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

[Vlad]

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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.

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• Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
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[BeenBurned]

Hello Ladies I am considering purchasing this legacy studio flap. Does it appear authentic and any info on the seller? Her feedback regarding condition descriptions is not the best.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192705854771?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g=I192705854771.N36.S1.R1.TR1

It's genuine, made in 2000.

Thank you Hyacinth

This is why post 1, page 1 requires the seller ID when an item is listed on a website. It allows searches of the forum by the seller's name.

Seller skel2586

Since you asked about "any info on the seller," I can tell you what my records show.

In Sept. 2016, there was a J8Y fake Coach listed.
In December 2017, there were other fake Coach "vintage" bgs but I don't recall the details of the bags.
Here's one post:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...oach-fakes-here.824098/page-249#post-30653308

 

[Addicted to bags]

This is why post 1, page 1 requires the seller ID when an item is listed on a website. It allows searches of the forum by the seller's name.

Seller skel2586

Since you asked about "any info on the seller," I can tell you what my records show.

In Sept. 2016, there was a J8Y fake Coach listed.
In December 2017, there were other fake Coach "vintage" bgs but I don't recall the details of the bags.
Here's one post:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...oach-fakes-here.824098/page-249#post-30653308

Ok, thanks beenburned. I forgot to post seller. Looks like I'll pass on dealing with them

 

[Kell bell00]

Did I just not a fake? Something just seems off, the material inside doesn't feel like it normally does, the zipper isn't YKK, none of the hardware is stamped but the creed doesn't look alarming. I would greatly appreciate your opinion here.

Coach Madison Sabrina?
# 12948

 

[whateve]

Did I just not a fake? Something just seems off, the material inside doesn't feel like it normally does, the zipper isn't YKK, none of the hardware is stamped but the creed doesn't look alarming. I would greatly appreciate your opinion here.

Coach Madison Sabrina?
# 12948

I believe you're right, it's fake. The zipper brand doesn't matter. Hardware shouldn't be stamped on most styles. The hangtag is obviously fake, the made in China tag is wrong, and the inside zipper pull shouldn't be metal, I believe. More opinions are welcome. Where did you buy it?

 

[BeenBurned]

Did I just not a fake? Something just seems off, the material inside doesn't feel like it normally does, the zipper isn't YKK, none of the hardware is stamped but the creed doesn't look alarming. I would greatly appreciate your opinion here.

Coach Madison Sabrina?
# 12948

It's fake.

ETA: Here's an authentic black one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Ltd-...klVbgeY:sc:USPSPriority!02452!US!-1:rk:7:pf:0

 

[Kell bell00]

I believe you're right, it's fake. The zipper brand doesn't matter. Hardware shouldn't be stamped on most styles. The hangtag is obviously fake, the made in China tag is wrong, and the inside zipper pull shouldn't be metal, I believe. More opinions are welcome. Where did you buy it?

Thank you, the creed was throwing me off but everything else feels cheap and not quality. I got it from Merc and I just got it so I have 3 days to accept or deny it, i've had great success so I guess there's bound to be a few fakes, at least you ladies helped me catch it in time. Thank you

 

[Kell bell00]

It's fake.

Thank you! I greatly appreciate your help, now I can get my money back at least. It's always fun telling a seller they sold a fake lol

 

[Foofurr2]

AUTHENTICATE This COACH

Please post authenticity questions related to COACH in this thread.

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[Foofurr2]

I purchased this Snoopy Coach bag in June off EBay and am now thinking it is not authentic because I saw this exact one on Amazon for about the same price I paid and comments were that it was fake. I was going to resell it but definitely don’t want to do that unless it’s authentic.
It is a Snoopy Coach crossbody with dancing snoopy on front. Does not have a creed stamp but does have a tag sewn inside the handbag with this information: J1573 F65195
It is like a blush/white in color. It is 6 1/4” long by 3” high and 1” wide
It has 2 zippers one side has a divider down the middle to put things on either side
and the other back zipper side has 2 slotted pocket for credit cards and room for something small. The crossbody strap is attached with no way to remove. Top side is same blush/white color and the underside is brown. Zipper pulls have Coach New York on both as well as imprinted on both sides. There is a seam in the front bottom of purse.

 

[whateve]

Thank you, the creed was throwing me off but everything else feels cheap and not quality. I got it from Merc and I just got it so I have 3 days to accept or deny it, i've had great success so I guess there's bound to be a few fakes, at least you ladies helped me catch it in time. Thank you

Keep us informed on how easy or difficult it is to return.

 

[moreau_md]

Hi there! Any thoughts on this belt? I found it at a vintage store and it is now in my possession. Happy to add more photos, if helpful.

Thanks in advance!

 

[BeenBurned]

Did I just not a fake? Something just seems off, the material inside doesn't feel like it normally does, the zipper isn't YKK, none of the hardware is stamped but the creed doesn't look alarming. I would greatly appreciate your opinion here.

Coach Madison Sabrina?
# 12948

I believe you're right, it's fake. The zipper brand doesn't matter. Hardware shouldn't be stamped on most styles. The hangtag is obviously fake, the made in China tag is wrong, and the inside zipper pull shouldn't be metal, I believe. More opinions are welcome. Where did you buy it?

It's fake.

ETA: Here's an authentic black one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Ltd-...klVbgeY:sc:USPSPriority!02452!US!-1:rk:7:pf:0

Thank you, the creed was throwing me off but everything else feels cheap and not quality. I got it from Merc and I just got it so I have 3 days to accept or deny it, i've had great success so I guess there's bound to be a few fakes, at least you ladies helped me catch it in time. Thank you

Thank you! I greatly appreciate your help, now I can get my money back at least. It's always fun telling a seller they sold a fake lol

Keep us informed on how easy or difficult it is to return.

I'd assumed you found it at a B&M (Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.) when you didn't post a link.

Please post a link to the listing as well as the seller ID as required by post 1, page 1.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi there! Any thoughts on this belt? I found it at a vintage store and it is now in my possession. Happy to add more photos, if helpful.View attachment 4265112View attachment 4265113

Thanks in advance!

The belt is authentic.

 

[moreau_md]

The belt is authentic.

Thank you very much! I appreciate your help.

Just out of curiosity- can anyone say how old this belt is? Again, not urgent and okay if unknown. Thanks again!

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your help.

Just out of curiosity- can anyone say how old this belt is? Again, not urgent and okay if unknown. Thanks again!

I have no idea of the age but having been made in the US, it's probably at least 15 years old. (and that's a total guess.)