This bag is a bit older so I don't know if the heatstamp has worn smooth; it may be old enough that it had a stamped metal plate and the plate is missing. I'm not saying it's not authentic, just that there isn't enough information to tell. Maybe someone else here can tell you more. It's inexpensive, so if you like it, whether or not it's genuine BV may not be a big deal to you.
Sometimes I just can't tell if something is authentic or not, when we have so few details to examine.
ok thanks for your help boxermom. i think i'll just have to pass on this. i want to be 100% sure that the item's authentic before shelling out my money. anyway, there's always some other bag out there
