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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.

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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.
  • 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:
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    Listing number:
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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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houseofcoach999 said:
Item: Cross body
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/27242316577...90447919659&bu=43158503269&cp=1&sojTags=bu=bu
Creed: J8Y-9038
Seller: edijon
Comment: I've never seen a valid J8Y, is this one of them?
I asked for a better photo but that's the best the seller could do with the camera he/she owns. The seller said it was made in China.
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Catbird9 said:
Daria48 hath writ:
"J8Y- and J8H- prefixes - UPDATE
every J8Y- AND J8H- prefix is fake and all the photos I have of bags with that prefix, from the almost perfect fakes to the really obvious ones, all have exactly the same font in the serial number, which is proof that they're all from the same source and therefore, all fake."
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Fake-Coach-Serial-Numbers-Part-2-/10000000179041909/g.html
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That particular bag has other problems besides the creed that prove it is fake.
 
#18,109
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It's a 9020, maybe a mini hobo? The leather is not luscious like my other vintage Coaches and the back of the inside pocket flap is sandpaper-feel. Sup with that? See more photos...
 

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#18,110
Hward17 said:
Continued from post 18109
It's a 9020, maybe a mini hobo? The leather is not luscious like my other vintage Coaches and the back of the inside pocket flap is sandpaper-feel. Sup with that? See more photos...
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Coach stitching often wasn't perfect, and leather textures can vary for a lot of reasons. The less "perfect" leather pieces were often used on places like pockets where they wouldn't be seen.

I don't see any problems with the creed and that's the hardest part to fake, it looks genuine to me. And please remember to post photos of the ENTIRE bag. There's no way to tell from your photos what style it is, so all I'm going to say is that the CREED looks genuine.

Read post number One in this thread for the details we need for an authentication.
 
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#18,111
Hyacinth said:
Coach stitching often wasn't perfect, and leather textures can vary for a lot of reasons. The less "perfect" leather pieces were often used on places like pockets where they wouldn't be seen.

I don't see any problems with the creed and that's the hardest part to fake, it looks genuine to me. And please remember to post photos of the ENTIRE bag. There's no way to tell from your photos what style it is, so all I'm going to say is that the CREED looks genuine.
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Here is the rest of the story... approx measurements in inches. 7" tall x 9" wide x 1.75" deep, strap end to end is 24". Color is caramel. Thx again!! - Hilary W.
 

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Hward17 said:
Here is the rest of the story... approx measurements in inches. 7" tall x 9" wide x 1.75" deep, strap end to end is 24". Color is caramel. Thx again!! - Hilary W.
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Authentic.
houseofcoach999 said:
Authenticate please:
1.
Item: Shoulder bag
link: https://item.mercari.com/gl/m112572647/
creed: G8C-9038
seller: Couture Noir

2.
Item: Shoulder bag
link: https://item.mercari.com/gl/m722648066/
Creed: D0N-9525
Seller: Megslittleshop
Comments: I don't like the quality of the stamp but I know I know.. they weren't always perfect.
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Both are authentic. That's the correct stamping for the Mexican plant.
 
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