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:
    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!
 
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#2,645
Flushpuppy said:
Maybe this one?

Patricia
Seller: urbuyerbargain
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-LEATHER-HANDBAG-PURSE-Vintage-Crossbody-Front-Flap-Navy-Blue-Made-USA-/281624102954?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
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Genuine, but I think the strap has been changed. It looks too short on the manni even though it's on the second-longest setting, and the seller lists the drop as only 15 inches. The overall end to end strap length should be 48 or 50 inches and even on the shortest setting 15 inches seems short.
 
#2,646
Hyacinth said:
Genuine, but I think the strap has been changed. It looks too short on the manni even though it's on the second-longest setting, and the seller lists the drop as only 15 inches. The overall end to end strap length should be 48 or 50 inches and even on the shortest setting 15 inches seems short.
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I was wondering about that, because on other listings it looks more like a real cross body bag. The search continues! Thanks! I told the other seller hers was fake, btw.
 
#2,647
#2,649
Flushpuppy said:
Man, what's a girl gotta do to get a REAL Patricia!?

seller: shelbyslittleshop
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...690?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa450c042
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Hyacinth said:
Patience, Grasshopper. ;)

Unfortunately this isn't one of them either. Fake serial prefix, unreadable creed stamping, silver strap grommets, too-short inside pocket zipper.
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I tend to keep records on fake-sellers and according to my records, I first reported fakes from shelbyslittleshop in 2008. Since then, I reported fakes in June, 2013 and again in November, 2014.

She was posted in the hall of shame here:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-430751-682.html#post24820995

And here's another listing with a J8Y prefix from prior to our knowing that the prefix is only on fakes.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-216.html#post23109704



I don't recommend a seller who clearly doesn't authenticate her items before listing them nor even after having her account dinged with multiple fakes.
 
#2,650
Flushpuppy said:
I was wondering about that, because on other listings it looks more like a real cross body bag. The search continues! Thanks! I told the other seller hers was fake, btw.
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You might want to check Bonanza too, it seems like there aren't nearly as many sneaky or clueless sellers over there. They seem to remove fakes faster than Ebay does, and come down hard on fakes sellers who try to re-list. Not to mention faster than Etsy, who I don't think removes them at all.
 
#2,651
Good evening!
I got hit with a return request for a "counterfeit" Coach bag.
Please give me your opinion on this listing.

Buyer states: "...this is a fake.... I only buy high quality bags, and you can certainly tell the difference in the weight, feel and look.....Not to mention I can't even read the label on the inside (creed) ..."

(Just as a side note, this is the beginning of a lot of problems I foresee with Coach's new labeling system!)

seller: (myself) brunodog
auction #151601192379
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-PEYTO...W-/151601192379?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
 
#2,652
thecollector629 said:
Good evening!
I got hit with a return request for a "counterfeit" Coach bag.
Please give me your opinion on this listing.

Buyer states: "...this is a fake.... I only buy high quality bags, and you can certainly tell the difference in the weight, feel and look.....Not to mention I can't even read the label on the inside (creed) ..."

(Just as a side note, this is the beginning of a lot of problems I foresee with Coach's new labeling system!)

seller: (myself) brunodog
auction #151601192379
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-PEYTO...W-/151601192379?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
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The bag is authentic. If she's not happy with the "quality" or how the creed is imprinted, she needs to take that up with Coach. You didn't make the bag and have no control over the manufacturing process.

There are 97 listings for the same style bag.
http://www.ebay.com/dsc/i.html?_fro....TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_odkw=Coach+25671&_osacat=0
 
#2,653
BeenBurned said:
The bag is authentic. If she's not happy with the "quality" or how the creed is imprinted, she needs to take that up with Coach. You didn't make the bag and have no control over the manufacturing process.

There are 97 listings for the same style bag.
http://www.ebay.com/dsc/i.html?_fro....TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_odkw=Coach+25671&_osacat=0
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Thank you BB!

I also directed her to all of the listings on ebay
and said that I would pay to have it professionally authenticated but she has absolutely no
response to either suggestion. It is my feeling that she is not happy with the overall bag itself
and so it will be returned at my expense and with the addition of a dreaded DEFECT of course.
It is so unfair.
 
#2,654
When it rains it pours!
Got this message and return request just now....

seller: brunodog
auction #151601179303
link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-DAISY...t-Clutch-Wallet-49397-MINT-/151601179303?rd=1

Buyer states: "
I received my item in the mail today and I am extremely disappointed! This item is a FAKE coach wallet! I insist upon returning this item for a FULL refund!"

When I asked why she felt that way......


"The stitching is crooked. Real coach bags have symmetrical stitching. Would you like me to take pictures? I own several coach wallets and the stitching never looks crooked like this. I am very disappointed."

When I asked her to please check it out or give me the opportunity to prove it is real she said I was a liar. I am literally in tears. I think I need a break from this business.
 
#2,655
thecollector629 said:
When it rains it pours!
Got this message and return request just now....

seller: brunodog
auction #151601179303
link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-DAISY...t-Clutch-Wallet-49397-MINT-/151601179303?rd=1

Buyer states: "
I received my item in the mail today and I am extremely disappointed! This item is a FAKE coach wallet! I insist upon returning this item for a FULL refund!"

When I asked why she felt that way......


"The stitching is crooked. Real coach bags have symmetrical stitching. Would you like me to take pictures? I own several coach wallets and the stitching never looks crooked like this. I am very disappointed."

When I asked her to please check it out or give me the opportunity to prove it is real she said I was a liar. I am literally in tears. I think I need a break from this business.
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WTF is with these experts?

If they become expert by reading guides and owning a bag or two, they need to give it up.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with buyers who accuse first and then ask questions.

FTLOG! You have a 14 day return policy during which they can return any item for any reason! Why the false accusations?

Please either post or PM the buyer IDs so other Coach sellers can block them. (If the buyers apologize and admit their errors, they can be forgiven!) :smile1:

ETA: Tell the buyer who's going to get a professional authentication to make sure the service she uses knows the brand. There are several authentication services that have made many mistakes across multiple brands.
 
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