Authenticate This Balenciaga

[Vlad]

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!

 

[muchstuff]

Hello, I probably should have authenticated this first before buying... but hoping someone can authenticate with the pictures in the posting.

Item Name: BALENCIAGA AGNEAU ROSE GOLD GIANT 12 CITY MOTOR
Item Number: not sure
Seller ID: eunic0rn
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/BALENC...-GIANT-12-CITY-MOTOR-5bfe55713e0caa447303f170

Hi, pics aren't good enough, you can't enlarge them to see detail. When you receive the bag please check the link in red below for photos needed and repost.

 

[matinaknk]

Hello! I am interested in buying this Balenciaga city. Photos are from original seller. If you could just authenticate it for me, I would be so grateful as you will save me from a lot of trouble. Thank you in advance!

 

[matinaknk]

 

[muchstuff]

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Please check the link below for the pics needed, missing rivet and bale, and the back of the zipper head isn't clear enough. All pics must be clear, close up and forward facing, no angles or bends.

 

[dlimbo]

Hello, any thoughts on the authenticity of this Midday? The seller says she bought it in 2009. I'm especially wondering whether it would be S/S vs F/W as I read that the leather for the latter in 2009 wasn't good. I can't tell the date by looking at the tags though ... She also said she used to polish it with shoe polish 3-4 times a year to keep it nice and conditioned. Not sure if this is something to be concerned about??

Item: Midday GSH
Link: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glenroy/bags/authentic-black-balenciaga-midday-bag/1215223001

And some extra photos she sent upon request (unfortunately the wrong side of the zipper head):

 

[muchstuff]

Hello, any thoughts on the authenticity of this Midday? The seller says she bought it in 2009. I'm especially wondering whether it would be S/S vs F/W as I read that the leather for the latter in 2009 wasn't good. I can't tell the date by looking at the tags though ... She also said she used to polish it with shoe polish 3-4 times a year to keep it nice and conditioned. Not sure if this is something to be concerned about??

Item: Midday GSH
Link: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glenroy/bags/authentic-black-balenciaga-midday-bag/1215223001

And some extra photos she sent upon request (unfortunately the wrong side of the zipper head):
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Looks promising if you're wanting a G21 City, it's not a midday. But need a pic of the rivet, the back of the zipper head, and a close up of the front tag, I can't enlarge the pic you posted. It's either 2011 or S/S 2012. Make sure to reference your original post number.

 

[dlimbo]

Post #12186 continued.

Thanks muchstuff! Really, it's a City?? Is that based on the serial number by any chance? Because - my stupid mistake - but I accidentally attached a pic of the wrong label! I need to name my bag pic files better since they are multiplying faster than I expected ... So here is the correct label and also the back of the rivet. Hopefully that also clears up why she said she bought it 2009 and listed it as a Midday?

 

[dlimbo]

Post #12186 continued.

Sorry, here are the photos (it's getting late!):

 

[muchstuff]

Post #12186 continued.

Sorry, here are the photos (it's getting late!):

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It was largely based on the tag, the bag is bunched up and it’s hard to tell exactly what it is. Based on the new tag and the fact that I can now enlarge the front tag I’d say this one’s not authentic. The style code is also for a part time.

 

[dlimbo]

It was largely based on the tag, the bag is bunched up and it’s hard to tell exactly what it is. Based on the new tag and the fact that I can now enlarge the front tag I’d say this one’s not authentic. The style code is also for a part time.

Thanks heaps muchstuff. I'll let it go then. I had trouble too with the bunching. I wondered if it mightn't be wide enough for a Midday. I had asked for a second photo with the bag fully stretched but in the second photo it still looks bunched. But it definitely seems too deep for a Part-time I'm guessing. Whatever it is though, I like the look of it! A shame, it seemed like a good price too (for an authentic). Thanks once more!

 

[muchstuff]

Thanks heaps muchstuff. I'll let it go then. I had trouble too with the bunching. I wondered if it mightn't be wide enough for a Midday. I had asked for a second photo with the bag fully stretched but in the second photo it still looks bunched. But it definitely seems too deep for a Part-time I'm guessing. Whatever it is though, I like the look of it! A shame, it seemed like a good price too (for an authentic). Thanks once more!

Totally wrong shape for a PT. Part time also has a vertical seam running down the centre of the bag.

 

[ayxyao]

Hi. Someone is selling this to my mom. Can you help me authenticate this

 

[dlimbo]

Totally wrong shape for a PT. Part time also has a vertical seam running down the centre of the bag.

Interestingly, I found this old post in the authentification thread where someone had a bag with the same code and it was found to be fake (and it doesn't look like a PT OR the bag I was looking at). Perhaps this may be a serial code that was used for a bunch of fakes ...

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-balenciaga.353791/page-238

 

[muchstuff]

Interestingly, I found this old post in the authentification thread where someone had a bag with the same code and it was found to be fake (and it doesn't look like a PT OR the bag I was looking at). Perhaps this may be a serial code that was used for a bunch of fakes ...

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-balenciaga.353791/page-238

Yeah I highly doubt whoever was churning out fakes would make a single bag.

 

[muchstuff]

Hi. Someone is selling this to my mom. Can you help me authenticate this

Authentic in my opinion.