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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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Hi,

I was wondering if I could get this Balenciaga authenticated (: Thank you so much!!

Item name: Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City

I've attached some close up pictures for reference! The number at the back of the tag reads: 390154.1000.E.525040

I forgot to include a picture of the zipper but it reads "B" rather than the Lampo zipper that tends to be used? The bag was supposedly purchased by its original owner in 2015 so I'm not sure if any manufacturing procedures have been changed. Thank you once again!!

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#4,787
sunshine137 said:
I know theRealReal is supposed to be authentic, but does this look right? The grenat leather looks different from other ones I've see on this forum of that color.

https://www.therealreal.com/product...els/balenciaga-motocross-giant-12-city-bag-84
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It's not Grenat, I believe it is the 2012 Hamilton leather. I have both bags and the leather on both divine ( the Grenat is like a baby's bottom ) but very different. I am not an authenticator, so I will defer to someone who knows for sure.
 
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pusheenlam said:
Hi,

I was wondering if I could get this Balenciaga authenticated (: Thank you so much!!

Item name: Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City

I've attached some close up pictures for reference! The number at the back of the tag reads: 390154.1000.E.525040

I forgot to include a picture of the zipper but it reads "B" rather than the Lampo zipper that tends to be used? The bag was supposedly purchased by its original owner in 2015 so I'm not sure if any manufacturing procedures have been changed. Thank you once again!!

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It looks consistent with recently produced bags, i see no worrying signs, but you might like to wait for authenticators to confirm it.
 
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elyfrancy said:
Hello there!i'm new here, i need your help pleaseeeee :smile:
is this bag real or fake?
Item Name: balenciaga first classic
Item Number: 103208 - 213048
Seller ID:
Link: https://www.depop.com/fashionist17/fashionist17-vendo-balenciaga-first-color-magenta
https://www.depop.com/fashionist17/fashionist17-foto-aggiuntive-balenciaga-first

the price is very low but the bag is very used too and the seller said since it's that old the metallic tag got lost, that's why there are no pics of that. anyway vintage (also veeery vintage) is okay for me, but fake is not :smile:
if you can help i would really appreciate that :heart: :heart: :heart:
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elisa francesca

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Hi!anyone can help me please?thank u so much
 
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elyfrancy said:
Hi!anyone can help me please?thank u so much
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hi, one link doesn't work, another shows the photos which are totally not useful for authentication
can you ask the Seller to provide good, clear shots of the rivets (back side of the studs on the handle), bale, leather/metal tag back and front and clear close up of the zipper head back?
 
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ksuromax said:
hi, one link doesn't work, another shows the photos which are totally not useful for authentication
can you ask the Seller to provide good, clear shots of the rivets (back side of the studs on the handle), bale, leather/metal tag back and front and clear close up of the zipper head back?
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hi!thank u soooo much for answering :)

https://www.depop.com/fashionist17/fashionist17-vendo-balenciaga-first-color-magenta
i post the link again hope it's working, and these are the pics i have. the front metal tag got lost said the seller, that's why we do not have any pics of it. i'm askin the seller right now for the rivets close up :)

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#4,794
Hi - just bumping this to see if someone can help look at it. Thanks! :)

helena99 said:
Hi! I bought this First Bag in Metallic Pink from ebay and would like to confirm its authenticity. The craftsmanship is impeccable, but I wonder about the following:

1. The whipstitches material looks like a thick cotton rope and not leather/suede (I have seen this kind of rope in bbags in Neiman Marcus though, so I am not sure if this is common).
2. The metal plate has the alphabet (which I understand to be the season and year) as L, which means S/S 2012. However, when I did some research, it seems like metallic pink was made in 2005 and not 2012.
3. The zipper to the main compartment does not extend past the end of the purse and has only 1 zipper instead of 2 (I saw city bags having 2 zipper pulls, and the zipper is long - if you pull it out, it extends beyond the width of the bag and can hang outside of the bag). The zipper on this bag is all "hidden" inside the bag. Is this common in First Bags?

Additionally, I tried sniffing the bag to make sure it's leather. It feels supple like all other bbags, but instead of smelling like leather, it smells of a damp basement. If the bag had been stored for a long time in a damp basement, should the basement smell cover the leather smell?

I took these pictures myself, as the pictures on the listing by the seller were not clear and complete. Many thanks for helping out!!!


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elyfrancy said:
hi!thank u soooo much for answering :smile:

https://www.depop.com/fashionist17/fashionist17-vendo-balenciaga-first-color-magenta
i post the link again hope it's working, and these are the pics i have. the front metal tag got lost said the seller, that's why we do not have any pics of it. i'm askin the seller right now for the rivets close up :smile:

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maybe it's not my business, but are sure you really want this bag?
without commenting on authenticity at this point, i clearly see that it's very well used, condition is very worn and you might have problems with peeling and cracking leather, let alone the darkened handles.
If you can wait a bit and keep watching out you will find another one, within or very close to this price range, but with a lot more life left in it
not that i am lecturing you, but just my humble opinion. :flowers:
 
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thank u for your advice! i really appreciate it :smile::smile:
i know it's very used, you're right, i was just attracted by the low price, i admit it...if it was authentic maybe it's worthwhile, i'm still thinking, but if is not of course i would never ever buy it!
that's why i asked your help!if you think is authentic i would make a thought ;)

ely
 
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ksuromax said:
maybe it's not my business, but are sure you really want this bag?
without commenting on authenticity at this point, i clearly see that it's very well used, condition is very worn and you might have problems with peeling and cracking leather, let alone the darkened handles.
If you can wait a bit and keep watching out you will find another one, within or very close to this price range, but with a lot more life left in it
not that i am lecturing you, but just my humble opinion. :flowers:
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thank u for your advice! i really appreciate it :smile::smile:
i know it's very used, you're right, i was just attracted by the low price, i admit it...if it was authentic maybe it's worthwhile, i'm still thinking, but if is not of course i would never ever buy it!
that's why i asked your help!if you think is authentic i would make a thought ;)

ely
 
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elyfrancy said:
thank u for your advice! i really appreciate it :smile::smile:
i know it's very used, you're right, i was just attracted by the low price, i admit it...if it was authentic maybe it's worthwhile, i'm still thinking, but if is not of course i would never ever buy it!
that's why i asked your help!if you think is authentic i would make a thought ;)

ely
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well, to say that with confidence we need to get the required photos :)
wishing you to take a wise decision, this is not the only one that sells at a steal ;)
 
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