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]

It's supposed to be a court bag.

Not only is the serial number on the Daria48 Fake Coach Numbers List at Ebay, AND searching for "coach 0444-315 " on Google brings up a link to exactly that list and several copies of it, but since when is the word "scrAtches" spelled without the letter "a"?

That's 3 major red flags, one of which doesn't even require any internet search. And now that you've found tPF, we hope we can help you spot those kind of obvious problems before you spend money on more fakes.

 

[whateve]

I bought it on 10/21. I can only see the purchase if I go into 'Help & Contact'. Not sure if it was reported, but the listing has been removed. I will make sure the I don't pay shipping!

If it disappeared this soon, then it is because it was reported and removed. The seller probably became aware of the fact that it is fake once it was removed. I'm surprised you didn't get anything from ebay about it.

 

[Persimmoncat]

If it disappeared this soon, then it is because it was reported and removed. The seller probably became aware of the fact that it is fake once it was removed. I'm surprised you didn't get anything from ebay about it.

I sucked it up and told her it was not authentic. Her response: It is, but if you feel that way that's why I accept returns. Got my paid label and it goes to the post office tomorrow!

Meanwhile, what do you think of this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...970915?hash=item3f8a85e723:g:Ak0AAOSwCtJZ9lJf

I am obsessed with finding a red station bag!

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: 332418553376
Seller: Second-joy
Item: Coach 315 Red/Brown leather VTG Womens May Mens Crossbody Messenger Purse
Link: already down

I bought this before I found TPF. She said she'll take a return so I have contacted her.

That's good. I hope you get a complete refund, including postage both ways. How long ago did you buy it? Is it down because it's been so long or because ebay removed it for being fake?

I bought it on 10/21. I can only see the purchase if I go into 'Help & Contact'. Not sure if it was reported, but the listing has been removed. I will make sure the I don't pay shipping!

Not only is the serial number on the Daria48 Fake Coach Numbers List at Ebay, AND searching for "coach 0444-315 " on Google brings up a link to exactly that list and several copies of it, but since when is the word "scrAtches" spelled without the letter "a"?

That's 3 major red flags, one of which doesn't even require any internet search. And now that you've found tPF, we hope we can help you spot those kind of obvious problems before you spend money on more fakes.

It was reported and removed after having been posted here:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...oach-fakes-here.824098/page-306#post-31766495

 

[BeenBurned]

I sucked it up and told her it was not authentic. Her response: It is, but if you feel that way that's why I accept returns. Got my paid label and it goes to the post office tomorrow!

Meanwhile, what do you think of this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...970915?hash=item3f8a85e723:g:Ak0AAOSwCtJZ9lJf

I am obsessed with finding a red station bag!

That one is good.

Again, please refer to post #1 for the format to post requests. Once you'd posted the seller ID and item number, I was able to find the post on the Hall of Shame.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.889527/
Item:
Listing number:
Seller:
Link:
Comments:

 

[SEWDimples]

Hello Authenticators,

Item: Vintage Coach Large NYC Courier Bag Dark Brown
Listing number: 302493493608
Seller: sakatoma*jr
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...493608?hash=item466e046968:g:JCsAAOSwNgdZmHrH

Item: Vintage Coach Large NYC Courier Bag Black Leather
Listing number:
Seller: sakatoma*jr
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Comments: Please authenticate these Coach bags. The 2nd listing has ended, but it did not sell, so hoping the seller will list it again. TIA.

 

[Persimmoncat]

That one is good.

Again, please refer to post #1 for the format to post requests. Once you'd posted the seller ID and item number, I was able to find the post on the Hall of Shame.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.889527/
Item:
Listing number:
Seller:
Link:
Comments:

I will make sure to follow the format. I just found the Daria48 list and also Hyacinth's post in the ebay salesarea. My goodness, I never would have thought that there are so many people selling counterfeit. My goal is to build a collection of made in USA Coach, so I gotta' continue to educate myself!

 

[whateve]

Hello Authenticators,

Item: Vintage Coach Large NYC Courier Bag Dark Brown
Listing number: 302493493608
Seller: sakatoma*jr
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...493608?hash=item466e046968:g:JCsAAOSwNgdZmHrH

Item: Vintage Coach Large NYC Courier Bag Black Leather
Listing number:
Seller: sakatoma*jr
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coach-Large-NYC-Courier-Bag-Black-Leather-/292278221383?hash=item440d23ba47:g:~LkAAOSwLQpZqYBk&nma=true&si=bO7r1quxHPrhrL8hU4X9DjuJNp4%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Comments: Please authenticate these Coach bags. The 2nd listing has ended, but it did not sell, so hoping the seller will list it again. TIA.

Both are fine.

 

[SEWDimples]

Both are fine.

Thanks whateve! I appreciate your expertise and time.

 

[mallomar]

Check the Rehab and Rescue thread at the Coach Clubhouse for cleaning and deodorizing advice advice, most Signature fabric items can be hand or machine washed.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/

There are also a lot of deodorizer products available online or at grocery, pet or hardware stores that will remove even the worst odors. Sometimes just hanging it outside in the sunshine will work but I'm sure the members there or the ones who also post at this thread will have some good suggestions.

Thanks! I did try just airing it out for a few weeks (it's worked before on other bags), but it still smells like curry, although not quite so strongly. Thanks for the link to rehab page -- I will definitely check that out.

 

[Kimdra76]

Please look at this bag. Thanks
https://bnc.lt/focc/ziw8L02tKH

 

[whateve]

Please look at this bag. Thanks
https://bnc.lt/focc/ziw8L02tKH

It appears authentic. In the future, please refer to the first post of this thread to see what information we require for authentication. This listing is on Poshmark and is seller pangabec. The bag is a duffle sac.

 

[Kimdra76]

It appears authentic. In the future, please refer to the first post of this thread to see what information we require for authentication. This listing is on Poshmark and is seller pangabec. The bag is a duffle sac.

Thanks, thought we could just link the post. Will do!

 

[whateve]

Thanks! I did try just airing it out for a few weeks (it's worked before on other bags), but it still smells like curry, although not quite so strongly. Thanks for the link to rehab page -- I will definitely check that out.

I've found some smells are really hard to get rid of, especially perfume and thrift store smell. I've never had one smell of curry! I believe you can safely wash it. I've used dishwashing soap and water on many fabric bags. I think the dishwashing soap will work well on curry. Make sure you rinse well and blot dry. The trick to not getting water stains is to get it evenly wet and letting it dry evenly.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi! Ive just purchased this coach reversible tote online in Carousel(singapore app) but im unsure if its authentic. The seller said it’s from the factory itself. Could u help me to authenticate this bag?

Item Name: Coach Reversible Tote Cornflower F36658

@Miraoosh

I shall copy your images on to the bottom of this post for ease of referring to them.

I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. We were away for part of the weekend and I'd intended to do further research on the bag you're asking about.

Unfortunately, I don't believe authenticity can be confirmed at this time as I wasn't able to find a single listing that has the "correct" pictures needed to confirm or deny my suspicions. (If anyone reading this thread owns style 36658 made in 2016, your input would be helpful.)

My concern is this. It appears that the 2016 bags of this style are lacking the serial/production number on creed on the pouch that comes with the bag. (The 2017 bags have a serial number under the creed.) And because there's no serial number, we need to see the white tag (as you've shown) with that production information.

This style of item is a MFF (made for factory) bag and in your pictures is indicated as such by the dot shown after "made in Vietnam" on the made in tag. Yet the is NO "F" in front of the style number on the white label.

While this may simply be how the bags were made by Coach, without a single other listing showing that tag and allowing confirmation that Coach didn't use an F in front of the style number, I cannot confirm authenticity.

While I don't see any other red flags in the details shown in your pictures, I'm not comfortable enough to say one way or the other whether it's authentic.