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.

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• Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
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• 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.

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[BeenBurned]

I realize the photo is not very clear, so here is clearer one.
View attachment 3966088
If the bag is fake, and I try to rehab it, will it fall apart? I guess there's only one way to find out.
Oh, I was so happy to find something vintage!

See comparison below.

I believe your bag is fake. I think it's close but not genuine. And personally, I don't think any price is fair for a fake PERIOD. I'd return and demand a full refund. Thrift store or not, they're bound by the same laws against counterfeit goods as anyone else.

While I don't think your bag will fall apart, IMO, it's not worth the work to rehab a fake. JMHO.

 

[Suexilin]

I rehabbed a fake. It didn't fall apart but the leather didn't respond right. It was always stiff and didn't really absorb the conditioner well.

I will try. At this point there's not much to lose, I guess.
It's such a pity, though.
But still, is there a bit of hope it's authentic, just the product of a not so careful worker?...

 

[BeenBurned]

Sniped!

 

[Suexilin]

See comparison below.

I believe your bag is fake. I think it's close but not genuine. And personally, I don't think any price is fair for a fake PERIOD. I'd return and demand a full refund. Thrift store or not, they're bound by the same laws against counterfeit goods as anyone else.

While I don't think your bag will fall apart, IMO, it's not worth the work to rehab a fake. JMHO. View attachment 3966106

Thank you!
Unfortunately this thrift store does not give refunds, so I'll just write it off as money lost and will at least try to get some rehabbing experience out of it.
The hope is that one day I'll find a real vintage Coach.

 

[Hyacinth]

Sniped!

I had the same concerns everyone else mentioned. All the problems are small ones, but they add up. Even things like the "stretch-mark" wrinkles in the leather on the front and what looks like one of the sides on the inside base lining coming up instead of being tucked under are worrysome, and although they might be blamed on use or wear, other versions of the same style I looked at didn't have them. I'd have to call the bag "questionable" at best.

 

[Suexilin]

Thank you for the answers, everyone!

 

[CoachNewbie4Now]

Please help Authenticate this Coach. This large white shoulder bag does not have a creed but has a metal tag that says Coach in the interior. It’s in excellent shape but I would like o know more. Thanking you in advance.

 

[Hyacinth]

Please help Authenticate this Coach. This large white shoulder bag does not have a creed but has a metal tag that says Coach in the interior. It’s in excellent shape but I would like o know more. Thanking you in advance.

Those metal tags could be removed and switched, but the "202" stamped on the inside seems to be a valid stamp that Coach's Italian leather suppliers used. I hope Whateve can take a look at it, she's more familiar with bags from this time period. BTW, what are the measurements?

I'm wondering if something was used to recolor it. And is there anything stamped on the undersides of the buckles?

 

[whateve]

Please help Authenticate this Coach. This large white shoulder bag does not have a creed but has a metal tag that says Coach in the interior. It’s in excellent shape but I would like o know more. Thanking you in advance.

Those metal tags could be removed and switched, but the "202" stamped on the inside seems to be a valid stamp that Coach's Italian leather suppliers used. I hope Whateve can take a look at it, she's more familiar with bags from this time period. BTW, what are the measurements?

I'm wondering if something was used to recolor it. And is there anything stamped on the undersides of the buckles?

I'd like to see the underside of the buckles too. And I need measurements. I'd also like to see a clear picture of the metal tag. The leather looks a little thin.

 

[whateve]

Thank you!
Unfortunately this thrift store does not give refunds, so I'll just write it off as money lost and will at least try to get some rehabbing experience out of it.
The hope is that one day I'll find a real vintage Coach.

It doesn't matter that they don't give refunds. It is illegal to sell fakes. They shouldn't be allowed to steal your money.

 

[safarijambo]

please authenticate this Rogue 36 in oxblood

 

[safarijambo]

This image is the otherside of the bag. You can see the backside of the coach hangtag is oxblood pebble leather and the front side is the red smooth leather with the coach carriage

 

[seacoast]

Could you please take a look at this small Compartment Bag? It is in my possession. The serial number stamp is way down low, almost in the bottom seam. The final four numbers appear to be uneven. Thanks so much!
Dimensions: length 8”, width 5”, depth 2 1/2”. Rolled strap, approx 48”. Color is very dark green.

 

[CoachNewbie4Now]

Those metal tags could be removed and switched, but the "202" stamped on the inside seems to be a valid stamp that Coach's Italian leather suppliers used. I hope Whateve can take a look at it, she's more familiar with bags from this time period. BTW, what are the measurements?

I'm wondering if something was used to recolor it. And is there anything stamped on the undersides of the buckles?

 

[CoachNewbie4Now]

Here are the photos of the buckles I couldn’t find any writing or marks. Also is a better picture of the metal tag on the inside pocket where the creed usually is.

Measurements;
12” across x 11” long x 3.25” wide

Let me know if you need any other information or photos!