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!

 

[Hyacinth]

Regarding seller 1juan4.8, the listing in question has been removed but there's another fake current listing!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-COACH-9...392109?hash=item21250ae66d:g:WgsAAOSwSypY-Dq4

And I have doubts about this one but there's a serious lack of pictures.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Coach-9988-Crossbody-Bag-Black-Leather-/132105843223?hash=item1ec21f3217:g:cD4AAOSw~AVYrzxx&nma=true&si=HYccTfWv5OQJb%2BZqMZgbBqlf9VE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Not only a lack of pictures, but WHOSE pictures are they? None of the other recent photos, or at least the main Gallery photos, by that seller have the same style or use an animal print throw as background. And WHY are several of them watermarked "CANDY"? On top of those problems, the style number 9988 in the listing title belongs to a Saddle Bag, which the bag in the listing definitely is NOT. It also has silver strap grommets with brass-color buckles.

DUE TO THEM HAVING LISTED SEVERAL PROVABLE FAKES AS WELL AS A QUESTIONABLE BAG WITH AN INCORRECT NUMBER AND PROBABLY FAKE STRAP AND PHOTOS THAT DON'T LOOK AT ALL LIKE THE OTHER ONES THE SELLER HAS POSTED, I DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING FROM EBAY SELLER " 1juan4.8 "

 

[Lake Effect]

@Hyacinth @whateve @BeenBurned
Thank you! I did see Report at one time on a listing but totally forgot about it.

 

[Catbird9]

Could someone authenticate this bag:
seller: Goodwill of Southern Nevada
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=38921303
Comment: suspicious J6D "Taft"

 

[whateve]

Hello everyone,
I picked up a couple of bags at the flea market and I was hoping that you kind people could tell me whether they're genuine. Both bags are in my possession.

The first one is a Janice Legacy (from 2006?), and it measures approximately 9" wide by about 9" tall to the hardware or around 7" at the low point of the curve, and 4" deep and the strap is 47.5" total.
[GALLERY=media, 2535]Janice Legacy by lauriebelle posted Apr 22, 2017 at 3:16 PM[/GALLERY]
[GALLERY=media, 2536]Janice hardware by lauriebelle posted Apr 22, 2017 at 3:16 PM[/GALLERY]
[GALLERY=media, 2537]Janice creed by lauriebelle posted Apr 22, 2017 at 3:17 PM[/GALLERY]

The second one, I don't know the style name. It's a little bag, only 7" wide by 6" tall by 2" deep, and the strap is about 50" long.
[GALLERY=media, 2541]little bag front by lauriebelle posted Apr 22, 2017 at 3:19 PM[/GALLERY]
[GALLERY=media, 2540]little bag open by lauriebelle posted Apr 22, 2017 at 3:19 PM[/GALLERY]
[GALLERY=media, 2539]little bag side by lauriebelle posted Apr 22, 2017 at 3:18 PM[/GALLERY]
[GALLERY=media, 2538]little bag creed by lauriebelle posted Apr 22, 2017 at 3:18 PM[/GALLERY]

As ever, thank you very much for your time and expertise!

Both are authentic. The second is a mini bag #9825 from around 1989.

 

[whateve]

Could someone authenticate this bag:
seller: Goodwill of Southern Nevada
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=38921303
Comment: suspicious J6D "Taft"

Fake, but it comes with a free coin!

 

[BlkMedusaHair]

Please verify authenticity before I place a bid on these bags. Thank you always!

Listing: AUTHENTIC COACH MADISON BLACK LEATHER SMALL PHOEBE #26224 GUC/OKAY
Seller: ggerg23
Item number: 371921519691
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-COA...24-GUC-OKAY-/371921519691?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Listing: Authentic Beautiful Coach Black Soft Leather Shoulder Purse H1073-15409 EUC
Seller: yoshibear34
Item number: 222477761798
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Bea...3-15409-EUC-/222477761798?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Listing: COACH Sholder Bag Madison Maggie Black Leather Hobo Handbag Purse - #14336
Seller: antiquer1283
Item number: 252874387640
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Sholder...Purse-14336-/252874387640?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Happ Saturday to everyone! I don't know if my initial request has been missed, but I would appreciate feedback please. Thank you!

 

[whateve]

Happ Saturday to everyone! I don't know if my initial request has been missed, but I would appreciate feedback please. Thank you!

You'll have to be patient. We aren't all experts on all styles. If your request is skipped by me it is because you are asking about newer styles. I specialize in vintage and older items. Keep in mind we volunteer our time and are under no obligation to respond to any request.

 

[Catbird9]

Fake, but it comes with a free coin!

Thanks, whateve.

 

[colorguardjames]

As you all can tell, I really like the Duffle Sac and I'm trying to obtain a variety of brown variations. This was recently posted and I believe it is authentic, however, I'm concerned about the pebble like texture on the leather. I read recently that a lot of fakes take on that texture due to the leather being stretched to be as pliable and buttery as Coach leather. Can I get some insight?

Item: Coach Duffle Sac
Seller: LittleLion227
Item: eBay
Item Number: 162486607820

 

[whateve]

As you all can tell, I really like the Duffle Sac and I'm trying to obtain a variety of brown variations. This was recently posted and I believe it is authentic, however, I'm concerned about the pebble like texture on the leather. I read recently that a lot of fakes take on that texture due to the leather being stretched to be as pliable and buttery as Coach leather. Can I get some insight?

Item: Coach Duffle Sac
Seller: LittleLion227
Item: eBay
Item Number: 162486607820

It's authentic. Some leathers are more pebbly than others. Generally the more used a bag is, the smoother the leather becomes. I would be very concerned about those cuts the seller calls "light surface wear." That looks like a cat scratched it, and it isn't fixable in my opinion.

 

[colorguardjames]

It's authentic. Some leathers are more pebbly than others. Generally the more used a bag is, the smoother the leather becomes. I would be very concerned about those cuts the seller calls "light surface wear." That looks like a cat scratched it, and it isn't fixable in my opinion.

I'll definitely reference that if I decide to make an offer.

 

[Hyacinth]

As you all can tell, I really like the Duffle Sac and I'm trying to obtain a variety of brown variations. This was recently posted and I believe it is authentic, however, I'm concerned about the pebble like texture on the leather. I read recently that a lot of fakes take on that texture due to the leather being stretched to be as pliable and buttery as Coach leather. Can I get some insight?

Item: Coach Duffle Sac
Seller: LittleLion227
Item: eBay
Item Number: 162486607820

Another thing - usually when the leather on fakes is stretched to make it more pliable, it develops an "elephant-skin" texture rather than a pebbled look. By that we mean long, almost parallel lines that can resemble stretch marks from pregnancy or weight changes. See the examples of overstretched and overprocessed leather below that we've found on fakes.

 

[BeenBurned]

Regarding seller 1juan4.8, the listing in question has been removed but there's another fake current listing!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-COACH-9...392109?hash=item21250ae66d:g:WgsAAOSwSypY-Dq4

And I have doubts about this one but there's a serious lack of pictures.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Coach-9988-Crossbody-Bag-Black-Leather-/132105843223?hash=item1ec21f3217:g:cD4AAOSw~AVYrzxx&nma=true&si=HYccTfWv5OQJb%2BZqMZgbBqlf9VE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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Not only a lack of pictures, but WHOSE pictures are they? None of the other recent photos, or at least the main Gallery photos, by that seller have the same style or use an animal print throw as background. And WHY are several of them watermarked "CANDY"? On top of those problems, the style number 9988 in the listing title belongs to a Saddle Bag, which the bag in the listing definitely is NOT. It also has silver strap grommets with brass-color buckles.

DUE TO THEM HAVING LISTED SEVERAL PROVABLE FAKES AS WELL AS A QUESTIONABLE BAG WITH AN INCORRECT NUMBER AND PROBABLY FAKE STRAP AND PHOTOS THAT DON'T LOOK AT ALL LIKE THE OTHER ONES THE SELLER HAS POSTED, I DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING FROM EBAY SELLER " 1juan4.8 "

Regarding 1juan4.8 's "questionable bag" with an incorrect number, probably fake strap, mix of silver and gold hardware and pictures that appear to have been stolen from "somewhere" else this questionable bag, this bag also has indentations on the underside of the female part of the turnlock.

I suspect that one of the recent negative feedbacks 1juan4.8 received might have been for this bag though it's impossible to tell because he has private listings, another HUGE RED FLAG!!
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...=negative&interval=365&_trkparms=negative_365
(Image has been slightly enlarged to show detail but enlarging increased graininess.)

 

[BeenBurned]

Please verify authenticity before I place a bid on these bags. Thank you always!

Listing: AUTHENTIC COACH MADISON BLACK LEATHER SMALL PHOEBE #26224 GUC/OKAY
Seller: ggerg23
Item number: 371921519691
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-COA...24-GUC-OKAY-/371921519691?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Listing: Authentic Beautiful Coach Black Soft Leather Shoulder Purse H1073-15409 EUC
Seller: yoshibear34
Item number: 222477761798
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Bea...3-15409-EUC-/222477761798?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Listing: COACH Sholder Bag Madison Maggie Black Leather Hobo Handbag Purse - #14336
Seller: antiquer1283
Item number: 252874387640
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Sholder...Purse-14336-/252874387640?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

All look okay.

 

[Hyacinth]

Regarding 1juan4.8 's "questionable bag" with an incorrect number, probably fake strap, mix of silver and gold hardware and pictures that appear to have been stolen from "somewhere" else this questionable bag, this bag also has indentations on the underside of the female part of the turnlock.

I suspect that one of the recent negative feedbacks 1juan4.8 received might have been for this bag though it's impossible to tell because he has private listings, another HUGE RED FLAG!!
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...=negative&interval=365&_trkparms=negative_365
(Image has been slightly enlarged to show detail but enlarging increased graininess.)
View attachment 3676086

Yep, I saw that but wasn't completely sure if those were indents or just a trick of the lighting.

I'll never understand why Ebay even allows Private listings unless it's in certain catagories like kinky sex toys. Even though Ebay's Feedback system has devolved to where it's about as useful as boobs on a bull, it still could be an effective protection against twisted sellers if Ebay hadn't tried to cover their own heinies and make the whole process a sick, twisted joke.