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Hiya, Just joined. Was cleaning out a house this week and found this bag in a closet with matching clutch/wallet thingie. I understand creed tags stopped in/after 2014 (from post #1) so I'm asking if this is authentic or no. Unsure if the creed patch made it in the upload, tried twice. The No. is B1811-F28843 Thanks in advance ! View attachment 4580454 View attachment 4580455 View attachment 4580456
Welcome!

You misread the style number. It's 28943 and your bag was made in 2018. You're correct about Coach stopping putting serial numbers on creeds in 2014 but in 2016, they started doing it again.

The bag looks good though it appears to be missing the long crossbody strap it originally came with.

I can't comment on the "wallet thingie" that was included because you don't show pictures of it.
 
Oh - there is a strap - seemingly unused, same color as the hand-grips. Here's a photo of the clutch/wallet thingie.
Thank you so much for replying to me - I really appreciate it. I'm a guy, and mostly clueless on these things. Yer a RockStar !

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Dear authenticators,
Please have a look at the following three bags for me.

Item: Black leather Coach bag
Listing no:323937653549
Seller: marius.catalin
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sac-Coac...rentrq:2cdde47416e0a9e8a257f0fbfff7904a|iid:1
Comments: 100 % positive feedback, description in French but vaguely means bag is used. French seller.

Item: Coach mini backpack
Listing no: 312828690871
Seller: seasonofstyle
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vtg-Coac...rentrq:2ce2669516e0aa1434e7a1effff91756|iid:1
Comments: business seller

Item: Coach Murphy bag
Listing no: 193188786811
Seller: Izzypop0
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-...rentrq:2ce5bf3216e0ad41726fe4f9fff93e3e|iid:1
Comments: only 99.6 % positive feedback

As I am a complete novice, I just put down the percentage feedback from Ebay.

Many thanks in advance
Xxxx
 
Dear authenticators,
Please have a look at the following three bags for me.

Item: Black leather Coach bag
Listing no:323937653549
Seller: marius.catalin
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sac-Coach-cuir-noir/323937653549?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40745&meid=1bc3835938c5444ca838f1ab39004bdf&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=323937653549&itm=323937653549&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:af380908-fd8a-11e9-a303-74dbd180585f|parentrq:2cdde47416e0a9e8a257f0fbfff7904a|iid:1
Comments: 100 % positive feedback, description in French but vaguely means bag is used. French seller.

Item: Coach mini backpack
Listing no: 312828690871
Seller: seasonofstyle
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vtg-Coach-Made-USA-Mini-Black-Cowhide-Leather-Backpack-Rucksack/312828690871?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40745&meid=16bc221ce3864843bebedfcabf1d9a3c&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=312828690871&itm=312828690871&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:5f53a790-fd8b-11e9-902a-74dbd1809443|parentrq:2ce2669516e0aa1434e7a1effff91756|iid:1
Comments: business seller

Item: Coach Murphy bag
Listing no: 193188786811
Seller: Izzypop0
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-MURPHY-9930-TAN-LEATHER-FLAP-TURNLOCK-CROSSBODY-SHOULDER-BAG/193188786811?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40745&meid=428f9350e02a42868d8cea715e93bc59&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=193188786811&itm=193188786811&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:e2094363-fd8b-11e9-b29c-74dbd1800943|parentrq:2ce5bf3216e0ad41726fe4f9fff93e3e|iid:1
Comments: only 99.6 % positive feedback

As I am a complete novice, I just put down the percentage feedback from Ebay.

Many thanks in advance
Xxxx
#1 and #3 are fine.

#2 doesn't have enough pictures to authenticate it. Please request clear pictures of the full creed and serial number as well as a picture of the underside of the flap showing the back of the female side of the turnlock.
 
Dear authenticators,
Please have a look at the following three bags for me.

Item: Black leather Coach bag
Listing no:323937653549
Seller: marius.catalin
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sac-Coach-cuir-noir/323937653549?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40745&meid=1bc3835938c5444ca838f1ab39004bdf&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=323937653549&itm=323937653549&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:af380908-fd8a-11e9-a303-74dbd180585f|parentrq:2cdde47416e0a9e8a257f0fbfff7904a|iid:1
Comments: 100 % positive feedback, description in French but vaguely means bag is used. French seller.

Item: Coach mini backpack
Listing no: 312828690871
Seller: seasonofstyle
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vtg-Coach-Made-USA-Mini-Black-Cowhide-Leather-Backpack-Rucksack/312828690871?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40745&meid=16bc221ce3864843bebedfcabf1d9a3c&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=312828690871&itm=312828690871&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:5f53a790-fd8b-11e9-902a-74dbd1809443|parentrq:2ce2669516e0aa1434e7a1effff91756|iid:1
Comments: business seller

Item: Coach Murphy bag
Listing no: 193188786811
Seller: Izzypop0
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-MURPHY-9930-TAN-LEATHER-FLAP-TURNLOCK-CROSSBODY-SHOULDER-BAG/193188786811?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40745&meid=428f9350e02a42868d8cea715e93bc59&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=193188786811&itm=193188786811&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:e2094363-fd8b-11e9-b29c-74dbd1800943|parentrq:2ce5bf3216e0ad41726fe4f9fff93e3e|iid:1
Comments: only 99.6 % positive feedback

As I am a complete novice, I just put down the percentage feedback from Ebay.

Many thanks in advance
Xxxx
The first and last are authentic. The second doesn't have enough pictures. We can't authenticate without a picture of the creed.

100% feedback doesn't insure you won't have a bad experience. If you are going to look at feedback ratings, check to see why they don't have 100% feedback. The last seller apparently got a negative from a buyer who got mad because the seller doesn't ship to her country.
 
Dear authenticators,
Please have a look at the following three bags for me.

Item: Black leather Coach bag
Listing no:323937653549
Seller: marius.catalin
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sac-Coach-cuir-noir/323937653549?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40745&meid=1bc3835938c5444ca838f1ab39004bdf&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=323937653549&itm=323937653549&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:af380908-fd8a-11e9-a303-74dbd180585f|parentrq:2cdde47416e0a9e8a257f0fbfff7904a|iid:1
Comments: 100 % positive feedback, description in French but vaguely means bag is used. French seller.

Item: Coach mini backpack
Listing no: 312828690871
Seller: seasonofstyle
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vtg-Coach-Made-USA-Mini-Black-Cowhide-Leather-Backpack-Rucksack/312828690871?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40745&meid=16bc221ce3864843bebedfcabf1d9a3c&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=312828690871&itm=312828690871&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:5f53a790-fd8b-11e9-902a-74dbd1809443|parentrq:2ce2669516e0aa1434e7a1effff91756|iid:1
Comments: business seller

Item: Coach Murphy bag
Listing no: 193188786811
Seller: Izzypop0
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-MURPHY-9930-TAN-LEATHER-FLAP-TURNLOCK-CROSSBODY-SHOULDER-BAG/193188786811?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=40745&meid=428f9350e02a42868d8cea715e93bc59&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=193188786811&itm=193188786811&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:e2094363-fd8b-11e9-b29c-74dbd1800943|parentrq:2ce5bf3216e0ad41726fe4f9fff93e3e|iid:1
Comments: only 99.6 % positive feedback

As I am a complete novice, I just put down the percentage feedback from Ebay.

Many thanks in advance
Xxxx

1- genuine Companion Flap made in 1998

2- there aren't any photos of the details we need to authenticate especially the creed stamp and serial number, so it can't be authenticated. Ask the seller to take a clear readable photo of those details and either send it to you or post it in the listing.

3- genuine Murphy Bag made in 1994

ETA - it sounds like a unanimous decision! :biggrin:
 
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Hello,
Please authenticate this coach bag. Please correct any facts that I may have incorrect. Lots of questions (I know). basic bag front.jpg basic bag creed.jpg basic bag side.jpg basic bag top zip.jpg

Thank you.

Item: Coach black leather basic bag. ll" long; 7" inches high; 2- 2.5 " deep.
Seller: shopabbygirl on eBay. The bag has been in my possession for several months now
Link: N/A
Comments: Bag made July 2001 in Costa Rica. Plant P and the fact that bags were manufactured in Costa Rica between '94 and 2001 lead me to believe that the bag is ok. Question: Some of these bags have split straps and others like mine have a single strap. Is the strap ok for this bag?
 
Hello,
Please authenticate this coach bag. Please correct any facts that I may have incorrect. Lots of questions (I know). View attachment 4580640 View attachment 4580641 View attachment 4580642 View attachment 4580643

Thank you.

Item: Coach black leather basic bag. ll" long; 7" inches high; 2- 2.5 " deep.
Seller: shopabbygirl on eBay. The bag has been in my possession for several months now
Link: N/A
Comments: Bag made July 2001 in Costa Rica. Plant P and the fact that bags were manufactured in Costa Rica between '94 and 2001 lead me to believe that the bag is ok. Question: Some of these bags have split straps and others like mine have a single strap. Is the strap ok for this bag?
It's authentic. It is rare to find a fake with a Costa Rican creed. The double strap was the original strap for this style. Later it was changed to a single strap. I'm not sure when that happened, but probably around the time your bag was made.
 
Hello!

I was also looking at this one but forgot to add it to my original post.

Item: Tan Coach Court bag
Seller website: Poshmark
Seller: mys5
Link: https://posh.mk/lNupclcri1

I would really like to see a better creed and serial number photo. The number looks like (maybe) E1373-09870 which would make it only 6 years old. Bags that new are not something I'm comfortable with. More opinions are welcome.
 
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I finally found a red Regina so I jumped on it. Can you guys take a look please.
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Seller: Bethany
Comment: seller inherited from her grandmother. Also this is the second Regina I am seeing with the wrong style number stamped in the same plant in the same year. The other one was just recently discussed that I thought was legit. They both have the bulls eye stamp. Screenshot_20191102-211204.png
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/223721167951
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Would you guys say it's probably ok and it was stamped 9985 by mistake in the same location?
 
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