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:
  Comments:
  
  
• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item:
  Where purchased or how obtained
  Comments:

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!

 

[Bongdl]

Thank u. There are additional photos by the way...

 

[Bongdl]

It's authentic.

Thank u so much @BeenBurned.... i have few more photos.. im just cofused because the "C" prints are not aligned on the sides... is it ok to check these new photos? Very much appreciated...

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank u so much @BeenBurned.... i have few more photos.. im just cofused because the "C" prints are not aligned on the sides... is it ok to check these new photos? Very much appreciated...

The sides are fine and the bag is authentic (as previously noted).

It's rare that patterns will match perfectly on the sides because of the shape of the bag, the size of the print and the cut. THe alignment is perfect; it's the match that isn't perfect but is fine.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank u so much @BeenBurned.... i have few more photos.. im just cofused because the "C" prints are not aligned on the sides... is it ok to check these new photos? Very much appreciated...

The pattern isn't supposed to line up perfectly at the side seams. Please read the Salearea Guides posted at Ebay for an explanation of what so-called "rules" aren't rules at all, and that's one of them. Pay special attention to the one about the mistakes found in many authenticity guides.

http://www.ebay.com/gsr/i.html?uid="salearea"&rmvSB=true

 

[Bongdl]

The sides are fine and the bag is authentic (as previously noted).

It's rare that patterns will match perfectly on the sides because of the shape of the bag, the size of the print and the cut. THe alignment is perfect; it's the match that isn't perfect but is fine.[/QUOTE thank u sooooo much @BeenBurned i truly appreciate this. Someone is selling me her preloved coach thats why im a bit alarmed .. thank u so much again

 

[Bongdl]

The pattern isn't supposed to line up perfectly at the side seams. Please read the Salearea Guides posted at Ebay for an explanation of what so-called "rules" aren't rules at all, and that's one of them. Pay special attention to the one about the mistakes found in many authenticity guides.

http://www.ebay.com/gsr/i.html?uid="salearea"&rmvSB=true

thank u so much @Hyacinth i appreciate ur reply

 

[Bongdl]

Thank u sooooo much @BeenBurned... such a great help!

 

[itscindylou]

Item: Vintage Coach
Seller: gxy515
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-575dd9b6fbf6f97b7800d025
Thank you.

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: Vintage Coach
Seller: gxy515
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-575dd9b6fbf6f97b7800d025
Thank you.

I'm sorry @itscindylou . I won't comment on listings from Poshmark and its sellers for a couple of reasons.

1. I've reported hundreds (probably thousands) of fakes listed there and PM has NEVER removed a single one.
2. I've politely commented on listings for fakes referring the sellers to TPF because the items aren't authentic and sellers were welcome to 2nd or 3rd opinions. I've never seen a seller come here but I can't count the number of sellers who called me "troll," told me to f-off and blocked me from further comments.
3. After the recent discussions about how POshmark handled the very obvious fake that @houseof999 received and denied her claim, I do NOT recommend doing business with them.
4. This is just one of the BS responses from Poshmark:
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.889527/page-1144#post-30622981

I can't recommend a site like Poshmark that won't remove listings for obvious fakes and has a "team of experts" who can't recognize such an obvious fake as Houseof000 received.

There are other more reputable sites that do a better job at protecting their members. I suggest buying from them.

 

[itscindylou]

I'm sorry @itscindylou . I won't comment on listings from Poshmark and its sellers for a couple of reasons.

1. I've reported hundreds (probably thousands) of fakes listed there and PM has NEVER removed a single one.
2. I've politely commented on listings for fakes referring the sellers to TPF because the items aren't authentic and sellers were welcome to 2nd or 3rd opinions. I've never seen a seller come here but I can't count the number of sellers who called me "troll," told me to f-off and blocked me from further comments.
3. After the recent discussions about how POshmark handled the very obvious fake that @houseof999 received and denied her claim, I do NOT recommend doing business with them.
4. This is just one of the BS responses from Poshmark:
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.889527/page-1144#post-30622981

I can't recommend a site like Poshmark that won't remove listings for obvious fakes and has a "team of experts" who can't recognize such an obvious fake as Houseof000 received.

There are other more reputable sites that do a better job at protecting their members. I suggest buying from them.

Considering your experience with them I completely understand your stance, and I'm truly sorry for the trouble you've had. Luckily, as a Poshmark seller and buyer, I've had only positive experiences, and I intend to continue selling and buying there. I'm not asking for an endorsement of Poshmark as a whole, just authentication on one bag from one seller. Are there any other TPF authenticators willing to authenticate bags from Poshmark?

 

[houseof999]

@BeenBurned, yesterday I tweeted to the founder of PM to look into my order. I don't know if that had anything to do with that tweet but 2 hrs after that the returns department manager emailed and sent a shipping label so they can authenticate the bag in person. I am mailing it out tomorrow. I will update and share the outcome once I hear back.

 

[WishingonaCoach]

Needing your expertise again, please kind authenticators.
Item: Vintage Coach Courier?
Size: About 10 x 9 x 5 inches.
Comments: I believe (based on the Coach guides I read according to your suggestions), that it is a pre creed style, may be late 70s? But of course I could be wrong and even the bag be a fake, that's why I need your help. TIA

 

[RL Bernstein]

Needing your expertise again, please kind authenticators.
Item: Vintage Coach Courier?
Size: About 10 x 9 x 5 inches.
Comments: I believe (based on the Coach guides I read according to your suggestions), that it is a pre creed style, may be late 70s? But of course I could be wrong and even the bag be a fake, that's why I need your help. TIA View attachment 3467521 View attachment 3467522 View attachment 3467523 View attachment 3467524 View attachment 3467525 View attachment 3467526

COACH cartouche imprints (like the one shown in your photo of a #8920 Large Courier Pouch) were commonly employed during the pre-creed era (specifically during the first half of the 1970s in the period after the use of small metal tags was phased out in 1971 or so). I believe that on styles which lacked interior space for the imprint, small riveted on leather COACH were used. Also, FYI: the earliest Large Courier Pouch bags were identified using the small black COACH metal tag.

 

[itscindylou]

Item: Vintage Coach
Seller: gxy515
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-575dd9b6fbf6f97b7800d025
Thank you.

@Hyacinth, @whateve
Are either of you willing to authenticate this bag on Poshmark? If not, I'd like to know if it is now the official policy of this forum to refuse to address any item from any buyer on Poshmark? I just don't want to make the mistake of asking about Poshmark items again.

 

[RL Bernstein]

Back to authenications! Found this in the shop and don't recall its provenance. So a confirm on it's authenticity would be much appreciated prior to my "business manager" finding it and either claiming it for herself, using it for a gift, or finding a caring home for it...

Item: red #9955 Trail Bag (8 x 5-1/4" x 4-1/2", permanent handle + removable adj strap with 23" max drop)


Thanks again for the expert consult.