Authenticate This COACH - **see first post for format**

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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!
 
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BeenBurned said:
No apologies are necessary. I should have kept my mouth shut! But in my own defense, I did recommend waiting for you and Whateve to chime in.

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No need to apologize, it's these kinds of details that fascinate me, so there are usually multiple examples of creed and serial stamps in my files with as many variations as I can find. Can you say "anal-retentive"? I knew you could. :biggrin:
 
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Hyacinth said:
No need to apologize, it's these kinds of details that fascinate me, so there are usually multiple examples of creed and serial stamps in my files with as many variations as I can find. Can you say "anal-retentive"? I knew you could. :biggrin:
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Ohhhh that is a **smart** idea. I authenticate a lot of Coach bags (and other brands) at my job, and I appreciate all of your feedback on the ones I'm iffy on :biggrin:. A creed patch database to look back on would be very helpful.

I actually was authenticating bags and looking at creed patches in my sleep last night, lol.
 
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Some time soon, I need to print off all of this information one way or another and use it at work. We get "vintage" all leather bags in all the time and they're so much harder to authenticate than the newer ones.
 
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CoachCatcher45 said:
Some time soon, I need to print off all of this information one way or another and use it at work. We get "vintage" all leather bags in all the time and they're so much harder to authenticate than the newer ones.
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Verbal info helps a little but to really nail the close copies you need a very large file of photos for comparison.

And every plant is different, every style has different details and quirks, and most important - "the most consistent thing about Coach is their inconsistency."

Start studying the Salearea Coach Guides and the Daria48 Fakes List or the one that's posted here at tPF.
 
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Hello Everyone!
I have spent the last few days reading all of comments and trying my best to soak in the information that you all share through these threads. I am new to tPF. I am a big fan of older Coach purses and purchased one recently online through ebay. I wish that I had found this forum earlier. I have some questions about my purchase. Two things make me question the authenticity of the bag although it appears to be of very good quality leather. The first now that I have look through this thread is the Coach Creed. The number on the creed is K3H-9951. I saw that this could be a possible fake. The second is the number of grommet holes in the strap as I cannot find another 9951 with only three holes as is in the bag that I purchased. I am a bit sad that that this bag may be unauthentic. Please advise. I have included the original post for the bag I am not sure if it can be viewed since it is sold.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-vinta...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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I appreciate all of your advice in advance. I look forward to learning more good and bad. Thank you ladies! Have a great evening.
-Tamara
 

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TamaraTT said:
Hello Everyone!
I have spent the last few days reading all of comments and trying my best to soak in the information that you all share through these threads. I am new to tPF. I am a big fan of older Coach purses and purchased one recently online through ebay. I wish that I had found this forum earlier. I have some questions about my purchase. Two things make me question the authenticity of the bag although it appears to be of very good quality leather. The first now that I have look through this thread is the Coach Creed. The number on the creed is K3H-9951. I saw that this could be a possible fake. The second is the number of grommet holes in the strap as I cannot find another 9951 with only three holes as is in the bag that I purchased. I am a bit sad that that this bag may be unauthentic. Please advise. I have included the original post for the bag I am not sure if it can be viewed since it is sold.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-vintage-leather-stewardess-bag-/322283846165?nma=true&si=ByQby1Mx9to0rvxgEW%2BJoL41mNE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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I appreciate all of your advice in advance. I look forward to learning more good and bad. Thank you ladies! Have a great evening.
-Tamara
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I think we now know that any bag with a K3H prefix is fake, as is yours. You are right, the strap should have 4 grommets. However, straps can be removed and exchanged between bags. There are probably other things wrong with the bag but they aren't shown in the pictures.
 
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TamaraTT said:
Thank you Whateve for your response. I didn't know about the creed number until after purchasing.

I will do much more research prior to my next purchase.
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You are covered by ebay buyer protection. You should be able to get your money back. If the seller hasn't shipped yet, ask her to refund you. If she has, open a return for not as described once you get it.
 
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Hyacinth said:
Verbal info helps a little but to really nail the close copies you need a very large file of photos for comparison.

And every plant is different, every style has different details and quirks, and most important - "the most consistent thing about Coach is their inconsistency."

Start studying the Salearea Coach Guides and the Daria48 Fakes List or the one that's posted here at tPF.
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I will do, thank you
 
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Hello Ladies,
Please authenticate the following items:
Item: COACH Brown Leather Purse (33689153)
Listing #: 33689153
Seller: Goodwill
Link: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=33689153

Item: Coach Coin Purse Bag Black Leather
Listing #: 272372558111
Seller: princessblndy2000
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Coin-Purse-Bag-Black-Leather-/272372558111?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=KCpdjXZgB%2Fzg5gNq5GY9iw78ujo%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Comments: What's the name of this item? If it is authentic was it made for the Coach factory? I've seem similar items that appear to be smaller in size and don't have "Leatherware Est. 1941" on the front. Is there a style number?

As always, thanks in advance! :flowers:
 
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