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

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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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Hyacinth said:
I've already commented here,
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...des-and-markings.738785/page-16#post-33330859
but the poster asked "Might you know of a place where I can purchase an authentication report that I can use for my paypal dispute?" The fake was purchased from Poshmark. Does anyone have any additional recommendations for an authentication service?

grayciesmom, would you happen to have the URL of the Poshmark listing?
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grayciesmom said:
Yes, here it is:
https://poshmark.com/listing/COACH-VTG-Black-Stewardess-Shoulder-Bag-9525-5d44698801e2046523896a1f
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Have you referred Brittane -- @shoplastdance here?

Although I'm the authenticator who refuses to authenticate listings on Poshmark and/or promote the site, I'm aware that there are some honest sellers there. (And sadly, they suffer because of the wrongdoings of the site and the less honest sellers.)

I ask whether you referred her here because perhaps she's an honest one who will admit her mistake, apologize profusely and refund your payment, possibly without having to get PM involved.
 
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#40,700
Narnanz said:
Could one of you wonderful ladies take a look at this. Doesn't look right to my untrained eyes.
Vintage Coach Bag
Link. https://designerwardrobe.co.nz/listings/586729/vintage-coach-handbag
Seller . Designer Wardrobe -Julia C
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Hyacinth said:
There's no way to tell anything from those 2 photos. We need clear, readable photos of the creed stamp and serial number. Almost every Coach style has been faked and that one is no exception.
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Narnanz said:
Will try and ask for another pic of the creed etc
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It's fake.

I enlarged the creed as shown below. Serial number is X7R-9021
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And sharpened to make it more legible:

Screen Shot 2019-09-14 at 12.32.44 AM.png
 
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Good morning! So.....I made a hasty purchase prior to getting authentication, shamefully my first time doing so. This bag is a mystery and I’m hoping that it falls into the category of nothing being consistent with vintage Coach, lol. The factory code is “A” which we know, after reading the Salearea guide, was a USA plant that was used in early years, but this bag was made in 1997. It also has a bullseye, indicating it was an outlet bag. I have not accepted the bag yet, and am hoping that she is authenticate. I’ve included extra photos of the creed, bullseye, and hardwear. Thanks a million!!!

Item: Belmont bag
Seller: abeadle
Link: https://merc.li/6DAa2hb
Listing number: na
Comments: I feel I should correct myself for honesty purposes (Catholic guilt), lol...this is actually my second purchase I made without getting authenticated and I pinky promise I won’t do it again!!! Thank you to the amazing authenticators in the group. :)
 

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VintageIsBest said:
Good morning! So.....I made a hasty purchase prior to getting authentication, shamefully my first time doing so. This bag is a mystery and I’m hoping that it falls into the category of nothing being consistent with vintage Coach, lol. The factory code is “A” which we know, after reading the Salearea guide, was a USA plant that was used in early years, but this bag was made in 1997. It also has a bullseye, indicating it was an outlet bag. I have not accepted the bag yet, and am hoping that she is authenticate. I’ve included extra photos of the creed, bullseye, and hardwear. Thanks a million!!!

Item: Belmont bag
Seller: abeadle
Link: https://merc.li/6DAa2hb
Listing number: na
Comments: I feel I should correct myself for honesty purposes (Catholic guilt), lol...this is actually my second purchase I made without getting authenticated and I pinky promise I won’t do it again!!! Thank you to the amazing authenticators in the group. :smile:
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The bag is good.
 
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VintageIsBest said:
Good morning! So.....I made a hasty purchase prior to getting authentication, shamefully my first time doing so. This bag is a mystery and I’m hoping that it falls into the category of nothing being consistent with vintage Coach, lol. The factory code is “A” which we know, after reading the Salearea guide, was a USA plant that was used in early years, but this bag was made in 1997. It also has a bullseye, indicating it was an outlet bag. I have not accepted the bag yet, and am hoping that she is authenticate. I’ve included extra photos of the creed, bullseye, and hardwear. Thanks a million!!!

Item: Belmont bag
Seller: abeadle
Link: https://merc.li/6DAa2hb
Listing number: na
Comments: I feel I should correct myself for honesty purposes (Catholic guilt), lol...this is actually my second purchase I made without getting authenticated and I pinky promise I won’t do it again!!! Thank you to the amazing authenticators in the group. :smile:
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The A plant code was rarely used once Coach had converted that location to their corporate offices, the last use I can find was one bag in January 1998.

As for your confession... for your penance, say 5 Our Fathers and 5 Hail Marys. Now go thy way and sin no more. ;)
 
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Hyacinth said:
The A plant code was rarely used once Coach had converted that location to their corporate offices, the last use I can find was one bag in January 1998.

As for your confession... for your penance, say 5 Our Fathers and 5 Hail Marys. Now go thy way and sin no more. ;)
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Thanks for the additional info...as well as penance recommendation. I literally laughed out loud!! ;)
 
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