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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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#9,856
kerryisntreal said:
Hello again ladies,

Can you please help me authenticate this find from my local thrift store

Suspected flat brass first:

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Zipper isn’t marked:
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Size comparison with my 2011 black first (pictured with long strap):
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Back of tag has nothing:
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I’m not quite sure what the leather is... but it’s quite thick/sturdy.

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
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I'm not an expert on the early bags but I think you have a first season bag. Characteristics are a one-sided tag with logo as shown, no zipper stop on the front zipper, a 24-27" strap with no weight distributor, no mirror, although if you don't have one that doesn't really prove anything. I'm guessing broken-in caribou. There were three types of leather used, caribou, nappa and chèvre. Definitely not nappa and the pebbling looks wrong for chèvre. Wait for someone with more knowledge to weigh in but I think you've done well at your thrift store!
 
#9,857
muchstuff said:
I'm not an expert on the early bags but I think you have a first season bag. Characteristics are a one-sided tag with logo as shown, no zipper stop on the front zipper, a 24-27" strap with no weight distributor, no mirror, although if you don't have one that doesn't really prove anything. I'm guessing broken-in caribou. There were three types of leather used, caribou, nappa and chèvre. Definitely not nappa and the pebbling looks wrong for chèvre. Wait for someone with more knowledge to weigh in but I think you've done well at your thrift store!
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Oh my - thanks muchstuff! I'll hold tight for someone to confirm.

Yeah, there is no mirror. Also, I forgot to mention in the first post that the tassels are single-faced... not sure if that helps!
 
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#9,863
kerryisntreal said:
Oh my - thanks muchstuff! I'll hold tight for someone to confirm.

Yeah, there is no mirror. Also, I forgot to mention in the first post that the tassels are single-faced... not sure if that helps!
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muchstuff said:
I'm not an expert on the early bags but I think you have a first season bag. Characteristics are a one-sided tag with logo as shown, no zipper stop on the front zipper, a 24-27" strap with no weight distributor, no mirror, although if you don't have one that doesn't really prove anything. I'm guessing broken-in caribou. There were three types of leather used, caribou, nappa and chèvre. Definitely not nappa and the pebbling looks wrong for chèvre. Wait for someone with more knowledge to weigh in but I think you've done well at your thrift store!
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not a big expert here either, but looks like 2001 Caribou to me, too
 
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#9,864
Somebody can help me again, i have not got it yet my bbag that i like

Please use the below format when requesting authentication for an auction item:

Item Name: Balenciaga city
Item Number: 362433323935
Seller ID: shahead1331
Link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/362433323935


The date code of the bag is 1157488444

Here's a more picture of under zipper and since they not use the longstrap so they only send me that pic

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#9,865
Pheeps said:
Somebody can help me again, i have not got it yet my bbag that i like

Please use the below format when requesting authentication for an auction item:

Item Name: Balenciaga city
Item Number: 362433323935
Seller ID: shahead1331
Link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/362433323935


The date code of the bag is 1157488444

Here's a more picture of under zipper and since they not use the longstrap so they only send me that pic

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The pictures aren't good enough for authentication. We need
CLEAR, CLOSE UP, FORWARD-FACING PICTURES OF:
-THE ENTIRE BAG
-THE FRONT AND BACK OF INTERIOR TAG, NO BENDS
-THE BALE
-THE RIVET
-THE BACK OF THE ZIPPER HEAD
If the pics are too small, blurry, upside down or sideways, we cannot do our job properly.
See the link below in red for examples of the photos needed.
 
#9,866
You sure find a good gem in the thrift store !!! This is gold tag Caribou First. It looks fine. But check if the zipper has YKK

kerryisntreal said:
Hello again ladies,

Can you please help me authenticate this find from my local thrift store

Suspected flat brass first:

View attachment 4193745 View attachment 4193746 View attachment 4193747 View attachment 4193748 View attachment 4193749
Zipper isn’t marked:
View attachment 4193750 View attachment 4193751
Size comparison with my 2011 black first (pictured with long strap):
View attachment 4193752
Back of tag has nothing:
View attachment 4193753

I’m not quite sure what the leather is... but it’s quite thick/sturdy.

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
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#9,869
The YKK on the zipper pull is right. Nothing alarming if you can't find. But try seeing at the side of the zipper "hook" that holds the metal ring or the zipper pull. Very tiny, not many notice too :smile::smile:

kerryisntreal said:
Good to know! Thanks peace babe

Tried looking on the zippers but couldn't find YKK on the tassel zippers - only found a stamping that looks like a "6" or "9". The pocket zipper is different and black and does have a YKK though?

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