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:
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  Listing number:
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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!

 

[kithrobyn]

Yes it is. The piping on the bottom back corners in the third photo looks a bit rough but I could be wrong.

Thank you

 

[kithrobyn]

Can someone look at this one for me? Thank you

Item: Rare Find Coach Vintage Attache' Bag
Listing number:
Seller: ElasVintageFinds
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/561455858/rare-find-coach-vintage-attache-bag?ref=user_profile
Comments:

 

[Hyacinth]

Can someone look at this one for me? Thank you

Item: Rare Find Coach Vintage Attache' Bag
Listing number:
Seller: ElasVintageFinds
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/561455858/rare-find-coach-vintage-attache-bag?ref=user_profile
Comments:

That one might need some repairs at the top. The problem with that kind of strap is that depending on how much weight the bag has to carry, that strap design puts extra stress on the edges of the flap right under the strap. I'd also recommend that you ask the seller if the springlock works, she doesn't show it closed in any of the photos (and maybe she could look at the piping on the one you asked about before this one). Ask what she used to condition the bag, the leather is shinier than vintage Coach leather usually is. You don't want something that's been "conditioned" with shoe polish amd you'd be surprised how many sellers will do that, especially with black leather.

I wish she had shown a creed photo but I don't see anything that would make me think it's not authentic. If Whateve is reading, maybe she can make some comments on the condition or anything to watch for that might need some work. I'm not a rehabber so I might worry about things that aren't really problems.

 

[kithrobyn]

That one might need some repairs at the top. The problem with that kind of strap is that depending on how much weight the bag has to carry, that strap design puts extra stress on the edges of the flap right under the strap. I'd also recommend that you ask the seller if the springlock works, she doesn't show it closed in any of the photos (and maybe she could look at the piping on the one you asked about before this one). Ask what she used to condition the bag, the leather is shinier than vintage Coach leather usually is. You don't want something that's been "conditioned" with shoe polish amd you'd be surprised how many sellers will do that, especially with black leather.

I wish she had shown a creed photo but I don't see anything that would make me think it's not authentic. If Whateve is reading, maybe she can make some comments on the condition or anything to watch for that might need some work. I'm not a rehabber so I might worry about things that aren't really problems.

I asked her about the springlock and for a photo of the Creed and am waiting for her to get back to me on that. Thank you, I really appreciate all you guys do especially for the extra input on rehabbing.

 

[Hallshauls]

Could you please authenticate this Coach bag-I purchased from local thrift store cost $20. I took all of the photos.
Patchwork style
Serial number 10002 Thanks so much!

 

[BeenBurned]

Could you please authenticate this Coach bag-I purchased from local thrift store cost $20. I took all of the photos.
Patchwork style
Serial number 10002 Thanks so much!
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I'm sorry but it's fake.

It's a "well-faked" style, in that the fake appears to be correct for the style but compare your bag to this authentic version:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Patc...n-Whiskey-Leather-Tote-Bag-10002/273507160119

 

[Hallshauls]

Could you please authenticate this Coach bag. Thanks!
Not an auction - No link - I purchased Goodwill
I do not know the name & I took photos

 

[BeenBurned]

Could you please authenticate this Coach bag. Thanks!
Not an auction - No link - I purchased Goodwill
I do not know the name & I took photos

Authentic mini signature convertible duffle (I think that's the name) from 2007.

 

[kithrobyn]

I found a Coach, I think Zoe, at GoodWill today. Can someone look at her when they have a chance?



And does anyone know what color she is? She looked gray at the store but here she is almost a taupe.

 

[BeenBurned]

I found a Coach, I think Zoe, at GoodWill today. Can someone look at her when they have a chance?

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And does anyone know what color she is? She looked gray at the store but here she is almost a taupe.

It't authentic. I believe the color is graphite.

 

[kithrobyn]

It't authentic. I believe the color is graphite.

Sweeettt!!!!

 

[kithrobyn]

I asked her about the springlock and for a photo of the Creed and am waiting for her to get back to me on that. Thank you, I really appreciate all you guys do especially for the extra input on rehabbing.

She has added a photo of the creed to the listing and according to her the springlock does work.

 

[Hallshauls]

Authentic mini signature convertible duffle (I think that's the name) from 2007.

Thanks so much!

 

[whateve]

Can someone look at this one for me? Thank you

Item: Rare Find Coach Vintage Attache' Bag
Listing number:
Seller: ElasVintageFinds
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/561455858/rare-find-coach-vintage-attache-bag?ref=user_profile
Comments:

That one might need some repairs at the top. The problem with that kind of strap is that depending on how much weight the bag has to carry, that strap design puts extra stress on the edges of the flap right under the strap. I'd also recommend that you ask the seller if the springlock works, she doesn't show it closed in any of the photos (and maybe she could look at the piping on the one you asked about before this one). Ask what she used to condition the bag, the leather is shinier than vintage Coach leather usually is. You don't want something that's been "conditioned" with shoe polish amd you'd be surprised how many sellers will do that, especially with black leather.

I wish she had shown a creed photo but I don't see anything that would make me think it's not authentic. If Whateve is reading, maybe she can make some comments on the condition or anything to watch for that might need some work. I'm not a rehabber so I might worry about things that aren't really problems.

I asked her about the springlock and for a photo of the Creed and am waiting for her to get back to me on that. Thank you, I really appreciate all you guys do especially for the extra input on rehabbing.

She has added a photo of the creed to the listing and according to her the springlock does work.

It's authentic.
That tear in the piping is caused by the strap rubbing against it. I don't think it would be too hard to glue it back together with leather cement.

 

[Syren]

I'm sorry but it's fake.

It's a "well-faked" style, in that the fake appears to be correct for the style but compare your bag to this authentic version:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Patc...n-Whiskey-Leather-Tote-Bag-10002/273507160119

I knew I had “seen” this style! But the creed was obviously fake lol

Is there a list of the codes for the factories? I’m trying to absorb as much as I can reading this thread but my goodness there is so much! All of the authenticators personal files and databases must be intense lol