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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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muchstuff said:
Not really :lol:. I just think the handles are soft, the seller does say the bag is well worn. The rivet looks dark but the shape is right.
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Seems like maybe that i should not consider buying this bag since you have so many uncertainties.
I also have one as well, with the serial number at the back of the tag, it has an extra line of numbers "1669", is that normal?
 
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Thank you muchstuff and for answering my first post on Purse Forum : )

I'm sorry muchstuff if I missed that you are an authenticator but is it a good idea to see what the forum authenticators here think as well? If so I would appreciate greatly if an authenticator will take the time to look at the bag.

If I'm not doing this correctly I'll go sit in the forum shame corner, but please bare with me. Link to ebay again and photos from the seller (should these be removed from here after the authentication, since they are not mine?):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga-Black-City-Bag-F-W-2005-EUC-/152418617794?hash=item237cdb89c2:g:IgkAAOSwt5hYY0~z&nma=true&si=lkyopNALA3q6Od%2Fg8SYY3mV%2FncY%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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SomethingGoodCanWork said:
Thank you muchstuff and for answering my first post on Purse Forum : )

I'm sorry muchstuff if I missed that you are an authenticator but is it a good idea to see what the forum authenticators here think as well? If so I would appreciate greatly if an authenticator will take the time to look at the bag.

If I'm not doing this correctly I'll go sit in the forum shame corner, but please bare with me. Link to ebay again and photos from the seller (should these be removed from here after the authentication, since they are not mine?):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga-Black-City-Bag-F-W-2005-EUC-/152418617794?hash=item237cdb89c2:g:IgkAAOSwt5hYY0~z&nma=true&si=lkyopNALA3q6Od%2Fg8SYY3mV%2FncY%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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I am not an authenticator, but this bag is genuine.
 
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Shimmerstars88 said:
Seems like maybe that i should not consider buying this bag since you have so many uncertainties.
I also have one as well, with the serial number at the back of the tag, it has an extra line of numbers "1669", is that normal?
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1669 is one the tag back of a lot of the older bags. As I mentioned I do think the bag is authentic, perhaps someone else can take a look?
 
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SomethingGoodCanWork said:
Thank you muchstuff and for answering my first post on Purse Forum : )

I'm sorry muchstuff if I missed that you are an authenticator but is it a good idea to see what the forum authenticators here think as well? If so I would appreciate greatly if an authenticator will take the time to look at the bag.

If I'm not doing this correctly I'll go sit in the forum shame corner, but please bare with me. Link to ebay again and photos from the seller (should these be removed from here after the authentication, since they are not mine?):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga-Black-City-Bag-F-W-2005-EUC-/152418617794?hash=item237cdb89c2:g:IgkAAOSwt5hYY0~z&nma=true&si=lkyopNALA3q6Od%2Fg8SYY3mV%2FncY%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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There aren't a lot of designated authenticators online lately, you can certainly wait and see if someone pops up. There are a few of us filling the gap. I can tell you without doubt that this bag is authentic but please feel free to wait!
 
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ksuromax said:
without commenting on authenticity, are you sure the papers are from this bag? i can't see in our Ref Library any colour made in SS 2012 collection to match this bag....
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The interior tag looks like it could be rose blush. I don't know if it's bag lighting or what but the mirror and swatch are a totally different colour than the interior tag on my monitor.

Here's a Yoogis listing for rose blush...

https://www.yoogiscloset.com/handba...kin-leather-giant-12-motorcycle-city-bag.html
 
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ksuromax said:
Yeah, you must be right, it does look both orange-y and pink-y... giving more of either in different light...
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Thank you ksuromax and muchstuff for your input. What about other features(other than the colour), do they look good enough to convince you whether it's authentic or not? Sorry to be a pain but can't decide whether to "take it or leave it".
Thanks again xx
 
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jang2519 said:
Thank you ksuromax and muchstuff for your input. What about other features(other than the colour), do they look good enough to convince you whether it's authentic or not? Sorry to be a pain but can't decide whether to "take it or leave it".
Thanks again xx
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Authentic in my opinion but you might want to ask for a pic of the full bag in natural light just to check that the colour is consistent.
 
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SomethingGoodCanWork said:
Thank you muchstuff and for answering my first post on Purse Forum : )

I'm sorry muchstuff if I missed that you are an authenticator but is it a good idea to see what the forum authenticators here think as well? If so I would appreciate greatly if an authenticator will take the time to look at the bag.

If I'm not doing this correctly I'll go sit in the forum shame corner, but please bare with me. Link to ebay again and photos from the seller (should these be removed from here after the authentication, since they are not mine?):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga-Black-City-Bag-F-W-2005-EUC-/152418617794?hash=item237cdb89c2:g:IgkAAOSwt5hYY0~z&nma=true&si=lkyopNALA3q6Od%2Fg8SYY3mV%2FncY%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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Yes. It is authentic. Unequivocally.
 
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