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!

 

[csee0288]

Does Chevre leather has a distinct smell too?

 

[ksuromax]

Does Chevre leather has a distinct smell too?

yes, a brand new bag smells of good leather

 

[ksuromax]

as in like thin paper? Or it feels like card?

yes, the info card is thin, normal feel paper, thinner than another card with a brand name on it

 

[JB Fletcher]

Hello All,
I just purchased this handbag from a small thrift store. I will not be too broken up if it is not authentic due to me only paying $15 for it. Could you please authenticate this for me? Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[muchstuff]

Hello All,
I just purchased this handbag from a small thrift store. I will not be too broken up if it is not authentic due to me only paying $15 for it. Could you please authenticate this for me? Thank you in advance for your help.

Not authentic, sorry.

 

[JB Fletcher]

Hello All,
I just purchased this handbag from a small thrift store. I will not be too broken up if it is not authentic due to me only paying $15 for it. Could you please authenticate this for me? Thank you in advance for your help.

Not authentic, sorry.

Not authentic, sorry.

Wow, you are fast. Thank you so much for your reply. No worries. To the bin it goes

 

[muchstuff]

Wow, you are fast. Thank you so much for your reply. No worries. To the bin it goes

My pleasure, better luck next time!

 

[JB Fletcher]

My pleasure, better luck next time!

Thank you. Yes that would be an awesome find, lol.

 

[Kailua]

Hi! Could you pls help me authenticate. I cannot tell if this bag has been recoloured. The leather feels extremely plasticy and like it has a film on it. Is that normal? It’s a gorgeous bag but I’m just unsure about the finish.

I’m pretty sure it was redyed unfortunately :’(

please let me know if you need other photos thank you @muchstuff

 

[muchstuff]

Hi! Could you pls help me authenticate. I cannot tell if this bag has been recoloured. The leather feels extremely plasticy and like it has a film on it. Is that normal? It’s a gorgeous bag but I’m just unsure about the finish.

I’m pretty sure it was redyed unfortunately :’( View attachment 4679853View attachment 4679854View attachment 4679855View attachment 4679856View attachment 4679857View attachment 4679858View attachment 4679859

please let me know if you need other photos thank you @muchstuff

Authentic in my opinion, the original colour was definitely black. I can't tell from pics whether or not it's been redyed, sorry.

 

[Kailua]

Hi @muchstuff is it typical for the leather to feel like plasticy? And stiff? I can’t tell... also the rivets appears and zipper appear to have black dye marks. Is this normal distressing and typical for Balenciaga bags? I’m just trying to get a sense because I’d love to keep it if it wasn’t redyed but if it’s been redyed I think I would like to return.
Thanks so much for your speedy replies and help!!!! You’re the best

 

[Conni618]

No one is asking me, but if you can scratch the black off of that hardware/studs, etc., then yes, I’m afraid it’s been dyed. Sellers should always disclose altering the leather.

 

[muchstuff]

@Conni618 makes a good point! There's aging on the brass but if it scratches off like paint it's probably been redyed as opposed to someone just using shoe cream. 2010 leather is usually pretty nice in my experience.

 

[Kailua]

@Conni618 makes a good point! There's aging on the brass but if it scratches off like paint it's probably been redyed as opposed to someone just using shoe cream. 2010 leather is usually pretty nice in my experience.

Thank you so much you both. I’m pretty sure it’s been dyed. The leather isn’t supple or soft at all :’( sadly! They’re processing a return for me hopefully soon. So sad because I love this size and bag! But not sure I want one that’s dyed.

 

[Kailua]

Thank you so much you both. I’m pretty sure it’s been dyed. The leather isn’t supple or soft at all :’( sadly! They’re processing a return for me hopefully soon. So sad because I love this size and bag! But not sure I want one that’s dyed.

Yes!!! Connie. I just tried and was able to scratch off some of the paint from the hardware :’( it’s been redyed.