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

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

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:

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• 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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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!

 

[Ravvie99]

Good morning! Could I please get authentications on this wristlet and backpack? Thank you!

Item: Legacy stripe wristlet
Seller: Salvation Army
Dimensions: about 6 3/8 x 4 1/8

 

[Ravvie99]

Thank you again!

Item: Mercer Backpack
Seller: Salvation Army
Comments: Must be auth. - says "AOK" right there in the serial #

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you again!

Item: Mercer Backpack
Seller: Salvation Army
Comments: Must be auth. - says "AOK" right there in the serial #

And it IS A-OK

 

[Ravvie99]

And it IS A-OK

Heehee, thank you!

 

[Hyacinth]

Good morning! Could I please get authentications on this wristlet and backpack? Thank you!

Item: Legacy stripe wristlet
Seller: Salvation Army
Dimensions: about 6 3/8 x 4 1/8

Also A-OK

 

[Ravvie99]

Also A-OK

Thank you!

 

[maramd]

Genuine Drawstring Backpack

Thank you!

 

[rgray0515]

My friend asked me to condition this bag for her. I'm questioning its authenticity. The serial number says it should be a Stewardess bag but it doesn't have a slip pocket or metal feet.

Item: Brown Turnlock Shoulder Bag
Serial Number: A7T 9525
Measurements: 10" wide x 8" tall x 3" deep with 20" strap drop (adjustable)

Any info is would be helpful.

 

[Hyacinth]

My friend asked me to condition this bag for her. I'm questioning its authenticity. The serial number says it should be a Stewardess bag but it doesn't have a slip pocket or metal feet.

Item: Brown Turnlock Shoulder Bag
Serial Number: A7T 9525
Measurements: 10" wide x 8" tall x 3" deep with 20" strap drop (adjustable)

Any info is would be helpful. View attachment 3361545View attachment 3361546View attachment 3361548View attachment 3361549

VERY fake, sorry.

The serial number font is too thick, and the only bags we've ever been able to find with apparently genuine T plant codes are from 1999, not 1997, and were made in Costa Rica, not the US.

There are several indentations or phantom margins around the entire serial number rather than just the "No" or the individual number, and we never see that in genuine Coach serial numbers, only in fakes. And I've NEVER seen a serial number with TWO stamping indents around the entire number.

The word "states" in the creed is all smashed together, another problem seen in fakes. The inside pocket zipper construction is really messy, Coach usually can install zippers with a minimum of waves, it's only the fakes makers that do it so badly. I'd also like to see the rest of that part of the pocket all the way out to the pocket edges, there may be a problem there too. The photo needs to show the full zipper and pocket end to end.

And as you mentioned if it's a # 9525 Stewardess bag, where's the small pocket underneath the flap, and where are the feet ???

If your friend bought that bag recently she needs to demand a full refund.

 

[rgray0515]

VERY fake, sorry.

The serial number font is too thick, and the only bags we've ever been able to find with apparently genuine T plant codes are from 1999, not 1997, and were made in Costa Rica, not the US.

There are several indentations or phantom margins around the entire serial number rather than just the "No" or the individual number, and we never see that in genuine Coach serial numbers, only in fakes. And I've NEVER seen a serial number with TWO stamping indents around the entire number.

The word "states" in the creed is all smashed together, another problem seen in fakes. The inside pocket zipper construction is really messy, Coach usually can install zippers with a minimum of waves, it's only the fakes makers that do it so badly. I'd also like to see the rest of that part of the pocket all the way out to the pocket edges, there may be a problem there too. The photo needs to show the full zipper and pocket end to end.

And as you mentioned if it's a # 9525 Stewardess bag, where's the small pocket underneath the flap, and where are the feet ???

If your friend bought that bag recently she needs to demand a full refund.

Luckily it can be returned to the second had store where she bought it. I'm happy my first instinct was correct. Thank you for the information.

 

[ifeelpretty]

Found this at rummage sale. $2.
Is even worth the leather conditioner I was about to put on it?
TIA

 

[Hyacinth]

Found this at rummage sale. $2. View attachment 3361650View attachment 3361652View attachment 3361654
Is even worth the leather conditioner I was about to put on it?
TIA

Bring out the conditioner. It's a vintage Pocket Bag, style 9875, probably made in 1989 or 1990.

From the Fall Preview 1989 catalog:

 

[ifeelpretty]

Cool! Thanks!

 

[Ravvie99]

Hello, ladies! Could you please authenticate these thrifted goodies? Your thoughts would be much appreciated! First one is a Holy Grail bag...

First one...

Item: Lunch box
Seller: Savers (in my possession)
Comment: Any concerns with wonky stitching on side (see pic)?

 

[Ravvie99]

Second one...

Item: Monticello
Seller: Savers (in my possession)
Comments: Hoping this one of those Costa Rica month/yr code switcheroos...?