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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
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  • Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
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BeenBurned said:
Hmmm. If for no other reason, there's a new image to add to our photo libraries!

I see nothing indicating it's anything other than authentic, but I don't recall ever seeing an authentic US "N" plant creed!

Willis
Seller callalilydesigns716
item: 183827240781
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-COACH-...:ISEAAOSwKrNc6w3n:sc:USPSPriority!02452!US!-1

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My notes show "an E4N-9927 with an old and well-worn creed stamp, N plant code may have been used very briefly in early 1994. Have photos of apparently genuine bags with C4N-, D4N-, and E4N- serials"
However, M4N-, G4N-, H4N- and J4N- codes are apparently always fake. Mexico was using the N code starting around 1998.

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All of the genuine 1994 C, D and E plant codes seem to be in Willises. Maybe the N code was assigned to a temporary plant to handle a higher than expected production demand for that style.

ETA - I may have even sent PMs about it to you and Whateve dated May 19, 2017 according to my notes.
 
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Hyacinth said:
ETA - I may have even sent PMs about it to you and Whateve dated May 19, 2017 according to my notes.
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I'm sure I have them somewhere and just forgot and didn't look in my photos for any other examples!

I must have had a senior moment!

Thanks.

ETA: I do have the pictures. It looks like you (or I) had also saved them in June, 2016. I had several duplicates.
 
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Hyacinth said:
My notes show "an E4N-9927 with an old and well-worn creed stamp, N plant code may have been used very briefly in early 1994. Have photos of apparently genuine bags with C4N-, D4N-, and E4N- serials"
However, M4N-, G4N-, H4N- and J4N- codes are apparently always fake. Mexico was using the N code starting around 1998.

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All of the genuine 1994 C, D and E plant codes seem to be in Willises. Maybe the N code was assigned to a temporary plant to handle a higher than expected production demand for that style.

ETA - I may have even sent PMs about it to you and Whateve dated May 19, 2017 according to my notes.
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BeenBurned said:
I'm sure I have them somewhere and just forgot and didn't look in my photos for any other examples!

I must have had a senior moment!

Thanks.

ETA: I do have the pictures. It looks like you (or I) had also saved them in June, 2016. I had several duplicates.
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IIRC we discussed in the Authenticity questions thread. I have 3 pictures in my files. I have no idea when I saved them. I got a new computer and now everything has a recent file date.

ETA: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/answers-to-authenticity-questions.94198/page-103#post-30303836
 
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Large side pack
Rummage sale just checking
 

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#37,598
Hello all! Thank you for all the great information! Please authenticate the following. Thank you in advance for your time and help!

Item: Coach vintage Post Pouch
Listing number:233189081368
Seller: debsw52
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINT...233189081368?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
Comments: I bought a fake Willis at a thrift store and this reminds me of it. I think this is cute but I am unable to afford this and hoping it is a real Coach for this price. Thanks!
 
#37,599
Jacynthe said:
Hello all! Thank you for all the great information! Please authenticate the following. Thank you in advance for your time and help!

Item: Coach vintage Post Pouch
Listing number:233189081368
Seller: debsw52
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINT...233189081368?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
Comments: I bought a fake Willis at a thrift store and this reminds me of it. I think this is cute but I am unable to afford this and hoping it is a real Coach for this price. Thanks!
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The bag in question is authentic but you might want to do a search of the forum for debsw52 posts. She has a history of mixing fakes with authentic items. (While I don't believe she knowingly sells fakes, a seller who doesn't verify authenticity of her items and mixes can be more dangerous and costly to buyers than a seller who only sells fakes!)
 
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Jacynthe said:
Wow! thanks BeenBurned! that is an eye opener. I wonder where she gets all those new vintage Coach bags.
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Me too!
I have been chatting up a few regulars who sell Coach, including vintage, at a local flea market. One woman buys whole lots from regular sources, another says she goes to a lot of garage sales, estate sales. I guess people in the business, so to speak, know where to tap into the supply.
 
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