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

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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.
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#3,605
Hyacinth said:
Not that I know of, unless you want to have one custom made, and that would be expensive. I doubt if even a custom maker would be able to match the original grain, but it's possible.

There's a one in a million chance you might find one on Ebay, but don't depend on Coach for replacement straps, especially for bags that are 20 years old. Or you could look for an identical bag in the same color with a strap in good condition.
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Good to know, thank you!
 
#3,606
Hyacinth said:
Yes they were. Also the US, Italy, Costa Rica, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand (mostly business items), Hungary, China, Vietnam, India, Philippines, and most recently Bangladesh.

We haven't seen any obviously fake bags with DR creeds so they're probably one of the safer lines to buy on the secondary market.
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Thanks, I was wondering about the same thing.
 
#3,608
Another one from GW, this time a change purse. I've not come across one of these before, so the made in China stamp on the bottom looks unusual to me.

Front:
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Back & hangtag:
AACF784D-D987-4007-82C8-BDC90BC5F645_zpssbzwpsxf.jpg


Turnlock hardware:
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Made in China stamp on the bottom:
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Thank y'all so much for any assistance!
 
#3,609
ChevaliereNoir said:
Another one from GW, this time a change purse. I've not come across one of these before, so the made in China stamp on the bottom looks unusual to me.

Front:
36E7E2B3-8F4A-4F25-B9A7-43619F50166A_zpsr88tlecu.jpg


Back & hangtag:
AACF784D-D987-4007-82C8-BDC90BC5F645_zpssbzwpsxf.jpg


Turnlock hardware:
6914BDAF-3566-4A23-B135-6538E3D66C8E_zpscyszquqt.jpg


Made in China stamp on the bottom:
E16C1641-CF2D-4632-B252-5783EFF66D43_zpsfspzbkyz.jpg


Thank y'all so much for any assistance!
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It's authentic. I have a couple of these but I paid a lot more for mine. It should have a keyring - I can't tell from your pictures. Style #7105 city key fob, introduced in 1996. Yours is probably later since it was made in China.
 
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#3,614
TBL2 said:
Is it just me or does this creed/serial stamp look hinky? This is the 3rd Taft this week that looked odd to me. Would appreciate an expert point of view. TIA!
Item :Taft Bag 9980
Seller: moodystreetvintagewear
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lar.../111625752742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item
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Taft Bags were highly faked and should always be authenticated. This one's DEFINITELY fake. The entire creed/serial number is wrong, among other things that I won't go into.

Use extreme caution with listings from moodystreetvintagewear - not only does she have a fake listed, but very often doesn't show any clear photos of the creed stamp and serial number.
 
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#3,615
Hyacinth said:
Taft Bags were highly faked and should always be authenticated. This one's DEFINITELY fake. The entire creed/serial number is wrong, among other things that I won't go into.

Use extreme caution with listings from moodystreetvintagewear - not only does she have a fake listed, but very often doesn't show any clear photos of the creed stamp and serial number.
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Thanks Hyacinth!
 
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