Authenticate This COACH - see first post for format

Vlad · Apr 9, 2020

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FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item:
Listing number:
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Link:
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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!

Anne1999 · Jul 22, 2016

Thank you!

catthecurious · Jul 22, 2016

never mind

catthecurious · Jul 22, 2016

Hyacinth said:
The "Optic Carly" is another obvious fake. The fabric looks super-thin and really cheap, and the C lining should be a dead giveaway even if everything else on it was ok. That one could have been reported without even checking here just based on the C lining, but a fake sold in May is past the date limit for reporting..

whateve said:
A Carly is too recent of a style to have 4 digit style number. Manufacturers of fakes often use real numbers on the wrong bags. There are certain numbers that Coach never used and that are only on fakes. Usually these are obvious.

I had no doubt about the "Carly", that's why I didn't even ask questions about its authenticity. I started digging for that creed number as soon as I bumped into that completed auction a couple of days ago. Speaking of date limits, how long after the end of the auction we could notify eBay about the fakes? I was assuming as long as the auction is showing in search, it could be reported.

Hyacinth · Jul 22, 2016

catthecurious said:
I had no doubt about the "Carly", that's why I didn't even ask questions about its authenticity. I started digging for that creed number as soon as I bumped into that completed auction a couple of days ago. Speaking of date limits, how long after the end of the auction we could notify eBay about the fakes? I was assuming as long as the auction is showing in search, it could be reported.

I've heard conflicting numbers but 60 days seems to be the most common. It wouldn't surprise me if Ebay ignores reports on sold items after some sort of secret time period since they can't do much about something that was sold more than a month ago.

Right now the fake "Carly" isn't even showing on Ebay any more, so maybe someone did report it and get it removed. Whether the buyer would ever be able to get their money back is another question. It's a shame you didn't spot it sooner, we could have saved someone a few bucks. The thing to remember is unless it's 100 percent certain that a specific item is fake, such as any bag with an NT-4903 serial number, ask about it here before deciding whether or not to report it, especially when there is more than one style with the same style or serial number. And do a Search of the Coach forums here for the style number. If you'd found the previous posts BeenBurned made about that specific number you could have had your questions answered. Even if you had just Googled "Coach 8f34" one of the first links that came up would have led you right to her original post.

Hyacinth · Jul 22, 2016

And speaking of C05M-8F34 fakes, there's another one listed on Poshmark if any of you are registered there and know how to, or even IF you can, report fake items:

https://poshmark.com/listing/Authentic-Coach-Bag-No-C05M8F34-53d471c7b539e4563f14bd7d

Fake C lining (should be solid Taupe color), fake creed patch should be off-white, and like the fake Carly Whateve brought up, the style number on that and all other Hamptons Weekend Patchwork items should have FIVE numbers, not 4, and a 2006 year code, not 2005. Please report if you can.

ANOTHER FAKE WITH THAT SERIAL NUMBER CURRENTLY LISTED:

TERAPEAK:
http://www.terapeak.com/worth/women-s-coach-black-purse-c05m-8f34/272055250008/

BeenBurned · Jul 22, 2016

catthecurious said:
Speaking of date limits, how long after the end of the auction we could notify eBay about the fakes? I was assuming as long as the auction is showing in search, it could be reported.

Hyacinth said:
I've heard conflicting numbers but 60 days seems to be the most common. It wouldn't surprise me if Ebay ignores reports on sold items after some sort of secret time period since they can't do much about something that was sold more than a month ago.

Right now the fake "Carly" isn't even showing on Ebay any more, so maybe someone did report it and get it removed. Whether the buyer would ever be able to get their money back is another question. It's a shame you didn't spot it sooner, we could have saved someone a few bucks. The thing to remember is unless it's 100 percent certain that a specific item is fake, such as any bag with an NT-4903 serial number, ask about it here before deciding whether or not to report it, especially when there is more than one style with the same style or serial number. And do a Search of the Coach forums here for the style number. If you'd found the previous posts BeenBurned made about that specific number you could have had your questions answered. Even if you had just Googled "Coach 8f34" one of the first links that came up would have led you right to her original post.

When I report listings, I also go through completed listings (and if bored, go through feedback on occasion) and report any fakes that are clickable. As long as they open, they can be reported and if ebay does the right thing, they'll act on the report. .

Hyacinth said:
Right now the fake "Carly" isn't even showing on Ebay any more, so maybe someone did report it and get it removed. Whether the buyer would ever be able to get their money back is another question.

*Someone* did report those items!

The buyers do get an email advising them of the takedown but because those notices aren't too specific as to why the listing was removed, they often don't know that it's because the item was fake. The takedown notice says something about the listing being removed because it violated ebay policy so unless the buyer asks the seller and the seller is honest, the buyer won't know to seek a refund.

Ravvie99 · Jul 22, 2016

This one is on life support - would you please authenticate (and ID if it's authentic)? Thank you!

Item: ?
Seller: Salvation Army (in my possession)
Dimensions: 10" x 12" x 2"/3" (top/bottom)
Comments: Snap is two 'male' parts - how did I not notice that?! :facepalm:

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whateve · Jul 22, 2016

Ravvie99 said:
This one is on life support - would you please authenticate (and ID if it's authentic)? Thank you!

Item: ?
Seller: Salvation Army (in my possession)
Dimensions: 10" x 12" x 2"/3" (top/bottom)
Comments: Snap is two 'male' parts - how did I not notice that?! ,

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It looks fine. It's a Paris bag large 4105 from the Lightweights collection around 1989. I would have been surprised by the snap except that a couple days ago I saw a bag on ebay with the same problem. It might have been two female parts. Maybe you should buy that one and do an operation?

Ravvie99 · Jul 22, 2016

whateve said:
It looks fine. It's a Paris bag large 4105 from the Lightweights collection around 1989. I would have been surprised by the snap except that a couple days ago I saw a bag on ebay with the same problem. It might have been two female parts. Maybe you should buy that one and do an operation?

Thank you! I was sure those snaps were the kiss of death. This one will be *plenty* of work without any added elective surgery :lol:

LadyEdwards · Jul 22, 2016

Hello Ladies,

Please authenticate the following items:
Item: Coach Tan Canvas Leather Accent Handbag Purse Bag Classic Ex Cond
Listing #:131882654113
Seller: elite*fashion*finds
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131882654113?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: If possible, please provide name of item.

Item: NEW Vintage COACH Camel LARGE XL LEXINGTON TOTE SHOPPER BAG HANDBAG 4182 Italy
Listing #: 162125922928
Seller: littlemissmuffet808
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/162125922928?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thank you! :flowers:

whateve · Jul 22, 2016

LadyEdwards said:
Hello Ladies,

Please authenticate the following items:
Item: Coach Tan Canvas Leather Accent Handbag Purse Bag Classic Ex Cond
Listing #:131882654113
Seller: elite*fashion*finds
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131882654113?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: If possible, please provide name of item.

Item: NEW Vintage COACH Camel LARGE XL LEXINGTON TOTE SHOPPER BAG HANDBAG 4182 Italy
Listing #: 162125922928
Seller: littlemissmuffet808
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/162125922928?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thank you!

Both are fine. I posted the first one in the Vintage Chat thread. It's a basic bag in twill #8455 from around 1986.

LadyEdwards · Jul 22, 2016

Yes you did and thanks so much! :smile:

Dawn Patton · Jul 23, 2016

greenpixie said:
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