Help! Balenciaga Serial Numbers

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#212
Antigone said:
Hi,

Can different styles of Velo have the same serial code?

I'm interested in a Velo with serial number 235216-1000-H-538735

I googled and it's also the serial number of a metallic edge Velo

https://www.fashionphile.com/balenciaga-chevre-metallic-edge-velo-black-77654

Thanks in advance!
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Hmmm...235216 is the style code for a classic Velo. 390157 is the ME code. Having said that I've found several ME bags (so far F and H tags) that have the classic Velo code on them and are being listed by reputable sellers. G12 and G21 have their own codes (282101 and 263244 respectively). Not sure what to make of it.
 
#219
peacebabe said:
That is not even a G12. So your question is non existence. ;)

And Muchstuff has actually asked you to post better picture there.
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Ok, I thought this is G12. Still new to Balenciaga so I get confused about the different styles. Sorry about that. Still learning.

I am still waiting for the seller to send me better pictures and will update again once I received them. I'm trying to decode the serial number so I asked in this thread. I edited the pictures in AT, the pictures from the phone which I originally uploaded were blurrier I think.
 
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#220
The Velo you posted in the AT is still a Classic Regular Harware. So the serial code on it is correct

Antigone said:
Ok, I thought this is G12. Still new to Balenciaga so I get confused about the different styles. Sorry about that. Still learning.

I am still waiting for the seller to send me better pictures and will update again once I received them. I'm trying to decode the serial number so I asked in this thread. I edited the pictures in AT, the pictures from the phone which I originally uploaded were blurrier I think.
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#221
Antigone said:
It’s a G12 (smaller silver hardware)
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There are other instances ( thank you @peacebabe ) in the last few years where the style codes have changed
peacebabe said:
The Velo you posted in the AT is still a Classic Regular Harware. So the serial code on it is correct
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Sorry for the extra work peace, I thought we were talking about two different bags.:hugs:
 
#224
muchstuff said:
Lots of basic info here, well worth studying.
http://www.lovebbags.com/p/faqs.html
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I think I read that link before. The link says:

"RH = Regular Hardware also known as the classic aged brass hardware"

"The classic hardware that is still in production is the aged brass hardware which made its introduction in 2004. The classic hardware is also known as RH or regular hardware is made of aged brass which has been oxidized in color, but over time the oxidized residue may wear off showing a true brass color."
 
#225
Antigone said:
I think I read that link before. The link says:

"RH = Regular Hardware also known as the classic aged brass hardware"

"The classic hardware that is still in production is the aged brass hardware which made its introduction in 2004. The classic hardware is also known as RH or regular hardware is made of aged brass which has been oxidized in color, but over time the oxidized residue may wear off showing a true brass color."
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Although I think this information is a bit outdated since the gold and silver classic hardware is relatively new, the fact remains that classic hardware whether brass, gold or silver is still the same shape and size and is smooth. As in the picture below, borrowed from another thread, G21 or G12 hardware has a pattern. The other thing to note is that giant hardware does not have tassels. I hope this information ends your confusion.

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