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.

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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!

 

[Bales25]

Item: Rexy Ultra Mini Kisslock (tag says 23198 Rexy Print Kiss Pouch)
Listing number: 263776142887
Seller: shopperang03
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/263776142887?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l10137
Comments: I couldn't help myself and bought this bag without having it authenticated first (it was an auction and I saw it late in the game.) I've received it now, so am posting the listing info plus my own photos with additional details . I do not have any concerns about authenticity, except I've seen some really good fakes on these pages, so I know you can't be too careful. This little bag is so cute, so I really hope I didn't miss anything. Thank you for taking the time to review!
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Hi again - just wanted to see if anyone was able to authenticate this one from the other day (post 30120)? I certainly understand if you choose not to since all the experts are volunteers, but just wanted to confirm this was skipped intentionally and not overlooked. (If re-posting like this is not allowed, just let me know.) I don't have any concerns at all, but just wanted to be as sure as I can be before I leave glowing feedback for the seller. Thank you!

 

[Hyacinth]

Could someone help me identify the black bag? Name and approximate year?

That "waxy feeling" might be shoe polish, which is NOT a Good Thing.

The bag might be a Convertible Clutch but without knowing the details of the inside pocket, open or zipped?, or whether there's actually a pocket on the back or just a seam, it's hard to tell exactly.

There are plenty of Coaches on Ebay from sellers who take accurate photos and measurements, so please don't spend your time and risk your money on the sellers who don't! It's NOT WORTH THE RISK.

 

[angelacolumbia]

That "waxy feeling" might be shoe polish, which is NOT a Good Thing.

The bag might be a Convertible Clutch but without knowing the details of the inside pocket, open or zipped?, or whether there's actually a pocket on the back or just a seam, it's hard to tell exactly.

There are plenty of Coaches on Ebay from sellers who take accurate photos and measurements, so please don't spend your time and risk your money on the sellers who don't! It's NOT WORTH THE RISK.

Oh, no! I hope the seller didn’t use shoe polish. I’ll message them about the waxy feeling...I’ve never felt a bag like this before.

There’s no back pocket. One pocket length of outside front under turnlock and one inside zippered pouch behind creed. I’ve attached pictures...

 

[Hyacinth]

Oh, no! I hope the seller didn’t use shoe polish. I’ll message them about the waxy feeling...I’ve never felt a bag like this before.

There’s no back pocket. One pocket length of outside front under turnlock and one inside zippered pouch behind creed. I’ve attached pictures...View attachment 4128995View attachment 4128996

Then it's definitely a Convertible Clutch, style 9635 from the mid -1980s.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi again - just wanted to see if anyone was able to authenticate this one from the other day (post 30120)? I certainly understand if you choose not to since all the experts are volunteers, but just wanted to confirm this was skipped intentionally and not overlooked. (If re-posting like this is not allowed, just let me know.) I don't have any concerns at all, but just wanted to be as sure as I can be before I leave glowing feedback for the seller. Thank you!

Sorry, I don't get involved with newer styles, please wait for one of the other authenticators. But I don't see any problems.

Thanks!

 

[angelacolumbia]

Thank you, Hyacinth!

 

[LaVisioneer]

How do I report this fake bag?

item: Coach dinky/penny/pocket purse
seller: ebay, wmz7777695
listing no: 173363109240
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Red-Le...109240?hash=item285d3f1d78:g:tEoAAOSwfTVaqBgL

 

[whateve]

How do I report this fake bag?

item: Coach dinky/penny/pocket purse
seller: ebay, wmz7777695
listing no: 173363109240
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Red-Le...109240?hash=item285d3f1d78:g:tEoAAOSwfTVaqBgL

On the right side of the listing, just above the description box is a "report item" button. It might be in a different place if you are using the app.

 

[Catbird9]

Please help me authenticate this bag purchased previously on EBay

Item: Coach purse

Listing number: 253700685772

Seller: aric4430

Link: Coach Purse https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253700685772

Comments: bag has a waxy feel so I’m not sure if it’s something previous owner used on the bag or it’s fake.

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It's authentic but the seller, aric4430 has a different currently listed fake:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Purs...102731?hash=item3b13d9ab4b:g:yo8AAOSw3FBbG2SZ

ETA: This Prada bag she sold was also fake:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Prada-Bag/253722151791?hash=item3b1304cb6f:g:J0QAAOSwvrxbN~6m

Then it's definitely a Convertible Clutch, style 9635 from the mid -1980s.

I don't think I've ever seen a reversed letter "R" in the word "CHARACTERISTIC" on a New York City creed before.

 

[angelacolumbia]

I don't think I've ever seen a reversed letter "R" in the word "CHARACTERISTIC" on a New York City creed before.

I didn’t even notice, ugh. Waiting to hear back on what seller put on the bag. I’m really afraid to start rehabbing it, the feel is just so thick and waxy. I’ve got lots of old coach and none feel anything like this.

 

[LaVisioneer]

On the right side of the listing, just above the description box is a "report item" button. It might be in a different place if you are using the app.

Thanks!

Not sure if one of you reported it, but I just tried to report it on the app (button is towards the bottom), and it looks like the item was removed as I was writing the report.

For others unfamiliar with this like me, for the reason reporting it seems that you select:
"Copyright and trademark"
"Counterfeit item or authenticity disclaimer"
"Counterfeit, fake or replica items"

And a brief explanation why the item is counterfeit.

 

[Catbird9]

I didn’t even notice, ugh. Waiting to hear back on what seller put on the bag. I’m really afraid to start rehabbing it, the feel is just so thick and waxy. I’ve got lots of old coach and none feel anything like this.

I know what you mean. I just attempted to rehab a black New York City Classic Shoulder Bag that had shoe polish all over it. It was not a success. It doesn't even feel like leather. I hope you can return the bag.

The reversed "R" is just an oddity, To my knowledge, all New York City creeds are authentic (or at least no one has discovered a provably fake one) -- other opinions welcome of course!

 

[whateve]

Thanks!

Not sure if one of you reported it, but I just tried to report it on the app (button is towards the bottom), and it looks like the item was removed as I was writing the report.

For others unfamiliar with this like me, for the reason reporting it seems that you select:
"Copyright and trademark"
"Counterfeit item or authenticity disclaimer"
"Counterfeit, fake or replica items"

And a brief explanation why the item is counterfeit.

I reported it so that is probably why it was already removed.

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: Rexy Ultra Mini Kisslock (tag says 23198 Rexy Print Kiss Pouch)
Listing number: 263776142887
Seller: shopperang03
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/263776142887?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l10137
Comments: I couldn't help myself and bought this bag without having it authenticated first (it was an auction and I saw it late in the game.) I've received it now, so am posting the listing info plus my own photos with additional details . I do not have any concerns about authenticity, except I've seen some really good fakes on these pages, so I know you can't be too careful. This little bag is so cute, so I really hope I didn't miss anything. Thank you for taking the time to review!
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Hi again - just wanted to see if anyone was able to authenticate this one from the other day (post 30120)? I certainly understand if you choose not to since all the experts are volunteers, but just wanted to confirm this was skipped intentionally and not overlooked. (If re-posting like this is not allowed, just let me know.) I don't have any concerns at all, but just wanted to be as sure as I can be before I leave glowing feedback for the seller. Thank you!

Sorry, I don't get involved with newer styles, please wait for one of the other authenticators. But I don't see any problems.

Thanks!

It looks okay to me too.

@houseof999 - how does it look to you?

 

[Hyacinth]

I don't think I've ever seen a reversed letter "R" in the word "CHARACTERISTIC" on a New York City creed before.

I haven't either, but the creed and serial number details are genuine. We've said it before and I've said it in the Salearea Guides - sometimes Coach made mistakes. Obviously they caught this one pretty quickly.

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