eBay and Coach

Materialgirl417 · Jun 30th, 2008, 07:13 AM

has anyone had GOOD experiences for this? getting a REAL Coach bag/asseccories from eBay?

What should I look for and/or avoid?

if I find something, is there a place to post here for yall to help me out with seeing if it's 'the real deal'?

I am all about deals and a Coach addict (even tho I only have 1 bag right now), but I am trying to venture out. :) I just wanna make sure if I fork out money over the net, it will be the REAL deal as if I went to the coach site myself, ya know?

Thanks for any advice/tips.

monstamuffin · Jun 30th, 2008, 08:01 AM

I bought my Heritage Resort tote and my beloved Elisa off eBay and adore both of them. No issues at all. You have to really look into the feedback and ask questions.
Good luck

Lululovebags · Jun 30th, 2008, 08:07 AM

i haven't found the courage to buy anything off the bay but many ppl in here have done so without much problem and they usually get a super price for it.. i think the important factors are to get the stuff authenticated here first before proceeding further..peruse the feedback of the seller and ask for more pictures if in doubt. remember, it's your cash that you're parting with,so be very careful and consider all angles before taking the plunge!

PhantaBitten · Jun 30th, 2008, 08:30 AM

I use eBay all the time since I dont have a Coach store where I live. The ladies in Authentic this can help you. GL!

Snowqueen! · Jun 30th, 2008, 09:13 AM

I have purchased 3 Coach bags off of the eBay where the transactions went perfectly and I was very happy. I also had one that was a disaster. The one that didn't go well had less than stellar pictures and the bag was in worse condition that described. It was NWT but was the most shopworn item I have ever seen in person. I ended up getting my money back from the seller, but it was frustrating and disappointing.

I would suggest really looking through the seller's feedback, getting the item authenticated and only looking at items with tons of crystal clear pictures.

Bag Fetish · Jun 30th, 2008, 09:18 AM

I'm sure you would find more info here
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/

LovePinkCoach · Jun 30th, 2008, 09:30 AM

I've gotten really lucky- I've won 2 Coach bags off of eBay...actually my only Coach bags at the moment (mini-sig Soho flap and a leather brown braided hobo) in the past 2 weeks with no problems at all.

Like someone else has already said, if you're in doubt ASK the seller questions (such as style #, closer pics of the creed, etc), check their feedback, and always go to the "Authenticate This" forum if you're unsure.

8girl · Jun 30th, 2008, 11:00 AM

I have purchased a few things on there and I have been really happy. You need to do your homework, though -as other posters mentioned - use the Authenticate This forum on this board and definitely check feedback on the sellers. I also check to see what they have purcahsed and who they purcahse from - sometimes even checking feedback from sellers to their sellers! Obsessive maybe, but I want to know as much as possible so I know what I am dealing with. I also like to buy from sellers that offer return policies. So far though I have never had a problem. :O)

There are a lot of great sellers on there and although they are not allowed to advertise here... there are even a lot from this board.

Good Luck to you!

Materialgirl417 · Jun 30th, 2008, 12:58 PM

thanks everyone!

amyjo0428 · Jun 30th, 2008, 03:43 PM

I had good experiences with eBay in regards to Coach shoes. I bought only one Coach handbag off Ebay and I am sure it was fake. I will not do that again as you can get better deals at the outlets than Ebay and you know they are authentic.

yvalenz · Jul 1st, 2008, 03:32 AM

I have bought and sold many Coach bags and accessories on eBay. As a seller, I take a ton of pictures, make full disclosure (where I got the bag, how many times it was used, what blemishes are there if any at all). I look for that in other sellers. they more they disclose - then I can get a better idea of the condition of the bag.

As always, check the "C"s

*Check details - many times fakes have patterns that are slightly off.
*Creed - make sure style number matches the actual bag. Use the drilldown if necessary and ask in the Authenticate This thread.
*Color - make sure that Coach actually made that bag in that color. Again - ask in the Auth thread.
*Condition - can you see obvious wear on the bag? Does the flash "wash out" details. Ask for non-flash photos.
*Communication - ask a question about the bag and see how the seller responds. Better sellers will always answer questions.
* Credit Card - ALWAYS pay with one. You then have paypal protection, and if that doesn't work - your CC may protect you with a chargeback if needed.

Also - check prior feedback and if they've sold similar items. More than one or two of an item is a big red flag for me. Unless it's a reputable seller that you know buys in bulk (outlet, clearance racks, etc), it's pretty rare that one person would have more than one of a bag in the same color.

Hope that helps --- happy shopping!

Jun 30th, 2008, 07:13 AM	#1
Materialgirl417 Member Location: small town in VA	Ebay and Coach has anyone had GOOD experiences for this? getting a REAL Coach bag/asseccories from eBay? What should I look for and/or avoid? if I find something, is there a place to post here for yall to help me out with seeing if it's 'the real deal'? I am all about deals and a Coach addict (even tho I only have 1 bag right now), but I am trying to venture out. :) I just wanna make sure if I fork out money over the net, it will be the REAL deal as if I went to the coach site myself, ya know? Thanks for any advice/tips. __________________ My Babies.... Why yes, I do suffer from O.C.D [Obsessive COACH Disorder]

Jun 30th, 2008, 08:01 AM	#2
monstamuffin Heath...RIP... Location: East Coast	I bought my Heritage Resort tote and my beloved Elisa off eBay and adore both of them. No issues at all. You have to really look into the feedback and ask questions. Good luck __________________ Favorite's Vera Wang Princess Perfume Collection (smells so good) My Winter White Francine My DH and 3 munchkins

Jun 30th, 2008, 08:07 AM	#3
Lululovebags Member Location: Earth	i haven't found the courage to buy anything off the bay but many ppl in here have done so without much problem and they usually get a super price for it.. i think the important factors are to get the stuff authenticated here first before proceeding further..peruse the feedback of the seller and ask for more pictures if in doubt. remember, it's your cash that you're parting with,so be very careful and consider all angles before taking the plunge! __________________ "keep your head up high. there are ppl that would kill to see you fall".

Jun 30th, 2008, 08:30 AM	#4
PhantaBitten Wings &amp; Flames fan Location: North of ND	I use eBay all the time since I dont have a Coach store where I live. The ladies in Authentic this can help you. GL! __________________ Currently saving for a 2009 Ford Fusion SE/4 cylinder/FWD/dark ink blue exterior/medium light stone interior (I think) or do I want white platinum tri-coat *Dreaming of New York, Balenciaga & a Fusion for 2009*

Jun 30th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#6
Bag Fetish Handbag addict Location: the land of cold!	I'm sure you would find more info here http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/ __________________

Jun 30th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#5
Snowqueen! Member Location: The Sunshine State	I have purchased 3 Coach bags off of the eBay where the transactions went perfectly and I was very happy. I also had one that was a disaster. The one that didn't go well had less than stellar pictures and the bag was in worse condition that described. It was NWT but was the most shopworn item I have ever seen in person. I ended up getting my money back from the seller, but it was frustrating and disappointing. I would suggest really looking through the seller's feedback, getting the item authenticated and only looking at items with tons of crystal clear pictures.

Jun 30th, 2008, 09:30 AM	#7
LovePinkCoach In Love <3 Location: New England :)	I've gotten really lucky- I've won 2 Coach bags off of eBay...actually my only Coach bags at the moment (mini-sig Soho flap and a leather brown braided hobo) in the past 2 weeks with no problems at all. Like someone else has already said, if you're in doubt ASK the seller questions (such as style #, closer pics of the creed, etc), check their feedback, and always go to the "Authenticate This" forum if you're unsure. __________________ Graduation date: May 16, 2009!

Jun 30th, 2008, 11:00 AM	#8
8girl Member	I have purchased a few things on there and I have been really happy. You need to do your homework, though -as other posters mentioned - use the Authenticate This forum on this board and definitely check feedback on the sellers. I also check to see what they have purcahsed and who they purcahse from - sometimes even checking feedback from sellers to their sellers! Obsessive maybe, but I want to know as much as possible so I know what I am dealing with. I also like to buy from sellers that offer return policies. So far though I have never had a problem. :O) There are a lot of great sellers on there and although they are not allowed to advertise here... there are even a lot from this board. Good Luck to you! __________________ ~Valoree COACH Collection: http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s...ction/?start=0 updated August, 2008

Jun 30th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#9
Materialgirl417 Member Location: small town in VA	thanks everyone! __________________ My Babies.... Why yes, I do suffer from O.C.D [Obsessive COACH Disorder]

Jun 30th, 2008, 03:43 PM	#10
amyjo0428 Love my Dachshunds Location: PA	I had good experiences with eBay in regards to Coach shoes. I bought only one Coach handbag off Ebay and I am sure it was fake. I will not do that again as you can get better deals at the outlets than Ebay and you know they are authentic.

Jul 1st, 2008, 03:32 AM	#11
yvalenz ..... Location: So Cal	I have bought and sold many Coach bags and accessories on eBay. As a seller, I take a ton of pictures, make full disclosure (where I got the bag, how many times it was used, what blemishes are there if any at all). I look for that in other sellers. they more they disclose - then I can get a better idea of the condition of the bag. As always, check the "C"s Check details - many times fakes have patterns that are slightly off. Creed - make sure style number matches the actual bag. Use the drilldown if necessary and ask in the Authenticate This thread. Color - make sure that Coach actually made that bag in that color. Again - ask in the Auth thread. Condition - can you see obvious wear on the bag? Does the flash "wash out" details. Ask for non-flash photos. Communication - ask a question about the bag and see how the seller responds. Better sellers will always answer questions. Credit Card - ALWAYS pay with one. You then have paypal protection, and if that doesn't work - your CC may protect you with a chargeback if needed. Also - check prior feedback and if they've sold similar items. More than one or two of an item is a big red flag for me. Unless it's a reputable seller that you know buys in bulk (outlet, clearance racks, etc), it's pretty rare that one person would have more than one of a bag in the same color. Hope that helps --- happy shopping! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~