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

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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:
    Comments:

  • FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
    Item:
    Where purchased or how obtained
    Comments:
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!
 
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#2,912
whateve said:
Sorry, I didn't realize you were asking for authentication. The pictures are horrible but I don't believe I've ever seen a fake with a Dominican Republic creed.

I don't know how we would identify a fake Bonnie Cashin for Meyers. I don't think anyone has a catalog to compare to. I don't think they were faked in the past, but they could be faked now that they are selling well on ebay.
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Thanks Whateve. I was interested but ended up buying a black Turkish Patricia instead. I think Flushpuppy was looking for one.

It will be interesting to see if anyone does bother to fake BC for Meyers.
 
#2,913
I think this seller has been discussed in the past, both having listed fakes as well as "embellishing" values and polishing bags.

Please tell me what you think of the creed on this bag. Am I reading it correctly? (I know the answer.)

Bonanza seller renee1victor3
http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Coa...nger-all-Leather-Gorgeous-Clean-Rea/243097769

Etsy seller renee1victor3
https://www.etsy.com/listing/226186...Clean&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Also renee1victor3 on ebay but the bag isn't listed there.

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#2,917
BeenBurned said:
I think this seller has been discussed in the past, both having listed fakes as well as "embellishing" values and polishing bags.

Please tell me what you think of the creed on this bag. Am I reading it correctly? (I know the answer.)

Bonanza seller renee1victor3
http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Coa...nger-all-Leather-Gorgeous-Clean-Rea/243097769

Etsy seller renee1victor3
https://www.etsy.com/listing/226186...Clean&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Also renee1victor3 on ebay but the bag isn't listed there.

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I think that one may be genuine and it's just a stamping mistake. The serial stamping details are exactly right except for that one problem, and the turnlock back looks right too.
 
#2,919
maramd said:
Please authenticate. Last one for today. I have run amok in vintage Coach world...

COACH Red Vintage Pebble Grain Red Leather Flap Crossbody Shoulderbag Purse
Item 171710369735
Seller find.oneof

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Red-V...DdJT23mOwHkMOtw%2Fix0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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I love this color! If I ever get my hands on the larger size, you'd better get out of the way!
Hyacinth said:
After looking through my few late 80s and early 90s catalogs I still can't find anything it could be, sorry. The shape is a bit like the Town Bag but most of the details are different.

Best guess is that it's from some time between 1990 and 1992 when they had a color called Berry for the Lightweights which could be the color of the bag in the listing.
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Thanks very much!
Two.time.bags said:
Thanks Whateve. I was interested but ended up buying a black Turkish Patricia instead. I think Flushpuppy was looking for one.

It will be interesting to see if anyone does bother to fake BC for Meyers.
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You're welcome! I think Flushpuppy finally found one.
 
#2,921
Two.time.bags said:
Thanks Whateve. I was interested but ended up buying a black Turkish Patricia instead. I think Flushpuppy was looking for one.

It will be interesting to see if anyone does bother to fake BC for Meyers.
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whateve said:
I love this color! If I ever get my hands on the larger size, you'd better get out of the way!

Thanks very much!

You're welcome! I think Flushpuppy finally found one.
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I did find one, but it has yet to arrive. Thanks for looking out!
 
#2,922
FLOWERS4ME said:
I didn't get a reply from anyone so I'll ask one more time and get off of my Coach Willis kick-does anyone know if this bag was made with silver or brass hardware or both as I've seen both. Thank you[emoji179]
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When did you ask? I can't find any other post here with that question from you. It's hard to answer a question that hasn't been asked.

If you ask a question that wasn't answered, after a reasonable amount of time use the Quote feature in the first post to post it again, or post the link or question number so we can find it. Please don't just keep asking it again in a new post without pointing back to the original post.

AND IF YOU ACTUALLY POSTED YOUR QUESTION AT EBAY'S FASHION FORUM, PLEASE GO BACK THERE AND READ THE ANSWER THAT WAS POSTED ON 3-11 TWO HOURS AFTER YOU ASKED THE QUESTION. TPF is not the same as the Ebay Fashion forum.

To REPEAT:
It depends on when the bag was made and what color it is. Post a photo or listing and we can tell you if it's genuine, if that's your concern. You can post links to active Ebay listings or listings from other sites here at tPF, but you're not allowed to do that at Ebay's forums.

Don't EVER buy a Willis or any Coach bag without having it authenticated, it's a highly-faked style. Or if you're looking for something specific, say so. Silver was only available from late 1998 to the present and only with certain colors.
 
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