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!

 

[muchstuff]

While not commenting on the authenticity of the bag in question I do want to point out that the issue of the seller using the same pics for more than one bag has not been addressed. As anyone in tPF community knows, photos are the way our authenticators do their job, and a buyer makes their purchase based on the photos they see posted. I feel it is very unfair to reuse the same photos to sell multiple bags. It's sloppy business practice at best and I am quite sure eBay or any other selling platform would object. As a purchaser, if I saw the same photos posted again for a multiple of a bag I had just purchased I would question it's authenticity as well. Again, I am not saying this bag isn't authentic, merely stating my opinion regarding the reusing of a set of photos for more than one bag.

 

[PikaboICU]

While not commenting on the authenticity of the bag in question I do want to point out that the issue of the seller using the same pics for more than one bag has not been addressed. As anyone in tPF community knows, photos are the way our authenticators do their job, and a buyer makes their purchase based on the photos they see posted. I feel it is very unfair to reuse the same photos to sell multiple bags. It's sloppy business practice at best and I am quite sure eBay or any other selling platform would object. As a purchaser, if I saw the same photos posted again for a multiple of a bag I had just purchased I would question it's authenticity as well. Again, I am not saying this bag isn't authentic, merely stating my opinion regarding the reusing of a set of photos for more than one bag.

Hi Muchstuff, she is the seller and has explained in great detail..
If you read thru the last few pages of posts...
Nice to see you back BTW.

 

[muchstuff]

I have read it Pika but unless I missed something ( and I apologize if I did ) There was no explanation as to why the use of the same pics for multiple bags.
I'm only kinda back [emoji40]. Miserable sinus infection I've been sick all week!

 

[PikaboICU]

I have read it Pika but unless I missed something ( and I apologize if I did ) There was no explanation as to why the use of the same pics for multiple bags.
I'm only kinda back [emoji40]. Miserable sinus infection I've been sick all week!

Oh my, I'm so sorry my friend..
I hope you get better very soon!

I see I was only commenting on the authenticity of the bag Carlos received.
He posted his own pics- and she's a long time TPF'er
Anyway- Get better soon!!

 

[PikaboICU]

Sorry double post... Strange..

 

[muchstuff]

Oh my, I'm so sorry my friend..
I hope you get better very soon!

I see I was only commenting on the authenticity of the bag Carlos received.
He posted his own pics- and she's a long time TPF'er
Anyway- Get better soon!!

 

[muchstuff]

Thanks my dear... And just to reiterate, as I made clear in my comment, I am in no way commenting on the authenticity of the bag in question!

 

[PikaboICU]

Item name: purple part time
Item #: in link
Link:http://www.vestiairecollective.com/...art-time-leather-bag-balenciaga-3078882.shtml

I have asked for rivet, underside of tag and better strap hardware photos. Doesn't come with cards, or dust bag, so i am little nervous. Thank you so much for any assistance. ~ DG007

Oh yes, yes.. That is a lovely bag!
I gave it a "love" on my Vestiaire account yesterday.
From what is showing, there's no red flags.. So if the other photos check out- it should be fine. Post when you receive them.
I've bought MANY bags without cards & sans dustbag. Many people have bought preloved bags that didn't have them & some others just don't sell them with their bags so that isn't an automatic reason to doubt authenticity.
You can find dustbags on the Net for reasonable prices if you wish.
I've seen them on Tradesy, eBay & Posh. I've paid anywhere from $5-$30 for them.

 

[DutchGirl007]

Oh yes, yes.. That is a lovely bag!
I gave it a "love" on my Vestiaire account yesterday.
From what is showing, there's no red flags.. So if the other photos check out- it should be fine. Post when you receive them.
I've bought MANY bags without cards & sans dustbag. Many people have bought preloved bags that didn't have them & some others just don't sell them with their bags so that isn't an automatic reason to doubt authenticity.
You can find dustbags on the Net for reasonable prices if you wish.
I've seen them on Tradesy, eBay & Posh. I've paid anywhere from $5-$30 for them.

Thank you, I thought it was lovely also, and thanks for the vote of confidence. I have an extra Bal dust, so that isn;t the issue. Do you know what year this might be from, or the actual color? So pretty, is all I can tell. Have a lovely day!

 

[Lisie]

While not commenting on the authenticity of the bag in question I do want to point out that the issue of the seller using the same pics for more than one bag has not been addressed. As anyone in tPF community knows, photos are the way our authenticators do their job, and a buyer makes their purchase based on the photos they see posted. I feel it is very unfair to reuse the same photos to sell multiple bags. It's sloppy business practice at best and I am quite sure eBay or any other selling platform would object. As a purchaser, if I saw the same photos posted again for a multiple of a bag I had just purchased I would question it's authenticity as well. Again, I am not saying this bag isn't authentic, merely stating my opinion regarding the reusing of a set of photos for more than one bag.

I agree with you, my mistake. The listing automatically relisted while I was away on holiday with bad quality internet. I do normally take new photos for new items, but being a seller it is sometimes not super easy when traveling a lot I guarantee the bag is authentic. Cases like these are a reason for me only rarely selling on Ebay. I rather sell via consignment shops that get to see the items sold by me in person to avoid worries like these. Everybody feeling unsafe about buying a bag on platforms like Ebay I advise to buy for retail for a calm mind. Any questions please drop me a message Thank you for understanding. If you need to authenticate Balenciaga bags I am happy to help also. Best, L

 

[Lisie]

Oh yes, yes.. That is a lovely bag!
I gave it a "love" on my Vestiaire account yesterday.
From what is showing, there's no red flags.. So if the other photos check out- it should be fine. Post when you receive them.
I've bought MANY bags without cards & sans dustbag. Many people have bought preloved bags that didn't have them & some others just don't sell them with their bags so that isn't an automatic reason to doubt authenticity.
You can find dustbags on the Net for reasonable prices if you wish.
I've seen them on Tradesy, eBay & Posh. I've paid anywhere from $5-$30 for them.

A SA once threw the cards&tags away in front of my eyes. And to be honest I do not care if I have them or not. There is a lot of money in this world and luxury brand items are bought to be used so a lot of the people do not care about these extras they get with the bags. Maybe people who are true bag lovers and collect them do care. I personally don't. I would store in a dustbag though. Last two cents here being off-topic. Enjoy the bags ladies!

 

[Lisie]

I have read it Pika but unless I missed something ( and I apologize if I did ) There was no explanation as to why the use of the same pics for multiple bags.
I'm only kinda back [emoji40]. Miserable sinus infection I've been sick all week!

Get well soon

 

[Lisie]

Dear authenticators,
First I bought this bag from a local trusted seller not from Ebay so I could not provide you with item listing or link.

But I really need you to authenticate this. This bag IRL looks just perfect just the same as my other one (mini city edge) that I bought from the official Balenciaga Boutique. Everything is 99,999% almost the same. The stitches are perfectly neat & symetrical, including the studs, the gold hardware, the smell of the leather. I could not find any flaws.

One thing that keeps bothering me is the leather stamp. Since the colour is light taupe its quite hard to see the stamp or do real Balenciaga ever come with tags that look this badly stamped? Even I hardly could see the numbers behind .
The seller keeps convincing me too that this is 100% authentic and even she offered me a 100% refund if it's proven not.

Please kindly help me on this one

Items name:
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Metallic Edge in Taupe 2016

Here are some pics of it:

The stamp (front)

The leather stamp (inside): it's very hard to see the serial numbers IRL unless you see in under natural light.

It is written :
"390167.1211 D.538735
MADE IN ITALY
FABRIQUE EN ITALIE"

Please contact me if you need more detailed or specifique shots. I'll be gladly provide. To me this bag's details are almost identical with the one I bought in the Balenciaga boutique except I've never found a Leather Tag with a stamp like this one before.
Looking fwd to hear from you soon. Thank you so much!!!

The bag is authentic. The leather is typical for a metal edge Balenciaga bag and the serial number not being stamped properly is not a sign of this bag being fake.
Two things: the bags are made by hand and machines- sometimes the machines have lower pressure or the leather is too strong to be stamped in. Maybe one would say its second quality but then again if the number is slightly stamped it is alright.
Also - as a buyer buying from shops regularly I NEVER check serial numbers, cards, dustbags, receipts. Buying from a second hand market makes it of course difficult. But from leather structure, color, style, size etc I can see it is authentic. I came across bags like this one before.
I am not a regular authenticator in this thread but I hope the resident ladies here won't mind. Color is gris taupe.
Enjoy the pretty bag.

 

[Lisie]

Thank you, I thought it was lovely also, and thanks for the vote of confidence. I have an extra Bal dust, so that isn;t the issue. Do you know what year this might be from, or the actual color? So pretty, is all I can tell. Have a lovely day!

seller says its bleu lavande. Fall 2011 collection. Its hard to see from the pics on VC but I guess it is.

 

[muchstuff]

I agree with you, my mistake. The listing automatically relisted while I was away on holiday with bad quality internet. I do normally take new photos for new items, but being a seller it is sometimes not super easy when traveling a lot I guarantee the bag is authentic. Cases like these are a reason for me only rarely selling on Ebay. I rather sell via consignment shops that get to see the items sold by me in person to avoid worries like these. Everybody feeling unsafe about buying a bag on platforms like Ebay I advise to buy for retail for a calm mind. Any questions please drop me a message Thank you for understanding. If you need to authenticate Balenciaga bags I am happy to help also. Best, L

I am perfectly comfortable buying on eBay, but I do agree with you, if it makes you nervous it may be better to purchase from a retailer. I've gotten some great deals on eBay, but do always check authentication if I'm unsure.