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

[Vlad]

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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)
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• 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!

 

[iggits]

Both are authentic.

Thank you!! I was attempting to post additional pics and the thread posted live. Sorry for the mix of thumbnails and really giant photos.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you!! I was attempting to post additional pics and the thread posted live. Sorry for the mix of thumbnails and really giant photos.

I happen to like the full sized pictures. The thumbnails never seem to enlarge enough.

 

[whateve]

Opinions?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AUTH-C...878327?hash=item41d89a8077:g:uNwAAOSwLUpaT5Ev
seller: carbo57
NEW AUTH COACH SIGNATURE C KEYCHAIN RED & SILVER
# 282806878327

 

[Hyacinth]

I'd avoid this listing from Cathy on Gumtree.

Compare her cosmetic mix to my own comps.

First I compare a fake to Coach's own stock image. Second comp is that fake compared the Cathy - Gumtree picture. Notice that the fake has the same "off" differences as Cathy's keychain as well as the same box.
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Fake compared to Cathy's:
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I'll add a close-up of what I believe to be a genuine 92289 Cosmetic Mix keychain. With many closely-faked keychains, the chain itself including the metal's finish and size of the links can be used to determine authenticity, Coach multiple-charm keychains from this period had very specific details that the fakers never got quite right. Even the depth of the enameling on the charms can be a red flag, the enamel on charms with very few exceptions usually has a very smooth surface. You could pretty much run the tip of your fingernail across the face of most of the enameled charms and not feel any highs or lows, or get your nail stopped or chipped by a metal border around a section of enamel (the exceptions on this particular keychain are the raised Cs on the cosmetic bag charm, but they're supposed to be raised, and the Lips charm is supposed to be slighty "puffy" like real lips).

 

[whateve]

I'll add a close-up of what I believe to be a genuine 92289 Cosmetic Mix keychain. With many closely-faked keychains, the chain itself including the metal's finish and size of the linkscan be used to determine authenticity, Coach multiple-charm keychains from this period had very specific details that the fakers never got quite right. Even the depth of the enameling on the charms can be a red flag, the enamel on charms with very few exceptions usually has a very smooth surface. You could pretty much run the tip of your fingernail across the face of most of the charms and not feel any highs or lows, or get your nail stopped or chipped by a metal border around a section of enamel (the exception on this perticular keychain is the raised Cs on the cosmetic bag charm, but they're supposed to be raised).

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Here is a picture I took of one I bought myself at a Coach store. I don't have it anymore. The mistakes I see most often is that the charms are flat. On the authentic version, the lips and the cosmetic bag are slightly 3-D.

 

[ithinkimacoachaddict]

I'd avoid this listing from Cathy on Gumtree.

Compare her cosmetic mix to my own comps.

First I compare a fake to Coach's own stock image. Second comp is that fake compared the Cathy - Gumtree picture. Notice that the fake has the same "off" differences as Cathy's keychain as well as the same box.
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Fake compared to Cathy's:
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Thank you so much for everyone's help and input... so far.. I haven't purchased anything yet.. she did say she had receipts but currently away on holiday until the 21st of Jan, so aren't able to take photos until then. I did post the link to the local Buy swap sell but may not open the link properly.
I'll avoid all together until she can provide better pics of everything. Thank-you again everyone

 

[ithinkimacoachaddict]

I'll add a close-up of what I believe to be a genuine 92289 Cosmetic Mix keychain. With many closely-faked keychains, the chain itself including the metal's finish and size of the links can be used to determine authenticity, Coach multiple-charm keychains from this period had very specific details that the fakers never got quite right. Even the depth of the enameling on the charms can be a red flag, the enamel on charms with very few exceptions usually has a very smooth surface. You could pretty much run the tip of your fingernail across the face of most of the enameled charms and not feel any highs or lows, or get your nail stopped or chipped by a metal border around a section of enamel (the exceptions on this particular keychain are the raised Cs on the cosmetic bag charm, but they're supposed to be raised, and the Lips charm is supposed to be slighty "puffy" like real lips).

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Thank you for your egale eyes!!

 

[ithinkimacoachaddict]

Here is a picture I took of one I bought myself at a Coach store. I don't have it anymore. The mistakes I see most often is that the charms are flat. On the authentic version, the lips and the cosmetic bag are slightly 3-D.View attachment 3932746

Thank you an example of a authentic pic with tips and to see what fakes feel and look like

 

[Hyacinth]

Opinions?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AUTH-C...878327?hash=item41d89a8077:g:uNwAAOSwLUpaT5Ev
seller: carbo57
NEW AUTH COACH SIGNATURE C KEYCHAIN RED & SILVER
# 282806878327

There's no comp in my files but it seems a style they probably would have made. IF it's real, it's an old style since there's no stamp at all on the back. I also DON'T like the difference in the thickness of the three links and the open unsoldered gap in the first photo. Probably not enough evidence to report it, but I wouldn't buy it.

 

[ithinkimacoachaddict]

I'd avoid this listing from Cathy on Gumtree.

Compare her cosmetic mix to my own comps

First I compare a fake to Coach's own stock image. Second comp is that fake compared the Cathy - Gumtree picture. Notice that the fake has the same "off" differences as Cathy's keychain as well as the same box.
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Fake compared to Cathy's:
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These pictures are just "close ups" of what I could get on the website. Im not sure whether it helps at all!!! Sorry

 

[whateve]

These pictures are just "close ups" of what I could get on the website. Im not sure whether it helps at all!!! Sorry

Both the cosmetic mix fob and the heart lock key fob are fake. You can see the lips are completely flat, among other problems. We've seen that same heart lock fake before. You can see it looks like the fake on the left, not the authentic on the right.

 

[Lam2720]

Please authenticate:

Coach Legacy Mini Willis

https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-Mini-Willis-Crossbody-5a4c191d3a112e4c180a47fc

Creed 19886

Thank you!

 

[Hyacinth]

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Both the cosmetic mix fob and the heart lock key fob are fake. You can see the lips are completely flat, among other problems. We've seen that same heart lock fake before. You can see it looks like the fake on the left, not the authentic on the right.

ATTENTION ithinkimacoachaddict

And although no more proof is needed, EVERY "COACH" KEYCHAIN HAS A FAKE FONT IN THE COACH LOGO. None of those letters are the exact shape they should be, and that includes the Coach hangtags too, which are great indicators of fake keychains since they're another detail the fakers hardly ever get right. If you look at the comparison pics in Whateve's post and compare closely the fonts used in ALL of the Coach logos in the faketo the one in the pic you posted you'll see that they're identical.

Coach doesn't mess around with their trademarked graphics especially their corporate logos. That's why they're trademarked and protected by law. Variations that don't appear in any known genuine Coach items are a BIG red flag.

That's why large, clear photos are so important. I hope you didn't buy any of that shyte from seller " Cathy on Gumtree "

 

[BeenBurned]

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Both the cosmetic mix fob and the heart lock key fob are fake. You can see the lips are completely flat, among other problems. We've seen that same heart lock fake before. You can see it looks like the fake on the left, not the authentic on the right.

I don't know whether my previous post was clear but I agree that both are fake.

 

[Hyacinth]

I don't know whether my previous post was clear but I agree that both are fake.

Yep, I think all three of us are clearly on record. That seller CATHY ON GUMTREE should be avoided like the Plague.