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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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lovedresses2010 said:
Sorry! The last two photos were upside down!View attachment 3588851 View attachment 3588852
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I'm sorry but I can't give you an answer on this. That's not saying it's not authentic but I'd rather err on the side of caution. I can't zoom in on the tags to really examine the font. There's no pic of the rivet unless I missed it. And there shouldn't be a tassel on a bag with giant hardware. Anyone else want to comment?
 
#3,859
muchstuff said:
I'm sorry but I can't give you an answer on this. That's not saying it's not authentic but I'd rather err on the side of caution. I can't zoom in on the tags to really examine the font. There's no pic of the rivet unless I missed it. And there shouldn't be a tassel on a bag with giant hardware. Anyone else want to comment?
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Tassel can be the one which the mirror was supposed to hang on, i did the same to my Street Raisin, mirror is in the pocket and a tassel is hanging loose
 
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ksuromax said:
Tassel can be the one which the mirror was supposed to hang on, i did the same to my Street Raisin, mirror is in the pocket and a tassel is hanging loose
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Hi ladies! Please see the additional photos. Sorry! I've mistaken the rivets for the studs on my previous post! Now that you mention it, if I look really hard, I can kind of make out a 4 and an 8 at the end of the serial number. The seller said it was purchased only two years ago from Holt Renfrew, so I don't know if it's natural for the markings to be so faint. And yes, there is a mirror in the front pocket! Any additional input would be appreciated!
 

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Hi muchstuff, I have the additional pics for you now of the 2011 mimosa City Bag that I'd requested an opinion on before. Hope these are helpful, can you please tell me if it's authentic? Thanks so much for your time and help[emoji3]IMG_1485716186.421085.jpgIMG_1485716198.915797.jpgIMG_1485716206.700354.jpgIMG_1485716213.887145.jpg
 
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lovedresses2010 said:
Hi ladies! Please see the additional photos. Sorry! I've mistaken the rivets for the studs on my previous post! Now that you mention it, if I look really hard, I can kind of make out a 4 and an 8 at the end of the serial number. The seller said it was purchased only two years ago from Holt Renfrew, so I don't know if it's natural for the markings to be so faint. And yes, there is a mirror in the front pocket! Any additional input would be appreciated!
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Agree with @ksuromax , looks ok to me as well :tup:
 
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Hello Bal Experts! Can you please authenticate these and help me identify the season and color of each bag? I purchased the twiggy and first as cheap tester project bags to try my hand at dying, and I would really like to keep the dye job as close to the original color as possible, but I am having the hardest time pinpointing the original color. It looks like even the mirrors are a bit faded.


Item Name: BALENCIAGA Authentic Gray Leather Giant 21 Day Hobo Handbag
Item Number: 302194594030
Seller: shopmaterialworld
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALENCIAGA-...%2FWFy2n2JyjnE6peNv3o%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
My own photos: http://imgur.com/a/tKzNM

Item Name: BALENCIAGA Authentic Green Leather Classic Twiggy Satchel Handbag
Item Number: 291998789807
Seller: shopmaterialworld
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALENCIAGA-...%2FWFy2n2JyjnE6peNv3o%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
My own photos: http://imgur.com/a/Xbnwn

Item Name: BALENCIAGA Blue Leather Classic First Satchel Handbag
Item Number: 302198229185
Seller: shopmaterialworld
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALENCIAGA-...%2FWFy2n2JyjnE6peNv3o%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
My own photos: http://imgur.com/a/MjbhV
Notes: From my research, this seems to be S/S 2008, but what color is it? Sky blue or Turquoise? I would like to recolor this back to turquoise, ideally, but I am worried it will not turn out right. If I dye this Electric Blue, will it be consistent with the numbers on the tag, or will it make my bag seem “fake”?

The first and twiggy are honestly yucky in their present condition, but hopefully I can revive them. Thank you for your help guys!
 
#3,869
hedonista said:
Hello Bal Experts! Can you please authenticate these and help me identify the season and color of each bag? I purchased the twiggy and first as cheap tester project bags to try my hand at dying, and I would really like to keep the dye job as close to the original color as possible, but I am having the hardest time pinpointing the original color. It looks like even the mirrors are a bit faded.


Item Name: BALENCIAGA Authentic Gray Leather Giant 21 Day Hobo Handbag
Item Number: 302194594030
Seller: shopmaterialworld
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALENCIAGA-Authentic-Gray-Leather-Giant-21-Day-Hobo-Handbag-/302194594030?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=9qgHP4jt%2FWFy2n2JyjnE6peNv3o%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
My own photos: http://imgur.com/a/tKzNM

Item Name: BALENCIAGA Authentic Green Leather Classic Twiggy Satchel Handbag
Item Number: 291998789807
Seller: shopmaterialworld
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALENCIAGA-Authentic-Green-Leather-Classic-Twiggy-Satchel-Handbag-/291998789807?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=9qgHP4jt%2FWFy2n2JyjnE6peNv3o%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
My own photos: http://imgur.com/a/Xbnwn

Item Name: BALENCIAGA Blue Leather Classic First Satchel Handbag
Item Number: 302198229185
Seller: shopmaterialworld
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALENCIAGA-Blue-Leather-Classic-First-Satchel-Handbag-/302198229185?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=9qgHP4jt%2FWFy2n2JyjnE6peNv3o%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
My own photos: http://imgur.com/a/MjbhV
Notes: From my research, this seems to be S/S 2008, but what color is it? Sky blue or Turquoise? I would like to recolor this back to turquoise, ideally, but I am worried it will not turn out right. If I dye this Electric Blue, will it be consistent with the numbers on the tag, or will it make my bag seem “fake”?

The first and twiggy are honestly yucky in their present condition, but hopefully I can revive them. Thank you for your help guys!
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Hi, my humble opinion:
Day is possibly Galet from 2009
Twiggy is unrecognizable for me, i suggest you wait for @aalinne_72 to have her expert look at it
First is SS 2008 Sky Blue
i suggest you take pics of the leather inside the front pockets, it should preserve original colour better, it would help to identify it
 
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ksuromax said:
Hi, my humble opinion:
Day is possibly Galet from 2009
Twiggy is unrecognizable for me, i suggest you wait for @aalinne_72 to have her expert look at it
First is SS 2008 Sky Blue
i suggest you take pics of the leather inside the front pockets, it should preserve original colour better, it would help to identify it
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Thanks ksuromax! I'll take a better photo of the front pockets tomorrow in natural daylight. (Too dark right now and I have poor lighting.) Do they look authentic to you at least?

I would love more input from our lovely authenticators. Thanks everyone! :heart:
 
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