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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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Kane14 said:
I'm not sure If I'm posting this request in the correct place.

I was told the bag is from 2005. All of the sites that show how to date a Balenciaga bag say that the plates on bags made before 2008 were made of sterling silver and have 925 stamped on them. Can you please let me know if the bag is authentic and if so why the plate doesn't have 925 on it?

Thanks

https://www.yoogiscloset.com/handbags/balenciaga-charbon-lambskin-leather-motorcycle-city-bag-86142.html
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Yoogi's site is temporarily shut down for service. Will check back a little later. If the link description is correct and the bag is charbon, that colour was, I believe, 2008-09.
 
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cbarrus said:
That is weird what is happening with your Ebay link. I am not as familiar with this style but I also doubt that it's been fake. However, we will need to see the tag front and back to hopefully authenticate. What I can see looks good so far. Sorry for the confusion with the other bag.
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Hello Cbarrus and lovely authenticators,
I received more photos from the seller. Not exactly what you asked for but it's taken a few days to even get those and unless I get the bag shipped over to me I won't be able to share any more photos. So really hoping these help you give me an opinion

Thank you in advance, I'm so glad this forum exists!!!!
 

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Kane14 said:
I'm not sure If I'm posting this request in the correct place.

I was told the bag is from 2005. All of the sites that show how to date a Balenciaga bag say that the plates on bags made before 2008 were made of sterling silver and have 925 stamped on them. Can you please let me know if the bag is authentic and if so why the plate doesn't have 925 on it?

Thanks

https://www.yoogiscloset.com/handbags/balenciaga-charbon-lambskin-leather-motorcycle-city-bag-86142.html
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Oh I just realized the link says Carbon but the posting says Chocolate. When they responded to me they said it's chocolate. When I looked at the color code from your site this bag is definitely dark like chocolate and not a lighter brown like Carbon. I've attached a pic from their site and the link from your site. When their site comes back up your help would be appreciated.

Thanks

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/color-charts-by-year-all-in-one-place.141901/
 

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Kane14 said:
Oh I just realized the link says Carbon but the posting says Chocolate. When they responded to me they said it's chocolate. When I looked at the color code from your site this bag is definitely dark like chocolate and not a lighter brown like Carbon. I've attached a pic from their site and the link from your site. When their site comes back up your help would be appreciated.

Thanks

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/color-charts-by-year-all-in-one-place.141901/
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Yoogi's is a pretty reliable site. Still down for maintenance.
 
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Kane14 said:
I've been checking it all afternoon. I'll check tomorrow and if you're available I'll let you know when it's up.

Thanks so much for your time.
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The site's back up. It's a really lousy pic of the interior tag. You can barely read any of it but what I can see looks fine. With the pic of the back of the tag and the bale and the overall appearance of the bag it's authentic IMO. The 925 stamp is there I'm sure...why not ask them for a decent pic of the tag if you've already been in touch? But I'd buy it based on what I can see. Hope this helps!
 
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Thathangryfoodie said:
Hello,
I'm thinking of purchasing this balenciaga city from Love that Bag. Please help me determine if the bag is authentic and if the consignment store is reputable.
Item name: Balenciaga Anthracite Lambskin Classic City
Item no: n/a
Seller ID: LovethatBag Montreal - Consignment store site
Link: https://www.lovethatbag.ca/collecti...s/balenciaga-anthracite-lambskin-classic-city
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Just answered your other post, please don't double post, it just creates more work for anyone trying to help :smile:.
 
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Kane14 said:
I've been checking it all afternoon. I'll check tomorrow and if you're available I'll let you know when it's up.

Thanks so much for your time.
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muchstuff said:
The site's back up. It's a really lousy pic of the interior tag. You can barely read any of it but what I can see looks fine. With the pic of the back of the tag and the bale and the overall appearance of the bag it's authentic IMO. The 925 stamp is there I'm sure...why not ask them for a decent pic of the tag if you've already been in touch? But I'd buy it based on what I can see. Hope this helps!
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i've had a look as well, and i agree with Muchstuff, bag looks good :yes:
 
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