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#15,529
Good afternoon ladies! I have a bag that I would appreciate some assistance to confirm it is counterfeit. Too many things are off. Measurements: H: 7.5" x L: 6.0" x W: 2.5 Drop: 23.0" on 2nd hole.
Kindest regards.
 

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#15,530
RL Bernstein said:
Hyacinth said:
1- genuine, no photos of the top of the bag and no measurements so I'm not going to try and guess the style, Chapin, Regis or maybe even Pierre since I think I see 2 zipper pulls. If you win it, send measurements and photos of the top of the bag or have the seller send or post photos.

Also, I don't like to guess at colors, as I've explained before, sorry. There are limited color tags for specific years posted here:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...and-reference-info-158400-3.html#post21068477

Here's something I have that shows (some) of the Italian-made Madison line colors.

ETA: I know that they also made Madison's in Scarlet/Cherry, Celadon, Butter, as well as a tan color I've yet to see a name assigned to. I've also seen references to a color some have referred to as Caramel (which may be Maple), along with a Fern (which may be the color of the recently listed Spence shown in the attached photo, since Forest is a very dark green), and a medium (almost royal) blue.
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The problem with the Madisons is that C0ach changed some of the colors every year and also had different colors for Summer and Winter. So they may have had 3 different shades of red, all for different years and seasons. Without knowing the month and year AND having a color chart or at least a catalog for that time period it can be hard narrowing down color names. And it's even harder with the standard colors on the classic leathers. Fern was a 1993-94 Madison color so without seeing a creed and serial number, it's mostly guessing.

And that doesn't even take into account all the problems with showing colors accurately in photographs. For instance, below is a Holiday 1995 page of Madisons, compare the Forest color on the Pierre Bag with the probably Forest green on the bag in post 15522, and compare that with the color sample on the hangtag picture in the same post.

THAT'S why I don't try to guess at colors. Anyone else who wants to drive themselves crazy is welcome to try. :graucho:
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#15,531
CoachHarvey said:
Good afternoon ladies! I have a bag that I would appreciate some assistance to confirm it is counterfeit. Too many things are off. Measurements: H: 7.5" x L: 6.0" x W: 2.5 Drop: 23.0" on 2nd hole.
Kindest regards.
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FAKE. NO country of origin at all in the creed, missing or incorrect punctuation, fake Coach logo, really BAD assembly quality - when do you EVER see the seam bindings so wrinkled? And does the creed say "markings" or "marXings"?

Get your money back, it's not even a close copy. And they blew the style number too, among even more problems I won't even go into.
 
#15,532
Hyacinth said:
FAKE. NO country of origin at all in the creed, missing or incorrect punctuation, fake Coach logo, really BAD assembly quality - when do you EVER see the seam bindings so wrinkled? And does the creed say "markings" or "marXings"?



Get your money back, it's not even a close copy. And they blew the style number too, among even more problems I won't even go into.
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Thank you. Those are the same things I saw plus some. Just wanted confirmation. I have not purchased the bag. Have a great day!
 
#15,536
go2girl99 said:
can someone verify this???
shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=30442606

the made in the united states and no. 031-2014 i think are fro diff years???
031-20145 I think should says made in usa
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I don't know where you're seeing the second serial number. If you want to ask about a different listing please post a link.

The purse in the listing you asked about is genuine.
 
#15,537
Can someone verify these?

Item: Coach Court
Listing number: 152119963887
Seller: feliical
Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-COAC...re-Court-Crossbody-Bag-Purse-USA/152119963887
Comments:

Item: Coach Court
Listing number: 191891976154
Seller: slbstr649
Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VINTAGE-COAC...HER-CROSSBODY-SATCHEL-PURSE-USA-/191891976154
Comments:

Item: Coach Court
Listing number: 262453569303
Seller: merler-marketing
Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-COAC...dy-Dark-Brown-Leather-Brass-EUC-/262453569303
Comments:

Thanks!
 
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#15,538
Autumne said:
Can someone verify these?

Item: Coach Court
Listing number: 152119963887
Seller: feliical
Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-COAC...re-Court-Crossbody-Bag-Purse-USA/152119963887
Comments:

Item: Coach Court
Listing number: 191891976154
Seller: slbstr649
Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VINTAGE-COAC...HER-CROSSBODY-SATCHEL-PURSE-USA-/191891976154
Comments:

Item: Coach Court
Listing number: 262453569303
Seller: merler-marketing
Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-COAC...dy-Dark-Brown-Leather-Brass-EUC-/262453569303
Comments:

Thanks!
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1- looks ok, probably made in 1995

2- both genuine
 
#15,540
I have a general question about the creed patchs.....i ready a guide somewhere that says Coach never used the letter i as a date stamp, as to not confuse people because it looks too much like 1....is that true. I saw a listing for a bag I think on shopgoodwill and it started with I...the format of the creed numbers were right but the month was stamped I. I'm treying to find the post to show you.
 
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