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

[Vlad]

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
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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.

Thank you and be safe!

 

[NovCruisin]

Coach Crossgrain City Atlantic Blue Tote Bag (looked online and found a bag that looked similar - I have no idea if this is actually the exact model but it looks like it)

I got this purse as a gift and wanted to know if it was real. I've never owned a Coach purse so I don't know what to look for besides the serial number, which I understand changed to a tag recently, so I really have no idea. Thanks for any insight!

 

[Ebkbay]

Here's the description in plain text, hope this helps: It's a genuine City Bag from the mid-1980s, style number 9790. The seller is a trusted tPF member who has a lot of experience and an excellent selling record in classic and vintage Coaches.

I don't see anything that would worry me.
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Up For Your Consideration

True Vintage

COACH

"City Bag" Shoulder Handbag

Black Leather

Made in New York City, USA

~ Good Vintage Condition ~

*****


DESCRIPTION

Here we have a true vintage Coach City Bag in black leather - made in New York city, USA. This bag is in good vintage condition.

This is one of the original versions of this classic style. Entire bag has been fully cleaned and conditioned. Color has been touched up. Wear is consistent with age and includes patina to the leather and scratches as you would expect to see on a bag of this age. There are no holes or tears to any of the edging. Shoulder strap is in good vintage condition. Turn lock hardware has been replaced and remainder of brass has been cleaned and polished. No smells or funny odors. No Coach hang tag.

Overall, a great vintage bag perfect for everyday wear. Lots of life left. Make it yours today!

Please review and enlarge all of the photos before buying or making any offers. There are several pages of photos, not just the first set of four seen on PAGE ONE, so please be sure to click through the additional pages provided - thank you.

International Buyers - this bag will be shipped using Ebay's Global Shipping Program.

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Please be advised, this is a vintage piece and is not new. If the bag is in Mint condition, that will be clearly stated, otherwise there will be wear of one kind or another. This is the nature of vintage.

Features Include:

**Black Leather

**Brass Hardware

** Flap with Turn Lock Closure (Hardware has been replaced)

**Interior Zipper Pocket

**Back slip Pocket

**Adjustable Shoulder Strap

**Coach Creed - No.929-4716

**approx length - 11"

**approx height - 7"

**approx depth - 4"

**approx drop - 18"


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Please be advised that certain lighting conditions can affect the actual color of the item listed causing it to appear slightly lighter or darker than it might in person.

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- ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE UNLESS

PRECEDED BY THE WORD "EXACTLY" -

Questions are encouraged and further pictures can be provided upon request.

Please do not leave neutral or negative feedback without contacting me first. If there is a problem, please contact me as soon as possible so that I may work with you to meet your needs. If there is a problem, it can always be solved. Thank you.

*****

Pictures are provided to assist in the accurate description of the item for sale. On occasion, items may appear larger or smaller than their actual size , and buyers are encouraged to read each listing carefully, including item description and approximate item measurements.

PAYMENT
Payment is appreciated within 72 hours. Please contact me if you wish to make other arrangements. Hawaii residents will be charged sales tax of 4.167%.

RETURNS
If you are unhappy with your purchase we gladly accept returns within 14 days, however a 15% re-stocking fee will apply and buyer will be responsible for both original and return shipping. For this reason, we kindly ask you to carefully review all photos, descriptions and measurements before bidding/buying.

 

[Heartache2893]

Please help me authenticate this bag. I have never seen one like it, which isn't saying much but I was hoping you guys would be able to tell me a little more about it.

Vintage Navy Blue Coach Crossbody Bag
Seller: Goodwill
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?itemID=36348159

Thank you in advance!

 

[Ebkbay]

Once again, many thanks for the authentication , the legible description and the thumbs up re the seller. I will save her as a favorite.
Only one major problem with this forum: it is not only enabling but encouraging the purchase of one's favorite bags. Is there a 12 step program for Coach addicts?
I went into a Winners store today (the Canadian equivalent of TJMax) and found two 18 oz containers of Leather CPR. It is very difficult to get in Canada. Now if I could only find the Apple conditioner.

 

[Hyacinth]

Once again, many thanks for the authentication , the legible description and the thumbs up re the seller. I will save her as a favorite.
Only one major problem with this forum: it is not only enabling but encouraging the purchase of one's favorite bags. Is there a 12 step program for Coach addicts?
I went into a Winners store today (the Canadian equivalent of TJMax) and found two 18 oz containers of Leather CPR. It is very difficult to get in Canada. Now if I could only find the Apple conditioner.

This is about as close as we can get, but it doesn't seem to be very successful for some reason.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/involuntary-coach-ban-support-group.894409/

As for finding leather treatments up in Red Green country, check the Rehab and Rescue thread over in the ClubHouse section of the main forum.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/
There must be a few Canucks who can suggest a source. Or wait until the flood of cross-border refugees from the US begins this Friday. Offer Tim Horton's coupons or a half-dozen bottles of Nestle Ice Java in exchange for your conditioner of choice.

 

[whateve]

Once again, many thanks for the authentication , the legible description and the thumbs up re the seller. I will save her as a favorite.
Only one major problem with this forum: it is not only enabling but encouraging the purchase of one's favorite bags. Is there a 12 step program for Coach addicts?
I went into a Winners store today (the Canadian equivalent of TJMax) and found two 18 oz containers of Leather CPR. It is very difficult to get in Canada. Now if I could only find the Apple conditioner.

I've never used Apple but I believe it is similar to Lexol. IMO, having never used Apple, CPR is a better conditioner, especially for vintage and rehabs. Apple is more of a maintenance conditioner for bags that are in new condition. I use CPR and Blackrock on my new bags, and they work great.

 

[whateve]

Please help me authenticate this bag. I have never seen one like it, which isn't saying much but I was hoping you guys would be able to tell me a little more about it.

Vintage Navy Blue Coach Crossbody Bag
Seller: Goodwill
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?itemID=36348159

Thank you in advance!

It's authentic. It's an Envelope Swing Wallet #4873 from around 1996.

 

[Tania27]

Genuine Legacy Zip Top Satchel from 2005.

In the future, please be sure to read post number One in this thread and supply the information requested depending on the situation. Thanks!

Thank you very much. I will do that next time as well.

 

[pdxhb]

Genuine Sonoma Tote Natural Grain

Fantastic - thank you!!

 

[Ebkbay]

I've never used Apple but I believe it is similar to Lexol. IMO, having never used Apple, CPR is a better conditioner, especially for vintage and rehabs. Apple is more of a maintenance conditioner for bags that are in new condition. I use CPR and Blackrock on my new bags, and they work great.

Thank you, whateve. I know my local shoe repair guy carries Lexol. Reading the rehab forum, I got the impression that it smells nasty. If you use it, it mustn't be that bad! Blackrock is on my "to buy when I am in the US". Can't find it in Canada.

 

[NovCruisin]

I am sorry, I missed the first post. I didn't see the section about if it isn't for auction.

Item Name (if you know it): Coach Crossgrain City Atlantic Blue Tote Bag (looked online and found a bag that looked similar - I have no idea if this is actually the exact model but it looks like it)
Link (if available): N/A
Then attach any photos (all authentication must include photos.) See previous post with photo's

• Please be sure to include a clear readable photo of the creed stamp and serial number from inside the bag or accessory if there is one, and the bag's measurements when the bag is an older or vintage leather Coach.
• Since mid-2014, Coach stopped putting serial numbers on creeds so in newer bags where the creeds don't have serial numbers, we also need to see pictures of the labels/tags from inside the bag. They are either both in the main open part sewn into the seam of the lining, or one might be buried deep inside the zipper pocket. One shows where made and the other has a serial number.

 

[Ebkbay]

This is about as close as we can get, but it doesn't seem to be very successful for some reason.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/involuntary-coach-ban-support-group.894409/

As for finding leather treatments up in Red Green country, check the Rehab and Rescue thread over in the ClubHouse section of the main forum.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/
There must be a few Canucks who can suggest a source. Or wait until the flood of cross-border refugees from the US begins this Friday. Offer Tim Horton's coupons or a half-dozen bottles of Nestle Ice Java in exchange for your conditioner of choice.

I checked the coach-ban thread. Thank you for the link. I only read the first page and was struck by the many references to pina coladas. I like that part! But all that consumption might lead to the need for another 12 step program!

 

[ampavlinac]

Hello! I have two authentication requests for you magic ladies here. For the first, I have a briefcase that looks like it was abandoned as inauthentic but to my *inexperienced* eyes, it looks fairly good... either I'm very wrong or whoever it was that abandoned it was confused by the pre-1994 code. Any idea what this style might be, if it is authentic? Poor guy needs a lot of love.

15" width, 12" height, 3.25" depth, 22" max drop length.

 

[ampavlinac]

Secondly, I was talking to a coworker a little while about a new vintage Coach purchase and she said she had one she bought ages ago and said I could have it.. Well she brought it in today, and it looks like it might be pre-creed? I'd love some extra information on this one as well, if it passes authentication! And how super sweet of her to give it to me.

Thanks so much! I find this all so *fascinating*.

11" width, 8" height, 4.5" depth, 12.5" drop length.

 

[usMichigann]

vInTaGe! Coach Ladies Medium Red Oddly Shaped Crossbody 100% Leather Handbag
SELLER - holt-holt
ttp://www.ebay.com/itm/vInTaGe-Coach-Ladies-Medium-Red-Oddly-Shaped-Crossbody-100-Leather-Handbag-/322390104606?

Have you ever seen this message come up when trying to ask a question in an auction on eBay?! Looks like an attempt to get out of answering questions and there's no way to authenticate with only the pictures the seller shows. - We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of messages this seller receives, they are unable to respond to your specific question right now. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing.