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!

 

[MAGJES]

I'm not asking if this particular bag is authentic because there are not enough detailed pics, but my question is if you know if Balenciaga actually made a red in 2015, like in the pics, called Red Ottone? There are a few shops in Asia and Australia that are selling red bags like these.

https://sg.carousell.com/p/ba103-balenciaga-giant-bag-red-ottone-112662185/?ref=profile&ref_referrer=/pingfaninsg/&ref_sId=5104075

Notice that the strap is not shown so you cannot get a good look at the bale.

 

[SomethingGoodCanWork]

Notice that the strap is not shown so you cannot get a good look at the bale.

Thank you, MAGJES, yes, there are a lot of weird things with all of these shops and bags although the price is very high for fakes, which for some reason always makes me think that "it can't possibly be a fake at that price?!". And like ksuromax said Bal sometimes apparently have had different colours/names of colours for different markets. And in my long-winding quest for a spanking new/as new deep red City I'm much like Fox Mulder on the X-Files: I WANT TO BELIEVE!

Thank you all

 

[muchstuff]

Thank you, MAGJES, yes, there are a lot of weird things with all of these shops and bags although the price is very high for fakes, which for some reason always makes me think that "it can't possibly be a fake at that price?!". And like ksuromax said Bal sometimes apparently have had different colours/names of colours for different markets. And in my long-winding quest for a spanking new/as new deep red City I'm much like Fox Mulder on the X-Files: I WANT TO BELIEVE!

Thank you all

If you notice he's a zero feedback person. He also has a few other Bals, all with colour names that are unfamiliar. There's another site called belbagio that lists three different ottone colours, black, red and burgundy. I find it hard to believe, if these were legit bags, that we wouldn't have heard of the colours somewhere...the leathers all look very shiny as well.
https://belbagio.com/products/giant-12-city-red

 

[cbarrus]

If you notice he's a zero feedback person. He also has a few other Bals, all with colour names that are unfamiliar. There's another site called belbagio that lists three different ottone colours, black, red and burgundy. I find it hard to believe, if these were legit bags, that we wouldn't have heard of the colours somewhere...the leathers all look very shiny as well.
https://belbagio.com/products/giant-12-city-red

This is the site I mentioned, although not by name, which is supposedly in New York. They also have a bag that they list as a giant 12 but the bag is obviously regular brass hardware. Unfortunately, sites like this are not new and have been around for a long time. Listing their bags at close to retail is part of the strategy to make people believe they are getting the real deal at a discount. I could go on and on, but these are my last thoughts on these bags

https://belbagio.com/collections/balenciaga/products/copy-of-giant-12-city-red-ottone

 

[b_illy]

Agree with @cbarrus - looks good to me, too

Thanks for your input! So grateful for this thread

 

[ngochatran]

Hi all,
Pls, kindly help me to authenticate this Balenciaga city bag as following.
The one who repurchased this bag from me has some below queries:

1. The leather tag inside should be sewn with a black thread (upper) and tightly stick to the inside cloth part (No for this bag) (pic no.1)
2. The code on the rear side of leather tag is on the top of the tag instead of being in the middle as the other bags (pic no.2)
3. The nail on the handle is quite different to her other Balen bag (pic no.3)

I myself believe that there are many types of Balenciage city bags from time to time. And maybe mine is the old aged one. Actually, I also received it from the other people, I didnt buy it directly so far.
Kindly help me out of authenticating this or you guys may teach me how to recognize the authentic ones.
Thanks a lot in advance.

Ha TRAN

 

[peacebabe]

This bag is non authentic

Hi all,
Pls, kindly help me to authenticate this Balenciaga city bag as following.
The one who repurchased this bag from me has some below queries:

1. The leather tag inside should be sewn with a black thread (upper) and tightly stick to the inside cloth part (No for this bag) (pic no.1)
2. The code on the rear side of leather tag is on the top of the tag instead of being in the middle as the other bags (pic no.2)
3. The nail on the handle is quite different to her other Balen bag (pic no.3)

I myself believe that there are many types of Balenciage city bags from time to time. And maybe mine is the old aged one. Actually, I also received it from the other people, I didnt buy it directly so far.
Kindly help me out of authenticating this or you guys may teach me how to recognize the authentic ones.
Thanks a lot in advance.

Ha TRAN

 

[peacebabe]

POst again when ALL required photos are available

hi - please authenticate if possible (i have asked for more photos as needed) - thank you
ebay link CITY : https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUTHENTIC-pre-loved-BALENCIAGA-CITY-leather-bag/142670068271?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
seller: talialeora2909
item number: 142670068271

 

[ngochatran]

This bag is non authentic

Can you pls tell me a little bit more detail on how this bag is non authentic?
For eg: the code is wrong,...???
The one who sold it to me is a very prestige in our private community. She also told me that this one is a limited edition too. Am new with Balenciaga so I am looking for further advice & guidance.
You see the hardware nails are all leather covered, and all leather strims are saw-tooth shaped.


Thanks a ton,

 

[ksuromax]

Can you pls tell me a little bit more detail on how this bag is non authentic?
For eg: the code is wrong,...???
The one who sold it to me is a very prestige in our private community. She also told me that this one is a limited edition too. Am new with Balenciaga so I am looking for further advice & guidance.
You see the hardware nails are all leather covered, and all leather strims are saw-tooth shaped.


Thanks a ton,

all what you highlighted is wrong for a real Balenciaga, all these details tell it's a fake
i hope you can get your money back

 

[hasana]

Hi! It's been a while since since I bought a bag on eBay, was hoping someone could help me authenticate this one?

Item Name: Authentic BALENCIAGA Suede City bag 2010 Seigle, very rare! Good clean condition
Item Number: 263459160170
Seller ID: tailortrash
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!!

 

[ngochatran]

all what you highlighted is wrong for a real Balenciaga, all these details tell it's a fake
i hope you can get your money back

Thank you for your feedback.
But I dont want to judge anyone elso wrong. So I am still want to ask if their is any type this city bag has the same nail, code and thread sewn like this one?
Thanks a bunch in advance all.

 

[ksuromax]

Thank you for your feedback.
But I dont want to judge anyone elso wrong. So I am still want to ask if their is any type this city bag has the same nail, code and thread sewn like this one?
Thanks a bunch in advance all.

there were Balenciaga bags which looked like this style, they were called Brogues but yours is definitely only a knock-off and not a real Balenciaga Brogues

 

[ngochatran]

Thanks alot for your advise. I did ask alot of other people and there are comments said that the nail maybe changed to the other ones if this bag was sent to spa/ fixed before selling to me. Because, most of other details show that this bag is authentic.
Anyway, thanks a bunch. :>*

there were Balenciaga bags which looked like this style, they were called Brogues but yours is definitely only a knock-off and not a real Balenciaga Brogues

 

[lisaagustine]

Hi! Can you help me authenticate this balen bag please?
Item name : Balenciaga metallic edge city bag
Item number : 202204315890
Seller ID: truonta
LINK:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Authent...315890?hash=item2f145100f2:g:4aoAAOSwNmVaatgT

Thankyou soo much