Yes indeed. And If im not wrong, since 2011, Balenciaga started printing the "color code" at the back of the tag. I guess many had complained ??? 
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Yes indeed. And If im not wrong, since 2011, Balenciaga started printing the "color code" at the back of the tag. I guess many had complained ???
So Peacebabe, do you think that any of the earlier tag numbers could relate to a colour?
Hello muchstuff, no i don't. But i believe (or i have seen somewhere in the forum) that the earlier set of numbers (after the model number) belongs to the leather patch number.
I do hope someone can confirm that. Is that really so Saira? Your comment will be most valuable
I do hope someone can confirm that. Is that really so Saira? Your comment will be most valuable
The leather batch has been debated. I think that it may work for some seasons, but it isn't consistent and not 100% fool proof. Val started putting the letters indicating the year and season in F/W 2012 which has taken the guesswork out of things.
Hi saira!
Need your expertise about the last season for G21 hardware. Looking at a perfectly featured G21 bag identified with a "K" from 2012. To your knowledge did the Gold GH21 hardware continue into F/W 2012?
I've noted it as discontinued with the F/W 2011 season. Thanks!
Need your expertise about the last season for G21 hardware. Looking at a perfectly featured G21 bag identified with a "K" from 2012. To your knowledge did the Gold GH21 hardware continue into F/W 2012?
I've noted it as discontinued with the F/W 2011 season. Thanks!
Thanks Conni618 for double checking. The bag "feels and looks" authentic ( I own 9 authenticated Bals) so I'm familiar with the style. However, I do trust you and the other Authenticators here if you have doubts. Hopefully, Saira can help clear this up.
Here's a direct link to the post to make your lives easier: http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=29539572&postcount=8695
Also, here's the link for the actual item on Fashionphile: https://www.fashionphile.com/balenciaga-agneau-giant-21-gold-city-black-104871
Thanks for all your help ladies!
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In reference to my previous post above, could this be a limited edition bag? This is driving me crazyyy!!! lol
In reference to my previous post above, could this be a limited edition bag? This is driving me crazyyy!!! lol
Hey Connie! G21 was actually discontinued in f/w 2011. The first season for g12 was s/s 12. There was a LE black, anthra, cyclade and dark violet with GGH g21 hardware, but those were pre-2012. This bag is perplexing and should not have g21 hardware. I'll do a little more research, but I am fairly certain.
Thank you! My very brief check brought up a few messages that seemed to indicate that the G21 was believed to continue after F/W 2011, but only as LE releases.
If this ever happened, it would explain this bag. As is, I think one of us would have heard about it, as so many people were upset about the demise of the large hw.
Could it be a SUPER FAKE bag? I know Chanel has super fakes where even the TPF Chanel Authenticators won't authenticate them just by seeing pictures of bags made after a certain year.
I'm so confused...I've had good luck so far with the second hand market...especially Fashionphile. Thanks for your help Saira...I will wait for your final decision.
Thank you! My very brief check brought up a few messages that seemed to indicate that the G21 was believed to continue after F/W 2011, but only as LE releases.
If this ever happened, it would explain this bag. As is, I think one of us would have heard about it, as so many people were upset about the demise of the large hw.
Looks like there was a LE black for f/w 2012. I think DV GGH also came out 2011 or 2012. Does the gold appear to be lighter, I.e not a yellow gold, but more of a champagne color?
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Wow! Good job saira! I do think the features on this bag are "Spot-on." With this news, I think it seems safe to say this bag is fine. Unless there is anything notable about LE bags that should be evident on this one? Are you aware of any way to differentiate the LE releases?