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

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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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  • FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
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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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gracenote30 said:
I'm new to vintage Coach bags but I always keep an eye out while thrifting. Found this one for $1 at our local Goodwill outlet yesterday. Can anyone help with authentication + style name and approx. age? I'm planning to try and restore it. :smile: The interior tag says it was made in Costa Rica. It does have a little monogram on the front by the closure but it's subtle, so I can live with it. Thanks in advance for your help and let me know if you need more pics!


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It's good. It's a Legacy turnlock companion flap made in 2002.
 
#18,272
Good afternoon ladies,
Another Online Goodwill orphan that I just bought, please authenticate,
No D0D-9163
Chocolate Brown
I'm guessing circa 2000
Name - I couldn't find any except Legacy. Does it have a real name?
Many thanks!!
 

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Hward17 said:
Good afternoon ladies,
Another Online Goodwill orphan that I just bought, please authenticate,
No D0D-9163
Chocolate Brown
I'm guessing circa 2000
Name - I couldn't find any except Legacy. Does it have a real name?
Many thanks!!
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It looks good. It is called a Legacy Compartment Tote.

For items bought online, if the listing is viewable, you just need to post a link to the listing. That way we can see all the photos and information about the seller. See the first post of this thread for the correct posting format.
 
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whateve said:
It looks good. It is called a Legacy Compartment Tote.

For items bought online, if the listing is viewable, you just need to post a link to the listing. That way we can see all the photos and information about the seller. See the first post of this thread for the correct posting format.
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Understood, but is in my possession. Thanks again for your help
 
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#18,283
Hward17 said:
Good morning All,
Please authenticate...
Slim Legacy Bucket Bag ... not sure if correct name
Goodwill online Auction
No K7M-9816
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=34302499
Thanks!!!
-Hilary
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VERY fake - the font of the serial number is wrong, the design of the Coach logo is wrong, and that style wasn't even introduced until Fall 1999, a full two years after the date (October 1997) in the serial number codes stamped in the fake.

The construction details are wrong too, check the close-up of the strap and see how off-center all the buckle holes are. The hardware color is wrong for the date too. There are other problems, like the size of the inside pocket and the design of the smooth leather inside base, but they just add more red flags.
 
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Good morning! Would you plz authenticate this thriftee? Thank you! Worst case is I got a zipper pull replacement :smile:

Item: Chester
Seller: Goodwill (in my possession)
Dimensions: about 8 x 7 x 3 using stitch lines
Comments: When did Chesters first appear - I am thinking the 000 means it's an early numbered bag? Those zeroes gave me pause!

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Hyacinth said:
VERY fake - the font of the serial number is wrong, the design of the Coach logo is wrong, and that style wasn't even introduced until a full two years after the date in the serial number codes.

The construction details are wrong too, check the close-up of the strap and see how off-center all the buckle holes are. The hardware color is wrong for the date too.
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Ughhh, thx! I'm sticking to the vintage bags from now on & will stop trying to get all fancy. You rock!!
 
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