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

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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:
    Item:
    Listing number:
    Seller and site where listed
    Link:
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  • FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
    Item:
    Where purchased or how obtained
    Comments:
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!
 
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BrooklynBunny said:
Hello again! I'm just thrifting again and I found this beautiful bag.
I want to get it, but I'm not too sure if it's a fake or not. The store tends to be a bit shady when it comes to returns, so I just dont want to screw myself over.
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whateve said:
It looks good.
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Although this isn't an issue in this case, @BrooklynBunny, it could be helpful in the future.

Whenever I shop at thrifts and especially if I'm buying an item where authenticity or condition might be an issue, I use a credit card to pay.

That way, if the store isn't agreeable to an exchange (at least), there's the option of filing a dispute since the sale of fakes is illegal anywhere, including charitable thrifts.
 
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BeenBurned said:
Although this isn't an issue in this case, @BrooklynBunny, it could be helpful in the future.

Whenever I shop at thrifts and especially if I'm buying an item where authenticity or condition might be an issue, I use a credit card to pay.

That way, if the store isn't agreeable to an exchange (at least), there's the option of filing a dispute since the sale of fakes is illegal anywhere, including charitable thrifts.
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Some of the thrifts I go to don't accept credit cards, probably for this reason.
 
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#36,156
Cyanide Rose said:
Rambler
Mercari
Seller: jewel wood
Comments: Has anyone seen this before with the one upside down.

Too good not to share: Vintage Coach Rambler cross bo... https://item.mercari.com/gl/m65435601460/
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BeenBurned said:
It's fake. Wrong serial font for 1996 D plant.
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Cyanide Rose said:
Thanks so much BB [emoji4]
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Now comes the test of jewel wood's integrity. I don't believe Mercari removes fakes but if the seller is honest, she might do the right thing.
https://www.mercari.com/u/677163610/
 
#36,157
BeenBurned said:
Although this isn't an issue in this case, @BrooklynBunny, it could be helpful in the future.

Whenever I shop at thrifts and especially if I'm buying an item where authenticity or condition might be an issue, I use a credit card to pay.

That way, if the store isn't agreeable to an exchange (at least), there's the option of filing a dispute since the sale of fakes is illegal anywhere, including charitable thrifts.
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You're a saint. I was just thinking about reselling it on Ebay since all of the sales are final. But even if the Wallet is fake, at least it's cute lmao.
 
#36,160
kithrobyn said:
This poor bag looks kind of beat to hell. I've asked the seller some questions about the turn lock, the strap (seems to be in the bag but not sure if it is intact), and if there is a serial number under the creed. Is this a Plaza or something else? Thank you.

Item:
Vintage Coach Dark Blue Leather Purse

Listing number:
Seller: GoodWill Online
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/66062591
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There's no serial number or if there is one it's unreadable, and that's not the kind of top handle a Plaza Bag has. It's also a Bean Bag creed and a good percentage of those are fakes. The only thing that's actually accurate is the creed and it's scary how close that one is to the real one. Makes me wonder if that original Coach creed stamp ended up in some counterfeiting plant.

The strap wasn't made by Coach either and the zipper pull on the inside pocket is wrong. I really hope you didn't buy that POS.
 
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Hyacinth said:
There's no serial number or if there is one it's unreadable, and that's not the kind of top handle a Plaza Bag has. It's also a Bean Bag creed and a good percentage of those are fakes. The only thing that's actually accurate is the creed and it's scary how close that one is to the real one. Makes me wonder if that original Coach creed stamp ended up in some counterfeiting plant.

The strap wasn't made by Coach either and the zipper pull on the inside pocket is wrong. I really hope you didn't buy that POS.
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I did not buy. I am learning, lol.

I have a question about the bean bag creed was it on like bean bag chairs or purses? I saw one in a bag at a Goodwill and left it because it didn't make sense to me.
 
#36,164
Bcollins22 said:
I’m interested in this Coach Station but have never seen one with nickel hardware. Is this authentic?

https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/65697944
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There wouldn't be any problem with silver hardware on a bag made in 2005. What worries me is the wording on the creed patch, but so far I can't find another all-leather bag made in the same plant, month and year for comparison. The stamping also looks a bit "off". I wouldn't recommend buying it but I can't prove if it's fake or genuine.
 
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