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.
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#18,676
BeenBurned said:
I believe ebay only allows 30 days from receipt for filing a dispute. PayPal allows 180 days but if the seller is honorable and directed to this discussion, she might do the right thing and just issue a full refund. if she's smart, she won't waste her money paying (also) for return shipping because she can't resell a counterfeit item anywhere.

The only reason why the seller might want the fake back is if she can return it to whoever sold it to her.

If the seller is uncooperative , you can open a PayPal dispute.
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Thanks Hyacinth, Whateve and BeenBurned very much for all the information and help! As suggested, we're going through eBay first. BeenBurned is correct that this is outside the eBay window, but the system did allow for an email for return to the seller. Hopefully, we'll be able to resolve that way, but if not will definitely check into PayPal.

Again, many thanks! Much appreciated!
 
#18,680
Lindsaym said:
Any thoughts on this listing? My Willis bag is falling apart and I'm desperate to find a replacement -- there's no other purse that's quite as perfect. Not sure how the newer model will compare in terms of quality, but if it's authentic, I'll give it a go!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-COACH-N...402713?hash=item3ad37ec119:g:ECAAAOSwcUBYOxzh
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Lindsaym said:
While I'm at it, I'd also like to ask the forum's expert thoughts on these two as well! They're both a lot more affordable. :smile:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Women-Coach...436674?hash=item4b0bf95482:g:YWMAAOSwNRlYI9H~

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTA...799703?hash=item1c76a7e817:g:Qk4AAOSwcUBYP2XP
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All appear authentic. I believe that the newer version uses lighter weight leather. I saw some around the time this was made at the outlet that looked horrible but I've heard of others who have gotten some that were fine.

We have a rehab club: http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/
You might be able to fix up your old Willis, and either of these older models can be rehabbed to look nearly new.
 
#18,681
Thank you, whateve! I've refurbed my purse a couple of times now, but I'm afraid the leather has split on one of the front corners and I'm not sure how to fix that. I'll look in that thread to see if someone has solutions!
 
#18,685
ROCKY CRYSTAL said:
Hi Hyacinth
OK here are the photos of the Willis bag with the hangtag I questioned yesterday
what do you think? all Authenticators opinions Welcome
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It's the earliest serial number on a bag from Hungary that I've found, but it seems genuine. The serial font and creed match another bag from Hungary from April 1996.
 
#18,687
goodbyeblues said:
Is this mini skinny authentic? Asking because I've never seen one of the gift-boxed ones in this color, and I couldn't find anything on Google.

Item: Teal Mini Skinny
Listing number: 282244527716 (eBay)
Seller: goodfinds4u16
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/282244527716
Comments: none

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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There aren't enough pictures to tell if it is authentic. I don't have any information about whether they made this color in a boxed set.
 
#18,688
goodbyeblues said:
Is this mini skinny authentic? Asking because I've never seen one of the gift-boxed ones in this color, and I couldn't find anything on Google.

Item: Teal Mini Skinny
Listing number: 282244527716 (eBay)
Seller: goodfinds4u16
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/282244527716
Comments: none

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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The "B " at the end of the style number usually means an item that includes a gift box. You see it most often on items Coach makes for their large retail partners like Dillard's - I've bought several items like keychains from them with that same B code that came with Coach gift boxes. While that doesn't prove it's genuine, it's something that counterfeiters usually wouldn't know or care about.

Of course without being able to see any photos of a tag or label showing the style number and description we don't know if that's a picture of the actual item being sold. The photo looks like something from a store website like Dillard's or Macy's. We're not seeing the actual mini, just a stock photo. And stock photos can never authenticate ANYTHING.
 
#18,689
goodbyeblues said:
Is this mini skinny authentic? Asking because I've never seen one of the gift-boxed ones in this color, and I couldn't find anything on Google.

Item: Teal Mini Skinny
Listing number: 282244527716 (eBay)
Seller: goodfinds4u16
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/282244527716
Comments: none

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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whateve said:
There aren't enough pictures to tell if it is authentic. I don't have any information about whether they made this color in a boxed set.
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Hyacinth said:
The "B " at the end of the style number usually means an item that includes a gift box. You see it most often on items Coach makes for their large retail partners like Dillard's - I've bought several items like keychains from them with that same B code that came with Coach gift boxes. While that doesn't prove it's genuine, it's something that counterfeiters usually wouldn't know or care about.

Of course without being able to see any photos of a tag or label showing the style number and description we don't know if that's a picture of the actual item being sold. The photo looks like something from a store website like Dillard's or Macy's. We're not seeing the actual mini, just a stock photo. And stock photos can never authenticate ANYTHING.
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I never would recommend buying from a seller who steals pictures. As Hyacinth mentioned, goodfinds4u16 used picutres that aren't her own. (the picture is stolen from various department stores' websites, probably found on Google)

Here's one website for Belks that shows the same picture but in a different color.
http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_P...And_Accessories/Shop/HandbagsWallets/Designer
 
#18,690
BeenBurned said:
I never would recommend buying from a seller who steals pictures. As Hyacinth mentioned, goodfinds4u16 used picutres that aren't her own. (the picture is stolen from various department stores' websites, probably found on Google)

Here's one website for Belks that shows the same picture but in a different color.
http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_P...And_Accessories/Shop/HandbagsWallets/Designer
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Good catch on the photo. I tried to check Macy's and Dillard's cached photos but came up blank. Even Ebay wasn't any help unless I just didn't go back far enough.

But I did find the same color mini listed by a Korean seller who states "We will not be beaten on price" and who has it listed for $299.99. :biggrin:
 
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