Get an authentic Balenciaga handbag by learning to sniff out the fake knockoffs!

A good Balenciaga handbag can cost upwards of $1,000, so it’s important to know what to look for when you’re shopping – especially if you’re handbag shopping on eBay! Be sure to look for the silver nameplate that has the serial number. Pay attention to details, like the quality and workmanship – especially the stitching. If you can touch the bag in person, it should be very lightweight and never stiff. The goat’s leather that Balenciaga uses for it’s bag is a bit shiny and really holds up over time (the bags get better with age). If a bag looks really, really worn with signs of age – it may not be authentic! Because of the last two points, when a bag will slouch a bit while setting, like any good leather would. Also check for a contralloto card inside the mirror pocket. Don’t buy bags online from sellers without LOTS of nearly 100% feedback and hundreds of transactions or more.

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AUTH Balenciaga Handbag-09-GSH Praline Folder TPF'r

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NWT BALENCIAGA Leather Neo Classic Besace Handbag $1445

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BALENCIAGA 2007 White Leather Bag Shoulder Handbag Tote

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Auth Chocolate Balenciaga Day Handbag 2008 Excellent.

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BALENCIAGA city motorcycle purse handbag magenta pink

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AUTH BALENCIAGA Orange Leather Day Hobo Handbag

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NWT BALENCIAGA treated leather gold chain handbag bag

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BALENCIAGA Large Tan Leather Whistle Tote Handbag

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Balenciaga City Sorbet Pink Handbag

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Fabulous BALENCIAGA Black Leather RARE handbag

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