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Swanky Mama Of Three · Jun 2nd, 2006, 12:57 PM

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Nishi621 · Jun 3rd, 2006, 02:57 AM

What do you think of this? It is Coach style 1808-large calfskin pocket satchel-no longer on their website.

Seller says she bought it a week ago at Macy's-showed me a receipt-what do you think? I really love the bag!

I think it's real-but, wanted to check with the experts first.

Meggy619 · Jun 3rd, 2006, 03:12 AM

the bag looks authentic to me, however it does appear to be used, i would call the outlets and see if they have any 1st (might be in better condition) that bag was in store early fall 2006 and i dont remeber my store having it in that color but i could be wrong (some bags/colors are dept store only) but macys should not have that bag anymore unless it was returned by someone. what is the link for the bag?

abandonedimages · Jun 3rd, 2006, 03:23 AM

Originally Posted by Nishi621

What do you think of this? It is Coach style 1808-large calfskin pocket satchel-no longer on their website.

Seller says she bought it a week ago at Macy's-showed me a receipt-what do you think? I really love the bag!

I think it's real-but, wanted to check with the experts first.

I think thats a PF members auction and if so then yes I believe it is authentic!

harlem_cutie · Jun 3rd, 2006, 03:54 AM

the bag looks real. I don't recall the outlets getting the all leather styles but maybe you can call.

Also I don't think it looks used, just may be lighting.

Nishi621 · Jun 3rd, 2006, 01:33 PM

Well-I called Coach themselves and they said this style was from Fall '05-but, they did it bring it back for pre Spring '06. Oh-and this color is called "saddle". It being in a store is entirely possible-plus-I don't doubt that it came from macy's a week ago because I saw the receipt.

Also-they do have it in stock-but it is going for $598! thanks for your help ladies-this bag is going to be mine!

abandonedimages · Jun 3rd, 2006, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Nishi621

thanks for your help ladies-this bag is going to be mine!

YAY! So happy for you Nishi, enjoy. Man, I love all leather bags.

abandonedimages · Jun 4th, 2006, 04:41 PM

This satchel is real right, but why does it look so tall?

Auction - http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Khaki-White-...QQcmdZViewItem

Pictures -

What about this one? It looks legit, but the pictures are so blurry it makes it looks like the C's are rubbed off. . .?

Auction - http://cgi.ebay.com/Nw-COACH-SIGNATU...QQcmdZViewItem

Pictures -

kezza · Jun 4th, 2006, 05:53 PM

On the first one it looks like they stretched the photo when they resized it, rather than cropping it, and it makes the bag look tall. The C's look kind of funny as a result. Or, it could have been overstuffed and now it's lost its "slouch."
the second one looks fake. I don't remember seeing that pocket satchel with the "graphic signature" large C's, but maybe I just missed it. I also don't like the "soft" focus of those pictures, like they smeared the lens with vaseline. makes it hard to note details, which sounds sort of fishy, right? Something's cheesy about the edges of the leather trim, too. I'd stay away from that one.

abandonedimages · Jun 4th, 2006, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by kezza

On the first one it looks like they stretched the photo when they resized it, rather than cropping it, and it makes the bag look tall. The C's look kind of funny as a result. Or, it could have been overstuffed and now it's lost its "slouch."
the second one looks fake. I don't remember seeing that pocket satchel with the "graphic signature" large C's, but maybe I just missed it. I also don't like the "soft" focus of those pictures, like they smeared the lens with vaseline. makes it hard to note details, which sounds sort of fishy, right? Something's cheesy about the edges of the leather trim, too. I'd stay away from that one.

Thank you so much kezza!

[edit] I just asked a member for pictures of their gallery satchel and hers was made with the large C's. Now I am confused, this is why I hate looking on eBay, it is just not worth the confusion :[

sndc99 · Jun 4th, 2006, 08:49 PM

I think the first one is a fake and the second one is real. I only buy off ebay if I know for sure it's real. I own this bag in 4 styles... not the c's but in leather, suede, pink and acid green from last year and the detailing looks good on the second one...not the first. i looked at the auctions and I would bid on the second not the first one. just my thoughts.

abandonedimages · Jun 5th, 2006, 01:59 AM

Originally Posted by sndc99

I think the first one is a fake and the second one is real. I only buy off ebay if I know for sure it's real. I own this bag in 4 styles... not the c's but in leather, suede, pink and acid green from last year and the detailing looks good on the second one...not the first. i looked at the auctions and I would bid on the second not the first one. just my thoughts.

Thank you sndc99! The second one is such a good deal it's crazy! I dont think I will be bidding on either seeing as I'm getting mixed opinions X_x

fashionfrenzy · Jun 5th, 2006, 11:22 AM

Nishi,

The leather satchel is a go--I believe it to be real, plus I own one, and it looks just like mine. The color is gorgeous, I have the bag in saddle, and the bag in black (leathers).

abandonedimages · Jun 6th, 2006, 01:07 AM

Okay ladies, another try. What about this one?

Auction - http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-SIGNATURE-...QQcmdZViewItem

sndc99 · Jun 6th, 2006, 08:55 AM

Looks good but I would never buy a expensive purse from a person with only 6 on their feedback. I wouldn't feel right about it. I like to see a higher feedback and that is only a personal thing. It's up to you. But since you have never bought off ebay and I have as well as sell I just want you to be careful and buying from someone with a high % and alot of feedback on Coach or whatever item you want really helps. If you need anything else let me know.

Jun 2nd, 2006, 12:57 PM	#1
Swanky Mama Of Three OP Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,694	Authenticate This! Coach This thread has now been continued here. Please refer all questions on Coach authenticity to the new thread. Thanks!
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Jun 3rd, 2006, 03:12 AM	#3
Meggy619 Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 16	Re: Authenticate This! Coach the bag looks authentic to me, however it does appear to be used, i would call the outlets and see if they have any 1st (might be in better condition) that bag was in store early fall 2006 and i dont remeber my store having it in that color but i could be wrong (some bags/colors are dept store only) but macys should not have that bag anymore unless it was returned by someone. what is the link for the bag?
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Jun 3rd, 2006, 03:54 AM	#5
harlem_cutie Go Yankees! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: stimulating the economy in NYC! Posts: 2,530	Re: Authenticate This! Coach the bag looks real. I don't recall the outlets getting the all leather styles but maybe you can call. Also I don't think it looks used, just may be lighting.

Jun 3rd, 2006, 01:33 PM	#6
Nishi621 He's worth it! Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,305	Re: Authenticate This! Coach Well-I called Coach themselves and they said this style was from Fall '05-but, they did it bring it back for pre Spring '06. Oh-and this color is called "saddle". It being in a store is entirely possible-plus-I don't doubt that it came from macy's a week ago because I saw the receipt. Also-they do have it in stock-but it is going for $598! thanks for your help ladies-this bag is going to be mine!
Nishi621 He's worth it! Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,305

Jun 4th, 2006, 04:41 PM	#8
abandonedimages brian&vanessa :] Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina & Orlando, Florida Posts: 6,046	Re: Authenticate This! Coach This satchel is real right, but why does it look so tall? Auction - http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Khaki-White-...QQcmdZViewItem Pictures - What about this one? It looks legit, but the pictures are so blurry it makes it looks like the C's are rubbed off. . .? Auction - http://cgi.ebay.com/Nw-COACH-SIGNATU...QQcmdZViewItem Pictures -
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Jun 4th, 2006, 05:53 PM	#9
kezza Bag Hound Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 886	Re: Authenticate This! Coach On the first one it looks like they stretched the photo when they resized it, rather than cropping it, and it makes the bag look tall. The C's look kind of funny as a result. Or, it could have been overstuffed and now it's lost its "slouch." the second one looks fake. I don't remember seeing that pocket satchel with the "graphic signature" large C's, but maybe I just missed it. I also don't like the "soft" focus of those pictures, like they smeared the lens with vaseline. makes it hard to note details, which sounds sort of fishy, right? Something's cheesy about the edges of the leather trim, too. I'd stay away from that one.
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Jun 4th, 2006, 08:49 PM	#11
sndc99 I work to buy Purses Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 856	Re: Authenticate This! Coach I think the first one is a fake and the second one is real. I only buy off ebay if I know for sure it's real. I own this bag in 4 styles... not the c's but in leather, suede, pink and acid green from last year and the detailing looks good on the second one...not the first. i looked at the auctions and I would bid on the second not the first one. just my thoughts.
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Jun 5th, 2006, 11:22 AM	#13
fashionfrenzy Member Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 938	Re: Authenticate This! Coach Nishi, The leather satchel is a go--I believe it to be real, plus I own one, and it looks just like mine. The color is gorgeous, I have the bag in saddle, and the bag in black (leathers).
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Jun 6th, 2006, 01:07 AM	#14
abandonedimages brian&vanessa :] Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina & Orlando, Florida Posts: 6,046	Re: Authenticate This! Coach Okay ladies, another try. What about this one? Auction - http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-SIGNATURE-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Jun 6th, 2006, 08:55 AM	#15
sndc99 I work to buy Purses Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 856	Re: Authenticate This! Coach Looks good but I would never buy a expensive purse from a person with only 6 on their feedback. I wouldn't feel right about it. I like to see a higher feedback and that is only a personal thing. It's up to you. But since you have never bought off ebay and I have as well as sell I just want you to be careful and buying from someone with a high % and alot of feedback on Coach or whatever item you want really helps. If you need anything else let me know.
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