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

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

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For further information, please refer to the first post on page 1 of this thread.

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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!

 

[aeparson]

Hello. I have been reading through and I don't think this question has been entirely answered. It is mentioned that this style is often faked, so I would like some help. I saw that the strap stitching is something to look for, so I have included pictures of what I think is needed. Please let me know if I need another angle on anything.
Taft
No. B6D 9980

 

[whateve]

Hello. I have been reading through and I don't think this question has been entirely answered. It is mentioned that this style is often faked, so I would like some help. I saw that the strap stitching is something to look for, so I have included pictures of what I think is needed. Please let me know if I need another angle on anything. View attachment 3875520 View attachment 3875521 View attachment 3875522 View attachment 3875524
Taft
No. B6D 9980

I don't see any problems but I'd like to see more pictures of the entire bag, the back of the turnlock, the zipper pull, and the bottom.

 

[aeparson]

I don't see any problems but I'd like to see more pictures of the entire bag, the back of the turnlock, the zipper pull, and the bottom.

 

[Hyacinth]

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It looks good to me too.

 

[whateve]

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It's fine.

 

[aeparson]

Thanks guys. Can anyone tell me anything about the Taft? I haven’t been able to find anything about when it was released or anything else besides the name.
Thanks again!

 

[Hyacinth]

Thanks guys. Can anyone tell me anything about the Taft? I haven’t been able to find anything about when it was released or anything else besides the name.
Thanks again!

It was introduced in late 1995, along with a very similar bag called a Cody. The Cody apparently didn't sell as well so it was discontinued almost immediately and the Taft stayed in production off and on until around 2002. It's a HIGHLY faked style and should always be authenticated here before buying.

The very early catalog descriptions say it has a zippered inside pocket but that was changed almost immediately to an open pocket. Below is a thumbnail of the Holiday 1995 catalog listing.

 

[aeparson]

Thank you so much. I’m going to hunt for a picture of the Cody bow, as that’s my husband’s name. Would be cool to track one down. Is there any way to tell when my Taft was made based on it’s label?

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you so much. I’m going to hunt for a picture of the Cody bow, as that’s my husband’s name. Would be cool to track one down. Is there any way to tell when my Taft was made based on it’s label?

There's an entire set of Coach guides posted at Ebay by Salearea that I researched and wrote about 6 years ago. See post 25800 from last Sunday. The ones titled Creeds and Serial Numbers explain how to read Coach's production codes in bags from 1994 or newer.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.889527/page-1720#post-31803771

You might want to read and save ALL the links in that post, including the ones for the Daria48 Fake Coach Serial Numbers list.

 

[Sonoma]

Hi Everyone
This is in my possession and now that I’m seeing it in person I'm wondering if it’s a fake.

COACH Sonoma Black Leather Medium Coin Purse Wallet
merlyns_outlet
222701145560
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Sonoma-Black-Leather-Medium-Coin-Purse-Wallet/222701145560?
The alternating stripes in the lining aren’t the same width.
And the size is off if it’s a 4973 Cosmetic Pouch : the one I bought measures 8.75” x 4.875”,
I checked the catalogs - 1995 Fall - and the pouch is 9” x 5.25”.

Your expertise appreciated as always, thanks!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi Everyone
This is in my possession and now that I’m seeing it in person I'm wondering if it’s a fake.

COACH Sonoma Black Leather Medium Coin Purse Wallet
merlyns_outlet
222701145560
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Sonoma-Black-Leather-Medium-Coin-Purse-Wallet/222701145560?
The alternating stripes in the lining aren’t the same width.
And the size is off if it’s a 4973 Cosmetic Pouch : the one I bought measures 8.75” x 4.875”,
I checked the catalogs - 1995 Fall - and the pouch is 9” x 5.25”.

Your expertise appreciated as always, thanks!

Wait for other opinions on the coin purse/wallet in question.

I'll comment that while I don't think merlyns_outlet knowingly mixes, she also doesn't verify authenticity.

This one is an obvious fake that had little research been done, she'd have learned.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lovely-COA...163115?hash=item4b2863992b:g:KhEAAOSwk~NZ0uEH

 

[lagomorphlover]

I was wondering if someone could please give this vintage court bag a look for me. It's listed on a local buy and sell page. Thanks in advance for all your wonderful knowledge!

 

[whateve]

I was wondering if someone could please give this vintage court bag a look for me. It's listed on a local buy and sell page. Thanks in advance for all your wonderful knowledge!

It's fine. It's not vintage since it was made in 2001.

 

[SEWDimples]

Good Evening Authenticators,
Item: Coach purse handbag vintage VTG
Listing number: 132375323385
Seller: maximglory
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-purs...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Comments: Please authenticate this Coach bag. TIA

 

[whateve]

Good Evening Authenticators,
Item: Coach purse handbag vintage VTG
Listing number: 132375323385
Seller: maximglory
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-purse-handbag-vintage-VTG/132375323385?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Comments: Please authenticate this Coach bag. TIA

It's fine. Weird - the seller has 3 pictures and repeats them 4 times so it appears there are 12 pictures!