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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.

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  • 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.
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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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#17,567
whateve said:
Yes, it's fake. In picture 3, you can see there is no zipper stop at the end of the zipper and the zipper pull isn't sewn all the way around. The handle doesn't taper enough at the ends. The zipper fabric looks black; it should be brown. The side edges of the pocket look like raw leather, rather than being folded under. In the last pictures, you can see that the zipper stops are missing. You should be able to see them from this angle.
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Hyacinth said:
And the seller actually had a genuine example of that style to compare it too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-COACH-USA-Train-Case-9955-Bag-Leather-Crossbody-Handbag-/152253238223?hash=item2373000bcf:g:UEUAAOSwgmJX0xeu&nma=true&si=Td8T9mipKeAb%2BErmyOZSTwCxhTk%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I think they're deliberately hiding the serial number.
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I have to agree with Hyacinth because earlier in the week, I'd reported several different listings from trach-us2015 and I believe this was one of them.

I've said it before and I'll repeat that I believe sellers who mix authentic and fakes are more dangerous than sellers who peddle all fakes.

I went back to look at the listing and it's been removed. :)
 
#17,568
KatieHog said:
Authentic?

Item: AUTH COACH SOHO SIGNATURE JACQUARD/BROWN Leather TOTE/SHOPPER #6383
eBay item
Seller: orange-yellow
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/351858636921
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Hyacinth said:
It's a genuine Soho Mini Signature Tote from 2003.
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I know some members don't mind that a seller has a history of selling (or mixing) fakes but I like to let them know in case it makes a difference who they buy from.

Just last week, I reported 4 fake Coach bags that orange-yellow had listed and in looking back, I saw (at the time) there was a history.

In fact, this Hall of Shame post and the next from March, 2014 show some of her long history, clearly going back over 3 years:
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/...coach-fakes-here.824098/page-70#post-26411125

And this is another post where she had fakes (January 2014):
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.818914/page-643#post-26028279

And an earlier (May 2013) Hall of shame post:
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/...oach-fakes-here.430751/page-668#post-24602051

Be careful if buying from orange-yellow.
lamberu said:
Hi,

Thanks for your assistance.
Please authenticate my latest purchase. I have never purchased anything "new" from E-bay.
Coach Bennett 36187
eBay item number: 311705342646
Seller: bp41850
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-COACH-SIGNATURE-Bennett-Satchel-Crossbody-Handbag-Brown-Black-36187-/311705342646?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=fRMENMzaVRn4fHJ%2Fa%2Bjr0TZJXHg%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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The bag in the above listing is authentic but this is another seller with a history of listing fakes. My records show multiple reports from 2013 and 2014 from this seller.
 
#17,569
Would you please authenticate this one? Thank you! Just LMK if you need more pics.

Item: Madeline
Seller: Salvation Army (in my possession)
Comments: There are large front & back pockets that refused to stay open for pics; the lining is light blue despite my creed pic.

front.jpg back.jpg creed.jpg bottom.jpg frontclose.jpg backclose.jpg inside.jpg
 
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#17,574
Hi experts! Please take a look at this Willis.. i am wondering if creed is correct. I noticed before that plant B seems to show inconsistent lettering and formats. I think i have seen Sonoma's that were stamped as plant B and from 1995 and "Coach" was already placed in a smaller cartouche. This Willis still shows the larger older stamp with "Leatherwear".. Could they have used different stamps at the same time, especially during transitional years, or use the older stamp earlier in the year and then updating later? Also, was there a Willis before 1994? Sorry if it was already discussed.
VINTAGE USA COACH WILLIS BLACK LEATHER CROSSBODY MESSENGER PURSE A5B-9927
ebay seller debisfree2010 (6490 )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-USA...399327?hash=item2820d3211f:g:HlIAAOSwll1Wy3EC
thanks in advance for the info
 
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#17,575
BeenBurned said:
I know some members don't mind that a seller has a history of selling (or mixing) fakes but I like to let them know in case it makes a difference who they buy from.

Just last week, I reported 4 fake Coach bags that orange-yellow had listed and in looking back, I saw (at the time) there was a history.

In fact, this Hall of Shame post and the next from March, 2014 show some of her long history, clearly going back over 3 years:
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/...coach-fakes-here.824098/page-70#post-26411125

And this is another post where she had fakes (January 2014):
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.818914/page-643#post-26028279

And an earlier (May 2013) Hall of shame post:
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/...oach-fakes-here.430751/page-668#post-24602051

Be careful if buying from orange-yellow.

The bag in the above listing is authentic but this is another seller with a history of listing fakes. My records show multiple reports from 2013 and 2014 from this seller.
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Thanks so much! I will take care to ensure that the bag I receive matches the listing and I will not purchase from this seller again. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and facts.
 
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zipmybag said:
Hi experts! Please take a look at this Willis.. i am wondering if creed is correct. I noticed before that plant B seems to show inconsistent lettering and formats. I think i have seen Sonoma's that were stamped as plant B and from 1995 and "Coach" was already placed in a smaller cartouche. This Willis still shows the larger older stamp with "Leatherwear".. Could they have used different stamps at the same time, especially during transitional years, or use the older stamp earlier in the year and then updating later? Also, was there a Willis before 1994? Sorry if it was already discussed.
VINTAGE USA COACH WILLIS BLACK LEATHER CROSSBODY MESSENGER PURSE A5B-9927
ebay seller debisfree2010 (6490 )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-USA...399327?hash=item2820d3211f:g:HlIAAOSwll1Wy3EC
thanks in advance for the info
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It's authentic. There were two stamps in use at the B plant at the same time. I believe the Willis was introduced late 1993.
 
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#17,579
Just an update on this bag. I received it and it was so gorgeous. However, there was the strongest perfume odor to it. I asked before hand and was told no odors. Perfume smells are a big no no for me. I tried to air it out, but the perfume odor remained. Sadly I had to return it.
 
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