Authenticate This COACH - **see first post for format**

[Vlad]

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Please post authenticity questions related to COACH in this thread. No PMs please.
For further information, please refer to the first post on page 1 of this thread.

Please follow the following requests:

• Before you submit a request for authentication, please search this thread to make sure that the item has not previously been authenticated by searching the seller ID and/or item number. This is not a thread to ask general questions about COACH, please refer to our main Coach forum for such information.
• Note that authenticators have the right to refuse any requests. This is a free service, but it is imperative that you help our authenticators by using the following format:
• FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
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• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
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BASIC PICTURES REQUIRED (but more may be requested): If necessary pictures are in the listing, it's not necessary to upload and duplicate them.

• Front of item
• Back of item
• Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
• Made in tags (when available)
• Measurements
• For bags with turnlock closures, show pictures of back of female side of turnlock
• For bags with magnetic snaps, show pictures of the male part of the snap so that the numbers and letters on it can be read
• If applicable, search interior of bag and/or pockets for small white tag with production information and include a picture of that.

Thank you and be safe!

 

[daimlerz]

Even with the creed being barely visible, this seems like a legit Coach. Or is it still suspicious? Thank you for your authentication advice.


https://merc.li/Zxm33PDEb

 

[BeenBurned]

Even with the creed being barely visible, this seems like a legit Coach. Or is it still suspicious? Thank you for your authentication advice.


https://merc.li/Zxm33PDEb

Ideally, I'd like to see a better picture of the creed but it appears to be a basic bag, style 9455. It's missing the long spaghetti strap.

 

[LadaZuri]

I just discovered this forum! Thank you for being here!

Could you please authenticate this bag and advise on possible defect not stated in listing? Much appreciated!

Recently purchased Coach Mercer 33, not yet delivered.
Listed as New with Tags, .
Closer inspection of photos showed a possible indentation (defect) on back (below and a bit right of left handle) not stated in listing.
When I questioned seller she admitted there was an imprint/indentation. She had already shipped bag.
Now waiting to see how bad it is.


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Sold by fashionmall760 ( 794 )Order number: 09-05271-33077

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Estimated delivery Monday, Jul 6, 2020 - Saturday, Jul 11, 2020
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Coach 37167 Grain Mercer Black Leather Satchel 04015520 $450

Item price	$233.99
Quantity	1
Item number	324128100541
Shipping service	International Priority Shipping

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[daimlerz]

Ideally, I'd like to see a better picture of the creed but it appears to be a basic bag, style 9455. It's missing the long spaghetti strap.

Thank you very much. Seller now posted a clearer pic of the creed. Can you further authenticate? Thanks!

 

[BeenBurned]

I just discovered this forum! Thank you for being here!

Could you please authenticate this bag and advise on possible defect not stated in listing? Much appreciated!

Recently purchased Coach Mercer 33, not yet delivered.
Listed as New with Tags, .
Closer inspection of photos showed a possible indentation (defect) on back (below and a bit right of left handle) not stated in listing.
When I questioned seller she admitted there was an imprint/indentation. She had already shipped bag.
Now waiting to see how bad it is.


Order details
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Sales order
Sold by fashionmall760 ( 794 )Order number: 09-05271-33077

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Estimated delivery Monday, Jul 6, 2020 - Saturday, Jul 11, 2020
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Coach 37167 Grain Mercer Black Leather Satchel 04015520 $450

Item price	$233.99
Quantity	1
Item number	324128100541
Shipping service	International Priority Shipping

Leave feedback
Contact seller
Return item​

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The bag is authentic.

That indentation looks like it might have happened during shipping, most likely from Coach to the retailer (Costco). I'm guessing that there were a bunch of bags stuffed into a carton and the hardware from one was pressing against the bag shown in the listing.

Have you already received the bag or are you just noticing the dent and asking about it? It's possible that if the seller ordered several of the same item, you may not even receive the one shown.

If you have received it and the dent is there, the rehabbers can advise you on ways to remove it, assuming you want to keep the bag.

The dent isn't damage (per se) though it should have been disclosed.

 

[BeenBurned]

Even with the creed being barely visible, this seems like a legit Coach. Or is it still suspicious? Thank you for your authentication advice.


https://merc.li/Zxm33PDEb

Ideally, I'd like to see a better picture of the creed but it appears to be a basic bag, style 9455. It's missing the long spaghetti strap.

Thank you very much. Seller now posted a clearer pic of the creed. Can you further authenticate? Thanks!

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Authentic.

 

[daimlerz]

Authentic.

Warmest thanks, BeenBurned!

 

[katev]

Item: Taft bag (fake?)
Seller and site where listed: electrichanger, Poshmark
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Black-Taft-Messanger-Crossbody-5ef0f5b6e131646f01bc5857

Comments: This is listed as a Taft bag but the style number 5130 is for a Station bag so I assume that it's fake, but I'd appreciate your expert opinion before I report it. Thank you.

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: Taft bag (fake?)
Seller and site where listed: electrichanger, Poshmark
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Black-Taft-Messanger-Crossbody-5ef0f5b6e131646f01bc5857

Comments: This is listed as a Taft bag but the style number 5130 is for a Station bag so I assume that it's fake, but I'd appreciate your expert opinion before I report it. Thank you.

Yup, fake. (And it has an invalid "BIN" serial prefix too.)

 

[katev]

Yup, fake. (And it has an invalid "BIN" serial prefix too.

Thanks! I once bought a fake Taft and now I look suspiciously at all of them.

 

[LadaZuri]

The bag is authentic.

That indentation looks like it might have happened during shipping, most likely from Coach to the retailer (Costco). I'm guessing that there were a bunch of bags stuffed into a carton and the hardware from one was pressing against the bag shown in the listing.

Have you already received the bag or are you just noticing the dent and asking about it? It's possible that if the seller ordered several of the same item, you may not even receive the one shown.

If you have received it and the dent is there, the rehabbers can advise you on ways to remove it, assuming you want to keep the bag.

The dent isn't damage (per se) though it should have been disclosed.

Thank you so much, BeenBurned! This is the actual bag which was shipped to me, but it hasn't arrived yet. I hope to be able to rehab it because the black retail versions of the Mercer 33 seem hard to find! I'll do a search for the rehab posts! thread!!!

FYI. Ebay has confirmed that the bag can be returned because the imprint/indentation was not disclosed in the listing.

 

[Busykitty]

Item: unknown coin purse
Seller: deathinbloom
Site: Depop
Link: https://depop.app.link/E03UsvWxN7
I thought I had seen this particular item somewhere before but now that I’ve purchased it, I cannot find another example anywhere I’ve looked. Wondering if it is authentic and what collection it may have been from if it is. Thanks in advance!

 

[Craigers]

Looking Would you please authenticate this Coach handbag, seller says it’s from the 1950s. Thank you

Item: Vintage COACH Brown Leather Purse
Listing#: 689069987

Seller: TheWaffleCone
Site where listed: Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/689069...orGFI9mQY&eaid=256647112731&x_eaid=c3e6cd93b3
Comments: Thank you.

 

[Craigers]

Please authenticate this Coach purse, thank you.

Item: coach crossbody purse

Listing#: couldn’t find

Seller: lmrodriguez

Site where listed: Mercari

Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m30...OFnMg58S0fFBQkbNHTQ75D3ES_hr5koxoC7KwQAvD_BwE
Thank you.

 

[BeenBurned]

Looking Would you please authenticate this Coach handbag, seller says it’s from the 1950s. Thank you

Item: Vintage COACH Brown Leather Purse
Listing#: 689069987

Seller: TheWaffleCone
Site where listed: Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/689069...orGFI9mQY&eaid=256647112731&x_eaid=c3e6cd93b3
Comments: Thank you.

The bag you've asked about is authentic but beware! TheWaffleCone clearly doesn't verify the legality (or age) of her items. Many listings don't have pictures of creeds but some of the descriptions have information showing them as have known invalid serial numbers.

She has this fake:

Black Leather COACH Drawstring Purse - Etsy

Black Leather COACH Drawstring Purse Black Leather, One inside pocket, an adjustable strap with chunky gold buckle. There is an internal stamp marked on the inside of the purse #H4B-0516 Vintage wear adds charm to this purse! Measurements: 11 x 10 x 6 inches. The strap to the bag measurement: 17.5

www.etsy.com

and

Black Leather COACH Distressed Purse - Etsy

Black Leather COACH Distressed Purse Black Leather, One inside pocket, a adjustable strap and a really unique chunky gold zipper closure. There is an internal stamp marked on the inside of the purse # NJG-8059 There is some wear to the strap of this purse (Please see photos) Measurements: 12 x 6.

www.etsy.com

and

Vintage Red Leather COACH Purse - Etsy

Red Leather COACH Purse Red Leather, One inside zipper pocket, a adjustable cross body strap, signature gold hardware, zipper closure, with flap that covers. Internal stamp #D4F-5136 Some vintage wear. Measurements: 11.5” x 8” x 4” inches. The strap to the bag measurement: 18” inches

www.etsy.com

And her dating of the items is total BS. Everything is listed as "from the 1950s."

This wallet IS authentic but not even vintage yet so certainly not 65 years old. It was made approx. 2005:

Vintage Black Leather COACH Wallet - Etsy

Vintage Black Leather Coach Wallet Soft Black Leather, button snap closure, 8 slots for credit cards, 1 spot for bills, button snap pocket for coins on back of wallet. “Coach” logo etched on to silver buckle. In good vintage condition. Measurements: 4.5” x 3.25” inches.

www.etsy.com