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Hi, i would like to send you some photos of balenciaga bags from ebay to help me check if they are authentic or not.



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Hi everyone!
So I recently purchased a Black G21 City from a reputable Ebay seller based in Japan. When I opened the box and examined the bag I was very surprised to see that the mirror had a slit pocket in the back. Correct me if I'm wrong but as far as I know slit pocket in the back or mirrors belong to the Chevre years and if the G21 harware was released in 2007 am I right in thinking this is a 2007 G21 Chevre City? Would love your expert confirmation! Thanks!!
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Can you see that? Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!:D

Yes, I can see those photos. It's 2015 Vert Veronese.

Hi everyone!
So I recently purchased a Black G21 City from a reputable Ebay seller based in Japan. When I opened the box and examined the bag I was very surprised to see that the mirror had a slit pocket in the back. Correct me if I'm wrong but as far as I know slit pocket in the back or mirrors belong to the Chevre years and if the G21 harware was released in 2007 am I right in thinking this is a 2007 G21 Chevre City? Would love your expert confirmation! Thanks!!
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Inner pocket is gusseted, I think this too indicates it's a 2007?
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The mirror pocket was discontinued after s/s 2008 so there is a chance that it is from that too. That is also the same time that chèvre was discontinued. I don't recall there being an interior pocket change during that time either, so it's hard to tell if it's from 2007 or 2008. 2007 black was notorious for having green undertones, but of course every batch varies. I don't see the green in your bag.
 
Yes, I can see those photos. It's 2015 Vert Veronese.








The mirror pocket was discontinued after s/s 2008 so there is a chance that it is from that too. That is also the same time that chèvre was discontinued. I don't recall there being an interior pocket change during that time either, so it's hard to tell if it's from 2007 or 2008. 2007 black was notorious for having green undertones, but of course every batch varies. I don't see the green in your bag.


Thank you for the reply! I believe that the mirror, inner pocket change and switch over to lambskin happened simultaneously based on my research. So then it would have happened like you said in S/S 2008. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. Assuming that it correct then the bag is Chevre, now just not sure if 2007 or 2008. If anyone has further details please share. Thank you!!
 
Thank you for the reply! I believe that the mirror, inner pocket change and switch over to lambskin happened simultaneously based on my research. So then it would have happened like you said in S/S 2008. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. Assuming that it correct then the bag is Chevre, now just not sure if 2007 or 2008. If anyone has further details please share. Thank you!!


Yes, it looks like there was a pocket change in f/w 2008 where the inner pocket became deeper. Unfortunately there is no other way to get closer to the actual season unless you have the white tag. As I said above one, indicator of it being 2007 black would be a green undertone to the bag. A lot of people got upset that their black bags started to turn green.
 
A very Happy New Year to you Saira!! Thanks for all your amazing support and expertise in 2015 cubed!! (I deleted my question as I finally noticed it stated the bag has a musty scent, was distracted by its beauty, lol).
 
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