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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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Hi! Need some help authenticating this Balenciaga. Thanks in advance!
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dignatius said:
Hello,

This bag looks pretty good to me but I figured that I would check with the experts.

Item Name: Authentic Balenciaga Red City/Motorcycle Purse Grained Goat Skin
Item Number: 292471875379
Seller ID: charmcityvintage
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Balenciaga-Red-City-Motorcycle-Purse-Grained-Goat-Skin/292471875379?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649


Thanks in advance!
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ksuromax said:
Good pics of rivets and bale would be great to have a look at, but for now i can say it looks like a legit Hamilton chevre to me
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Hello beautiful people,

I actually won this auction on ebay and oh boy, let me tell you it's been a doozie. To make a long story short the seller did not fully disclose details about the bag (pen mark on the back, mangled front tassels). She then disputed my claims and proceeded to send me her pics that she said proved her case (a pic of the front tassels hidden/tucked into the front pocket and a pic of the pen mark edited/rubbed out!). Yes this is the type of person I'm dealing with. :doh: Somehow Ebay shows she only had 1 negative review but I failed to scroll down to find the rest of the negative reviews with similar gripes as mine (misrepresentation).

Anyway now I'm worried about the authenticity of the bag because of the unscrupulous nature of the seller and the original authentication was missing some key photos. I've attached below... Let me know if you need better pics. Thank you kind ladies so much! :heart:
 

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keyoog said:
Hello beautiful people,

I actually won this auction on ebay and oh boy, let me tell you it's been a doozie. To make a long story short the seller did not fully disclose details about the bag (pen mark on the back, mangled front tassels). She then disputed my claims and proceeded to send me her pics that she said proved her case (a pic of the front tassels hidden/tucked into the front pocket and a pic of the pen mark edited/rubbed out!). Yes this is the type of person I'm dealing with. :doh: Somehow Ebay shows she only had 1 negative review but I failed to scroll down to find the rest of the negative reviews with similar gripes as mine (misrepresentation).

Anyway now I'm worried about the authenticity of the bag because of the unscrupulous nature of the seller and the original authentication was missing some key photos. I've attached below... Let me know if you need better pics. Thank you kind ladies so much! :heart:
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i still see nothing alarming, all markers look consistent for a genuine Bal Hamilton bag, it's goatskin, and naturally this type of leather has texture that might look like crease, dust, or faded pen mark, you can see pics in ref library of Hermes, there are loads of Birkins with those natural marks, and a huge number of owners love them a lot, as they add individuality and character to the bag.
For me it's hard to judge from the pics if this is the same case and the mark is only a natural hide feature, or, indeed a pen mark, but i wouldn't expect a 2013 bag, pre-owned, to be a store fresh without any sign of use, no matter how accurate the previous owner was. But that's me.
if your question is about authenticity, i can tell you you're ok to go.
if it's about correct description of the listed item, then you should first of all discuss it with the Seller, and then Ebay/PayPal, we all have personal level of tolerance and acceptance, and it's only you to decide whether you accept these minor faults for YOUR money paid, or not.
Good luck! :flowers:
 
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keyoog said:
Hello beautiful people,

I actually won this auction on ebay and oh boy, let me tell you it's been a doozie. To make a long story short the seller did not fully disclose details about the bag (pen mark on the back, mangled front tassels). She then disputed my claims and proceeded to send me her pics that she said proved her case (a pic of the front tassels hidden/tucked into the front pocket and a pic of the pen mark edited/rubbed out!). Yes this is the type of person I'm dealing with. :doh: Somehow Ebay shows she only had 1 negative review but I failed to scroll down to find the rest of the negative reviews with similar gripes as mine (misrepresentation).

Anyway now I'm worried about the authenticity of the bag because of the unscrupulous nature of the seller and the original authentication was missing some key photos. I've attached below... Let me know if you need better pics. Thank you kind ladies so much! :heart:
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Just as an FYI, The tassels will iron out, it's not a big deal. Put a towel over them and gently iron.
 
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Hi ladies!
I've been looking at this bag and even though I know there are some important pictures missing (which I already asked the seller to kindly post them such as the back of the Balenciaga inside tag), would anyone be able to tell me if there is anything alarming about it? Does it look like it could be authentic? TIA :)

Name: Balenciaga Giant Envelope Leather Clutch
Seller: yunnybb
Item number: 323112070780
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga...070780?hash=item4b3afaee7c:g:6fEAAOSwdXtambVM
 
#8,279
Non of the features for authentication are clearly shown. Need sharp & clear photos of front & back of leather tag, back of zipper head

Ciela said:
Hi ladies!
I've been looking at this bag and even though I know there are some important pictures missing (which I already asked the seller to kindly post them such as the back of the Balenciaga inside tag), would anyone be able to tell me if there is anything alarming about it? Does it look like it could be authentic? TIA :smile:

Name: Balenciaga Giant Envelope Leather Clutch
Seller: yunnybb
Item number: 323112070780
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga...070780?hash=item4b3afaee7c:g:6fEAAOSwdXtambVM
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#8,280
Hello! Just purchased this from EBay, please let me know if it is authentic!
Just concerned because the seller only has 19 feedback.

Item Name: Balenciaga Mini City - Cumin
Item Number:152950737788
Seller ID:akmall
Link:https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Auth-BALENCIAGA-300295-Classic-Mini-City-Women-leather-Handbag/152950737788?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thank you so much in advance!

Edit: The seller does not have any photos of the Tab or Zipper in their listing.
Perhaps I should just wait until it is received?
 
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