these bags so i think peace of mind is close
at hand. sorry for all the trouble
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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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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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PikaboICU said:
For what it's worth, I don't see any red flags with that bag.
In my opinion it's authentic-
There has been some concerns but only because the newer tags & bags can be more difficult to authenticate via photos only.
Your seller has come & posted, she is a long time TPF member- I believe she is selling authentic bags.

That said, let's see if anyone else will weigh in with an opinion.
Also it couldn't hurt to seek paid authentication if you still have any question.
It's not expensive & can be done for $10.-$25.
Have you owned Balenciaga before? If you are familiar with Bal, does it have the same texture, weight and even leather smell as others?
Is there something that makes you doubt the authenticity?
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carlo12377 said:
thanks Lis, this makes me feel better, the back looks good i just felt things were off when the same bag i purchased was still available and sold and available again meaning multiples of the same color and the same exact ad in eBay. naturally i thought this was a red flag. you've been very polite and helpful and for that i appreciate it. also when i received the bag the year card was not included but was very visible in the picture and sales ad in ebay. so i thought it was a switch and grab meaning modus operandi of having authentic photos of authentic bag while receiving a replica. i had this happen to me in another watch forum. can never be careful nowadays. but as others have mentioned the fact you are here makes things sit in my mind easier.

as to the comment of being not authentic i based it on a comment that it could be not authentic and more authenticators are needed.
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-balenciaga.936807/page-169#post-30683700
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carlo12377 said:
my wife has 2 other balenciagas city from 2007 that is super super supple leather.
like the bag just collapses on itself because leather is so soft. this one is seems like
the leather is stiffer. although could be because its brand new and in ssmaller shape.

like i said only reason why i doubted in the first place is the multiple listings of the same ad thats all.
and seller has already explained that she has a source of these bags so i think peace of mind is close
at hand. sorry for all the trouble
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Hello everyone,
dear Pika, dear Carlos,

I am trying to help where I can. Sometimes its just not possible to follow tpf or write back instantly, like last week when I was on holiday.
the year card of a bag means nothing. I know that (Asian) resellers need it so they can sell it for higher prices because bags with these are in demand on the Asian market.

Balenciaga bags from 2007 and 2014 onwards differ very much from leather, leather structure and smell. They even changed the serial numbers, number plate, dustbag font and some small details on the bag itself. So your wife's 2007 bag might be slouchy whereas the never bags are not very in the beginning. Actually the mini city bags don't really get slouchy at all. I have a black/silver hardware one and I took it everywhere with me to the beach, to a festival, in the rain, to parties, to shopping and it still looks the same. I would say the black one is very durable. I don't advise doing the same and being disappointed if something happens to it but from my experience they last. The City style gets more slouchy with wear. Leather changes from season to season and can't be the same as its from an animal. If there are questions open I am happy to help. Best, Lis
 
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Hello :smile: Do you mind authenticating this Part time for me? Thank you so much in advance :heart:
 

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teepeechu said:
Hi, here is the attached picture. Thank you so mch for your help.
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You're welcome and Thank you for the fantastic photos!..
I see no red flags and this is authentic in my opinion.
It is a gorgeous color! Congrats! :tup:

hannah812 said:
Hello :smile: Do you mind authenticating this Part time for me? Thank you so much in advance :heart:
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Hello Hannah. welcome to TPF :smile:
If you can post the required photos in the link below, somebody will help you out.

http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-balenciaga-authentication.741442/
 
#2,639
PikaboICU said:
KeharaO
I do have some issues with that lightly embossed tag & would like to see the the zipperhead details.
I have to defer to an authenticator more experienced with these newer tags.

asherzoby
Hello, still need to see the rivet (it's inside the handle & looks like a nail head with 2 notches example below. Could you post a photo of that please..
Also, this is a "K" tag and they are very tricky so while most of the details are ok (save needing to see the rivet),there's been some real questions/issues with these "K" tags.
You might need to try paid authentication but perhaps somebody else will weigh in on this.
I'm sorry. I know it's frustrating as most of the details are good but that "K" tag causes some concerns for many & has been a topic for discussion.

images
SOS To Authenticators
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images
For the above 2 bags.. :idea:

EXAMPLE OF RIVET
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Hi there! so many thanks for taking time off to help reply. I am confused though - so even with the rivet, we probably can't authenticate it because its a k tag? any links on the issues discussed on k tags? tried finding but can't get anything.

Am thinking if is hould even ask the seller for the rivet pictures.. she has a few buyers in the wings.
 
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