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!

 

[AMom2Two]

I took this bag in for consignment but upon closer inspection the tag and bag seem off. The only place it says Coach is on the hang Tag and I couldn’t find another style like it in my research. Is this bag authentic? Thanks for your time

 

[Ebkbay]

Gotcha, but where do I post this info?
Do I need to start a new thread?

I too was puzzled when I first started to post. You click the “reply” button which starts a brand new post.

 

[whateve]

can you help authenticate this bag? thanks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282925355946?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

It's fine.

 

[Nubian1535]

It's fine.

Thank you

 

[Hyacinth]

can you help authenticate this bag? thanks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282925355946?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Genuine. But it's a Bonnie's Legacy Satchel from 2001, not a Hamptons Satchel. It was part of a line inspired by Bonnie Cashin designs that Coach introduced in 2000 after Cashin died earlier that year. Cashin had been Coach's star designer until she ended her partnership with Coach in 1974.

 

[whateve]

Hello ladies!

Name: Vintage Coach Coral Leather Small Shoulder Bag
Item number: 253567783575
Seller: savvyshoppe
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CO...783575?hash=item3b09d15297:g:KtoAAOSwGMJa1PhW
Comments: The color caught my eye, but a quick search showed a totally different style, like a small pouch bag. Just trying to make sure if fake, before reporting. Thanks.

That's so odd. I wouldn't report it. The style number should be 4148 but the creed looks authentic.

 

[whateve]

I took this bag in for consignment but upon closer inspection the tag and bag seem off. The only place it says Coach is on the hang Tag and I couldn’t find another style like it in my research. Is this bag authentic? Thanks for your time

I think it looks fine. Smaller bags from this era often don't have a creed. I had a clutch like this but I can't find the pictures at the moment.

 

[Nubian1535]

Genuine. But it's a Bonnie's Legacy Satchel from 2001, not a Hamptons Satchel. It was part of a line inspired by Bonnie Cashin designs that Coach introduced in 2000 after Cashin died earlier that year. Cashin had been Coach's star designer until she ended her partnership with Coach in 1974.

Thanks

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello ladies!

Name: Vintage Coach Coral Leather Small Shoulder Bag
Item number: 253567783575
Seller: savvyshoppe
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CO...783575?hash=item3b09d15297:g:KtoAAOSwGMJa1PhW
Comments: The color caught my eye, but a quick search showed a totally different style, like a small pouch bag. Just trying to make sure if fake, before reporting. Thanks.

Genuine. The creed looks fine even if the style number is wrong. (Correcting my previous post)

 

[BeenBurned]

My offers (I feel) are very reasonable- and also leave room for a counteroffer. Many times I just purchase too if something's a great deal. Probably 80% of the time my offers are accepted. I sell too and I HATE lowball offers so I avoid that. Sometimes I think sellers get greedy- they get 1 offer early and decide to decline, increase the price, and wait. Good luck to them.

Hello ladies!

Name: Vintage Coach Coral Leather Small Shoulder Bag
Item number: 253567783575
Seller: savvyshoppe
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CO...783575?hash=item3b09d15297:g:KtoAAOSwGMJa1PhW
Comments: The color caught my eye, but a quick search showed a totally different style, like a small pouch bag. Just trying to make sure if fake, before reporting. Thanks.

That's so odd. I wouldn't report it. The style number should be 4148 but the creed looks authentic.

Genuine. The creed looks fine even if the style number is wrong. (Correcting my previous post)

I suspect the mistake is the reason Coach sent the bag to a discounter ("X" stamped on the creed). X-bags carry no warranty and can't be returned to Coach.

The seller also has the same bag (as well as other items) on Poshmark although I recommend ebay. Not only is it cheaper on ebay ($39.99) vs. $45 on PM, ebay is considerably more ethical if there's a problem with a sale or purchase.
https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintag...all-Shoulder-HandBag-5ad621693316274ec88aa083

 

[WishingonaCoach]

That's so odd. I wouldn't report it. The style number should be 4148 but the creed looks authentic.

Genuine. The creed looks fine even if the style number is wrong. (Correcting my previous post)

I suspect the mistake is the reason Coach sent the bag to a discounter ("X" stamped on the creed). X-bags carry no warranty and can't be returned to Coach.

The seller also has the same bag (as well as other items) on Poshmark although I recommend ebay. Not only is it cheaper on ebay ($39.99) vs. $45 on PM, ebay is considerably more ethical if there's a problem with a sale or purchase.
https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintag...all-Shoulder-HandBag-5ad621693316274ec88aa083

Thank you so much ladies, that's why I asked here first because I remember you mentioning that Coach is not free of mistakes, and unless the signs are way too obvious to make a bag fake, I come to the experts when in doubt.
Thanks about the Poshmark tip as well.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you so much ladies, that's why I asked here first because I remember you mentioning that Coach is not free of mistakes, and unless the signs are way too obvious to make a bag fake, I come to the experts when in doubt.
Thanks about the Poshmark tip as well.

I have another caveat.

While the bag seems to be 100% authentic, you might run in to problems if you were to try to sell it. Personally, I wouldn't buy a bag with an error unless it was totally for my own use without my having any intention of reselling. Too many buyers read inaccurate guides, assume too many "always/never" rules and are quick to file disputes. Reselling might cause headaches you don't need!

 

[Minchanka]

Is this one of the 012-3445 fakes?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...239943?hash=item1eded0ba07:g:yp0AAOSwTw9a1lDx

 

[BaileyW]

I'm deciding between these 2 listings. Please authenticate if possible.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1200-NWT-Co...sh=item1ca66f3bcb:g:AHoAAOSwJ0xab1kn#payCntId

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/COACH-86856...809083?hash=item1ca78841bb:g:xhwAAOSwvTpaLJ5v

 

[BeenBurned]

Is this one of the 012-3445 fakes?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...239943?hash=item1eded0ba07:g:yp0AAOSwTw9a1lDx

Yes, it's fake.

(Be sure to include seller IDs so the name comes up in searches:
marsmal-8 )

It's possible that somewhere out there, there's a genuine bag with 012-3445 but we've never seen it. However we've seen dozens (maybe hundreds) of fakes with that same thick font.