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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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Conni618 said:
The tag looks pretty much as I would expect, as does the rivet you photographed. I'd still like to see if it's bale looks okay.

A suggestion: Even if the bale is perfect, I'm not experienced with the style, so unless someone who has that experience jumps in here, it's best you do some research of your own. Try to find this type of Mini, being sold by an unimpeachable source and compare the authentication features.
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Thank you for your reply! I just uploaded pictures of the bale and the cards/packaging that came with it. I did some research and found this bag is from Fall 2015 collection and it is limited edition. It is the last design before a departure of some designer so I thought this would be different than those classic mini city bags. Please let me know what you think. I appreciate your comments!
 

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Hello, 2nd bag is non authentic.

Please click on my undersigned link to see exact photos needed for authentication and post to authenticate the 1st bag again


hercule21 said:
Hello girls :) new to the forum because I fell in love with bal bags recently and want to buy one but hard to find 'em in my part of the world :shucks::shucks: been browsing ebay and this two I would like to buy :balloon:
1st one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-B...298273?hash=item2a63946de1:g:v0MAAOSwoudW7MUE
2nd one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/162011649005?
Do you think they are authentic? Can I tell from the pictures supplied?
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JulesL25 said:
Thank you for your reply! I just uploaded pictures of the bale and the cards/packaging that came with it. I did some research and found this bag is from Fall 2015 collection and it is limited edition. It is the last design before a departure of some designer so I thought this would be different than those classic mini city bags. Please let me know what you think. I appreciate your comments!
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Actually a bale is this piece of hardware, the twisted piece directly attached to the strap. We need to see it at this angle:
 

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JulesL25 said:
Hi Everyone,

Can you please take a look at this bag and let me know is it real or faked? I appreciate your help in advance!

Item Name: Balenciaga Classic City Mini Embossed Patent Leather Satchel
Iten Number: 20153300295
Link: http://www.gilt.com/sale/women/balenciaga-handbags-6069/product/1125032802-balenciaga-classic-city-mini-embossed-patent-leather-satchel?origin=sale
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here are some more pictures
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Conni618 said:
I've no experience with this iteration of the Mini City. Even so, I or someone else might give you an educated guess if you can post rivets, and the one bale that should be available. Also a clear look at the entire back of tag.

Please be sure to refer us back to your original postings.
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JulesL25 said:
Thank you for your reply! I just uploaded pictures of the bale and the cards/packaging that came with it. I did some research and found this bag is from Fall 2015 collection and it is limited edition. It is the last design before a departure of some designer so I thought this would be different than those classic mini city bags. Please let me know what you think. I appreciate your comments!
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Conni618 said:
Actually a bale is this piece of hardware, the twisted piece directly attached to the strap. We need to see it at this angle:
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My apologies. Somehow I thought I saw a bale on ONE side of this long strap. Now I see that both sides are attached without hardware. :(

When I check for on-line evidence of this little bag, I find it only having been sold on Reebonz and Gilt. That doesn't mean it's suspect, but doesn't help build confidence.

I did see a blog reporting its release for Holiday 2015. I'm inclined to think that your bag is okay, but without more knowledge, I can't comfortably authenticate it. Wish I could be more helpful.

EDIT: Phew! Sorry to be so indecisive. I was able to find this little bag offered for sale on My Theresa.
I am very comfortable with this site, and since your bag has excellent authentication features, I am able to say it's authentic to me. :smile1:
http://www.mytheresa.com/en-us/classic-mini-city-leather-shoulder-bag-482972.html
 
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Conni618 said:
Actually a bale is this piece of hardware, the twisted piece directly attached to the strap. We need to see it at this angle:
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Interestingly, my bag doesn't have that twisted piece named bale to connect the strap. The strap is directly attached to the ring. I attached a few pictures to show how the strap is being connected.

Please let me know if you need better/more pictures to make an educated guess on the authenticity of my bag. Any comments are greatly appreciate.

Thank you for your help!
 

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#73
Conni618 said:
My apologies. Somehow I thought I saw a bale on ONE side of this long strap. Now I see that both sides are attached without hardware. :(

When I check for on-line evidence of this little bag, I find it only having been sold on Reebonz and Gilt. That doesn't mean it's suspect, but doesn't help build confidence.

I did see a blog reporting its release for Holiday 2015. I'm inclined to think that your bag is okay, but without more knowledge, I can't comfortably authenticate it. Wish I could be more helpful.

EDIT: Phew! Sorry to be so indecisive. I was able to find this little bag offered for sale on My Theresa.
I am very comfortable with this site, and since your bag has excellent authentication features, I am able to say it's authentic to me. :smile1:
http://www.mytheresa.com/en-us/classic-mini-city-leather-shoulder-bag-482972.html
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i just saw your posting after i uploaded more pictures. what a relief knowing that my bag is not faked! thank you for going out of your way to do further research on my bag. i'm so happy now. :smile1: yay!!! you're the best!
 
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JulesL25 said:
i just saw your posting after i uploaded more pictures. what a relief knowing that my bag is not faked! thank you for going out of your way to do further research on my bag. i'm so happy now. :smile1: yay!!! you're the best!
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You are welcome. Authenticating the newer, especially unusual styles, is a challenge.
 
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