After prefusively searching for 2 weeks, we finally found a second hand store which had exactly what we were looking for, Balenciaga bags being sold at cheap prices. The store is located in the shoreditch area. After spending almost an hour examining the condition, color, leather and authenticity of the bag we decided to purchase it. The asking price was £150, we decided to try our luck and started to bargain with the sales lady, after several disputes we agreed on the price of £95, due to pointing out various faults in the leather as well as a stain on the interior of the bag. Even though the bag had a few faults we knew these could be gotten rid of in no time!!
We cleaned the interior of the bag with a hot water steamed cloth with a small amount of mild detergent. The stain dissapeared. Even though the bag was sold as used, it looks like it had maybe been worn twice. The 2 faults in the leather are locate on the detachable strap of the bad, and are relatively small. The bad look brand new and is in mint condition.
After taking the pictures we put the bag online for a relatively high starting price of 500£, but we feel that this bag could deffinetly be sold, since the demand of these balenciaga bags is extremely high at the moment. Even though we dont have a receipt proving the authenticity of the bag, we have something just as valuable....THIS IS THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE INSIDE OF THE BAG, proving its originality.
This beautiful green bag is now being actioned on ebay, we are hoping for the best!!!