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DubbW said:
This is my first post so forgive me if I don’t do this quite right. Can anyone help authenticate this Coach New Willis Bag I bought pre-owned. Serial Number: A1320-22382. I found peeling/flaking on one of the large silver metal rings for attaching strap to the dowel on top edge of bag. Under the silver colored “plating” the ring looks like brass. Also, the short strap is attached oddly in a way where it can’t be removed when unbuckled. See photo. I know this isn’t a 70th Anniversary version, and has a “bullseye” on the creed. I figured it was an outlet style which is o.k. but now I’m wondering if this is a fake since discovering the issues with the strap hardware and way the short strap is attached. Also does anyone know if Coach would repair the strap problem or send me replacement rings? Thank you!

View attachment 4120712 View attachment 4120713 View attachment 4120714 View attachment 4120715 This is my first post so forgive me if I don’t do this quite right. Can anyone help authenticate this Coach New Willis Bag I bought pre-owned. Serial Number: A1320-22382. I found peeling/flaking on one of the large silver metal rings for attaching strap to the dowel on top edge of bag. Under the silver colored “plating” the ring looks like brass. Also, the short strap is attached oddly in a way where it can’t be removed when unbuckled. See photo. I know this isn’t a 70th Anniversary version, and has a “bullseye” on the creed. I figured it was an outlet style which is o.k. but now I’m wondering if this is a fake since discovering the issues with the strap hardware and way the short strap is attached. Also does anyone know if Coach would repair the strap problem or send me replacement rings? Thank you!
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It's genuine.

As for the flaking on the metal, most of Coach's hardware now IS plated metal or even coated plastic, and it often flakes. There's nothing that can be done, and Coach considers it just normal wear and tear.

And AFAIK, the short strap isn't supposed to be removeable, just adjustable if it has more than one hole for the buckle. Only the long shoulder straps are removeable on the Coaches I've ever owned, including several with the same style permanent buckles that look like they should be removeable but aren't. In fact since I never use the shorter strap and it often restricts access to the inside of the bag, I end up cutting most of my short straps off. I wish there WAS a way to remove them without damaging them! Cutting them off isn't recommended unless you really are massively annoyed by them and aren't planning on eventually reselling the bag.
 
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#30,002
SEWDimples said:
Good Morning Authenticators,

Item: Coach Leather Flower Keychain Fob Purse Charm NWOT
Listing number: N/A
Seller: Sarah @taozi
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-...Fob-Purse-Charm-NWOT-5b1af60a5c4452d764452e51

Item: Coach Jeweled Butterfly Keychain
Listing number: N/A
Seller: Jennifer @jenniferg1478
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-Jeweled-Butterfly-Keychain-59f62d2cbf6df56106069d41

Item: Coach leather letter keychain
Listing number: N/A
Seller: Katrina @blondables79
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-leather-letter-keychain-5a5155ca9d20f02ef5028a12

Item: COACH PENELOPE DAFFODIL Leather Key Fob Charm 92466 ~VERY RARE COLLECTIBLE!!
Listing number: 302661039033
Seller: melsbb1985
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-PENE...033?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10#viTabs_0

Item: RARE Coach Limited Edition Penelope waterlily keychain/charm/fob
Listing number: 273314467279
Seller: pattilovescats
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Coach-Limited-Edition-Penelope-waterlily-keychain-charm-fob/273314467279?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=52973&meid=89e4cef60a2942db9751206f989af5d5&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=273314467279&itm=273314467279&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:dfc4c71d-7f70-11e8-a056-74dbd180b34d|parentrq:64bb17501640aad75d747fccfff2fe07|iid:1

Comments: Please authenticate this Coach items. TIA.
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I'm not sure about the multicolor letter charm. The only version I've ever seen has just a plain keyring, style 92010, if they made one with the spinner clip I've never seen it. More opinions are welcome.

The others seem OK.
 
#30,005
alexa3181 said:
Thank you so much for looking at this and sorry for missing those pictures! I just added them to the pinterest board, and I hope they are the ones you are looking for. If not, just let me know what I did wrong and I can redo it. Thank you so much and here is the link again! https://pin.it/k5ygwqlk4o33f4
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Hyacinth said:
Thanks for the photos, I'm afraid the news isn't good.

The serial number has a plant code that was seldom used and we don't have many photos of the genuine version, but there are a few small differences in yours. There's also the problem I mentioned with the drawstring, and another problem with the turnlock.

It's a very close copy, but I don't think the Daypack is genuine. Sorry.

More opinions are welcome.
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alexa3181 said:
Hi, I’m new to this so sorry if I accidentally mess this up!
So, today I went thrifting and found a Coach mini backpack (I think it may be men’s style?) marketed as vintage and I was wondering if it’s real.
-The bag is about 7 inches long, about 9.5 inches tall, and about 4 inches wide. The straps are about 34 inches long.
-For some reason the site won’t let me post the pictures so I’ve inserted a link to a pinterest board I made with all the photos: https://pin.it/k5ygwqlk4o33f4
-Note: Unfortunately, the creed is not very readable because it is quite worn out. Sorry for the inconvenience that will cause :sad:
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I agree, I don't think it is authentic.
 
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#30,006
Madz20 said:
https://www.instagram.com/littleambershop

I also have some comparison of what she posted on her IG vs of what i received from herView attachment 4121112 View attachment 4121114
I circled the one that i bought. And i compared it to the one that she posted on her online shop.
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BeenBurned said:
Please post a link to the listing from which you bought the bag.
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Madz20 said:
https://www.instagram.com/littleambershop

I also have some comparison of what she posted on her IG vs of what i received from herView attachment 4121112 View attachment 4121114
I circled the one that i bought. And i compared it to the one that she posted on her online shop.
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I just want to clarify about MFF bags that she always insisted to me.
 
#30,007
Hyacinth said:
It's genuine.

As for the flaking on the metal, most of Coach's hardware now IS plated metal or even coated plastic, and it often flakes. There's nothing that can be done, and Coach considers it just normal wear and tear.

And AFAIK, the short strap isn't supposed to be removeable, just adjustable if it has more than one hole for the buckle. Only the long shoulder straps are removeable on the Coaches I've ever owned, including several with the same style permanent buckles that look like they should be removeable but aren't. In fact since I never use the shorter strap and it often restricts access to the inside of the bag, I end up cutting most of my short straps off. I wish there WAS a way to remove them without damaging them! Cutting them off isn't recommended unless you really are massively annoyed by them and aren't planning on eventually reselling the bag.
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Thank you kindly Hyacynth! You are a bucket ...uh... a bouquet of knowledge and grace!
 
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Hello Authenticators! :smile: Could anyone please help me authenticate this bag I've just received? I couldn't see the dash and I'm getting worried :sad: Seller did put the creed number on her listing and it's this: Creed E6D 9981.

Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/612362459/reserved-watson-leather-hand-bag-cross?show_sold_out_detail=1

Thank you so much!!! :biggrin:

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#30,012
adoreme said:
Hello Authenticators! :smile: Could anyone please help me authenticate this bag I've just received? I couldn't see the dash and I'm getting worried :sad: Seller did put the creed number on her listing and it's this: Creed E6D 9981.

Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/612362459/reserved-watson-leather-hand-bag-cross?show_sold_out_detail=1

Thank you so much!!! :biggrin:

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It's fine. Please note the seller says she polished it. You might want to ask what she used. Shoe polish is really hard to remove.
 
#30,015
whateve said:
It's fine. Please note the seller says she polished it. You might want to ask what she used. Shoe polish is really hard to remove.
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oh @whateve .. just another question, I've been reading some sites on how to spot a fake Coach bag and all of them say that it has to have a 'dash' in the serial number. Is there an exception to mine that it doesn't? :) thank you again!
 
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