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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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good day to all.
I was watching a youtube video when i saw this girl doing a review of her latest Bal bag..
I'm very curious about the hardware though....
the hardware are gold but all are plain...they should have 'textured lines' am i right? please correct me if im wrong!
 

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Hi there, I've just received my purchase from eBay and I believe it is a fake. Please help to authenticate!

Item: balenciaga giant work
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/142381605624
Item number: 142381605624
Seller: glasspiece10

Firstly, the dustbag is not of the normal cloth material. Its somewhat like suede/felt. The Balenciaga text is also smaller than my other dustbag (see pic for comparison. Bottom is the dustbag of this bag)
Secondly, the bale is flat.
Lastly, the studs is smaller than it should be. Though its 2011 which means it should be a g21 hardware

I've added pics here. Please help!!! TIA!!

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Conni618 said:
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar enough with this style to attempt to authenticate it. If I were I'd need more photos. Perhaps you can try re-posting your request for another authenticator. In the meantime, you might ask the seller to upload a clearer photo of the inside tag, as well as the back of the tag, and the hardware that attaches to the strap.
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Thank you so much! I also love that your avatar is "Tux" because my other passion besides luxury goods is...luxe cats!

I will ask her for these photos. After that, do you know which authenticator would be best? Or can you take a look? Thank you so much!
 
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twistandkiss said:
Hi there, I've just received my purchase from eBay and I believe it is a fake. Please help to authenticate!

Item: balenciaga giant work
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/142381605624
Item number: 142381605624
Seller: glasspiece10

Firstly, the dustbag is not of the normal cloth material. Its somewhat like suede/felt. The Balenciaga text is also smaller than my other dustbag (see pic for comparison. Bottom is the dustbag of this bag)
Secondly, the bale is flat.
Lastly, the studs is smaller than it should be. Though its 2011 which means it should be a g21 hardware

I've added pics here. Please help!!! TIA!!

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I'm afraid your concerns are well founded. Generally, I ignore dust bags, as many people replace them accidentally with fakes, as they are ubiquitous on many sites. However, the bag itself does not look authentic to me. Not just the rivet, but the tag is off as well.
 
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schrankers said:
Thank you so much! I also love that your avatar is "Tux" because my other passion besides luxury goods is...luxe cats!

I will ask her for these photos. After that, do you know which authenticator would be best? Or can you take a look? Thank you so much!
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I'll be happy to take a look, but unless I see something very obviously wrong with the general authentication features, I may not be much help. I'm hoping someone else has experience with this style.
 
#5,288
Mamahailee said:
good day to all.
I was watching a youtube video when i saw this girl doing a review of her latest Bal bag..
I'm very curious about the hardware though....
the hardware are gold but all are plain...they should have 'textured lines' am i right? please correct me if im wrong!
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I'm pretty sure small smooth hardware in gold or silver has appeared in recent seasons.
 
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bevw56 said:
Hello again RE post 5275
Please could you give me your thoughts on this bag please?
thank you in advance
bev

Item Name: Balenciaga day bag navy blue
Item Number: 282501541666
Seller ID: boom2hanten
Link: Item ; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Authentic-BALENCIAGA-The-Day-Shoulder-Hobo-Bag-Leather-Navy-Blue-Mirror-65V446-/282501541666?hash=item41c6676f22%3Ag%3A--AAAOSwfpVZLiEF
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Sorry, your post was missed. We need to see a clear photo of one of the rivets at the base of the handle, and a clearer photo of the back of the tag, including the bottom line. (MADE IN ITALY)
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Conni618 said:
I'll be happy to take a look, but unless I see something very obviously wrong with the general authentication features, I may not be much help. I'm hoping someone else has experience with this style.
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Thank you so much! I saw that Peacebabe marked this particular Papier Sight Shoulder as being authentic in April: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Can that reference help you, either with the (terrible) pictures the seller has already posted or with additional pictures?
I've also emailed Poshmark to make sure I can return the item if, once I buy it, I post actually good photos that I'll take myself for authentication.
 
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schrankers said:
Thank you so much! I saw that Peacebabe marked this particular Papier Sight Shoulder as being authentic in April: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga-Papier-Sight-Shoulder-bag-NEW-/172622463935?rmvSB=true&hash=item283119c3bf:g:gswAAOSwuLZY65DZ&nma=true&si=O4nK8yxSNzItpVtmLYTkFWfC4I0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Can that reference help you, either with the (terrible) pictures the seller has already posted or with additional pictures?
I've also emailed Poshmark to make sure I can return the item if, once I buy it, I post actually good photos that I'll take myself for authentication.
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Certainly much better photos on this other bag. It's good to know one like it has been authenticated. We can try to enlist peacebabe's help once you get good photos.
 
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Conni618 said:
Sorry, your post was missed. We need to see a clear photo of one of the rivets at the base of the handle, and a clearer photo of the back of the tag, including the bottom line. (MADE IN ITALY)
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Thank you for replying. I guessed that's what you would need so I did ask for the photos and got a curt reply that they did not have any, so decided against it . But many thanks for your valued time.
Kindest
Bev x
 
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Conni618 said:
I'm afraid your concerns are well founded. Generally, I ignore dust bags, as many people replace them accidentally with fakes, as they are ubiquitous on many sites. However, the bag itself does not look authentic to me. Not just the rivet, but the tag is off as well.
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Ahh this sucks :(
Any advise on getting my money back?
The seller refuse to admit that it is fake and will not return my money.
 
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