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

[Vlad]

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!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello lovely authenticators... It's been a while (for me)! But I stopped by Savers over the weekend because 1) they were right next to the TJ Maxx I was browsing, and 2) it was national thrift store day so I wanted to take advantage of the $0.99 t-shirts. But in doing so I found this adorable bag and snapped it up - I was 95% confident in authenticity because I've seen this exact bag before here and in other vintage Coach threads, but definitely want to ask the experts for peace of mind

All the Coach bags (authentic and non-, and even the old signature ones that were beat) were marked between $20-$30, and this little gem was $4.99, perhaps because the creed stamp was not visible in the main compartment and the hangtag was tucked inside with the strap. It's in excellent condition, and I got 20% off for donating a couple of clothing bags from my trunk so it was only $3.99!

ANYWAY, I believe it is a Scooter bag #9893, but please let me know of any red flags. Thanks so much in advance!

• Stamp/style #L4D-9893
• Measurements (appx): 7.5" tall x 5.25" wide x 2.5" deep (front to back)

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Authentic Scooter bag.

Don't you love when they don't recognize the good ones?

ETA: I also found a lovely scooter bag recently. Evidently they only check the main compartment for the creed (or markings) and didn't see it in the pocket.

 

[kells1983]

Authentic Scooter bag.

Don't you love when they don't recognize the good ones?

ETA: I also found a lovely scooter bag recently. Evidently they only check the main compartment for the creed (or markings) and didn't see it in the pocket.

Thanks, @BeenBurned! I do love it - but it's getting harder these days since the stores and ebay sellers are getting more knowledgeable about name brands. But this location was amusing because they had obvious fakes behind the counter/glass case and you had to request them... I was thinking I wouldn't even want those fakes for free, lol!

Congrats on your Scooter bag! I feel like it's a perfect size for just a phone and a small wallet, lip balm, compact, and keys! Was yours black as well, or a different color?

 

[BeenBurned]

Thanks, @BeenBurned! I do love it - but it's getting harder these days since the stores and ebay sellers are getting more knowledgeable about name brands. But this location was amusing because they had obvious fakes behind the counter/glass case and you had to request them... I was thinking I wouldn't even want those fakes for free, lol!

Congrats on your Scooter bag! Was it black as well, or a different color?

Mine was brown.

 

[bankermtg]

Hello,

I purchased this bag from Poshmark (I know, I should ask before purchasing). The photo of the creed is difficult to see (The imprint is fading). It is model 4115. I believe this the Whitney shoulder bag made in 1996. Please confirm

 

[BeenBurned]

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I purchased this bag from Poshmark (I know, I should ask before purchasing). The photo of the creed is difficult to see (The imprint is fading). It is model 4115. I believe this the Whitney shoulder bag made in 1996. Please confirm

Normally, I skip authentication requests for Poshmark listing and recommend against them when the same items can be found elsewhere but I'll comment since it appears you've already received it.

The bag is fine and you're correct. It's a Whitney from 1996.

(In the future, refer to post 1, page 1 for the posting format and info we need. Even if purchased, we want to know seller's ID and see listings for any history.)

 

[Autumnsblue]

Hello ladies I am new here and just got these bags can anyone tell me if they are real or not please

 

[bankermtg]

Normally, I skip authentication requests for Poshmark listing and recommend against them when the same items can be found elsewhere but I'll comment since it appears you've already received it.

The bag is fine and you're correct. It's a Whitney from 1996.

(In the future, refer to post 1, page 1 for the posting format and info we need. Even if purchased, we want to know seller's ID and see listings for any history.)

Got it. Purchasing from Poshmark is so inconsistent. I love the old Coach bags and lately have been purchasing for rehab purposes (my new hobby). This bag required more work than was disclosed. I am still working on it. Thank you as always. I have learned so much from reading posts on this forum.

 

[vickenator]

Thanks!! I’ll stick to buying my purses from real stores and leave the thrifting alone. Ah well. I’m not upset over it.

I'm going to barge in and stop you right there -- do NOT stop hunting down possible Coach bargains at thrift stores if you enjoy doing so! That is where I have found 80% of my vintage finds (including one just yesterday). I've been doing it for nearly twenty years now and have gotten lucky with upwards of 19 genuine finds over the years. And this was primarily before I ever even knew about this site and the great service the authenticators provide here.

My only recommendation would be to take photos in the store when you find one, submit an authentication request to this forum while you're still in the store if possible, and either snap it up with the expectation of returning it if it's deemed fake, or sneak it back amongst the bags with the intention of coming back to get it if it's authenticated. When I've had major questions about the authenticity of a bag, I'll search google images for "coach [last four or five digits of creed]" to see what pops up. And if you watch this forum for a few months you'll start to pick up on some of the warning signs to watch for, plus there are guides that @Hyacinth strongly recommends reviewing to give you a leg up when it comes to some of the more obvious signs, like misspellings in the creed which is always a red flag. I've been watching these forums for a few months now and am still learning every day -- and submitting when I'm not sure about a bag, like the Hippie Flap I did yesterday.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello ladies I am new here and just got these bags can anyone tell me if they are real or not please

Please read the instructions in Post Number One of this thread and follow them when asking about authenticity.

 

[Ava_13579]

Hi, and hope everyone’s great! It’s been a little while since I’ve been here, and I hope you’re all having a wonderful summer.

When you get a chance, I’d appreciate if you could please authenticate this.

Item: "Coach Red Leather Plaza Cross Body Purse No 1011"
Seller: elegantmouse
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-...s-Body-Purse-No-1011-5d50bd760c5e3b78f029243b

Comments:
Looks like the regular “Plaza Bag,” style number 9860?
(Rather than the “Plaza Bag Large.”)

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi, and hope everyone’s great! It’s been a little while since I’ve been here, and I hope you’re all having a wonderful summer.

When you get a chance, I’d appreciate if you could please authenticate this.

Item: "Coach Red Leather Plaza Cross Body Purse No 1011"
Seller: elegantmouse
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-...s-Body-Purse-No-1011-5d50bd760c5e3b78f029243b

Comments:
Looks like the regular “Plaza Bag,” style number 9860?
(Rather than the “Plaza Bag Large.”)

Genuine, and yes, the smaller Plaza Bag 9860

 

[Ava_13579]

Genuine, and yes, the smaller Plaza Bag 9860

Thanks so much!!

Also, I'm hoping that I could please request a second authentication.
If so, I'd really appreciate it.

Item: "Tiny Vintage Purple/Violet Coach Cross Body/Shoulder Bag"
Listing number: 183925255950
Seller: peejo321
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/183925255950


Comments:

Looks like an "Abbie Zip" in the color "Lavender"?

Here's a picture of the creed. (It's not included in the listing.)
I just received the picture from the seller now, so excitedly requesting authentication.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thanks so much!!

Also, I'm hoping that I could please request a second authentication.
If so, I'd really appreciate it.

Item: "Tiny Vintage Purple/Violet Coach Cross Body/Shoulder Bag"
Listing number: 183925255950
Seller: peejo321
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/183925255950


Comments:

Looks like an "Abbie Zip" in the color "Lavender"?

Here's a picture of the creed. (It's not included in the listing.)
I just received the picture from the seller now, so excitedly requesting authentication.

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Authentic! (Are you the winner?)

 

[Ava_13579]

Authentic! (Are you the winner?)

Yay! Thanks so much!! Yup, I bought it today. $2.99!

 

[pruetjx]

Hello, can you please authenticate this bag?
Style: ??? Really not sure, heading to ID this bag thread next (and then rehab thread after that?)
Seller: sa124m
Listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-COACH-...891370?hash=item23af7a6caa:g:TVUAAOSwhfRb8uX-