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

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

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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!

 

[BronxBeauty]

The only VALID E plant creeds are from Italy, that was their unique plant code from the very beginning until it was updated to "12" when plant codes were expanded to 2 numbers. We've seen quite a few fakes with USA creeds and I'm afraid this is one of them. The spacing of the words doesn't match that of genuine E plant creeds.

Below is a genuine one from the same month and year. At least I'm guessing that the year code is an 8, if it's anything lower that's even better proof that it's fake.

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Thanks!

 

[abmab]

This is fake, right? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-...LH_ItemCondition=1000|1500&rt=nc&_dcat=169291

 

[BeenBurned]

This is fake, right? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-coach-handbag/173439805852?hash=item2861d1699c:g:ZG4AAOSwa3BbXuOV&_fsrp=1&_sop=15&_sacat=169291&_nkw=Coach&LH_ItemCondition=1000|1500&rt=nc&_dcat=169291

No, it's authentic.

Why do you think it's fake?

 

[abmab]

@BeenBurned I've never seen a metal brand of coach like the one on the front of the bag and it looked kind of shoddy to me.

 

[Hyacinth]

@BeenBurned I've never seen a metal brand of coach like the one on the front of the bag and it looked kind of shoddy to me.

That logo is more common on MFF outlet bags and accessories but Coach has been using it for years. That particular bag was made 7 years ago.

 

[Lucyinthskyy]

Hi everyone. I found this cute little Coach while thrifting at Goodwill and would like to have some information on it and have it authenticated as i plan to resell on poshmark if the bag is authentic. I've owned many Coach bags but have never seen this particular style. Thank you.

 

[Catbird9]

I'm wondering about this one:
Seller: shopgoodwill.com
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/55621185
Comment: Weird serial number prefix; no key fob on inside pocket. Thanks!

 

[Hyacinth]

I'm wondering about this one:
Seller: shopgoodwill.com
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/55621185
Comment: Weird serial number prefix; no key fob on inside pocket. Thanks!
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Probably fake, for both those reasons. Coach NEVER used "8" as a handbag plant code. Also that was a Fall 1997 style so a January 1997 month code seems a bit too far away from the intro date. I would NOT buy that no matter how good the price is. The missing snap-in keyfob in any GENUINE Metropolitan Flap Bag would have sent it right to the outlets or to an employee sale

Once again the alleged "authenticators" at Authenti**** First miss another easy call. The listing states:
"*Authentic* - Items deemed “Authentic” have been verified by Authenti**** First, LLC, stating to the best of their knowledge the item is authentic. If you believe an item not authentic, we will need documentation from a professional stating otherwise. All authenticated items will be shipped with a copy of Authenti****First’s email."

 

[Ashley Murphy]

Found this at my local thrift shop. Wondering if its a real coach bag and how much it may be worth. Im doubtful but cant hurt to ask! Keeping it but im curious! Thanks in advance!

It measures 12"x8"x3.5"

 

[whateve]

Found this at my local thrift shop. Wondering if its a real coach bag and how much it may be worth. Im doubtful but cant hurt to ask! Keeping it but im curious! Thanks in advance! View attachment 4149786 View attachment 4149788 View attachment 4149789

It measures 12"x8"x3.5"

Why do you have doubts? It's authentic.

ETA: it's an Oliver bag #9902 from the early 90s. For worth, you can check ebay sold listings for vintage bags.

 

[whateve]

Hi everyone. I found this cute little Coach while thrifting at Goodwill and would like to have some information on it and have it authenticated as i plan to resell on poshmark if the bag is authentic. I've owned many Coach bags but have never seen this particular style. Thank you.View attachment 4149752 View attachment 4149759 View attachment 4149760 View attachment 4149761

It looks okay. More opinions are welcome.

 

[Hyacinth]

Found this at my local thrift shop. Wondering if its a real coach bag and how much it may be worth. Im doubtful but cant hurt to ask! Keeping it but im curious! Thanks in advance! View attachment 4149786 View attachment 4149788 View attachment 4149789

It measures 12"x8"x3.5"

Welcome to tPF!

One of the thread Rules in post number One of this thread states

• Please note that comments on price and condition are NOT permitted.

You can check Ebay to try and find what other examples of this style sold for once we figure out exactly what style it is. Please post a photo of one of the narrow sides of the bag so we can see how it's made, there are several possibilities. I'm thinking it's an early 1990s Oliver Bag style 9902 which has very distinctive side panel details. If this one has them they're not in any of your photos. Photos of any possibly unusual details should always be included.

 

[Catbird9]

Probably fake, for both those reasons. Coach NEVER used "8" as a handbag plant code. Also that was a Fall 1997 style so a January 1997 month code seems a bit too far away from the intro date. I would NOT buy that no matter how good the price is. The missing snap-in keyfob in any GENUINE Metropolitan Flap Bag would have sent it right to the outlets or to an employee sale

Once again the alleged "authenticators" at Authenti**** First miss another easy call. The listing states:
"*Authentic* - Items deemed “Authentic” have been verified by Authenti**** First, LLC, stating to the best of their knowledge the item is authentic. If you believe an item not authentic, we will need documentation from a professional stating otherwise. All authenticated items will be shipped with a copy of Authenti****First’s email."

Many thanks Hyacinth!

 

[LaPaloma55]

Hello there authenticators. Found some Coach bags at the Goidwill outlet and I'm wondering if they are authentic. The first one:
Thank you for this wonderful service you provide!

 

[LaPaloma55]

The second one...