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:
  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!

 

[kellyhp]

Hope everyone survived the first half of the holidays.


Coach USA 9965 Blue Leather Trail Legacy Small Crossbody Flap Handbag
371224654751
squeezybug
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-USA-9965-Blue-Leather-Trail-Legacy-Small-Crossbody-Flap-Handbag-/371224654751?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item566eb6b39f


COACH LEATHER BLACK SHOULDER BUCKET TOTE BAG#9099-(EUC)"like brand new"
281544471906
sotmari_dnym0w
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-LEATHER-BLACK-SHOULDER-BUCKET-TOTE-BAG-9099-EUC-like-brand-new-/281544471906?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item418d5bb562

Thanks!

 

[Hyacinth]

Hope everyone survived the first half of the holidays.


Coach USA 9965 Blue Leather Trail Legacy Small Crossbody Flap Handbag
371224654751
squeezybug
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-USA-9965-Blue-Leather-Trail-Legacy-Small-Crossbody-Flap-Handbag-/371224654751?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item566eb6b39f


COACH LEATHER BLACK SHOULDER BUCKET TOTE BAG#9099-(EUC)"like brand new"
281544471906
sotmari_dnym0w
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-LEATHER-BLACK-SHOULDER-BUCKET-TOTE-BAG-9099-EUC-like-brand-new-/281544471906?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item418d5bb562

Thanks!

The first one has the wrong serial font for anything from the D plant in 1998, the "o" in "No" has a too-long underscore line that in bags from 1999 and earlier is an almost 100 percent certain red flag, and "united states" in the creed has a squeeezed and crushed font that always indicates a fake. The strap grommets look like silver, not brass, and the back of the turnlock plate on the flap has the indentations that always mean a non-Coach turnlock. We've discussed a lot of these problems here in the last few weeks, if you search through recent posts you should find more information and photos of the same kinds of problems.

Seller " SQUEEZYBUG " has been discussed here before and has a record of listing fakes. I DO NOT recommend buying from that seller.

http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=22655536&postcount=1302

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...14-265.html?highlight=squeezybug#post25157251

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233089

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233138

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...67-124.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26506195

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...098-83.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26657255

We can't stress enough how important it is to check tPF - best place is to use the Search link at the main Coach thread - to see if a seller has a history of selling fakes.



The second one looks genuine but I don't have a name.

 

[Hyacinth]

Now for the good stuff...Can someone please authenticate this Coach Leatherware Bag?
From Salvation Army in Orlando...in beautiful, like-new condition for $24.99!
Approx. 11.5"w x 8"h x 5.25"d Shoulder strap drops 23" to rings.
An early 90's Baxter Bag #9903, yes? I have one in navy with the more modern creed from 1994.
As always...thanks in advance!

Could someone have a look at this Coach bag?
From GW back in my neighborhood.
Approx. 11.5"w x 9"h x 4.5"d. Straps drop 7" to rings.
A 2005 Hamptons Suede Gallery Tote #8B03 maybe?
Thanks, again!

And last...yesterday was 50% off day at GW...who could resist?
Approx. 11"w x 7.5"h x 3"d. Strap drops 8" to rings.
Maybe a 2009 Poppy Signature Something or other #14562?
There is also a black fabric, sewn-in Made in China label, didn't take pic...sorry.
Thanks!

Yes, yes and yes, Poppy Signature Sateen Groovy - is the longer strap missing?

 

[Hyacinth]

In the interest of saving someone from buying a FAKE Coach bag (or receiving it as a Christmas gift!), I picked this up at Salvation Army last week for $2.49 (50% off day). I consider it a donation to a good cause. I knew the J8Y was trouble, as were many, many other details...virtually EVERY detail was wrong! But the leather will make some fine tassels I'm posting photos for those who may want to add them to their FAKE archives.

Yep, a lot of problems with that one - tassels sound like a good idea.

 

[maramd]

Authentic small ergo, not a hippie flap.

Thank you! Couldn't reply yesterday. Tpf glitchy.

 

[kellyhp]

The first one has the wrong serial font for anything from the D plant in 1998, the "o" in "No" has a too-long underscore line that in bags from 1999 and earlier is an almost 100 percent certain red flag, and "united states" in the creed has a squeeezed and crushed font that always indicates a fake. The strap grommets look like silver, not brass, and the back of the turnlock plate on the flap has the indentations that always mean a non-Coach turnlock. We've discussed a lot of these problems here in the last few weeks, if you search through recent posts you should find more information and photos of the same kinds of problems.

Seller " SQUEEZYBUG " has been discussed here before and has a record of listing fakes. I DO NOT recommend buying from that seller.

http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=22655536&postcount=1302

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...14-265.html?highlight=squeezybug#post25157251

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233089

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233138

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...67-124.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26506195

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...098-83.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26657255

We can't stress enough how important it is to check tPF - best place is to use the Search link at the main Coach thread - to see if a seller has a history of selling fakes.



The second one looks genuine but I don't have a name.

Thank you so much Hyacinth. I am not searching correctly but will keep working on it because I really hate to make you have to repeat yourself! Apologies.
I did not think the first one was legitimate for some of the reasons you mentioned (is that even a color from then?) and will report it.

I was hoping you would know the name of the 2nd one! I just have Tribeca x? for 9098 but I couldn't even tell if that bag is 9098 or 9099.

I really appreciate it! Thank you very much.

 

[whateve]

Hope everyone survived the first half of the holidays.


Coach USA 9965 Blue Leather Trail Legacy Small Crossbody Flap Handbag
371224654751
squeezybug
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-USA-9...751?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item566eb6b39f


COACH LEATHER BLACK SHOULDER BUCKET TOTE BAG#9099-(EUC)"like brand new"
281544471906
sotmari_dnym0w
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-LEATH...906?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item418d5bb562

Thanks!

The first one has the wrong serial font for anything from the D plant in 1998, the "o" in "No" has a too-long underscore line that in bags from 1999 and earlier is an almost 100 percent certain red flag, and "united states" in the creed has a squeeezed and crushed font that always indicates a fake. The strap grommets look like silver, not brass, and the back of the turnlock plate on the flap has the indentations that always mean a non-Coach turnlock. We've discussed a lot of these problems here in the last few weeks, if you search through recent posts you should find more information and photos of the same kinds of problems.

Seller " SQUEEZYBUG " has been discussed here before and has a record of listing fakes. I DO NOT recommend buying from that seller.

http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=22655536&postcount=1302

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...14-265.html?highlight=squeezybug#post25157251

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233089

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233138

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...67-124.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26506195

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...098-83.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26657255

We can't stress enough how important it is to check tPF - best place is to use the Search link at the main Coach thread - to see if a seller has a history of selling fakes.



The second one looks genuine but I don't have a name.

For the second one: in the picture it looks like 9099 but the seller thinks it is 9088, so it might be 9098, Tribeca shopper.

 

[whateve]

Thank you! Couldn't reply yesterday. Tpf glitchy.

You're welcome!

 

[imjinnie]

Please authenticate. Thank you very much!

Item: NWT. Coach Madison Op Art Needlepoint Phoebe Shoulder Bag 26281
Listing Number: 181557396227
Seller: sudamac409
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-M...227?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2a45aa0303

I searched the thread for the seller's name and item number before posting.

 

[BeenBurned]

Could someone have a look at this Coach bag?
From GW back in my neighborhood.
Approx. 11.5"w x 9"h x 4.5"d. Straps drop 7" to rings.
A 2005 Hamptons Suede Gallery Tote #8B03 maybe?
Thanks, again!

Authentic.

And last...yesterday was 50% off day at GW...who could resist?
Approx. 11"w x 7.5"h x 3"d. Strap drops 8" to rings.
Maybe a 2009 Poppy Signature Something or other #14562?
There is also a black fabric, sewn-in Made in China label, didn't take pic...sorry.
Thanks!

Authentic.

The first one has the wrong serial font for anything from the D plant in 1998, the "o" in "No" has a too-long underscore line that in bags from 1999 and earlier is an almost 100 percent certain red flag, and "united states" in the creed has a squeeezed and crushed font that always indicates a fake. The strap grommets look like silver, not brass, and the back of the turnlock plate on the flap has the indentations that always mean a non-Coach turnlock. We've discussed a lot of these problems here in the last few weeks, if you search through recent posts you should find more information and photos of the same kinds of problems.

Seller " SQUEEZYBUG " has been discussed here before and has a record of listing fakes. I DO NOT recommend buying from that seller.

http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=22655536&postcount=1302

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...14-265.html?highlight=squeezybug#post25157251

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233089

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233138

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...67-124.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26506195

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...098-83.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26657255

We can't stress enough how important it is to check tPF - best place is to use the Search link at the main Coach thread - to see if a seller has a history of selling fakes.

My own record of Squeezybug fakes goes back to 2010. It amazes me that squeezybug is still allowed to list Coach items.

Please authenticate. Thank you very much!

Item: NWT. Coach Madison Op Art Needlepoint Phoebe Shoulder Bag 26281
Listing Number: 181557396227
Seller: sudamac409
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-M...227?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2a45aa0303

I searched the thread for the seller's name and item number before posting.

Authentic.

 

[imjinnie]

thank you so much!

 

[BeenBurned]

The first one has the wrong serial font for anything from the D plant in 1998, the "o" in "No" has a too-long underscore line that in bags from 1999 and earlier is an almost 100 percent certain red flag, and "united states" in the creed has a squeeezed and crushed font that always indicates a fake. The strap grommets look like silver, not brass, and the back of the turnlock plate on the flap has the indentations that always mean a non-Coach turnlock. We've discussed a lot of these problems here in the last few weeks, if you search through recent posts you should find more information and photos of the same kinds of problems.

Seller " SQUEEZYBUG " has been discussed here before and has a record of listing fakes. I DO NOT recommend buying from that seller.

http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=22655536&postcount=1302

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...14-265.html?highlight=squeezybug#post25157251

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233089

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...067-12.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26233138

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...67-124.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26506195

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...098-83.html?highlight=squeezybug#post26657255

We can't stress enough how important it is to check tPF - best place is to use the Search link at the main Coach thread - to see if a seller has a history of selling fakes.



The second one looks genuine but I don't have a name.

Since squeezybug 's listings are being discussed, I'm curious about another sold listing she had.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-9715-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

squeezybug creed:

In comparing her creed to a couple of others, there are differences.

This one is same month and plant but a year earlier. Note the hyphen between No. and the prefix:

And this one is from a month earlier than squeezybug's bag, but the same year and factory, also with the hyphen:

Is squeezybug's listing authentic?


And another lot listing she sold:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Lot-o...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Compare squeezybug's H9C creed:

To this one from a Bonz listing:

 

[JOODLZ]

Yes, yes and yes, Poppy Signature Sateen Groovy - is the longer strap missing?

Thanks, Hyacinth! Yes, the long strap and hangtag(s) are missing. I'll check the belt rack next time I'm at GW...straps often turn up there.

Yep, a lot of problems with that one - tassels sound like a good idea.

From grooves on the back of the turnlock to "solid brass" on the strap buckle, to the underscore on No., the list of boo-boo's goes on and on...but it does have YKK stamped on the inside zipper...your moment of Zen for today LOLOL!

Authentic.

Authentic.

Thanks, BeenBurned!

 

[whateve]

Since squeezybug 's listings are being discussed, I'm curious about another sold listing she had.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-9715-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

squeezybug creed:

In comparing her creed to a couple of others, there are differences.

This one is same month and plant but a year earlier. Note the hyphen between No. and the prefix:

And this one is from a month earlier than squeezybug's bag, but the same year and factory, also with the hyphen:

Is squeezybug's listing authentic?


And another lot listing she sold:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Lot-o...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Compare squeezybug's H9C creed:

To this one from a Bonz listing:
s3.amazonaws.com/bonanzleimages/afu/images/7922/5328/Coach_Wool_Demi_on_Bonz_9-10_006.JPG

The second bag you mentioned with the H9C creed is obviously fake. I think the first one might be okay. Although we've seen creeds with the extra dash for the D plant in the early 2000s, they might have had more than one stamping device. I believe we've seen authentic creeds from that time period without the dash. These might be okay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bla...447?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item418d01e74f
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-purse-C2D-9849-/251749641858?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a9d72ae82
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Berke...677?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item259c7cb1fd

 

[BeenBurned]

The second bag you mentioned with the H9C creed is obviously fake. I think the first one might be okay. Although we've seen creeds with the extra dash for the D plant in the early 2000s, they might have had more than one stamping device. I believe we've seen authentic creeds from that time period without the dash. These might be okay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bla...447?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item418d01e74f
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-purse-C2D-9849-/251749641858?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a9d72ae82
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Berke...677?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item259c7cb1fd

Thank you. I'll report the H9C fake. I wish some of these removals will put her on notice!!