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:
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  • FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
    Item:
    Where purchased or how obtained
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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.
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#4,502
whateve said:
It looks good. H is a valid factory code for US in the mid 90s and the authentic creeds look just like that one, with the H hanging down a little low and the dash extending from the center of the H.
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Thanks Whateve! This is the first one I've seen that the creed is readable, which is why I was thinking maybe. I'm going to add this info to my little notebook.
Thanks again!
 
#4,503
Hyacinth said:
I don't see any problems.
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markiezoo said:
Thank you!
Boy, do I have a lot to learn!
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Well, you have to remember that Coach gets their leather from multiple sources, and where the leather comes from, how it's been tanned, how much it's been used, and what products the previous owner has used on it can all make a difference in how it feels.

As for stitching, Coaches are never prefect, no matter what those useless online "Authenticity Guides" claim.

Start your education here:
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg
 
#4,504
BexDC said:
Hello everyone. I have a Tradesy authentication for a change. Thanks for the help!

Seller = linda y

https://www.tradesy.com/bags/coach-vintage-leather-genuine-shoulder-bag-black-1940647/
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Hyacinth said:
We usually don't recommend dealing with Tradesy since they have a poor record of dealing with fakes and fakes sellers. But this particular bag looks genuine, even though the seller has a mistake in her blog that she refers to in the listing about a bag with a K3H- prefix that she thinks is genuine.
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Actually I haven't heard of any buyers having a problem with buying a fake from Tradesy. Their policy completely protects buyers. There is free shipping both ways, so if you need to return it, it won't cost you anything. You'll get a store credit unless it is fake; then you get a complete refund.

It's the sellers who might have a problem with being blamed for selling a fake when the bag is in fact authentic.
 
#4,507
whateve said:
Actually I haven't heard of any buyers having a problem with buying a fake from Tradesy. Their policy completely protects buyers. There is free shipping both ways, so if you need to return it, it won't cost you anything. You'll get a store credit unless it is fake; then you get a complete refund.

It's the sellers who might have a problem with being blamed for selling a fake when the bag is in fact authentic.
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Logged and noted - thanks!
 
#4,509
#4,510
Hyacinth said:
Well, you have to remember that Coach gets their leather from multiple sources, and where the leather comes from, how it's been tanned, how much it's been used, and what products the previous owner has used on it can all make a difference in how it feels.



As for stitching, Coaches are never prefect, no matter what those useless online "Authenticity Guides" claim.



Start your education here:

http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg
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Thank you Hyacinth!
That makes perfect sense. My Willis bag made in Costa Rica has a thinner & lighter leather than my Willis made in Turkey.
 
#4,512
Sem1charmed said:
This auction already ended.

VTG"COACH ~ Soft Glove Black Leather Small ShoulderBag Purse 216 Authentic~USA

381216531727

cassiekat39

http://m.ebay.com/itm/381216531727

I like the bag but the seller has neg for selling a fake. Is this one genuine or also fake? If its real I may send a quick message

Thank you !
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The seller has been discussed here at tPF on at least 2 other occasions for fake or questionable Coaches. The bag looks genuine though.
 
#4,515
whateve said:
Actually I haven't heard of any buyers having a problem with buying a fake from Tradesy. Their policy completely protects buyers. There is free shipping both ways, so if you need to return it, it won't cost you anything. You'll get a store credit unless it is fake; then you get a complete refund.

It's the sellers who might have a problem with being blamed for selling a fake when the bag is in fact authentic.
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Hyacinth said:
Logged and noted - thanks!
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My experience differs, not as a buyer or a seller but as someone who has sent multiple emails to their admin and support teams with lists of fakes, why those items are fake, a bit of history about my experience in authenticating and links to TPF and the ebay fashion board suggesting that they not take my word for it but get other expert advice.

Not only did they not remove the fakes, not post to the boards, not post here and not remove any of the listings I reported but they allowed some to be sold to unwitting buyers.

I reported these shoes in January. ALthough it says "no longer available," they were available in mid-March.
https://www.tradesy.com/shoes/coach-brown-and-tan-fabric-sandals-1221358/?tref=category

Reported in January and sitll listed:
https://www.tradesy.com/accessories/coach-1257362/?tref=category

Reported in January and now sold to a ripped off buyer:
https://www.tradesy.com/accessories...r-charms-keychain-w-box-338880/?tref=category

Reported, not removed and now sold:
https://www.tradesy.com/accessories...enamel-key-chain-in-box-551225/?tref=category

That particular report was for a bunch of keychains from multiple sellers. I also reported several Dooney bags, also without action or response.

I stand by my opinion that Tradesy does NOT respond to reports of fakes. They are no better IMO than Listia and iOffer.
 
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