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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.
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#17,116
Biermama said:
Lol I was wrong! The creed looked a little odd to me....that's why I ask the pros! With a serial number like that how do you know when it was made?
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We can only estimate. The NYC creeds were used from the late 70s until the late 80s, so it could have been made anytime between then. Sometimes a style was only made for a short time and then we can narrow it down more.
 
#17,117
Hi all! I purchased a lot of vintage Coach bags from Goodwill.com, and I have some questions about this one... mostly because the inside leather is wearing off? I suppose the previous owner could have done something to the inside, but there are parts of it that are almost white due to the suede-y material being rubbed off! My mom has used/abused her station bags for YEARS, and the insides don't look like this!
Anyway, here is the bag (which might be a convertible clutch if the #s are right... any idea on the year?). Sorry if the photos are huge, and let me know if more photos are needed! For some reason they are coming out overexposed-looking tonight!



 
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#17,118
kells1983 said:
Hi all! I purchased a lot of vintage Coach bags from Goodwill.com, and I have some questions about this one... mostly because the inside leather is wearing off? I suppose the previous owner could have done something to the inside, but there are parts of it that are almost white due to the suede-y material being rubbed off! My mom has used/abused her station bags for YEARS, and the insides don't look like this!
Anyway, here is the bag (which might be a convertible clutch if the #s are right... any idea on the year?). Sorry if the photos are huge, and let me know if more photos are needed! For some reason they are coming out overexposed-looking tonight!



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It's a genuine Convertible Clutch made in 1994
 
#17,119
Hi. I'm new here, so bear with me I just purchased this bag from eBay and would like to verify that it is authentic Coach. Thank you in advance.
Seller:attic41
Listing: eBay.com/itm/Vintage-Coach-5130-Station-Black-Leather-Crossbody-Messenger-Shoulder-Bag-/302055562681?txnId=1297400329020
 
#17,122
kells1983 said:
Hi all! I purchased a lot of vintage Coach bags from Goodwill.com, and I have some questions about this one... mostly because the inside leather is wearing off? I suppose the previous owner could have done something to the inside, but there are parts of it that are almost white due to the suede-y material being rubbed off! My mom has used/abused her station bags for YEARS, and the insides don't look like this!
Anyway, here is the bag (which might be a convertible clutch if the #s are right... any idea on the year?). Sorry if the photos are huge, and let me know if more photos are needed! For some reason they are coming out overexposed-looking tonight!



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Sometimes the areas around the seams are scraped to reduce the thickness of the leather where the bag is to be sewn. Is this what you're seeing?
convertible clutch seams.jpg
 
#17,125
Hyacinth said:
It's a genuine Convertible Clutch made in 1994
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Thank you! I thought so because of the "4" in the first 3 digits, but since it was a stamped-type of creed (where you see the lines above/below the numbers), I wondered if it may be older, haha :)
Catbird9 said:
Sometimes the areas around the seams are scraped to reduce the thickness of the leather where the bag is to be sewn. Is this what you're seeing?
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Yes, that's what mine looks like in the main compartment! I have included photos, but it's actually scraped away in the corners and on the edges (near the top - in the first photo you can see it on the top left). Also, I have included a photo of the interior zipper pocket where the one side is fine, but the opposite side is all beige/white, where it looks like the dye has rubbed off. Does yours look like that?
When I looked inside the zipper pocket for the first time I thought it was dust, like someone's powder compact had burst, and that it had absorbed into the corners, lol! But otherwise the bag is in great condition (except for a weird perfume-y odor), so I'm just happy it's authentic and the scraped interior isn't a quality issue :smile:

Main compartment:

Interior zipper pocket (the side that is worn is the one that has the creed patch on the opposite side):
 
#17,126
kells1983 said:
Thank you! I thought so because of the "4" in the first 3 digits, but since it was a stamped-type of creed (where you see the lines above/below the numbers), I wondered if it may be older, haha :smile:

Yes, that's what mine looks like in the main compartment! I have included photos, but it's actually scraped away in the corners and on the edges (near the top - in the first photo you can see it on the top left). Also, I have included a photo of the interior zipper pocket where the one side is fine, but the opposite side is all beige/white, where it looks like the dye has rubbed off. Does yours look like that?
When I looked inside the zipper pocket for the first time I thought it was dust, like someone's powder compact had burst, and that it had absorbed into the corners, lol! But otherwise the bag is in great condition (except for a weird perfume-y odor), so I'm just happy it's authentic and the scraped interior isn't a quality issue :smile:

Main compartment:

Interior zipper pocket (the side that is worn is the one that has the creed patch on the opposite side):
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The back wall inside the zipper pocket looks fine. The back side of the leather was scraped to thin it. I've seen this on a number of vintage bags.
 
#17,127
Hello Ladies,
Please authenticate the following items:
Item: Vintage 1970s Coach New York City Briefcase/Shoulder Messenger Bag Black Leather
Listing #: 322243592245
Seller: h*cabin
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1970s-Coach-New-York-City-Briefcase-Shoulder-Messenger-Bag-Black-Leather-/322243592245?nma=true&si=KCpdjXZgB%2Fzg5gNq5GY9iw78ujo%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Comments: If possible, please provide the style name, number and year made.

Item: Rare Vintage Coach Black French Leather Shoulder Handbag Made In Italy
Listing #:182264729180
Seller: borikendaniel
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/182264729180?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Is it possible that French leather was used to make this bag?

Thank you! :flowers:
 
#17,128
LadyEdwards said:
Item: Rare Vintage Coach Black French Leather Shoulder Handbag Made In Italy
Listing #:182264729180
Seller: borikendaniel
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/182264729180?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Is it possible that French leather was used to make this bag?

Thank you! :flowers:
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Looks just like the other Italian-made Manhattan Collection bag we talked about a little while ago. Please let an authenticator confirm this particular one...

lthrbagadikt said:
Another one I found made in Italy.
Is this authentic?
Item: Messenger bag
Seller: @ricanyauco305
Creed: G7E-9103
Link:https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintag...andbag-made-in-Italy-57b48c36bf6df58ec20ca3dc
Comment: also name if you know it.
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RL Bernstein said:
One of the 1997 Manhattan Collection bags, I believe all of which were made in Italy. Similar to, but to be confused with, the Riverside from the 1990 Lightweights collection. Please allow an authenticator to confirm.
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Hyacinth said:
It's a genuine Tote from the 1997 Manhattan Collection but they're not in any of my catalogs and I don't have a confirmed name for it.
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