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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!
 
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peacebabe said:
Thanks Much! What a relief to know that. I wonder why isn't the color stated in the color chart! On top of that, the hardware looks special too. Wonder if it's special or limited edition, or just missed out ........
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I guess we have to remember that the charts aren't always complete, I've seen colours missed in other years. Isn't that the new gunmetal HW?
 
#5,763
Hi,

I recently bought this Balenciaga City bag but I'm now questioning it's authenticity. The rivets doesn't look similar to the ones on my other Balenciaga bags and the metal plate looks odd - perhaps it's just very old? Any help is appreciated!
 

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#5,765
Hi everyone! Trying desperately to expand my modest collection and have had my eyes on this Balenciaga City for a while. The seller seems to be reliable but got offended when I requested additional photos (rivet, hardware etc) and indirectly questioned her immaculate reputation. This is the first time I am experiencing such lack of cooperation, but I guess Balenciaga lovers can be a bit eccentric :smile: We live in the same city so I will be picking up the bag and (hopefully) will be able to inspect it before parting with my money, but possibly these pictures alone already raise some doubts? Thank you!
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#5,766
songes said:
Hi everyone! Trying desperately to expand my modest collection and have had my eyes on this Balenciaga City for a while. The seller seems to be reliable but got offended when I requested additional photos (rivet, hardware etc) and indirectly questioned her immaculate reputation. This is the first time I am experiencing such lack of cooperation, but I guess Balenciaga lovers can be a bit eccentric :smile: We live in the same city so I will be picking up the bag and (hopefully) will be able to inspect it before parting with my money, but possibly these pictures alone already raise some doubts? Thank you!
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This is fake.
 
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Appreciate your help. It's giant brass hardware as stated on the website. However I am still a bit worried about the color, not sure if I should return at this stage : (
peacebabe said:
Thanks Much! What a relief to know that. I wonder why isn't the color stated in the color chart! On top of that, the hardware looks special too. Wonder if it's special or limited edition, or just missed out ........
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Violet123 said:
Thank you for the info, still a bit weird as in the tag suggest it's a 2016FW bag, yes I think this is the gunmetal/aged brass HW
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The tag is for a F/W 2016. The poster who called it S/S 2017 wrote the post in Dec 2016. I'm assuming she thought it was a S/S 17 when it was actually that current season's (F/W 2016) bag.
 
#5,774
Trisha AV said:
Hi,

help in authenticating...

item name: balenciaga mini city in poppy red

item number: 300295 6565 H 527276

seller ID: http://www.ebay.com/usr/zaithwsomanj_0?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

link http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pre-owned-Balenciaga-Mini-City-Bag-in-Poppy-Red/253070795493?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
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Not speaking to authentication but do be aware that this is what was called a "rubberized" bag. The studs are rubber-coated and there are posts where the people who have purchased a rubberized bag say the leather feels coated as well. You might want to read this thread if you were unaware of this:

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/help-my-bag-feels-weird.932865/page-2#post-29765198
 
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