Authenticate This Balenciaga

[Vlad]

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!

 

[CrazyPen]

Hello gals,
Could you kindly help me Authenticate this bag.
Item Name: Balenciaga Giant City Purple - Giant Hardware
Item Number: 173084.3444

I bought 2 Balenciaga giant work bags ( One Black, One Blue) from the actual retail stores and i have miss out on the purple Giant City bag and for many years i regretted for not getting it and i finally saw this and bought from a eBay seller. It was nervous for me but she shows me all the photos that i need. However yesterday i received the bag and there are 2 details that disturb and concern me and now i am wondering did i just pay alot of $$$ for a fake?

I got a giant work bag black in 2013 ( Giant 12 hardware work) from the actual store so i use this to compare. Please look closely on the rivet , the one on the purple bag looks weird. Does the rivet in the earlier bags look like this? The purple bag has the right lampro zipper and bale. However i notice the strip on the back has a leather joint and this is making me extremely nervous. I notice the Studs hardware on the giant city is a lot bigger than my Giant work bag. is this normal? As i never bought a giant city before so i am lost! Your help will be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[CrazyPen]

You are correct, unfortunately, the City is not authentic, in my opinion.

Thanks for the reply. May i ask you one question in regards to the leather straps. does the back leather straps in all Balenciaga concealed ? or like the image shown above. As both my bags brought from retail store are work bag and they dont come with straps. The revit is off isn't it? I just learnt from another page that the studs of the original Giant hardware are alot bigger than the later ones. mine 2 work bags are bought in 2013. and it was describe in the card that is is gaint 12 work.

 

[LOREBUNDE]

Just to let you know that this bag is a Work , not City.

thanks~ my error, beautiful bag!

 

[cbarrus]

Thanks for the reply. May i ask you one question in regards to the leather straps. does the back leather straps in all Balenciaga concealed ? or like the image shown above. As both my bags brought from retail store are work bag and they dont come with straps. The revit is off isn't it? I just learnt from another page that the studs of the original Giant hardware are alot bigger than the later ones. mine 2 work bags are bought in 2013. and it was describe in the card that is is gaint 12 work.

We don't discuss on this thread what is specifically wrong with a bag. You are right in that the rivet looks off, but I also see some things wrong with the tag, in my opinion. However the strap looks fine. Also, before 2012, the giant hardware was larger. I think by doing your homework that you have answered a lot of your own questions.

 

[CrazyPen]

We don't discuss on this thread what is specifically wrong with a bag. You are right in that the rivet looks off, but I also see some things wrong with the tag, in my opinion. However the strap looks fine. Also, before 2012, the giant hardware was larger. I think by doing your homework that you have answered a lot of your own questions.

Thanks I will have to part with this beautiful bag n hope I purchase a real one next time. I have spent hours reconditioning it n cleaning it before I realise this 2 details. Is there a link where I can learn more about the tags that u mentioned? I hope the seller will own up n refund me.

 

[maggiesze1]

Hello,
Would one of you lovely ladies be able to authenticate this envelope clutch?

Description: Balenciaga Metallic Edge bleu Maldives leather envelope clutch handbag NEW $1335
Item: 312043500764
Seller: namebrandoutlet4320
Link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/312043500764


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[peacebabe]

Hello, nothing alarming. But it will be good to post the back of the tag & zipper head

Hello,
Would one of you lovely ladies be able to authenticate this envelope clutch?

Description: Balenciaga Metallic Edge bleu Maldives leather envelope clutch handbag NEW $1335
Item: 312043500764
Seller: namebrandoutlet4320
Link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/312043500764


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[peacebabe]

Since you purchased off ebay, you are covered & im pretty sure you can get a refund.

You have the authentic bag with you, so you actually have a very good side by side comparison to learn. Another way is to go through this thread

Thanks I will have to part with this beautiful bag n hope I purchase a real one next time. I have spent hours reconditioning it n cleaning it before I realise this 2 details. Is there a link where I can learn more about the tags that u mentioned? I hope the seller will own up n refund me.

 

[maggiesze1]

Hello, nothing alarming. But it will be good to post the back of the tag & zipper head

Oh OK, thank you! Ill ask for the pics.

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[CrazyPen]

Since you purchased off ebay, you are covered & im pretty sure you can get a refund.

You have the authentic bag with you, so you actually have a very good side by side comparison to learn. Another way is to go through this thread

Thanks so much. I appreciate that. Though I have 2 authentic bags but the styles are very different so I still got lots to learn.

 

[maggiesze1]

Hello, nothing alarming. But it will be good to post the back of the tag & zipper head

Hello, here are the pics the seller sent me. Thank you!

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[Notapurseguyatall]

Hello! I'm very new and know nothing about purses or bags. I found this bag in a storage locker and could not find any information about it anywhere. The bag itself feels like it's 80s and the only markings are these backwards B's which I've included in the photos. This is probably the wrong place to ask but I'm desperate at this point. If anyone can help or tell me the bag is worth throwing away that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks !

 

[spawngla]

Hihi everyone!!!
It's a tad late but can anyone be so kind as to help me to authenticate this?

Zillion thanks!!!!
Item Name: Authentic BALENCIAGA Shoulder Bag Giant City Black Leather 171165

Item Number: 292369124193

Seller ID: japan_monoshare

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-...128tJEIecuhIx%2FMTNj8%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[MammomEy]

Dear Bal Experts,

Kindly help in authenticating this bag.

Item Name: Balenciaga Work Bag in covered giant hardware.

Very much appreciated. Thank you very much.

 

[MammomEy]

Sorry for the double posting..still learning