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

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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.
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#4,306
thecollector629 said:
Good evening~
I waited a long time for these and after all that I'm afraid that 3 out of 4 (in my humble opinion) might be fakes? Please confirm or not so I can back up my claim with the seller.
Thank you!
seller: kidscloset620
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coach-Handbag-Lot-Of-4-Great-Collection-/221714636947?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=OtjGvi14I4a4YxJnbC19mSNupec%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
1. Black bucket hobo
2. Brown turn lock

(two more to follow from same listing)
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thecollector629 said:
seller: kidscloset620
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coac...vip=true&rt=nc
3. bone purse
4. black zip top

Thank you as always!
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I usually don't answer on vintage bags although sometimes, I do know the answer to the question.

You are correct. #1 appears authentic. The other 3 are fake.
 
#4,307
JOODLZ said:
just when I thought the GW well ran dry...could someone please authenticate these Coach shoes?

Lesson learned...try them on...I'm an 8 1/2, but these are PERFECT! ...go figure :)

Any info is much appreciated...thanks in advance!
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The shoes are authentic - and cute!
dolali said:
Hello authenticators! I have been following some of the Coach threads and I am fascinated by vintage Coach. I found this at Goodwill, but did not buy it. I wanted to see if with this pics I took at the store it can be authenticated. The creed did not have country of origin, which I have never seen. It looks like stewardess but taller and with a shorter strap. Leather seemed a bit thin, and the bag has feet:
:ty: If authentic, I'll go back and get it:p
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IT's the real deal.
 
#4,308
And in today's episode of "What the heck was I thinking?!?"...
I don't remember bidding on a bag with no creed photo, but the DH doesn't have the password to this account, and he thinks I have too many bags anyway, so it must have been me. If authenticity can't be determined without a creed, I'll post it when the bag arrives. :shame:

Item: COACH GENUINE LEATHER CROSSBODY BAG HANDBAG ALL LEATHER BORDEAUX COLOR
Seller: mdreamer1122
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221730091540
Comments: A big thank you for any assistance possible! :flowers:
 
#4,309
whateve said:
What a shame! Only the first (black one) is authentic. The brown one has grooves in the turnlock, invalid font, invalid wording for 1994, the wrong style number, totally messed up creed. The bone one has a too short pocket zipper with a frame around it, invalid creed number format, the pocket has no edging, the zipper pull ring is the wrong shape and size. The black one has the always fake J8Y prefix.
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Can I just ask, when you talk about the "grooves in the turnlock," are you referring to the back plate of the turnlock mechanism itself, or the back plate of the other part (as in the female part of the hardware)? I only ask because I'm thoroughly confused. I ordered a replacement turnlock from Coach and just received it today; they sent me a set with grooves on the back plate of the turnlock (male) part. Reading the previous posts from the last few weeks that mention the turnlock groove, I was beginning to worry that some of my bags are fake because I found grooves behind the turnlock on two of the four. The post quoted above seems to imply it's actually the female-part-back-plate that shouldn't have grooves. Could someone please clarify? (Haha and soothe my worries about my bags' authenticity?) I love learning about the subtleties of the art of Coach authentication... and you ladies sure know your stuff!
 
#4,310
whateve said:
What a shame! Only the first (black one) is authentic. The brown one has grooves in the turnlock, invalid font, invalid wording for 1994, the wrong style number, totally messed up creed. The bone one has a too short pocket zipper with a frame around it, invalid creed number format, the pocket has no edging, the zipper pull ring is the wrong shape and size. The black one has the always fake J8Y prefix.
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Thank you, that's exactly what I thought but wanted some back-up.
Much appreciated.....
PS - I did get a great stewardess bag today though, I will post pics later!
 
#4,312
dolali said:
thank you whateve! I thought the "limited edition" on the creed was a bit strange too. This is dinner time for us, but I told my hubby I forgot a few things at the grocery store, which is true, so while he makes salads, I'll go out and get the groceries I forgot, and this baby. Good thing stores are close by:D

Thank you for your quick response. I appreciate your time and expertise!!!
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You're welcome! Congratulations! Lucky you to have stores so close and a hubby that makes salads!
ChevaliereNoir said:
And in today's episode of "What the heck was I thinking?!?"...
I don't remember bidding on a bag with no creed photo, but the DH doesn't have the password to this account, and he thinks I have too many bags anyway, so it must have been me. If authenticity can't be determined without a creed, I'll post it when the bag arrives. :shame:

Item: COACH GENUINE LEATHER CROSSBODY BAG HANDBAG ALL LEATHER BORDEAUX COLOR
Seller: mdreamer1122
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221730091540
Comments: A big thank you for any assistance possible! :flowers:
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I don't see any problems. After you get it, post the creed picture. If authentic, it looks like a tailored pouch from the Lightweights collection. They aren't easy to rehab.
crafty_yogi said:
Can I just ask, when you talk about the "grooves in the turnlock," are you referring to the back plate of the turnlock mechanism itself, or the back plate of the other part (as in the female part of the hardware)? I only ask because I'm thoroughly confused. I ordered a replacement turnlock from Coach and just received it today; they sent me a set with grooves on the back plate of the turnlock (male) part. Reading the previous posts from the last few weeks that mention the turnlock groove, I was beginning to worry that some of my bags are fake because I found grooves behind the turnlock on two of the four. The post quoted above seems to imply it's actually the female-part-back-plate that shouldn't have grooves. Could someone please clarify? (Haha and soothe my worries about my bags' authenticity?) I love learning about the subtleties of the art of Coach authentication... and you ladies sure know your stuff!
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I'm referring to the backplate of the female part. On a normal Coach turnlock, the backplate is flat. On some fakes, it is indented where the flaps fold over. It is normal for the back of the male part to be indented in the center where the pieces fold over.
 
#4,315
whateve said:
I'm referring to the backplate of the female part. On a normal Coach turnlock, the backplate is flat. On some fakes, it is indented where the flaps fold over. It is normal for the back of the male part to be indented in the center where the pieces fold over.
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Awesome, thank you for setting me straight! Haha I was getting nervous about a couple of the vintage pieces I'd picked up over the last few months. What a GREAT resource this forum and its members are!
 
#4,316
I bought this a while back from tumbledeal.com. well, after stumbling on some reviews for the site I am very worried the bag I bought is fake. It doesn't look fake but as you awesome ladies have educated me, I can be very wrong.

If you need anymore pictures please let me know

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#4,317
whateve said:
What a shame! Only the first (black one) is authentic. The brown one has grooves in the turnlock, invalid font, invalid wording for 1994, the wrong style number, totally messed up creed. The bone one has a too short pocket zipper with a frame around it, invalid creed number format, the pocket has no edging, the zipper pull ring is the wrong shape and size. The black one has the always fake J8Y prefix.
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crafty_yogi said:
Can I just ask, when you talk about the "grooves in the turnlock," are you referring to the back plate of the turnlock mechanism itself, or the back plate of the other part (as in the female part of the hardware)? I only ask because I'm thoroughly confused. I ordered a replacement turnlock from Coach and just received it today; they sent me a set with grooves on the back plate of the turnlock (male) part. Reading the previous posts from the last few weeks that mention the turnlock groove, I was beginning to worry that some of my bags are fake because I found grooves behind the turnlock on two of the four. The post quoted above seems to imply it's actually the female-part-back-plate that shouldn't have grooves. Could someone please clarify? (Haha and soothe my worries about my bags' authenticity?) I love learning about the subtleties of the art of Coach authentication... and you ladies sure know your stuff!
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Also confused - are the grooves the 4 clippy looking things?
 
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