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#10,201
PikaboICU said:
Thanks a million Saira!

You are an invaluable asset to this forum! I truly mean that!

You saved me from a terrible mistake. If I had bought the first Velo from this morning (The Ultra Violet) I would have been very upset! It looks so much different on the computer- The colors just don't translate accurately on the monitor.



I've sent the seller a message about this last bag and asked her to confirm it is indeed the DV from 2012.

Thank you so much for all of your time & effort. :heart:

I hope you enjoy the remainder of your day. :smile1:



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You're welcome. [emoji4] the only thing that bothers me is the strap should be adjustable if it is DV. The strap became adjustable in 2012. I think it happened with s/s, but can't remember. This one doesn't have the adjustable strap for whatever reason. It can't be any other color though. Make sure that you get the bag authenticated.
 
#10,202
PikaboICU said:
I promise this will be the last time I bother you today. :smile1:

I found this one and the tag says 2012, it is a Velo and she lists as Dark Violet..

Is that correct? It looks more raisin to me but if it is the D V then I think I found one!
Thank you again for all the time you've spent helping me. :heart:

http://shop-hers.com/products/157235-dollychic-balenciaga-shoulder-bag
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Keep in mind she's shortened the strap...I've messaged her before and she said that she had 10" removed and the strap length is now 31". You may want to confirm that :)
 
#10,203
saira1214 said:
You're welcome. [emoji4] the only thing that bothers me is the strap should be adjustable if it is DV. The strap became adjustable in 2012. I think it happened with s/s, but can't remember. This one doesn't have the adjustable strap for whatever reason. It can't be any other color though. Make sure that you get the bag authenticated.
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Will do Saira! I can't thank you enough!


muchstuff said:
Keep in mind she's shortened the strap...I've messaged her before and she said that she had 10" removed and the strap length is now 31". You may want to confirm that :)
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Thank you Muchstuff.
I think it will be ok even with the shorter strap.
I don't plan to wear it cross-body but to use it as a shoulder strap so it might work to my advantage. :smile1:
I think I will measure a strap I have now & that should tell me for sure.

Did she confirm to you it was indeed 2012 Dark Violet?
She doesn't have a photo of the tag (front or back) so it's tough to be certain. I sent her a message, I'm waiting for her to reply..
The paper tag does confirm 2012 but I just want to be sure. :smile1:

Thanks again.. :smile1:
 
#10,204
I know the bags in this thread are supposed to be authenticated but I do know the seller, she has a store that I've purchased from several times...so I hope this is OK. I'm wondering two things, the name of this colour (is there a colour chart anywhere that shows colours from the more current years?) and also what you think of the leather based on the pics. It looks like the paper tag says F/W 2012. I've heard both good and bad re: 2012 leather and just wanted some input before I go look at it. TIA!

https://www.tradesy.com/bags/balenciaga-satchel-burgundy-8874271/?tref=category
 
#10,205
PikaboICU said:
Will do Saira! I can't thank you enough!





Thank you Muchstuff.
I think it will be ok even with the shorter strap.
I don't plan to wear it cross-body but to use it as a shoulder strap so it might work to my advantage. :smile1:
I think I will measure a strap I have now & that should tell me for sure.

Did she confirm to you it was indeed 2012 Dark Violet?
She doesn't have a photo of the tag (front or back) so it's tough to be certain. I sent her a message, I'm waiting for her to reply..
The paper tag does confirm 2012 but I just want to be sure. :smile1:

Thanks again.. :smile1:
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Sorry no, I didn't get a confirmation on the colour, she actually didn't answer my last message asking her to confirm the actual strap drop. That was when the bag was first listed five months ago and it's been on the site for awhile so she may be a bit more anxious to sell now...keep us in the loop, I'd love to know if you purchase it! (BTW she said she's 5'3").
 
#10,206
muchstuff said:
Keep in mind she's shortened the strap...I've messaged her before and she said that she had 10" removed and the strap length is now 31". You may want to confirm that :)
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Thanks for the info!! That helps clear up my confusion regarding the strap. She had it altered! Lol.

muchstuff said:
I know the bags in this thread are supposed to be authenticated but I do know the seller, she has a store that I've purchased from several times...so I hope this is OK. I'm wondering two things, the name of this colour (is there a colour chart anywhere that shows colours from the more current years?) and also what you think of the leather based on the pics. It looks like the paper tag says F/W 2012. I've heard both good and bad re: 2012 leather and just wanted some input before I go look at it. TIA!



https://www.tradesy.com/bags/balenciaga-satchel-burgundy-8874271/?tref=category
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This is 2012 cassis with g12 rose gold. There are color charts in the reference section. It isn't the most up to date though. I've been trying to get people to post in the library section in order to update the info, but it isn't gaining traction.
 
#10,207
saira1214 said:
Thanks for the info!! That helps clear up my confusion regarding the strap. She had it altered! Lol.




This is 2012 cassis with g12 rose gold. There are color charts in the reference section. It isn't the most up to date though. I've been trying to get people to post in the library section in order to update the info, but it isn't gaining traction.
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Thanks saira, I thought that was what it was, and yes, it would be lovely to have the colour charts updated, I refer to the existing ones on a daily basis :D what's your thoughts on the leather?

And re: the strap on the velo, in her original listing she didn't mention the alteration, I found out quite by accident when asking her a question re: the velo being used as a shoulder bag. I suggested she make sure she included that in her description...scary to think you might purchase something without that knowledge!
 
#10,212
muchstuff said:
Thanks saira, I thought that was what it was, and yes, it would be lovely to have the colour charts updated, I refer to the existing ones on a daily basis :D what's your thoughts on the leather?

And re: the strap on the velo, in her original listing she didn't mention the alteration, I found out quite by accident when asking her a question re: the velo being used as a shoulder bag. I suggested she make sure she included that in her description...scary to think you might purchase something without that knowledge!
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It's hard to tell since the photos aren't that good. In the closeup shot, the leather looks good. However, the color looks a bit faded. Not sure if it is the lighting, fading or the notorious difficulty in capturing cassis?
 
#10,213
saira1214 said:
It's hard to tell since the photos aren't that good. In the closeup shot, the leather looks good. However, the color looks a bit faded. Not sure if it is the lighting, fading or the notorious difficulty in capturing cassis?
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Irrelevant now as it appears to have been sold. Jellyv has posted that this isn't a city...(sorry not sure how to include more than one person in a reply) is it not?
 
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