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.

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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Scottiemom said:
Item: The seller is calling this a Carly, but I don't think that's correct.
Listing #: 262924228900
Seller: tseunlimited2015
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/262924228900?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I've followed Coach pretty closely for 10+ years, but this bag doesn't look familiar. Just wonder if it's the real deal?
Thanks!
Maybe it's a Carlyle?
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It's not a Carly but "Carly," "Bonnie Cashin," "vintage" and other key words are often used and don't apply to the items they're attached to.

So far, I don't see any red flags but there's another picture that the seller should show. Inside the bag, probably inside the zipper pocket should be a white tag with the production information. (The first post of the thread tells the pictures that are needed in a listing with a note about bags made after 2014 that include creeds without serial numbers.)
 
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houseof999 said:
Item: vintage Coach satchel
Link: https://item.mercari.com/gl/m783534449/
Seller: Brittany
Comment: looks ok to me but I think I was mistaken about D plant before so being cautious.
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It's fake. Isn't the word "distinctive" misspelled? In 1997, the "made in" line wouldn't be at the bottom of the creed, and this looks like it says Italy when it should say US. There are problems with the cartouche at the top of the creed. I wonder if that is a real outlet stamp - like did the outlet accept a return of a fake?
 
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Hello,

I bought this Coach bag at a Goodwill store on a whim as I saw the Coach brand. I have researched it and haven't found an exact match yet, hoping someone here can be of assistance. I'm not very good with this sort of thing.

Link: imgur.com/a/fQMz9

I think the serial number is 0071 045. I've read that there should be a dash in between the sets of numbers so it's either not there or very faded.

Thanks for your assistance!
 
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whateve said:
It's fake. Isn't the word "distinctive" misspelled? In 1997, the "made in" line wouldn't be at the bottom of the creed, and this looks like it says Italy when it should say US. There are problems with the cartouche at the top of the creed. I wonder if that is a real outlet stamp - like did the outlet accept a return of a fake?
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Thank you! I noticed the plant and location didn't match. But I don't know how the bullet mark was used but it has a line all the way across and that made me doubt it even more.
 
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houseof999 said:
Item: vintage Coach satchel
Link: https://item.mercari.com/gl/m783534449/
Seller: Brittany
Comment: looks ok to me but I think I was mistaken about D plant before so being cautious.
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whateve said:
It's fake. Isn't the word "distinctive" misspelled? In 1997, the "made in" line wouldn't be at the bottom of the creed, and this looks like it says Italy when it should say US. There are problems with the cartouche at the top of the creed. I wonder if that is a real outlet stamp - like did the outlet accept a return of a fake?
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BeenBurned said:
I'm not authenticating -- commenting on differences noticed.

BAG IN QUESTION:
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COMP BAG same month/year/plant:

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houseof999 said:
Thank you! I noticed the plant and location didn't match. But I don't know how the bullet mark was used but it has a line all the way across and that made me doubt it even more.
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There was a post about 2.5 years ago on the ebay boards. It was a genuine "made in Italy" bag. There are a lot of differences between the bag in that post and the one being sold on Mercari by Brittany.
http://community.ebay.com/t5/Archive-Fashion/Coach-help-please/td-p/22794331
 
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kjr17 said:
Hello,

I bought this Coach bag at a Goodwill store on a whim as I saw the Coach brand. I have researched it and haven't found an exact match yet, hoping someone here can be of assistance. I'm not very good with this sort of thing.

Link: imgur.com/a/fQMz9

I think the serial number is 0071 045. I've read that there should be a dash in between the sets of numbers so it's either not there or very faded.

Thanks for your assistance!
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Don't EVER depend on dashes, sometimes they're not where they are "supposed" to be, just like other details that sometimes weren't done correctly. That doesn't mean it's a red flag or that something's fake. The Mini Belt Bag 9826 is from 1993 and it's genuine.
 
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Hi all,
Can you please help me to authenticate this Coach bag?
Item: Coach Signature City
Listing number: 122433336643
Seller: iplaygamez419
Link: here
Comments: there are 2 seller (iplaygamez419 and faast2014) with exact item (pictures and item description) made me wonder whether this is authentic or not.

Thank you
 
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whateve said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-5-Han...122422?hash=item25d360bd36:g:~IAAAOSw~CFY5T9Z
seller: mishayto
162460122422
COACH 5 Hangtag Charm Magnets
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Hyacinth said:
I haven't seen them before but that doesn't mean much.
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BeenBurned said:
I've never seen them either. They could have been a GWP though if so, I'm surprised we haven't seen them before.

I wouldn't buy.
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LOL! I'm not sure how to interpret this but it could be a red flag!

After @whateve's post asking about the magnets that no one has ever seen, I recommended against buying them because at this time, they can't be authenticated.

I don't know whether the seller mishayto reads TPF, whether it's just a coincidence or if she's hiding something (yeah, I'm suspicious by nature) but she changed her ID TODAY to shoaya shortly after her listing was discussed.

Very strange.......
 
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houseof999 said:
Item: vintage Coach satchel
Link: https://item.mercari.com/gl/m783534449/
Seller: Brittany
Comment: looks ok to me but I think I was mistaken about D plant before so being cautious.
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whateve said:
It's fake. Isn't the word "distinctive" misspelled? In 1997, the "made in" line wouldn't be at the bottom of the creed, and this looks like it says Italy when it should say US. There are problems with the cartouche at the top of the creed. I wonder if that is a real outlet stamp - like did the outlet accept a return of a fake?
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BeenBurned said:
I'm not authenticating -- commenting on differences noticed.

BAG IN QUESTION:
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COMP BAG same month/year/plant:

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I agree that it's fake. The "outlet stamp DEFINITELY looks fake, the inside part isn't centered correctly and the outer circle doesn't look complete, it looks more like a tightly-closed C. The serial font is wrong, the Coach name in the logo is too big, and "dEstinctive" isn't in any dictionary I've been able to find,

outlet-stamp+D_Italy stamp-dEstinctive-creed-closeup.jpg
 
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