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
  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!

 

[likecoach]

This is the one I am interested in so ask for your expertise here (thank you), but did not want anyone hurt by above listing if it isn't authentic.
Coach Cowhide Leather Worth Bag Woman's Purse, 4143, C-PRH, B2, FREE SHIPPING!!!
Seller : ccsguys (279)
item number: 232238390928
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Cowhi...390928?hash=item36127c9e90:g:7UEAAOSwdGFYoRrM

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello Hyacinth, BeenBurned and Whateve,
Is this Coach Worth bag listed on ebay fake? It has a M4N prefix and has SOLID BRASS stamp on hardware.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-4143-...950591?hash=item3d3341ba3f:g:pxcAAOSwjDZYeD~g

Without even looking at the listing - yes, it's fake. The N plant code would never have been used for any plant in December 1994, and for any Lightweights/Sohos and neither would real solid brass buckles because solid brass is NOT lightweight.

And I hope anyone reading this who still believes that YKK zippers prove a Coach is genuine takes a good close look at the zippers in this fake.

 

[Hyacinth]

This is the one I am interested in so ask for your expertise here (thank you), but did not want anyone hurt by above listing if it isn't authentic.
Coach Cowhide Leather Worth Bag Woman's Purse, 4143, C-PRH, B2, FREE SHIPPING!!!
Seller : ccsguys (279)
item number: 232238390928
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Cowhi...390928?hash=item36127c9e90:g:7UEAAOSwdGFYoRrM

The one with the I6M- prefix is genuine.

 

[likecoach]

Another one? This one is really weird (at least to me). Elephant skin on front and serial H4B - 0516
(H4B - 0517 is always fake). Can't figure the other things out either, but I don't know, might be rare!
Won't bother you again, except for what I'll buy/bought, but looks like sellers are getting ready for the spring rush and bringing them out!
Forgot to copy the link! Here it is
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-H4B-0516-Vintage-Brown-Leather-Cross-Body-Shoulder-Bag-MINT/201817140980?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=41394&meid=05376e057bde493a90d211c1e3f93337&pid=100005&rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D142278172462
Yup, you listed 0516 in your article too! I'll see about reporting it, but not sure how to do it (don't want any liability).

 

[whateve]

Another one? This one is really weird (at least to me). Elephant skin on front and serial H4B - 0516
(H4B - 0517 is always fake). Can't figure the other things out either, but I don't know, might be rare!
Won't bother you again, except for what I'll buy/bought, but looks like sellers are getting ready for the spring rush and bringing them out!
Forgot to copy the link! Here it is
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-H4B-0516-Vintage-Brown-Leather-Cross-Body-Shoulder-Bag-MINT/201817140980?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=41394&meid=05376e057bde493a90d211c1e3f93337&pid=100005&rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D142278172462
Yup, you listed 0516 in your article too! I'll see about reporting it, but not sure how to do it (don't want any liability).

Yes, fake.

 

[Hyacinth]

Another one? This one is really weird (at least to me). Elephant skin on front and serial H4B - 0516
(H4B - 0517 is always fake). Can't figure the other things out either, but I don't know, might be rare!
Won't bother you again, except for what I'll buy/bought, but looks like sellers are getting ready for the spring rush and bringing them out!
Forgot to copy the link! Here it is
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-H4B-0516-Vintage-Brown-Leather-Cross-Body-Shoulder-Bag-MINT/201817140980?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=41394&meid=05376e057bde493a90d211c1e3f93337&pid=100005&rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D142278172462
Yup, you listed 0516 in your article too! I'll see about reporting it, but not sure how to do it (don't want any liability).

Just to qualify, those H4B- 05xx numbers are always fake for handbags. They can be valid if they're genuine items from Coach's Travel line:

 

[WileyKit]

What's the word on this one?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Coach-Handbag-Vintage-Red/222406741582

Thanks!

 

[whateve]

What's the word on this one?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Coach-Handbag-Vintage-Red/222406741582

Thanks!

It's fine. I believe I authenticated it here a few days ago.

 

[WileyKit]

Oh! My apologies. I'd read back through the last couple of pages, but obviously not far enough. Thank you!

 

[whateve]

Oh! My apologies. I'd read back through the last couple of pages, but obviously not far enough. Thank you!

It's here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.889527/page-1355#post-31069804
That is one of the reasons we want the seller's name, item name, and item number included in the request. Then you can do a search on the forum to find it. I found it by searching for the seller's name.

 

[Canter]

I have several bags in need of authentication. All are in my possession. As always, I greatly appreciate your assessments:

1. Item: Weston Tote
Measurements: 10" x 10" x 3.5" with a 13.5 strap drop.

2. Item: Day Pack
Measurements: 9.5" x 7.5" x 4 3/4" with adjustable shoulder straps

 

[Canter]

3. Item: Willis
Measurements: 10" x 11" x 3" with a 25" strap drop

4. Item: Wendy
Measurements: 5" x 8" x 2" with a 23" strap drop

 

[Canter]

5. Item: Geometric Clutch
Measurements: 5" x 10.5" x 2" with a 20.5" strap drop

6: Item: Scooter bag
Measurements: 8" x 6" x 2.5" with a 23" strap drop

Thank you!!!

 

[Hyacinth]

5. Item: Geometric Clutch
Measurements: 5" x 10.5" x 2" with a 20.5" strap drop

6: Item: Scooter bag
Measurements: 8" x 6" x 2.5" with a 23" strap drop

Thank you!!!

They both look good.

 

[Hyacinth]

I have several bags in need of authentication. All are in my possession. As always, I greatly appreciate your assessments:

1. Item: Weston Tote
Measurements: 10" x 10" x 3.5" with a 13.5 strap drop.

2. Item: Day Pack
Measurements: 9.5" x 7.5" x 4 3/4" with adjustable shoulder straps

3. Item: Willis
Measurements: 10" x 11" x 3" with a 25" strap drop

4. Item: Wendy
Measurements: 5" x 8" x 2" with a 23" strap drop

Everything looks ok.