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

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Hello, I hope I does this correctly.
I need some assistance in determining if this purse is an authentic Coach purse.
Attached are some pictures.
I could not determine the year or style of purse.
Thank you,
 

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sarahgrace84 said:
Hi,

Could I have a couple of bags authenticated?
Seller: amyosandiego
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CO...vertible-Speedy-Bag-Made-In-USA-/133027879460
Comments: The creed is soooo hard to read! Please let me know if you need another picture. Also, do you think the feet were added on? The metals don't match

Seller: raggedyannie806
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Vint...ue-Leather-Slim-Satchel-Handbag-/233188244458
Comments: n/a

Thanks so much!
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Both look good. I can't tell on the feet. It's possible the brass coating wore off. I think they look original.
The second one is not a Bonnie Cashin.
 
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Cate103 said:
Hi guys! Could I check this Taft Bag:
Coach Taft mahogany
Seller: lucette101
Item number: 273816064123
Link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/273816064123
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Cate103 said:
Edit, one thing I noticed is the zipper pull looks different than others I’ve had, not sure if that matters :smile:
Thank you again!
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Not only is the zipper pull different and the stitching on the leather tab uneven, but the strap grommets look more silver than brass, and most importantly the serial number prefix is invalid, neither the plant or month codes would have ever been used in a genuine Coach made in the US.

I'd also hazard a guess that either the back of the strap buckle or the back of the turnlock plate might show details that shouldn't be there. Tafts are highly faked and should always be authenticated before buying.
 
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Hyacinth said:
Not only is the zipper pull different and the stitching on the leather tab uneven, but the strap grommets look more silver than brass, and most importantly the serial number prefix is invalid, neither the plant or month codes would have ever been used in a genuine Coach made in the US.

I'd also hazard a guess that either the back of the strap buckle or the back of the turnlock plate might show details that shouldn't be there. Tafts are highly faked and should always be authenticated before buying.
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Thanks so much, bullet dodged! This is all great information to have, much appreciated, thank you!
 
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