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:
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  Listing number:
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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!

 

[MondaynManiac]

Fake.

That's what I thought. It's the Creed. What specifically. Just trying to learn.

 

[MondaynManiac]

The 04 . US. Plastic zipper?

 

[BeenBurned]

https://item.mercari.com/gl/m10772507417/ Is this authentic?

Fake.

That's what I thought. It's the Creed. What specifically. Just trying to learn.

The 04 . US. Plastic zipper?

Be sure to include the seller ID for online listings.
Seller FASHION MANIA
EDITED - I wasn't able to find a bag with a 1994 H creed but Whateve did.

Compare the creed on Fashion Mania's fake vs. an authentic 1996 creed from the "same" plant:

 

[whateve]

That's what I thought. It's the Creed. What specifically. Just trying to learn.

The style was made in 1994 so the year would be okay, but in 1994 most creeds had the old wording. The font, spacing, the size of 'o' in "no.", the length of the underline - all of these things are wrong. I don't have a good creed picture with the same prefix to show you, but it would be similar to this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COACH-Bright-Red-Leather-Drawstring-Bag-Creed-M4H-4122-/323086009820?hash=item4b396d45dc:g:7DIAAOSw3wVafgTB&nma=true&si=EIVdXynPcuZcOuAC1tuuyH4VdZc%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Generally if you see a creed that says made in the US, and the 'o' in No. is large like that and the underline very long like that, it is probably fake. Another thing to look at is the font of the numbers. The fonts Coach used had squarer numbers than you usually see on fakes.

 

[MondaynManiac]

The style was made in 1994 so the year would be okay, but in 1994 most creeds had the old wording. The font, spacing, the size of 'o' in "no.", the length of the underline - all of these things are wrong. I don't have a good creed picture with the same prefix to show you, but it would be similar to this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CO...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Generally if you see a creed that says made in the US, and the 'o' in No. is large like that and the underline very long like that, it is probably fake. Another thing to look at is the font of the numbers. The fonts Coach used had squarer letters than you usually see on fakes.

I also just noticed the not brass grommets

 

[BeenBurned]

I edited my post because I wasn't able to find a 1994 H creed.

 

[whateve]

I edited my post because I wasn't able to find a 1994 H creed.

I also have this one, but it is kind of hard to see. And here is the one from ebay.
You can see that the H plant was still using the old wording in 1994.

 

[MondaynManiac]

I also have this one, but it is kind of hard to see. And here is the one from ebay.View attachment 4010975 View attachment 4010976
You can see that the H plant was still using the old wording in 1994.

Based on what I've learned today I already own to fake 9951. Here goes...

 

[whateve]

Based on what I've learned today I already own to fake 9951. Here goes...View attachment 4010992View attachment 4010995View attachment 4010996View attachment 4011004

I agree with you. They are fake.

 

[MondaynManiac]

I agree with you. They are fake.

Kindling. Thanks for your help.

 

[Scooterpie]

Hello Ladies. You have been busy today I see. I have a couple more thrift store purchases that I would like you to look at. This one I got from Goodwill. The dimensions are 14.5W x 13H x 1. Is it authentic? Also. the creed pics are before and after the bag was washed. I've noticed that some seem to fade. Is that normal? Thank you.

 

[Lake Effect]

CRIKEY !!! I hope we're all caught up and haven't forgotten anyone. If we have, please let us know.

By my calculations, that makes 82 posts in just a little less than 24 hours. That must be some kind of record, except maybe for an unusual situation or two that may have happened and I can't remember, or have blocked out of my brain for some reason.

WOOT !!! WELL DONE, LADIES !!!!

Wow ladies! So I am settling in for a little scrolling and browsing to unwind. Maybe I will hold off asking for authentications as to minimze the posts from irate sellers
Edited to add-at least for tonight! You deserve a break!

 

[Scooterpie]

And I just found this one tonight at Savers. Is it an authentic Kimball zip? Dimensions are 8.5W x 6.5H x 2.5. Thank you.

 

[whateve]

Hello Ladies. You have been busy today I see. I have a couple more thrift store purchases that I would like you to look at. This one I got fromView attachment 4011012 View attachment 4011013 View attachment 4011014 View attachment 4011015 View attachment 4011016 View attachment 4011017 Goodwill. The dimensions are 14.5W x 13H x 1. Is it authentic? Also. the creed pics are before and after the bag was washed. I've noticed that some seem to fade. Is that normal? Thank you.

authentic. It was called a large slim shoulder. Twins! I got mine from Goodwill too. Yes, often the creed pictures aren't as crisp after a bath.

 

[whateve]

And I just found this one tonight at Savers. Is it an authentic Kimball zip? Dimensions are 8.5W x 6.5H x 2.5. Thank you.

Authentic.