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

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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:
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  • 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!
 
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ithinkthisisafake said:
So I went back to the store and let them know it was not an authentic bag. The girl there would only offer me store credit and she couldn't have cared less that it was inauthentic. Apparently they don't verify authenticity and they price things based on condition, not brand...even though the label said coach clear as day. I'm looking on ebay and found another weston, would you lovely authenticators please verify? I am having a hard time with the serial number...and I'm wondering why they didn't just take the pocket out to get a clearer picture of it hmm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Leat...050945?hash=item3623deff81:g:hNIAAOSwxixZ6V6A
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This one looks good.
 
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lovethecoach said:
Thank you "beenburned". Hope it's ok to ask a couple questions here for any of the authenticators. The seller mentioned it is from the 70's. Just wondering if anyone is able to tell me a little about it. I was curious if it is a Bonnie Cashin handbag. I thought I read somewhere if there is a serial number, then it isn't. If not, it is still a beautiful vintage bag. (I apologize if this next question should be in another thread.) Also wondering if this is a bag that would be safe to restore, meaning a bath and conditioning. Are there times, depending on the patina that it would be best to not soak and condition a vintage bag? I've ordered Leather CPR and Blackrock, but not sure about using these products, especially on a lighter colored bag like this. Thank you, as I so appreciate your opinions!
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You are correct; if there is a serial number, it isn't a Bonnie Cashin. Bonnie left Coach in 1974 and they probably started using numbers around 1977-1978. The style may have been created when Bonnie Cashin was still at Coach, but this particular bag was probably made anywhere from around 1977-1989. If it were mine, I would rehab it just like I do most vintage bags, with a bath and conditioning with CPR and Blackrocks. The patina will just become prettier with a full rehab. It is important to make sure it gets fully saturated in the bath.
 
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ithinkthisisafake said:
So I went back to the store and let them know it was not an authentic bag. The girl there would only offer me store credit and she couldn't have cared less that it was inauthentic. Apparently they don't verify authenticity and they price things based on condition, not brand...even though the label said coach clear as day.
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"The girl there" is wrong and in violation of federal trademark law. (This isn't to say that they're alone; just that the law is clear. It's illegal to sell fakes and ignorance of the brand and/or law is no excuse.)

If you prefer a cash (or c.c.) refund, ask to speak to the manager and if the manager balks and if you paid with a credit card, file a dispute with the card issuer.
 
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whateve said:
You are correct; if there is a serial number, it isn't a Bonnie Cashin. Bonnie left Coach in 1974 and they probably started using numbers around 1977-1978. The style may have been created when Bonnie Cashin was still at Coach, but this particular bag was probably made anywhere from around 1977-1989. If it were mine, I would rehab it just like I do most vintage bags, with a bath and conditioning with CPR and Blackrocks. The patina will just become prettier with a full rehab. It is important to make sure it gets fully saturated in the bath.
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This will all be added to my "Vintage Coach Notebook". Thank you so much for your time and all your knowledge. It is very much appreciated!
 
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Good afternoon! I was wondering if someone could please authenticate this keychain?

Item: Coach Blue Bird Keychain

Item number: 162717890859

Seller: Magicaldeals1998_0

Link: https://m.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Blue-B...6a91e138fffd8b9c%7Ciid%3A2#vi__app-cvip-panel

I also took some pictures after the items was received. I was just concerned because the seller seems new and has a lot of coach keychains.



Thanks
Sarah. IMG_1509051744.182446.jpgIMG_1509051757.263006.jpgIMG_1509051768.539937.jpgIMG_1509051778.626521.jpg
 
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RL Bernstein said:
Testing my suspicions...

Item: REAL Vintage COACH Black Extra Large Bucket Duffle Feed Bag Handbag #9085 Retail
Listing number: 263281930795
Seller: madelina69 (20)
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/REAL-Vinta...le-Feed-Bag-Handbag-9085-Retail-/263281930795
Comments: Even though the item sold, was wondering if D4F is legit? Also, the No looks off too (as well as other construction details).

TIA
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There was an F plant that as far as I know was only used for business items. It had a very unique font. This one is fake, also because the pocket is way too big.
 
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RL Bernstein said:
Testing my suspicions...

Item: Coach tan purse
Listing number: 272903081132
Seller: collectir (474)
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-tan-purse/272903081132
Comments: Is B2A legit (especially for what from the strap configuration looks to be trying to be a Whitney series bag)?

TIA
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I'm seeing a style number of 9950, which obviously isn't the right style number. There are instances where we see a legitimate A plant code, but this isn't one of them. I think the latest A plant code I've seen was 1996 or 1997. Besides the wrong style number, it has the wrong lining and wrong zipper pull.
 
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smittykitty306 said:
Good afternoon! I was wondering if someone could please authenticate this keychain?

Item: Coach Blue Bird Keychain

Item number: 162717890859

Seller: Magicaldeals1998_0

Link: https://m.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Blue-Bird-Keychain-Lanyard/162717890859?hash=item25e2bdf92b:g:dOgAAOSw0ehZ5~kN&_trkparms=pageci%3A597890a7-ba90-11e7-942e-74dbd1800f68%7Cparentrq%3A5a7a367d15f0a9e86a91e138fffd8b9c%7Ciid%3A2#vi__app-cvip-panel

I also took some pictures after the items was received. I was just concerned because the seller seems new and has a lot of coach keychains.



Thanks
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It's fine. I don't see any problems with any of the listings for the seller. Now I know who was doing all that bidding! lol
 
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