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Hi! I am planning to buy a secondhand coach bag online. Can you help me identify if this bag is authentic or not? The dimensions are as follows according to the seller: 18x24x11

Thank you in advance! :smile:

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BeenBurned said:
It's likely fine. You can always buy and post the picture once you receive it but in cases of fakes (or likely fakes), it's easier to find out before purchasing so you don't have the hassle of a return.
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The hassle is what I was hoping to avoid. You don't happen to know what the style name on this one do you? Also, is there somewhere on TPF the creed information is broken down, to find the plant, year, etc., info?
Thanks for youe help BeenBurned!
 
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RandiBGood said:
Hi Whateve-

She posted a picture of the rest of the creed, but it's not very clear. Maybe you can make it out. Thanks so much for your help with this!
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The serial is H0P-9145 so it's a Legacy Medium Studio Flap made in 2000. It's genuine.
RandiBGood said:
The hassle is what I was hoping to avoid. You don't happen to know what the style name on this one do you? Also, is there somewhere on TPF the creed information is broken down, to find the plant, year, etc., info?
Thanks for youe help BeenBurned!
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The six Salearea Guides that are in their own thread and are Pinned to the top of each Coach Shopping index page can tell you how to date bags made since 1994 based on the serial number's production codes, assuming the bag is genuine. We strongly recommend reading them carefully, saving the link, and referring to them often. The actual Guides start at Post # 14
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/salearea-guides.983575/

Plant codes are a complicated subject and can chnage over the years, it's best to have one of the authenticators interpret them.

And even if a bag has the "correct" plant, year and month code, that still doesn't prove it's genuine. Don't ever try to authenticate a Coach yourself even with the Guides. They're very helpful in pointing out common signs of fakes, but there is no guide and no specific detail or details that can prove something is genuine.
 
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Freak4Coach said:
Item:Limited Edition Coach Vintage Madison Made in Italy Gracie 4413
Listing number: 264182677030
Seller: daniel4603
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Limited-Ed...adison-Made-in-Italy-GRACIE-4413/264182677030
Comments: The creed is a little fuzzy but I hope it's clear enough to authenticate. Let me know if anything else is needed. Any input would be appreciated. TIA!
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The bag in question is authentic but the seller has a history.

In fact, this is an example of a (very obvious fake in a) recently ended listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-BLEEKER-TOTE-BAG-IN-BROWN-LEATHER-USA-/264147079154?hash=item3d80648ff2:g:EI0AAOSwd7xcQity&nma=true&si=R1KZE2gbI7%2FqXEL4yI4b6utHkH8%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
 
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Freak4Coach said:
Item:Limited Edition Coach Vintage Madison Made in Italy Gracie 4413
Listing number: 264182677030
Seller: daniel4603
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Limited-Ed...adison-Made-in-Italy-GRACIE-4413/264182677030
Comments: The creed is a little fuzzy but I hope it's clear enough to authenticate. Let me know if anything else is needed. Any input would be appreciated. TIA!
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BeenBurned said:
The bag in question is authentic but the seller has a history.

In fact, this is an example of a (very obvious fake in a) recently ended listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-BLEEKER-TOTE-BAG-IN-BROWN-LEATHER-USA-/264147079154?hash=item3d80648ff2:g:EI0AAOSwd7xcQity&nma=true&si=R1KZE2gbI7%2FqXEL4yI4b6utHkH8%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Seller daniel4603

Hmm. In looking at the other listings, I'm curious how others feel about this item.

Although the little turnlock coin purses/keychains can be tricky, the back of the female turnlock raised red flags in my mind BUT when I went back to look at the item again, I saw the "COACH" logo imprint on the upper front! In fact, it looks double-stamped in one of the pictures.

(I know the answer now.)

Turnlock coin/key case
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Leather-Turnlock-Mini-Coinpurse-Keychain/264182617940

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BeenBurned said:
The bag in question is authentic but the seller has a history.

In fact, this is an example of a (very obvious fake in a) recently ended listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-BLEEKER-TOTE-BAG-IN-BROWN-LEATHER-USA-/264147079154?hash=item3d80648ff2:g:EI0AAOSwd7xcQity&nma=true&si=R1KZE2gbI7%2FqXEL4yI4b6utHkH8%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Hi Beenburned! Thanks so much for the quick response. I think you probably saved me from making a mistake. I also sent the seller a message to the seller before posting here. I haven’t received a response yet so that’s probably another sign I should move on. Thank you!

As a side note, I noticed the creed has the outlet stamp on the creed. Considering the age of the bag, would this be out of the ordinary?
 
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