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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!
 
Hello, I just purchased this Bal City from Vitkac, a department store in Poland. Just want a second opinion for my own piece of mind. Please let me know if you require additional photos. Thanks in advance!

Item Name: Balenciaga Calfskin City Shoulder Bag
Link: https://www.vitkac.com/us/p/city-shoulder-bag-balenciaga-bag-40538
 

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Hello,
My friend found a Balenciaga clutch in a thrift store. She wants to sell it on eBay but I question its authenticity. I've been unable to find the style via various Google searches, the leather feels cheap and the tag looks suspect.
Would anyone be able to help me verify that the bag is not authentic? My friend is sure the bag is authentic!
I've attached photos of the bag. I forgot to take a picture of the back of the zipper head. The back of the zipper head is marked with a "B" and the back of the zipper pull says "Balenciaga."
Thanks for your time and expertise!
 

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Hello,
My friend found a Balenciaga clutch in a thrift store. She wants to sell it on eBay but I question its authenticity. I've been unable to find the style via various Google searches, the leather feels cheap and the tag looks suspect.
Would anyone be able to help me verify that the bag is not authentic? My friend is sure the bag is authentic!
I've attached photos of the bag. I forgot to take a picture of the back of the zipper head. The back of the zipper head is marked with a "B" and the back of the zipper pull says "Balenciaga."
Thanks for your time and expertise!

Although not one that we usually see here on the forum, I believe this is authentic. I was able to find a few by searching for the style number, and it should be a document holder from the men's line. What are the dimensions?
 
It's been a long time since I've browsed on ebay for a Bal but felt the urge tonight!

Isn't something off with this one? It caught my attention at first because I couldn't remember any lighter grey other than galet or argent that would have GGH 21 hardware (this is neither of those). Then I looked closer......at the tag. Maybe it's just that the angle is wrong but I see something I do not like.....
Item:
Balenciaga Giant 21 Work Bag Gris Grey Leather Gold Hardware Large Satchel
Seller: celebrityowned
Item #: 292424296672
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga...arge-Satchel/292424296672?hash=item4415d8a8e0
 
Hi Cbarrus,
Thank you so much for your time and expertise! My friend and I appreciate your generosity.
The dimensions are 13" (w) x 10" (h) x 1.5" (d).
I never thought to check the men's line. And I didn't realize the number on the back of the label was the style number. Will do some research based on your info.
Happy New Year!




Although not one that we usually see here on the forum, I believe this is authentic. I was able to find a few by searching for the style number, and it should be a document holder from the men's line. What are the dimensions?
 
Hi Cbarrus,
Thank you so much for your time and expertise! My friend and I appreciate your generosity.
The dimensions are 13" (w) x 10" (h) x 1.5" (d).
I never thought to check the men's line. And I didn't realize the number on the back of the label was the style number. Will do some research based on your info.
Happy New Year!

You're welcome :) Those are the correct dimensions for the document holder, so I do believe this is authentic.
 
It's been a long time since I've browsed on ebay for a Bal but felt the urge tonight!

Isn't something off with this one? It caught my attention at first because I couldn't remember any lighter grey other than galet or argent that would have GGH 21 hardware (this is neither of those). Then I looked closer......at the tag. Maybe it's just that the angle is wrong but I see something I do not like.....
Item:
Balenciaga Giant 21 Work Bag Gris Grey Leather Gold Hardware Large Satchel
Seller: celebrityowned
Item #: 292424296672
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga...arge-Satchel/292424296672?hash=item4415d8a8e0

It has the style number for a regular hardware weekender but obviously has giant hardware. And, the font on the tag is wrong. It's a shame these power sellers are not more careful with their listings :(
 
Hi, please help me to authenticate. Buying this to a friend. Thanks in advance! ❤️
 

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