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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 there! Could you please let me know if this is authentic? Is it normal for there to be sort of some structure in the bottom panel? Also, I noticed that there is a bit of wear to some piping on the backside and the "cording" inside it seems to be a clear plastic like material, is this normal? Pictures below! TIA!!! I LOVE Balenciaga bags and this is my first but I'm worrying! IMG_1854.jpg IMG_1857.jpg IMG_1858.jpg IMG_1859.jpg IMG_1860.jpg IMG_1861.jpg IMG_1862.jpg IMG_1863.jpg
 
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jkd said:
Hi there! Could you please let me know if this is authentic? Is it normal for there to be sort of some structure in the bottom panel? Also, I noticed that there is a bit of wear to some piping on the backside and the "cording" inside it seems to be a clear plastic like material, is this normal? Pictures below! TIA!!! I LOVE Balenciaga bags and this is my first but I'm worrying! View attachment 4414427 View attachment 4414428 View attachment 4414429 View attachment 4414430 View attachment 4414431 View attachment 4414432 View attachment 4414433 View attachment 4414434
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Authentic Twiggy. It’s an older bag when the piping was made that way, it became a solid piping in later years.
 
#12,290
Hi, could someone give me some input on this listing?
https://www.fashionphile.com/balenc...calfskin-classic-gold-city-bleu-marine-361294

I tried googling about it and apparently the B on the back tag means it's from 2004 but the font on the front tag seems more recent + I don't think they had tags like this in 2004? I've caught a blatantly fake Dior on fashionphile before so I can't trust them anymore. Thanks for your help.

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hissillyrabbit said:
Hi, could someone give me some input on this listing?
https://www.fashionphile.com/balenc...calfskin-classic-gold-city-bleu-marine-361294

I tried googling about it and apparently the B on the back tag means it's from 2004 but the font on the front tag seems more recent + I don't think they had tags like this in 2004? I've caught a blatantly fake Dior on fashionphile before so I can't trust them anymore. Thanks for your help.

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While it's true the letter B does stand for F/W 2004 it also stands for S/S 2017 - Balenciaga started the alphabet over again. Please see the link below for pics needed for authentication. All must be clear, close up, forward-facing, no bends in tags and all letters/numbers on tags clearly visible.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-balenciaga-authentication.741442/
 
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muchstuff said:
While it's true the letter B does stand for F/W 2004 it also stands for S/S 2017 - Balenciaga started the alphabet over again. Please see the link below for pics needed for authentication. All must be clear, close up, forward-facing, no bends in tags and all letters/numbers on tags clearly visible.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-balenciaga-authentication.741442/
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Thanks for the tip, I have added all the other pictures I could find. My main concern was the label but I guess it's not as glaringly fake as I thought.
 
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dlimbo said:
It's not great as in they are based in the EU so don't have the same right of return as in the US for example. They basically offer to relist for free instead of accepting any returns. I'm not sure if that means they don't take commission and cover shipping too.
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too much of the hassle, imo
unless you are sure you are going to keep the bag, i would not risk ...
 
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ksuromax said:
too much of the hassle, imo
unless you are sure you are going to keep the bag, i would not risk ...
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That said, everywhere seems a hassle to return to from Australia for some reason or other. I am pretty confident I would keep it APART from any nasty surprises with the condition or horrible leather. I do really like this colour/HW combo and doubt I'd find it easily again. Anyway, I'll have more of a think. Thanks
 
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