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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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Looks fine. No red flag.

But i do hope you are not paying what's printed on the price tag

BB8 said:
Hello, I just received this bag ordered from Saksfifthavenue.com, but it didn't come with a dust bag, and it almost looks like a return. My first time ordering from Saks: the missing dust bag plus the attached crumpled price tag with a new price sticker placed on top of the old price sticker is just strange to me, and not what I would expect from a premium designer purchase. I want to make sure I didn't receive a return that might be fake. Could someone please authenticate for me?

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peacebabe said:
Looks fine. No red flag.

But i do hope you are not paying what's printed on the price tag
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Thank you @peacebabe! The $1850 is the going price for a new metallic edge in the U.S. as far as I know (I know, seeing the old price sticker definately hurt). I got 10% off of that price, though. Please share if you know of it being sold new for less, I would definately appreciate it! (Especially since I am still not 100% sure if I will keep it or return within the 30 day window)
 
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This is my personal thought. Your bag is a S/S 2017 Production, it's not the latest or current production. Past production bags "usually" have sale, you just got to search for it.

To be frank, all my balenciaga bags, non of it i paid full price, even for brand new. Im not in a fashion industry, thus, im not someone who chase after the latest. The City range started since 2003 till now (though the mini City started later), sometimes it's even hard for the "expert" to tell which year is the bag without looking at the tag, unless the bag is a special limited edition.

Having said that, unless the Mini City, in that particular hardware, color, leather, is something you have been searching high & low for & finally found it, IMO it's not a good buy since you felt that it's a return & it's missing it's dust bag. With the budget you have, i do believe you can easily find a complete set which will makes you happier. You can even walk into the boutique & choose the lastest, as IMO, 10% is no big deal for a past 2 season bag.

The above is just my opinion, good luck in your decision ;)

BB8 said:
Thank you @peacebabe! The $1850 is the going price for a new metallic edge in the U.S. as far as I know (I know, seeing the old price sticker definately hurt). I got 10% off of that price, though. Please share if you know of it being sold new for less, I would definately appreciate it! (Especially since I am still not 100% sure if I will keep it or return within the 30 day window)
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peacebabe said:
This is my personal thought. Your bag is a S/S 2017 Production, it's not the latest or current production. Past production bags "usually" have sale, you just got to search for it.

To be frank, all my balenciaga bags, non of it i paid full price, even for brand new. Im not in a fashion industry, thus, im not someone who chase after the latest. The City range started since 2003 till now (though the mini City started later), sometimes it's even hard for the "expert" to tell which year is the bag without looking at the tag, unless the bag is a special limited edition.

Having said that, unless the Mini City, in that particular hardware, color, leather, is something you have been searching high & low for & finally found it, IMO it's not a good buy since you felt that it's a return & it's missing it's dust bag. With the budget you have, i do believe you can easily find a complete set which will makes you happier. You can even walk into the boutique & choose the lastest, as IMO, 10% is no big deal for a past 2 season bag.

The above is just my opinion, good luck in your decision ;)
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I appreciate the insight and information. Definite food for thought! Thanks @peacebabe
 
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I need help! I bought this bag several years ago second hand. I am now questioning the authenticity after looking into buying a different style bag. The tag is bothering me. I remember checking the grommets before purchasing and thinking they looked ok. Thanks! IMG_1588.JPG IMG_1590.JPG IMG_1589.JPG IMG_1596.JPG
 
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