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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:
    Comments:

  • 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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#36,796
online_shopper said:
Hello authenticators...I would much appreciate it if you could authenticate a few purse/bags. Thank you so much!

Item: Coach Purse
Listing number: N/A
Seller: kennaadler
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-Purse-5cbce2b4abe1ceae4e4f79f2
Comments:

Item: Coach Handbag
Listing number: N/A
Seller: jearlean1
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Authentic-Coach-Handbag-59f1f79c291a35873c00c1c8

Item Coach Legacy Tassel Hobo Shoulder Bag
Listing number; N/A
Seller: leahemm
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/COACH-Leather-Legacy-Tassel-Hobo-Shoulder-Bag-5ac78e762ab8c5d435c4d7c7
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First, welcome to tPF!

I'll give the Usual Warning before we start. Many of us are NOT fans of Poshmark, because of their horrible record in handling fakes. Either they refuse to remove even obvious fakes when reported, or they fight tooth and nail against refunding the money of those unlucky enough to have bought them. And there have also been several reports of them doing just the opposite and removing Coaches as fake that we confirmed as absolutely genuine. Whoever is doing their "authenticating" is doing a terrible job. Never buy a highly faked brand from Poshmark unless you have it authenticated here first.
Just so you know.

As for the bags:
1- genuine, I own exactly the same bag. It's a Soho Pleated Optic Linen Buckle Flap made in 2011

2- genuine, from 2007, also from the Soho line but I don't know the exact name

3- genuine Legacy Soft Leather Duffle from 2005.
 
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#36,800
Hyacinth said:
The listing is unusually bad even for Goodwill. No readable creed photo, The style number is barely legible but not the rest of the creed, and the description says
"CONDITION: Pre-owned
Overall wrinkling, fraying, stretching, scuffing, and some slight stitch seperation at seams, Zipper is stiff....
Sold AS IS"

But no photos of the damaged areas. It's hard to believe they're talking about the same bag. It's genuine but if the description is accurate the buyer needs to accept that it's "as is" and cross their fingers on the VERY slim hope that maybe the description was copied from another listing since the only zipper on or in the bag is the one on the inside pocket, and shown as only zipped part of the way across.

It's a 12797 Bleecker Street Suede Haversack.
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I had requested a better copy of the Creed photo and got it today.

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#36,801
kithrobyn said:
I saw this and thought it was interesting. Let me know what you think about it's authenticity. Thank you.

Item:
Coach Berry Pink Archive Limited Edition Purse
Listing number:
Seller: Goodwill Online
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/66842365
Comments:
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Hyacinth said:
The listing is unusually bad even for Goodwill. No readable creed photo, The style number is barely legible but not the rest of the creed, and the description says
"CONDITION: Pre-owned
Overall wrinkling, fraying, stretching, scuffing, and some slight stitch seperation at seams, Zipper is stiff....
Sold AS IS"

But no photos of the damaged areas. It's hard to believe they're talking about the same bag. It's genuine but if the description is accurate the buyer needs to accept that it's "as is" and cross their fingers on the VERY slim hope that maybe the description was copied from another listing since the only zipper on or in the bag is the one on the inside pocket, and shown as only zipped part of the way across.

It's a 12797 Bleecker Street Suede Haversack.
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kithrobyn said:
I had requested a better copy of the Creed photo and got it today.

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Although she commented on the lack of a good creed picture, Hyacinth was able to authentic and ID the bag.

The more serious issue is that the pictures aren't showing the damage and issues that are described: "Overall wrinkling, fraying, stretching, scuffing, and some slight stitch seperation at seams, Zipper is stiff."

And will they hold the buyer to the "***Condition Disclaimer*** SOLD AS IS" if they aren't showing the buyer an accurate picture of the condition?

The bag IS authentic.
 
#36,802
BeenBurned said:
Although she commented on the lack of a good creed picture, Hyacinth was able to authentic and ID the bag.

The more serious issue is that the pictures aren't showing the damage and issues that are described: "Overall wrinkling, fraying, stretching, scuffing, and some slight stitch seperation at seams, Zipper is stiff."

And will they hold the buyer to the "***Condition Disclaimer*** SOLD AS IS" if they aren't showing the buyer an accurate picture of the condition?

The bag IS authentic.
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Thank you.
 
#36,803
Hi everyone,

I've been trying to get my hands on a Coach mini belt bag from the 90s and was hoping to get an opinion on whether these bags are authentic. I really like the green ones, but I've been referencing the link to the black one since the seller claims to be the original owner. Any input would be great, thanks again!

Links:
Green bags:
1) https://www.etsy.com/listing/698116...f=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&cns=1
2) https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTAGE-SMALL-GREEN-SPRING-LOCK-CROSSBODY-CONVERT-BELT-BAG-USA-EUC/233181778368?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=b5ac826252f84af2b0ee37cd0a8e5c24&pid=100010&rk=10&rkt=12&sd=254100047782&itm=233181778368&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

Black bag:
3) https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-mini-beltcrossbody-messenger-5c7cf6c6fe5151e35e901ea3
 
#36,804
lookingforagreenbag said:
Hi everyone,

I've been trying to get my hands on a Coach mini belt bag from the 90s and was hoping to get an opinion on whether these bags are authentic. I really like the green ones, but I've been referencing the link to the black one since the seller claims to be the original owner. Any input would be great, thanks again!

Links:
Green bags:
1) https://www.etsy.com/listing/698116...f=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&cns=1
2) https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTAGE-SMALL-GREEN-SPRING-LOCK-CROSSBODY-CONVERT-BELT-BAG-USA-EUC/233181778368?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=b5ac826252f84af2b0ee37cd0a8e5c24&pid=100010&rk=10&rkt=12&sd=254100047782&itm=233181778368&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

Black bag:
3) https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-mini-beltcrossbody-messenger-5c7cf6c6fe5151e35e901ea3
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All 3 are genuine. The black one was made in 1993 or earlier but after 1990. The green ones were made in 1994 and 1995. NOT in the 1980s like the first listing claims.
 
#36,805
lookingforagreenbag said:
Hi everyone,

I've been trying to get my hands on a Coach mini belt bag from the 90s and was hoping to get an opinion on whether these bags are authentic. I really like the green ones, but I've been referencing the link to the black one since the seller claims to be the original owner. Any input would be great, thanks again!

Links:
Green bags:
1) https://www.etsy.com/listing/698116...f=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&cns=1
2) https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTAGE-SMALL-GREEN-SPRING-LOCK-CROSSBODY-CONVERT-BELT-BAG-USA-EUC/233181778368?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=b5ac826252f84af2b0ee37cd0a8e5c24&pid=100010&rk=10&rkt=12&sd=254100047782&itm=233181778368&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

Black bag:
3) https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-mini-beltcrossbody-messenger-5c7cf6c6fe5151e35e901ea3
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Hyacinth said:
All 3 are genuine. The black one was made in 1993 or earlier but after 1990. The green ones were made in 1994 and 1995. NOT in the 1980s like the first listing claims.
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The seller of the second listing (on ebay) has been discussed here before. She has listed fakes many times.
 
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lookingforagreenbag said:
Hi everyone,

I've been trying to get my hands on a Coach mini belt bag from the 90s and was hoping to get an opinion on whether these bags are authentic. I really like the green ones, but I've been referencing the link to the black one since the seller claims to be the original owner. Any input would be great, thanks again!

Links:
Green bags:
1) https://www.etsy.com/listing/698116...f=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&cns=1
2) https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTAGE-SMALL-GREEN-SPRING-LOCK-CROSSBODY-CONVERT-BELT-BAG-USA-EUC/233181778368?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=b5ac826252f84af2b0ee37cd0a8e5c24&pid=100010&rk=10&rkt=12&sd=254100047782&itm=233181778368&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

Black bag:
3) https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-mini-beltcrossbody-messenger-5c7cf6c6fe5151e35e901ea3
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I looked because I am curious (nosy) and I see that the 'black' bag is actually listed as green on her Pmark page!
 
#36,808
Shabbylita said:
Hi, everyone! I’m a newbie to Coach vintage bags and have fell in love with Regina and Willis lately.... unfortunately, my country doesn’t have vintage shops here...

Can someone authenticate this? Is it $179 too much for the bag?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINT...rksid=p2349624.m43663.l10137&nordt=true&rt=nc
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It would be a lot of money even if it was authentic, but it is NOT a genuine Coach! The serial number is completely wrong and would never have been used by Coach. The seller also had a small coin case that we questioned last year.

I hope you didn't already buy it?
 
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#36,809
Hyacinth said:
It would be a lot of money even if it was authentic, but it is NOT a genuine Coach! The serial number is completely wrong and would never have been used by Coach.

I hope you didn't already buy it?
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I didn’t! Good thing it can’t be shipped to my country... you’re a lifesaver! Where else can I buy a good authentic regina bag in bone? I’ve been eyeing on it [emoji1374] thank you so much!
 
#36,810
Shabbylita said:
I didn’t! Good thing it can’t be shipped to my country... you’re a lifesaver! Where else can I buy a good authentic regina bag in bone? I’ve been eyeing on it [emoji1374] thank you so much!
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All I can tell you is to keep looking. The light colors are hard to find and often the genuine ones will have some sort of problem, light colored leathers can be hard to keep clean. Some sellers will even try to cover the damage with cheap paint or even shoe polish.

Willises are also faked very often, always have any "Coach" authenticated before you buy it.
 
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