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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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  • 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.
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Can anyone authenticate this,I got it from a relative and I don't want to ask her if it's authentic or not




Can anyone authenticate this,I got it from a relative and I don't want to ask her if it's authentic or not



Just saw the product name after searching through Amazon ang putting together keywords
BECKETT COMPACT BRIEF IN SIGNATURE LEATHER (COACH F72973)
BLACK/NICKEL
 
Hi, These are the additional pictures of the inside of the bag however I do not see any Made In.... on the inside of the bag. Let me know if you need more pictures. Thanks

Sometimes the small white made in tag is tucked deep inside the zipper pocket corner. It can be hard to grab if the pocket is disheveled at the corners. It may not have one but I find the majority of small bags do.
 
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I've been saying for a couple of years that the swaggers are (scarily) well-faked! I don't know (yet) about this one.

There are a couple of things that make me a bit uncomfortable about the bag but I'd like to see a couple more pictures.

1. Clearer (macro) picture of the creed showing the text, serial number and stitching without any blurriness
2. Picture of the made in label
3. Picture of the interior of the bag showing the open pocket opposite the zippered (creed) pocket
4. Hangtags
5. Horse and carriage logo (clear closeup) on front closure
Ah, learn something new every day.

I'll try to get those, thanks so much!
 
I don't authenticate newer styles but I think the color was called pistachio.

Thanks! By the time I got up today the listing had ended, but it's good to know in the future.
It's a first generation 1941 Dinky. Originally it came with two leather hang tags and a special charm. One of the leather tag had the color name embossed on it. The bag is relisted for sale and if you're interested you may want to ask the seller if she still has any of them and if they will be included.
 
It's a first generation 1941 Dinky. Originally it came with two leather hang tags and a special charm. One of the leather tag had the color name embossed on it. The bag is relisted for sale and if you're interested you may want to ask the seller if she still has any of them and if they will be included.

I actually bought the bag! The listing said the tags were missing. Thank you for the heads up.

Edit: Just asked the seller. Yeah, all of the tags are missing.
 
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Hello again - could you authenticate these three items at your convenience? Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Item: Vintage Coach Leather Willis GREEN Handbag ~ Brass Hardware Rare Color
Listing number: 254314346718
Seller: corgidogstephen
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...andbag-Brass-Hardware-Rare-Color/254314346718
Comments: N/A


Item: Gorgeous Coach Willis Purple Eggplant Leather Messenger Bag Purse 9927 Nickel
Listing number: 283570041932
Seller: plentyofpurses
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorgeous-C...-Messenger-Bag-Purse-9927-Nickel/283570041932
Comments: N/A

Item: Vintage Coach Leather Willis #9927 ~ PURPLE Handbag Crossbody Purse~
Listing number: 273956573173
Seller: njloon
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...7-PURPLE-Handbag-Crossbody-Purse/273956573173
Comments: I'm not much of a rehab person - are the scratches pictured something I can address with a good conditioning, or would other work be needed?
 
Hello again - could you authenticate these three items at your convenience? Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Item: Vintage Coach Leather Willis GREEN Handbag ~ Brass Hardware Rare Color
Listing number: 254314346718
Seller: corgidogstephen
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...andbag-Brass-Hardware-Rare-Color/254314346718
Comments: N/A


Item: Gorgeous Coach Willis Purple Eggplant Leather Messenger Bag Purse 9927 Nickel
Listing number: 283570041932
Seller: plentyofpurses
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorgeous-C...-Messenger-Bag-Purse-9927-Nickel/283570041932
Comments: N/A

Item: Vintage Coach Leather Willis #9927 ~ PURPLE Handbag Crossbody Purse~
Listing number: 273956573173
Seller: njloon
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...7-PURPLE-Handbag-Crossbody-Purse/273956573173
Comments: I'm not much of a rehab person - are the scratches pictured something I can address with a good conditioning, or would other work be needed?
They all are authentic. The green is vintage, made in the US, and likely has much nicer leather than the other two. The purple color is rarer. Because these are newer bags, the leather isn't as nice and I don't think the dye goes all the way through. Conditioning will help some but I'm not sure how much. I think I'd feel better buying the one that is already in great condition.
 
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