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:

• 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:
  Item:
  Listing number:
  Seller and site where listed
  Link:
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• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
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  Where purchased or how obtained
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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!

 

[whateve]

Hmmm. Interesting.

Thank you whateve. It would be nice if bag sellers were required to post clear pics, provide measurements, etc. not gonna happen, i know.

You're welcome! I know that when a seller lists a Coach bag, a box pops up that tells them to make sure to have a picture of the "storypatch" but most inexperienced sellers ignore that. I think that ebay also sends sellers messages telling them how to improve their listings, such as including measurements and color, but I don't think that is very successful either. Sometimes I love bad sellers, though, because that is how I may get a bargain.

 

[whateve]

Please confirm these two from the same seller are authentic.

Seller: roseann.732

Item:Vintage Coach Large Boho Chic Sorrel Leather Drawstring Bag
Item no:271760716910
Link:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-...i6jSzoRTWq8txOQdLZOhQ%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Item:Vintage Coach Large Hipster Chic Black Leather Bucket Bag
Item no:271764979366
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-...i6jSzoRTWq8txOQdLZOhQ%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Both look good.

 

[Two.time.bags]

Both look good.

Thanks whateve. :urock:

 

[Hyacinth]

Have to say, now that I know even a little of what to look for, it's shocking how many fakes there are on EBay. Was just looking for Court and Station bags and the first two I clicked on had the giant "o" in No. And another had mismatched metals. Maybe I need to give it a rest for a bit.

Keep in mind that the Giant O is only a problem for serial numbers from some plants and years, not all of them. That's why it's so important to have Coaches looked at by someone who has the experience and especially the notes and photos to be able to tell the difference. Most sellers have NO idea what to look for in a fake especially when it involves esoteric details like serial numbers or even hardware colors, unless they're regular visitors to this forum.

At least with Ebay you usually have the chance to see what you're getting before you buy. It's those impulse buys at thrift shops and other brick-and-mortar places where you can get into trouble unless the seller has a money-back return policy. Never hesitate to ask here, and if you're not comfortable, or if there are no creed pics, or if the auction ends in a few minutes and there's no time to have a bag authenticated, it's better just to pass.

 

[Hyacinth]

I don't see any problems but I don't think the pictures are a very accurate representation of the color. Love red is really more of a coral color. I don't know what the starburst imprint on the creed means.

Someone asked about what might be the same kind of sunburst stamp several years ago but we didn't have an answer back then either. Unfortunately the photo link doesn't work any more.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...92.html?highlight=sunburst+stamp#post20412814

BeenBurned suggested then that it might be a store stamp, like Nordstrom's does with some markdowns. Maybve some day we'll find out which one. If anyone spots any others, especially if a pic of a specific store's price tag is included, please post it here.

 

[Vee02]

Coach Slim Zip Bag 4018
Red
serial : 0447 002

 

[Hyacinth]

Coach Slim Zip Bag 4018
Red
serial : 0447 002

Genuine

 

[Flushpuppy]

Keep in mind that the Giant O is only a problem for serial numbers from some plants and years, not all of them. That's why it's so important to have Coaches looked at by someone who has the experience and especially the notes and photos to be able to tell the difference. Most sellers have NO idea what to look for in a fake especially when it involves esoteric details like serial numbers or even hardware colors, unless they're regular visitors to this forum.

At least with Ebay you usually have the chance to see what you're getting before you buy. It's those impulse buys at thrift shops and other brick-and-mortar places where you can get into trouble unless the seller has a money-back return policy. Never hesitate to ask here, and if you're not comfortable, or if there are no creed pics, or if the auction ends in a few minutes and there's no time to have a bag authenticated, it's better just to pass.

Thanks for the pep talk, Hyacinth. I just feel bad pestering you all here constantly, but now you've asked for it! ��

 

[Flushpuppy]

What do you think of these?

Item: Tan Satchel
Seller: Atticgoods2013
Link: http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/271763948147?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Comments: photos aren't great

Item: Bleecker bag
Seller: gracedear
Link: http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/131418982571?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Item: what is the actual name of this bag? I've seen it called several things and never know what to search for.

Item: Hippie flap bag
Seller: nevetscat
Link: http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/261757018006?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Item: Red hippie bag
Seller: bigarbor
Link: http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/321662077247?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks!

 

[BeenBurned]

What do you think of these?

Item: Tan Satchel
Seller: Atticgoods2013
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/27176394814...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=271763948147&_rdc=1
Comments: photos aren't great

Item: Bleecker bag
Seller: gracedear
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/13141898257...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=131418982571&_rdc=1
Item: what is the actual name of this bag? I've seen it called several things and never know what to search for.

Item: Hippie flap bag
Seller: nevetscat
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/26175701800...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=261757018006&_rdc=1

Item: Red hippie bag
Seller: bigarbor
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/32166207724...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=321662077247&_rdc=1
Thanks!

I've fixed your links. I'm not sure why your URLs have the double http.

Also please include the item number so it's easier to find the listings in instances such as this.

The first 3 look good to me. Wait for others on #4.

The second one is some type of a Bleecker flap bag.

 

[Flushpuppy]

I've fixed your links. I'm not sure why your URLs have the double http.

Also please include the item number so it's easier to find the listings in instances such as this.

The first 3 look good to me. Wait for others on #4.

The second one is some type of a Bleecker flap bag.

Looks like i have to go in and remove the double http manually since it inserts one automatically in the link paste box.

Thanks!

 

[JOODLZ]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
From Salvation Army CHEAP!
Approx. 8.5"w x 7"h x 2.75"d. Strap 18" to rings.
From 2003, #6735, but does she have a name?
Any and all info much appreciated...thanks in advance!

 

[JOODLZ]

And this Coach lipstick case?
From GW...
Approx. 3.5"w x 1.25"h x 1.5"d.
Any info like style number and age is much appreciated...thanks, again!

 

[CynthiaCat]

I own a few coach bags I purchased at the boutique so I know they're authentic. Now I'm interested in picking up a few vintage (post 1994) court and willis bags (or anything British tan) and after reading they're commonly faked, I feel paranoid I'm going to buy a fake despite reading up on serial numbers and the like. I went back a few pages and didn't see these posted, I would appreciate your help authenticating these. Thanks

Item: coach Willis bag
Item number: 151579581836
Seller: vish79
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151579581836?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Comments: seller says the item was bought new in 2006, but with the numbers in the creed wouldn't the bag have been manufactured in 1994?

Item: vintage coach brown leather bag purse 9870
Item number: 381147224647
seller: wp0911765
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/381147224647?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Comments: looks too nice to be true lol


Item: COACH Vintage "Willis Murphy" British Tan Leather Crossbody Shoulder Bag #9930
Item number: 131418583532
seller: khphelps
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131418583532?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Comments: not many photos

 

[BeenBurned]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
From Salvation Army CHEAP!
Approx. 8.5"w x 7"h x 2.75"d. Strap 18" to rings.
From 2003, #6735, but does she have a name?
Any and all info much appreciated...thanks in advance!

authentic

And this Coach lipstick case?
From GW...
Approx. 3.5"w x 1.25"h x 1.5"d.
Any info like style number and age is much appreciated...thanks, again!

looks okay although I have no idea of a style number.