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

[Vlad]

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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
• 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!

 

[kiyakaboom]

Thanks Hyacinth for your quick response. I have reached out to the seller to get the measurements of the bag, but I haven't heard anything yet. I really appreciate your help and your time!

 

[artax two]

Hi everyone, when time allows, will you have a look at this one? I'm mulling it over. Is it normal for the strap edge to be exposed and show the natural leather color on this or any vintage bag? Look like the correct hang tag? Strap drop says 18 inches but I'm thinking it should probably be longer since it's adjustable? Thank you much in advance.

Vintage Paris Bag
Seller: solesnsuch
Item #: 153744774496
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Authentic-Coach-black-leather-crossbody-purse/153744774496

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi everyone, when time allows, will you have a look at this one? I'm mulling it over. Is it normal for the strap edge to be exposed and show the natural leather color on this or any vintage bag? Look like the correct hang tag? Strap drop says 18 inches but I'm thinking it should probably be longer since it's adjustable? Thank you much in advance.

Vintage Paris Bag
Seller: solesnsuch
Item #: 153744774496
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Authentic-Coach-black-leather-crossbody-purse/153744774496

1- Sometimes. Older bags didn't use a ton of edgepaint like newer bags seem to do

2 - Probably

3 - I',m not sure why the strap measurement is a problem? 18 inches on ONE of the settings, probably the one seen in the photo. If you want exact measurements minimum and maximum I suggest you ask the seller to measure it both ways, even Coach's measurements can vary. Be grateful she actually used a ruler in a few of the photos.

What matters is that it's genuine.

 

[Catbird9]

Hi everyone, when time allows, will you have a look at this one? I'm mulling it over. Is it normal for the strap edge to be exposed and show the natural leather color on this or any vintage bag? Look like the correct hang tag? Strap drop says 18 inches but I'm thinking it should probably be longer since it's adjustable? Thank you much in advance.

Vintage Paris Bag
Seller: solesnsuch
Item #: 153744774496
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Authentic-Coach-black-leather-crossbody-purse/153744774496

It's an authentic Paris Bag from the late 1980s. The hang tag looks fine. I've seen worn-down strap edges on Lightweights like that. They seem to have been made with a layer of brown material (I don't think it is leather) in the center that is exposed when the edges are worn.

 

[artax two]

1- Sometimes. Older bags didn't use a ton of edgepaint like newer bags seem to do

2 - Probably

3 - I',m not sure why the strap measurement is a problem? 18 inches on ONE of the settings, probably the one seen in the photo. If you want exact measurements minimum and maximum I suggest you ask the seller to measure it both ways, even Coach's measurements can vary. Be grateful she actually used a ruler in a few of the photos.

What matters is that it's genuine.
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I totally agree, and yes I am so happy when there's rulers in photos. Seems so easy to do, its amazing most sellers can't manage to think of it. Thanks so much for looking.

 

[artax two]

It's an authentic Paris Bag from the late 1980s. The hang tag looks fine. I've seen worn-down strap edges on Lightweights like that. They seem to have been made with a layer of brown material (I don't think it is leather) in the center that is exposed when the edges are worn.

Thanks so much for looking!

 

[whateve]

I totally agree, and yes I am so happy when there's rulers in photos. Seems so easy to do, its amazing most sellers can't manage to think of it. Thanks so much for looking.

Rulers hardly ever work for me when photographing. They don't bend along the curves of the bag. They show reflections and aren't usually very readable in pictures. They cover up portions of the bag. I don't have enough hands to hold the bag, the ruler and the camera.

 

[Rhinofly]

Hi Authenticators
I found an interesting handbag here and I am curious to see if you think it is genuine. The photos aren't great, but hopefully it is enough. Thank you.

Ebay item: 372868889064
Seller: thedustyemporium
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3728688890...trkparms=gh1g=I372868889064.N34.S1.typeOUTBID
Comments: just described as "Vintage Coach Handbag Purse"

Thank you again!

 

[whateve]

Hi Authenticators
I found an interesting handbag here and I am curious to see if you think it is genuine. The photos aren't great, but hopefully it is enough. Thank you.

Ebay item: 372868889064
Seller: thedustyemporium
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/372868889064?_trksid=p2334524.m570.l6026&_trkparms=gh1g=I372868889064.N34.S1.typeOUTBID
Comments: just described as "Vintage Coach Handbag Purse"

Thank you again!

It's authentic. It's a watermelon satchel # 9441, made in the early to mid 1970s.

 

[Rhinofly]

It's authentic. It's a watermelon satchel # 9441, made in the early to mid 1970s.

I am amazed at the responsiveness of you and the other authenticators on this thread. Thank you again.

 

[CPSE]

Hi authenticators! Thank you for your time and help with this bag.

Item: Devon (or what looks like it)
Seller: angisu
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m92938507922/?ref=search_results

 

[CPSE]

Hello again, here is another one. Thank you!!

Item: green bag
Seller: lovelyn
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m73925801272/

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi authenticators! Thank you for your time and help with this bag.

Item: Devon (or what looks like it)
Seller: angisu
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m92938507922/?ref=search_results

Hello again, here is another one. Thank you!!

Item: green bag
Seller: lovelyn
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m73925801272/

Both are genuine. The second one is a style 4111, Cafe Bag from the Lightweight Collection and made in the early 1990s.

 

[CPSE]

Both are genuine. The second one is a style 4111, Cafe Bag from the Lightweight Collection and made in the early 1990s.

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Thank you so much and for the info on the green bag, @Hyacinth!

 

[Crystalcoach]

Hello ladies! Your help would be much appreciated in authenticating this Bedford bag.
I found it at a 2nd hand store, but I'm not sure about it, especially because of the circular mark near the creed. I've heard that means it's a fake? I've seen it a lot on vintage bags online. Anyway, the approximate measurements (it's hard to be accurate when the purse is all smooshed) are 9" H x 9.5" W x 3" D