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

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

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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!

 

[SheriDahlin]

You're welcome!

you are welcome, let us know what she says..that is a good price!!

 

[Hyacinth]

It has already sold ...

Is the Report link still working on the listing page? If it is, and you can go though all the links, it cam still be reported.

 

[whateve]

Is the Report link still working on the listing page? If it is, and you can go though all the links, it cam still be reported.

I reported it and the seller's other fake.

 

[BeenBurned]

It has already sold ...

I thought I posted the ebay listing..I copied it but must have forgotten to paste..so, here is the bag, which sold yesterday..for 117...
ebay seller ciera.johns
item: Coach Vintage XL Duffel

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Vinta...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Yes, it's fake. Besides the invalid plant code, it has the wrong style number. The pocket is too big for a duffle sac. The zipper pull isn't sewn all the way around. I see silver grommets too.

ETA: same seller has this fake: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-C...923?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f704abb3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-C...923?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f704abb3

the serial is J4K and the listings says BOP..what kinda game is that? plus I have written down all J4K are NGs...................

In addition to the fake bag that was already sold, it looks like ciera.johns sold that backpack at least once already.

It "sold" on January 13 and has been relisted several times since.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-C...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[thecollector629]

ebay isn't doing anything about plagiarism these days. I don't think anyone is able to get them to remove a listing that copies their listing description. You might have better luck with someone stealing your pictures, but I haven't.

Funny you mention that. I had an kiss lock canvas Hampton Archives bag listed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Hampt...k-Tote-13490-Vachetta-Trim-/151587881631?rd=1
Someone asked me to lower my buy it now, offered me $85, when I did a search for comps I found this listing.
seller: cruiser0447
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Hampt...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Look familiar?
You must be kidding me! I reported the listing and wrote to the seller and demanded they remove the listing, copied all my pics and word for word description!!!
Three days later, nada!
(And their bag sold same day I reported it Bytheway.
Who knows what crapola the buyer got, it certainly was NOT the bag in the photos.)
I called ebay and they told me they are no longer removing listings, UNLESS the seller is a member of the VERO TEAM! Yes, the same VERO group that the designers belong to. They told me to call on Monday to become a member and once I am my listings will be protected. What's with that? I can't imagine me and COACH Corporate working side by side...lol. WIll let you know what develops.

 

[BeenBurned]

Who knows what crapola the buyer got, it certainly was NOT the bag in the photos.)
I called ebay and they told me they are no longer removing listings, UNLESS the seller is a member of the VERO TEAM! Yes, the same VERO group that the designers belong to. They told me to call on Monday to become a member and once I am my listings will be protected. What's with that? I can't imagine me and COACH Corporate working side by side...lol. WIll let you know what develops.

I've been vero for several years. I got disgusted with the anti-seller/pro-buyer policies, rising prices for less exposure and other ebay BS and decided to sell mainly on Bonz. I will occasionally take advantage of an ebay sale but when pictures are stolen, they're usually found on Google and link back to Bonz.

It was very easy to apply and reports are submitted by email.

The best thing about VeRO (aka DMCA) is that a VeRO listing removal for infringement carries a much more serious ding to the thief's account than a takedown resulting from a report of image or text theft. (In one case, the thief was naru'ed when she stole my pictures a second time. There may have been other violations but I'm not told about them.) With a VeRO takedown, you are told when they remove the listing.

http://pages.ebay.com/help/tp/vero-rights-owner.html?rmvSB=true#report

 

[lonesomeoctober]

The handles look weird, darkening is normal, but you are right Whateve..maybe its something funky~like a fungus amongus?? Ask seller..she usually asks for higher prices than that...

Seller replies that it's age. I did scan through a number of light colored brief bags, most of which were obviously younger than this one. Saw similar discoloration

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-brown...629?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa38b1675

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-brown...629?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa38b1675

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Pa...884?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4622f5ac

Although its difficult to be sure.

Thoughts?

 

[whateve]

Seller replies that it's age. I did scan through a number of light colored brief bags, most of which were obviously younger than this one. Saw similar discoloration

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-brown...629?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa38b1675

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-brown...629?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa38b1675

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Pa...884?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4622f5ac

Although its difficult to be sure.

Thoughts?

I have a pre-creed watermelon tote with similar handles and it doesn't have the same issues. It is older than these bags. It is normal for the handles to darken, primarily on the outside, from the oils in skin. I don't think it is normal to have that speckling. You should ask in the rehab club.

 

[Two.time.bags]

It's genuine. I've seen maybe half a dozen T codes from Costa Rica, all from early 1999, and all in 9072 or 9076 styles. AFAIK that's the only VALID T plant code.

Thanks Hyacinth. I learnt something new today!

 

[SheriDahlin]

I have a pre-creed watermelon tote with similar handles and it doesn't have the same issues. It is older than these bags. It is normal for the handles to darken, primarily on the outside, from the oils in skin. I don't think it is normal to have that speckling. You should ask in the rehab club.

yup, that was my thought, they all have uniform darkening on the handles, which is what you expect, not speckling..

 

[Flushpuppy]

It's genuine.

Thanks! It didn't sell and got relisted so I may go for it.

 

[TBL2]

Ladies..what do you make of this one? I see the 'N' month, but was thinking that does happen at rare times, also the 9920 instead of 9927 but was ALSO thinking at some point Coach made a 'small' Willis .Otherwise the bag looks good to me. As I can no longer trust my so called 'memory', thought I'd run it by you for a clear opinion. Thanks as Always!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...bd85e2&pid=100011&rk=5&rkt=10&sd=251842863177

 

[lonesomeoctober]

yup, that was my thought, they all have uniform darkening on the handles, which is what you expect, not speckling..

Thank you both whateve and Sheri.

I do see your point.

 

[whateve]

Ladies..what do you make of this one? I see the 'N' month, but was thinking that does happen at rare times, also the 9920 instead of 9927 but was ALSO thinking at some point Coach made a 'small' Willis .Otherwise the bag looks good to me. As I can no longer trust my so called 'memory', thought I'd run it by you for a clear opinion. Thanks as Always!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...bd85e2&pid=100011&rk=5&rkt=10&sd=251842863177

It's fake. 9920 is the style number of the Becket zip. There was a small Willis, called a Winnie, #9023. It doesn't look anything like this one. There are too many mistakes in that creed, including the font and spacing, the large "o" and long underline, as well as the things you mentioned.

 

[whateve]

Thank you both whateve and Sheri.

I do see your point.

You're welcome. If you keep looking, you should be able to find a slim satchel that has fewer problems.