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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
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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!
 
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#36,842
Roro said:
Good morning, authenticators. I am curious about this bag, not only its authenticity but its color. Is it just a slightly faded mahogany or is it really a mocha or putty color? I saw a catalogue page for this bag, Helen's Legacy, and no color like mocha or putty was even listed, though I know they were colors on the Duffle Sac.

COACH HELEN'S LEGACY MEDIUM MOCHA PUTTY DUFFLE FEED SAC MESSENGER BAG 9953

seller: hunt786
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-HELE...588689?hash=item3b30127dd1:g:B2IAAOSwfXhcv8Ux

item number: 254209588689

I realize that different years' productions could yield different color choices. I just hope to confirm this version in this color. Thanks in advance.
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The only brown shade that seems to have been available for that style in 1995 was Taupe. That's what it looks like to me.
 
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#36,844
BeenBurned said:
It's authentic.
Authentic but I don't know the actual color.
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Hyacinth said:
The only brown shade that seems to have been available for that style in 1995 was Taupe. That's what it looks like to me.
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Thank you so much! You are always so helpful! Now off to spend my husband's money!
 
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#36,849
Caspin22 said:
Hi ladies,

These photos were sent to me for my opinion and I’m thrown by a couple of things on the creed. Can you tell me if this is authentic?

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It's authentic.

Some of the creeds (mostly men's and gender-neutral business items) had that CL Coach Leatherware creed. And some styles from the early 2000s had letters in the style numbers.

ETA: I was able to find a picture from a listing that even showed the tag. The bag is Legacy leather double zip (?commuter).
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#36,851
BeenBurned said:
It's authentic.

Some of the creeds (mostly men's and gender-neutral business items) had that CL Coach Leatherware creed. And some styles from the early 2000s had letters in the style numbers.

ETA: I was able to find a picture from a listing that even showed the tag. The bag is Legacy leather double zip (?commuter).
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Amazing info, thank you!!
 
#36,853
Caspin22 said:
Hi ladies,

These photos were sent to me for my opinion and I’m thrown by a couple of things on the creed. Can you tell me if this is authentic?

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BeenBurned said:
It's authentic.

Some of the creeds (mostly men's and gender-neutral business items) had that CL Coach Leatherware creed. And some styles from the early 2000s had letters in the style numbers.

ETA: I was able to find a picture from a listing that even showed the tag. The bag is Legacy leather double zip (?commuter).
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And I did a bit more digging and lookie what I found! The page doesn't open but the bag is there.

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#36,854
Hi all, I have a couple more Coach bags I was hoping someone could authenticate when they have a moment.

#1 is a black Coach Legacy Crossbody, purchased at a thrift store years ago, serial number on the creed was tough to see but I believe reads No D0D-9167, measurements are 8.25" width, 4.75" length, 2.75" base.
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#2 is I believe a brown Coach Maggie Mini, purchased at a thrift store years ago, serial number on the creed reads No C8P-9019, measurements are 9.5" width, 7.75" length, 5.75" base.
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Thank you so much in advance.

I'm finally going through my entire Coach stash to have them authenticated before I rehab them and will probably sell at least half of them. I know there are some negative opinions on Poshmark, and eBay is a popular choice so long as you can trust the seller, but is there a forum on TPF for swapping or advertising a bag for sale? So many of us love these beautiful bags and I've learned a lot from this community and would like to know my bag is going to someone who will love it. Just curious as Ravelry (for knitting/crocheting) has a fiber trade/sell/gift area that reminded me to ask you all about this option. Let me know if I should direct this question elsewhere and my apologies if it's out of line for this forum. Thank you!
 
#36,855
vickenator said:
I'm finally going through my entire Coach stash to have them authenticated before I rehab them and will probably sell at least half of them. I know there are some negative opinions on Poshmark, and eBay is a popular choice so long as you can trust the seller, but is there a forum on TPF for swapping or advertising a bag for sale? So many of us love these beautiful bags and I've learned a lot from this community and would like to know my bag is going to someone who will love it. Just curious as Ravelry (for knitting/crocheting) has a fiber trade/sell/gift area that reminded me to ask you all about this option. Let me know if I should direct this question elsewhere and my apologies if it's out of line for this forum. Thank you!
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Please wait for others to authenticate, but to answer your other question:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/new-sub-forum-your-auction-listings.969051/
Note that "The item must be listed at an online marketplace (like eBay), a link to each listed item must be provided. This is not a For Sale forum."
 
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