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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• 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.
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• FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
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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!

 

[ChaosBurger]

It's authentic. It's part of the Manhattan collection, made around 1993. It's probably the Museum bag #4127.

Thank you so much! Incredible! All you authenticator folks are so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

 

[Jasper221828]

Those aren't the pictures I'd asked for but I think it's okay.

The picture of the underside of the flap that I'd requested is shown in picture #4 in this listing from another seller.
The "made in" label is sewn inside the bag into the lining seams. It looks like this:
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I understand the need (and desire) to find treasures online. Sometimes you can get an otherwise impossible-to-find item or sometimes you can save a few bucks over buying from a department store.

My point is that you want to buy from sellers who are willing to take the time to do the work when they list items. You want sellers who write their own descriptions and take their own pictures so you can see what you'll get.

Again, in this case, I believe you did fine, but personally, I wouldn't buy from treschic2k.

Thank you for your valuable sharing of knowledge! I would definitely follow your advice next time I buy purses. Sorry for the inaccurate pictures though. I have also putted some new ones for your interest. Have a good holiday! You guys are really amazing!

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you for your valuable sharing of knowledge! I would definitely follow your advice next time I buy purses. Sorry for the inaccurate pictures though. I have also putted some new ones for your interest. Have a good holiday! You guys are really amazing!View attachment 4286392 View attachment 4286393 View attachment 4286394

The bag is fine.

 

[GlimmerGirl0527]

Hello! This is my first time and I have what I believe is a coach bag but don’t know much about it and I’m looking for some information. I purchased this thinking it was a laptop case at an estate sale until I seen the hang tag and realized it pre dated laptops. I only paid 2.00 for it and was wondering if anyone can help tell me exactly what it is and if it is actually Coach.

 

[whateve]

View attachment 4286707 Hello! This is my first time and I have what I believe is a coach bag but don’t know much about it and I’m looking for some information. I purchased this thinking it was a laptop case at an estate sale until I seen the hang tag and realized it pre dated laptops. I only paid 2.00 for it and was wondering if anyone can help tell me exactly what it is and if it is actually Coach.View attachment 4286706 View attachment 4286708View attachment 4286709

Wow, what a great find! I've been collecting vintage Coach for a really long time and have never come across one of those baseball hangtags. Not only that, it looks to be in fantastic condition. Are there any Coach tags or labels besides that hangtag? The problem I'm seeing is that the tag is removable and if there aren't any Coach markings on the item itself, it would be difficult to prove it was actually made by Coach. That said, I think the construction and leather looks like something Coach may have made very early on, possibly in the 50s or early 60s. It would have been called a portfolio and used to carry papers and files.

More opinions are welcome.

 

[GlimmerGirl0527]

Wow, what a great find! I've been collecting vintage Coach for a really long time and have never come across one of those baseball hangtags. Not only that, it looks to be in fantastic condition. Are there any Coach tags or labels besides that hangtag? The problem I'm seeing is that the tag is removable and if there aren't any Coach markings on the item itself, it would be difficult to prove it was actually made by Coach. That said, I think the construction and leather looks like something Coach may have made very early on, possibly in the 50s or early 60s. It would have been called a portfolio and used to carry papers and files.

More opinions are welcome.

Thank You! Unfortunately there are no other markings.

Wow, what a great find! I've been collecting vintage Coach for a really long time and have never come across one of those baseball hangtags. Not only that, it looks to be in fantastic condition. Are there any Coach tags or labels besides that hangtag? The problem I'm seeing is that the tag is removable and if there aren't any Coach markings on the item itself, it would be difficult to prove it was actually made by Coach. That said, I think the construction and leather looks like something Coach may have made very early on, possibly in the 50s or early 60s. It would have been called a portfolio and used to carry papers and files.

More opinions are welcome.

Wow! Thank You for all the info. I’ve looked inside and there are no more markings. To me It looks original to the hang tag.

 

[Catbird9]

View attachment 4286707 Hello! This is my first time and I have what I believe is a coach bag but don’t know much about it and I’m looking for some information. I purchased this thinking it was a laptop case at an estate sale until I seen the hang tag and realized it pre dated laptops. I only paid 2.00 for it and was wondering if anyone can help tell me exactly what it is and if it is actually Coach.View attachment 4286706 View attachment 4286708View attachment 4286709

Wow, what a great find! I've been collecting vintage Coach for a really long time and have never come across one of those baseball hangtags. Not only that, it looks to be in fantastic condition. Are there any Coach tags or labels besides that hangtag? The problem I'm seeing is that the tag is removable and if there aren't any Coach markings on the item itself, it would be difficult to prove it was actually made by Coach. That said, I think the construction and leather looks like something Coach may have made very early on, possibly in the 50s or early 60s. It would have been called a portfolio and used to carry papers and files.

More opinions are welcome.

It's a wonderful find! The baseball hang tag alone is worth many times what you paid. Congratulations!

 

[whateve]

Thank You! Unfortunately there are no other markings.


Wow! Thank You for all the info. I’ve looked inside and there are no more markings. To me It looks original to the hang tag.

You're welcome. I'm fairly sure the portfolio is authentic and came with the hangtag. I was just saying that it is impossible to prove. You might want to contact Coach's archivist to see if he has any more information.

 

[kikume]

At Goodwill and can't tell if real or not!

Item name: Unsure.
Link: N/A
Photos:

 

[Hyacinth]

At Goodwill and can't tell if real or not!

Item name: Unsure.
Link: N/A
Photos:

There aren't enough photos to authenticate, see post number One in this thread to learn the details we need to see.

 

[kikume]

There aren't enough photos to authenticate, see post number One in this thread to learn the details we need to see.

Sorry about that. I'll delete my post and do it again later then.

 

[kikume]

Posting again with more photos. Apologies for the rushed previous post - I ended up purchasing it anyway as it was $12.99 with 50% off at GW. Please let me know if I may have missed anything else you need.

Item name: Gallery Leather Zipper Tote Bag (?)
Link: N/A, picked it up at Goodwill.
Photos:

 

[BeenBurned]

Posting again with more photos. Apologies for the rushed previous post - I ended up purchasing it anyway as it was $12.99 with 50% off at GW. Please let me know if I may have missed anything else you need.

Item name: Gallery Leather Zipper Tote Bag (?)
Link: N/A, picked it up at Goodwill.
Photos:

Authentic Hamptons (gallery?) tote from 2006.

 

[kikume]

Authentic Hamptons (gallery?) tote from 2006.

Thank you again for the quick response. This thread has been really useful for me to learn what you guys look out for, I feel like I'm getting better at weeding the fakes from the genuine treasures at thrift stores!

 

[runcocorun3]

Item: Carrier
Dimensions: 17 X 10 X 5
Location: In my possession
Thank you in advance for your help in authenticating