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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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SkipToMyLou said:
Hello! Wondering if this is authentic and if the color/year/leather stated is correct:
Item Name: Vtg Bubblegum Pink BALENCIAGA 2-way Chevre Classic First City Moto Satchel Bag
Item Number: 153584829335
Seller ID: diva_designs
Link: here
Thank you!
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None of the photos needed are present, please see link below and resubmit. All pics must be close up, clear, forward facing, with no angles or weird bends in tags.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-balenciaga-authentication.741442/
 
#13,324
tatertot said:
This bag has me questioning a few things and I would love another expert opinion on authenticity and color:flowers: Thank you in advance!

Item Name - Balenciaga Giant 21 Pompon Bucket Bag
Item # -372713624886
Seller ID- luxury.garage.sale
Link https://www.ebay.com/itm/Balenciaga-Giant-21-Pompon-Bucket-Bag/372713624886?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=8296d41213604b7d927444ffcfcac5a6&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=153547804876&itm=372713624886&pg=2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:cccf25d1-b458-11e9-9179-74dbd18080eb|parentrq:4d2d4b2d16c0ad30582707c6ffeb1cb3|iid:1
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Missing some of the pics needed but based on what I see I think you're OK, I'm guessing it's an 09 mandarin. If you can get the bale, rivet and back of zipper head it would help. What are you questioning?
 
#13,326
muchstuff said:
Missing some of the pics needed but based on what I see I think you're OK, I'm guessing it's an 09 mandarin. If you can get the bale, rivet and back of zipper head it would help. What are you questioning?
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I requested additional pics from the seller but haven't heard back so I decided to post. It looked to me like the rivet wasn't cut "deep" enough (to be fair they were not trying to show the rivet in the pic so the angle could be off). The color was what was really throwing me. I couldn't tell if it was Mandarin or maybe an Orange Brulee and they messed with the shade when editing the pics. Thank you for your help, I was hoping you would chime in! I'll post if I hear back:smile:
 
#13,327
tatertot said:
I requested additional pics from the seller but haven't heard back so I decided to post. It looked to me like the rivet wasn't cut "deep" enough (to be fair they were not trying to show the rivet in the pic so the angle could be off). The color was what was really throwing me. I couldn't tell if it was Mandarin or maybe an Orange Brulee and they messed with the shade when editing the pics. Thank you for your help, I was hoping you would chime in! I'll post if I hear back:smile:
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What I can see of the rivet looks OK. And I'm guessing on the colour but it would have to be between 2007 and 2010 because of the tag and hardware so mandarin seemed like the closest fit.
 
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#13,330
muchstuff said:
None of the photos needed are present, please see link below and resubmit. All pics must be close up, clear, forward facing, with no angles or weird bends in tags.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-balenciaga-authentication.741442/
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So sorry I did not see that list. The seller does have some of those down in the description of the bag rather than the main 12 images. Looks like she’s missing the bale, rivet, and buckle. I requested those and will add them when she responds. Thank you!!
 
#13,331
SkipToMyLou said:
So sorry I did not see that list. The seller does have some of those down in the description of the bag rather than the main 12 images. Looks like she’s missing the bale, rivet, and buckle. I requested those and will add them when she responds. Thank you!!
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Ah sorry, I didn't think to look further down. I can authenticate on what I see, it's fine in my opinion.
 
#13,333
SkipToMyLou said:
Oh awesome! Thank you! Do you agree that it is 2008 bubblegum chèvre leather?
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S/S 08 saw both chevre and agneau and TBH I'm not that great at telling them apart through online photos. I'd say yes to bubblegum. As to that bag being mint, there's cracking on the sealant and the whipstitching is not in perfect shape. Darkening on the handles, looks like some colour transfer or soiling on the back bottom right, some fading. I'm not saying it's in horrible shape for an older bag but I hate it when the word "mint" is thrown around. EDIT: Sorry, I though I saw her calling it mint, it must have been another bag I was looking at, she does seem to be listing the issues I've mentioned. My bad.
 
#13,334
muchstuff said:
S/S 08 saw both chevre and agneau and TBH I'm not that great at telling them apart through online photos. I'd say yes to bubblegum. As to that bag being mint, there's cracking on the sealant and the whipstitching is not in perfect shape. Darkening on the handles, looks like some colour transfer or soiling on the back bottom right, some fading. I'm not saying it's in horrible shape for an older bag but I hate it when the word "mint" is thrown around. EDIT: Sorry, I though I saw her calling it mint, it must have been another bag I was looking at, she does seem to be listing the issues I've mentioned. My bad.
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No you are correct, I also noticed the mint condition line! Must be a copy/paste error. But I appreciate you looking out for me! I’m really wanting chèvre leather (and 2004 rose or lilac to be specific)! I do like this color too though and those others are hard to come by so maybe I’ll go for it and hope she’s right that it’s chevre!
 
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SkipToMyLou said:
No you are correct, I also noticed the mint condition line! Must be a copy/paste error. But I appreciate you looking out for me! I’m really wanting chèvre leather (and 2004 rose or lilac to be specific)! I do like this color too though and those others are hard to come by so maybe I’ll go for it and hope she’s right that it’s chevre!
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A friend just scored a lovely 04 lilac so they're out there...
 
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