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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Crystalcoach said:
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
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The bag is authentic (from 1997) and the mark next to the creed (when on an authentic item) indicates that the bag is a boutique item but was sent to and sold at a Coach outlet.

Whatever guide you read that calls outlet bullets indicative of fake should be a guide you avoid! (The bullet has been faked but it's not commonly seen and certainly doesn't mean a bag is fake!)
 
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Item: Coach Bag Braided Pink/White New With Defects
Listing number: 143389124365
Seller: marova_21
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143389124365

Comments: My offer of $42 was accepted for this Chalk and Neon Pink Tatum Tall Tote with Light Gold Hardware and Pop Lacing Whiplash. The white tag inside the pocket says "No. A1593 35156".

According to the Wayback Machine this bag was originally released in Spring 2015 for $695, see below.

I believe that it is genuine but I always feel more confident after hearing your opinions and I greatly appreciate your expertise. I have been fooled before, thank you.

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Sorry if this was already posted, but might this have been the inspiration for the modern Edie bag?!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3728669478...7857.N36.S1.typeWATCH_ITEM_ENDING_SOON.R1.TR1

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katev said:
Item: Coach Bag Braided Pink/White New With Defects
Listing number: 143389124365
Seller: marova_21
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143389124365

Comments: My offer of $42 was accepted for this Chalk and Neon Pink Tatum Tall Tote with Light Gold Hardware and Pop Lacing Whiplash. The white tag inside the pocket says "No. A1593 35156".

According to the Wayback Machine this bag was originally released in Spring 2015 for $650, see below.

I believe that it is genuine but I always feel more confident after hearing your opinions and I greatly appreciate your expertise. I have been fooled before, thank you.

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Even without seeing the white tag, I believe the bag is fine but a picture would confirm.

What a deal!
 
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BeenBurned said:
Even without seeing the white tag, I believe the bag is fine but a picture would confirm.

What a deal!
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See below, sorry! Let me know if you need more pictures, thanks.

"What great deal!"

I know! It was listed as "New with Defects". It doesn't have a sales tag but I believe that it may be new. It has some of the folded paper stuffing inside and also the care instructions card and the little plastic anti-theft device in the pocket. It doesn't look used but it has been handled, maybe it was a store display model?

The only defects I've found are some wrinkles and a few dirty marks on the bag and handles. I hope that I can clean them up a bit but they're not bad. The inside is pristine.

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katev said:
See below, sorry! Let me know if you need more pictures, thanks.

"What great deal!"

I know! It was listed as "New with Defects". It doesn't have a sales tag but I believe that it is new. It has some of the folded paper stuffing inside and also the care instructions card and the little plastic anti-theft device in the pocket. It doesn't look used but it has been handled, maybe it was a store display model?

The only defects I've found are some wrinkles and a few dirty marks on the bag and handles. I hope that I can clean them up a bit but they're not bad. The inside is pristine.

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Echoing the great deal comment -- the baseball fan in me loves the stitching! Nice snag!
 
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katev said:
See below, sorry! Let me know if you need more pictures, thanks.

"What great deal!"

I know! It was listed as "New with Defects". It doesn't have a sales tag but I believe that it is new. It has some of the folded paper stuffing inside and also the care instructions card and the little plastic anti-theft device in the pocket. It doesn't look used but it has been handled, maybe it was a store display model?

The only defects I've found are some wrinkles and a few dirty marks on the bag and handles. I hope that I can clean them up a bit but they're not bad. The inside is pristine.

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If they don't clean up, a couple of dots of paint could help.
 
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BeenBurned said:
The bag is authentic (from 1997) and the mark next to the creed (when on an authentic item) indicates that the bag is a boutique item but was sent to and sold at a Coach outlet.

Whatever guide you read that calls outlet bullets indicative of fake should be a guide you avoid! (The bullet has been faked but it's not commonly seen and certainly doesn't mean a bag is fake!)
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That is extremely helpful! Thank you so very much. I'm always learning from you guys. I genuinely appreciate your time and the valuable information y'all share with us noobs. ❤
 
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katev said:
See below, sorry! Let me know if you need more pictures, thanks.

"What great deal!"

I know! It was listed as "New with Defects". It doesn't have a sales tag but I believe that it may be new. It has some of the folded paper stuffing inside and also the care instructions card and the little plastic anti-theft device in the pocket. It doesn't look used but it has been handled, maybe it was a store display model?

The only defects I've found are some wrinkles and a few dirty marks on the bag and handles. I hope that I can clean them up a bit but they're not bad. The inside is pristine.

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It’s fine.

The “defects” appear to be so minor!
 
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