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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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Hello ladies, please help me authenticate this beauty. I have been wanting to buy metallic city bag to my collection for so long. I appreciate your help.

Item Name: Balenciaga city metallic bag
Item Number: 166982302
Seller ID: mnainc
Link: https://hk.carousell.com/p/166982302
 

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#8,582
kadmia said:
Hello all! These are requested authentication photos for a mystery City bag I posted in the Identification thread. I'm thinking it's from 2003, as the interior zipper is plastic, not metal. Leather tag has that softer look that you don't see after 2004. O-rings are soldered. Rivets are not notched, hardware is pewter. But lining is suede and I can't tell what the leather is. Thanks again for solving this mystery with me!

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Has your zipper head a letter “S” printed on lateral?
 
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kadmia said:
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Well, I’m not a 100% expert but gonna say my opinion. To me she’s a pre 03 City prototype. Leather doesn’t look chèvre or calf at all and the only odd think is that the interior linen pocket zipper should be metallic and not plastic. BUT! as I’m talking about a prototype the could have used plastic zipper from a 01/02 flat brass Bal and 02 suede linen also seen in the 03 pre purse. If all my thoughts are wrong I should say it’s a super oldie replica.
Let’s see what experts have to say because if it’s real we could be talking about an unique pearl Balenciaga pre City sample!
 
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aalinne_72 said:
Well, I’m not a 100% expert but gonna say my opinion. To me she’s a pre 03 City prototype. Leather doesn’t look chèvre or calf at all and the only odd think is that the interior linen pocket zipper should be metallic and not plastic. BUT! as I’m talking about a prototype the could have used plastic zipper from a 01/02 flat brass Bal and 02 suede linen also seen in the 03 pre purse. If all my thoughts are wrong I should say it’s a super oldie replica.
Let’s see what experts have to say because if it’s real we could be talking about an unique pearl Balenciaga pre City sample!
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Thank you so much for your analysis, and taking the time!! I was thinking that this might be a prototype, or a rare limited production too. Any idea on what this leather is? The suede lining is lovely and the bag is surprisingly still pretty light. Would love to hear other opinions/theories?!
 
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kadmia said:
Thank you so much for your analysis, and taking the time!! I was thinking that this might be a prototype, or a rare limited production too. Any idea on what this leather is? The suede lining is lovely and the bag is surprisingly still pretty light. Would love to hear other opinions/theories?!
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Don’t you have a digital balance scale at home? It would be really interesting knowing the difference of weight between your bag and the other 03 City you already have!. Really exciting!! Could tell more about leather!!:tup:
 
#8,593
Hi Ladies and Gents,
Please help me authenticate this balenciaga hip bag. I already bought it from a local buy and sell app. I just want to make sure its authentic because it doesn't have the lampo print at the back of the zipper. See pictures below. Your help is greatly appreciated Thank you!
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#8,594
ChinReyes said:
Hi Ladies and Gents,
Please help me authenticate this balenciaga hip bag. I already bought it from a local buy and sell app. I just want to make sure its authentic because it doesn't have the lampo print at the back of the zipper. See pictures below. Your help is greatly appreciated Thank you!
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this is Rose Gold, it's consistent, authentic in my opinion
 
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