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:
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• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item:
  Where purchased or how obtained
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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!

 

[qwertie]

I'd be curious and interested in hearing how she responds to you.

She wasn’t mean or rude about it. Here’s what she wrote in response to my message letting her know that the bag might not be authentic because of the creed:

“I did think that when I first looked at the creed. But I have seen so many fakes, and everything on this bag is so spot-on, the stitching, turn-lock, etc. I have this exact same bag in brown, and there isn't one stitch that makes me think it's fake. I honestly think that there was an error when the creed was printed. I don't know. Maybe I'm wrong. Thanks anyhow for you consideration and I'm sorry it didn't work out.”

It’s too bad because I really like the bag. Any idea what it’s called or what style number it is?

 

[BeenBurned]

She wasn’t mean or rude about it. Here’s what she wrote in response to my message letting her know that the bag might not be authentic because of the creed:

“I did think that when I first looked at the creed. But I have seen so many fakes, and everything on this bag is so spot-on, the stitching, turn-lock, etc. I have this exact same bag in brown, and there isn't one stitch that makes me think it's fake. I honestly think that there was an error when the creed was printed. I don't know. Maybe I'm wrong. Thanks anyhow for you consideration and I'm sorry it didn't work out.”

It’s too bad because I really like the bag. Any idea what it’s called or what style number it is?

I didn't think you'd be rude. I was curious to learn whether the seller was honest enough to come here (or elsewhere) to verify what you'd told her or not.

Based on what she said, I'm guessing that she'd rather believe that the creed is a mistake.

Maybe she needs to hear more specific information. The INVALID serial number, 22096-08 is seen on many fake Coach bags and is completely wrong. Additionally, the font and printing on the creed is wrong. (There are other problems, but unless and until FeelsFree ends the listing and learns that her "spot on" bag isn't authentic, I can't recommend her.)

Perhaps referring her here might help.

 

[whateve]

She wasn’t mean or rude about it. Here’s what she wrote in response to my message letting her know that the bag might not be authentic because of the creed:

“I did think that when I first looked at the creed. But I have seen so many fakes, and everything on this bag is so spot-on, the stitching, turn-lock, etc. I have this exact same bag in brown, and there isn't one stitch that makes me think it's fake. I honestly think that there was an error when the creed was printed. I don't know. Maybe I'm wrong. Thanks anyhow for you consideration and I'm sorry it didn't work out.”

It’s too bad because I really like the bag. Any idea what it’s called or what style number it is?

There is absolutely no doubt it is fake. The font is incorrect as well. Even if the factory had made a mistake, they couldn't have switched fonts! The creed also says "This is a Coach bean bag." It should just say "this is a Coach bag." There are a few authentic bags that have the bean bag wording, but many more fakes, and this style isn't from the year or so when the mistake was made. I don't think this style was made when Coach was still using all numeric creed numbers. It was called a sidepack #9979.

 

[qwertie]

I didn't think you'd be rude. I was curious to learn whether the seller was honest enough to come here (or elsewhere) to verify what you'd told her or not.

Based on what she said, I'm guessing that she'd rather believe that the creed is a mistake.

Maybe she needs to hear more specific information. The INVALID serial number, 22096-08 is seen on many fake Coach bags and is completely wrong. Additionally, the font and printing on the creed is wrong. (There are other problems, but unless and until FeelsFree ends the listing and learns that her "spot on" bag isn't authentic, I can't recommend her.)

Perhaps referring her here might help.

Agree. I will refer her here so she can be more informed about her listings.
Thanks again.

 

[qwertie]

There is absolutely no doubt it is fake. The font is incorrect as well. Even if the factory had made a mistake, they couldn't have switched fonts! The creed also says "This is a Coach bean bag." It should just say "this is a Coach bag." There are a few authentic bags that have the bean bag wording, but many more fakes, and this style isn't from the year or so when the mistake was made. I don't think this style was made when Coach was still using all numeric creed numbers. It was called a sidepack #9979.

I’ll let the seller know.
And thanks for identifying the bag!

 

[justinsmoustache]

Any idea as to the style of this wallet? Can't find a matching photo of this online anywhere!

 

[justinsmoustache]

Any idea as to the style of this wallet? Can't find a matching photo of this online anywhere!

 

[whateve]

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It's a Bonnie slim envelope wallet #42541.

 

[NYCpanthersgirl]

Hi everyone!
Received a few bags from an aunt maybe 25-30 years ago, this is the only one out of the lot I'm having trouble authenticating. I'm planning on cleaning it up and requesting a new hang tag for it. I can't even seem to find a year or name for it. Would appreciate the expert help (can provide more pics if needed). Thanks!

 

[qwertie]

Agree. I will refer her here so she can be more informed about her listings.
Thanks again.

Update: I sent this thread to the seller. She said she had no idea the bag was fake and has deactivated the listing.

 

[pursewanter]

First-timer here, desperately looking for a unique color 9755. Friends can you help with this one and confirm if it is indeed from the 70s? Hoping nobody steals it from me. TY

*edited: realizing this maybe isn't the pocket purse I'm actually looking for, the dinky looks smaller? will keep looking for the slightly larger penny pocket 9755*

Item: Vintage COACH Penny Flap Crossbody Bag Dinky dark green 70s EUC
Listing number: 142690626312
Seller: flimsy41
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COACH-Penny-Flap-Crossbody-Bag-Dinky-dark-green-70s-EUC/142690626312?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=43628&meid=df792c7e3760403997891f387c43b256&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=162796453152&itm=142690626312&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Comments:

 

[Hyacinth]

First-timer here, desperately looking for a unique color 9755. Friends can you help with this one and confirm if it is indeed from the 70s? Hoping nobody steals it from me. TY

*edited: realizing this maybe isn't the pocket purse I'm actually looking for, the dinky looks smaller? will keep looking for the slightly larger penny pocket 9755*

Item: Vintage COACH Penny Flap Crossbody Bag Dinky dark green 70s EUC
Listing number: 142690626312
Seller: flimsy41
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COACH-Penny-Flap-Crossbody-Bag-Dinky-dark-green-70s-EUC/142690626312?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=43628&meid=df792c7e3760403997891f387c43b256&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=162796453152&itm=142690626312&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Comments:

It's actually from the early 1990s, between 1990 and 1993. It's genuine but I'm not sure if it's actually a shade of dark green. Sometimes Coach's black colors would fade over the years to a dark green or dark blue color. The inside of the bag usually gives a good idea of what the original color is. Wait for more opinions about the color.

There aren't any measurements but the permanent strap indicates it's a Dinky 9375 and measures about 9x5x1 inches, not a 9755 Pocket Purse which has a wider removable strap and an under-flap pocket like in the picture above and was about 9x5x2 inches. It was never called a Penny Pocket BTW. Which one are you looking for?

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi everyone!
Received a few bags from an aunt maybe 25-30 years ago, this is the only one out of the lot I'm having trouble authenticating. I'm planning on cleaning it up and requesting a new hang tag for it. I can't even seem to find a year or name for it. Would appreciate the expert help (can provide more pics if needed). Thanks!

Please provide measurements as we request in Post number One in this thread, Thanks! It would also help to show a picture of one of the sides so we can see the strap and how it's attached.

 

[NYCpanthersgirl]

Please provide measurements as we request in Post number One in this thread, Thanks! It would also help to show a picture of one of the sides so we can see the strap and how it's attached.

Thanks so much for replying, really appreciate the help! Sorry about not including the measurements above, totally missed that in the pinned post. Here’s what I was able to gather.

Across bag left to right: 6.5 inches
Across bag from top to bottom: 5 inches
Side measurement (at largest part, pics attached): about 2.5 inches
Base: 3.25 inches wide
Strap length: about 51 inches

Thank You!

 

[Hyacinth]

Thanks so much for replying, really appreciate the help! Sorry about not including the measurements above, totally missed that in the pinned post. Here’s what I was able to gather.

Across bag left to right: 6.5 inches
Across bag from top to bottom: 5 inches
Side measurement (at largest part, pics attached): about 2.5 inches
Base: 3.25 inches wide
Strap length: about 51 inches

Thank You!
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Thanks very much, that's a big help!

It's a genuine Hadley Zip, style number 9935 and probably made in or around 1993. Here's Coach's catalog page from Spring 1994: