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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.

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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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#451
Hyacinth said:
Not even CLOSE to "Bonnie Cashin era" or even a Bonnie Cashin design. It's almost 20 years newer. Mulberry Bag, style 9899 from the 1992 Carriage Classics line.
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Thank you Hyacinth. I appreciate your taking the time to let me know the style and date. I knew it wasn't a Bonnie Cashin era bag. I am getting so frustrated with the eBay sellers that describe everything as Bonnie Cashin or date things incorrectly.
 
#455
fayetot said:
Hi! Pls authenticate this for me?


Item name: park metro signature tote
Seller: https://www.facebook.com/salehunter.authentic?ref=ts&fref=ts
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fayetot said:
Here's another photo
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fayetot said:
And another one
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These are scary AND FAKE!

Would that happen to be a Philippines-based FB site? In case these seller SALEHUNTER on Facebook removes her pictures, I'm posting a few:

DO NOT BUY FROM SALEHUNTER.

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EDITED TO ADD: I just went back to the Facebook page and found the map showing where this seller is located, and sure enough, it's in the Philippines.

For several years, we've been watching Filippino sellers with scary close fakes listing and selling those bags on ebay. And we've recommended AGAINST doing business with sellers in the Phillippines.

Although we all want to support the economy in our country, I would recommend buyers from the Philippines go outside the country.
 
#456
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EDITED TO ADD: I just went back to the Facebook page and found the map showing where this seller is located, and sure enough, it's in the Philippines.

For several years, we've been watching Filippino sellers with scary close fakes listing and selling those bags on ebay. And we've recommended AGAINST doing business with sellers in the Phillippines.

Although we all want to support the economy in our country, I would recommend buyers from the Philippines go outside the country.[/QUOTE]

They even include a "gift receipt" to a Coach outlet! :wtf:
 
#457
JaNan16 said:
Quote from BeenBurned -
EDITED TO ADD: I just went back to the Facebook page and found the map showing where this seller is located, and sure enough, it's in the Philippines.

For several years, we've been watching Filippino sellers with scary close fakes listing and selling those bags on ebay. And we've recommended AGAINST doing business with sellers in the Phillippines.

Although we all want to support the economy in our country, I would recommend buyers from the Philippines go outside the country.
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They even include a "gift receipt" to a Coach outlet! :wtf:[/QUOTE]
I guess it wouldn't be hard to counterfeit a piece of paper! Plastic around the handles is usually a dead giveaway.
 
#458
Here is another 'Stewardess' from the Fake & Fool File. I stupidly bought this last minute using my cell..so failed to catch the strap grommets. The seller cleverly concealed the awful storyboard numbers. I requested a refund but the seller is adamant it is genuine & refuses to refund..sooo.. it will be up to eBay. I did recommend her to both the salearea info & to this site. I am posting both the listing (after the fact reporting would be welcome)! and a few of my own photos. Opinions please! TIA
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brown-Leath...T&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ErkZRJ9p
 

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#459
Is this one authentic? I think this one was copied a lot.

item: Coach Lula's Legacy
I own
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Serial number: D5D-9952 (first 5 - either a 5 or a 6)

Comments: After I washed it - it became streaky. Is this the "elephant skin"? I thought it was real until this happened. I thought I read that this heavier leather washes well. I try to read this thread every day but just recently attempting rehab. I don't want to put anymore time into it if I need to put in the throw away pile.
 
#460
TBL2 said:
Here is another 'Stewardess' from the Fake & Fool File. I stupidly bought this last minute using my cell..so failed to catch the strap grommets. The seller cleverly concealed the awful storyboard numbers. I requested a refund but the seller is adamant it is genuine & refuses to refund..sooo.. it will be up to eBay. I did recommend her to both the salearea info & to this site. I am posting both the listing (after the fact reporting would be welcome)! and a few of my own photos. Opinions please! TIA
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brown-Leath...T&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ErkZRJ9p
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Aw that's a shame! The seller might have known it was fake, based on the how she took the photos. Other than the silver grommets, you can't really tell from the listing. It is definitely fake. That creed number would never be authentic, with the thick font and the invalid month code, and of course, the style number is wrong. The turnlock is fake since it has the grooves. It also appears to be missing a slip pocket on the front, under the flap. There should be another full length pocket there.
 
#461
JaNan16 said:
Is this one authentic? I think this one was copied a lot.

item: Coach Lula's Legacy
I own
Links:













Serial number: D5D-9952 (first 5 - either a 5 or a 6)

Comments: After I washed it - it became streaky. Is this the "elephant skin"? I thought it was real until this happened. I thought I read that this heavier leather washes well. I try to read this thread every day but just recently attempting rehab. I don't want to put anymore time into it if I need to put in the throw away pile.
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It looks fine. It should look better after conditioning. It is possible that it had been treated with something, like shoe polish, and you washed some of it away.

That isn't what we mean by elephant skin. The leather has wrinkles, like an elephant, and isn't the correct texture for high quality leather.
 
#463
TBL2 said:
Here is another 'Stewardess' from the Fake & Fool File. I stupidly bought this last minute using my cell..so failed to catch the strap grommets. The seller cleverly concealed the awful storyboard numbers. I requested a refund but the seller is adamant it is genuine & refuses to refund..sooo.. it will be up to eBay. I did recommend her to both the salearea info & to this site. I am posting both the listing (after the fact reporting would be welcome)! and a few of my own photos. Opinions please! TIA
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brown-Leather-Coach-Bag-Boho-Style-/181617618969?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ErkZRJ9p
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My guess is that the seller, 610golden76 knew the bag was fake and purposely didn't show the creed.

Save pictures from the listing in case it's reported and removed. Maybe an ebay message that the listing poofed will send a strong message as well as put a huge ding on her account.

ETA: Another suggestion is to leave appropriate feedback for the seller because once the listing is removed, you won't be able to leave feedback.
 
#464
whateve said:
Aw that's a shame! The seller might have known it was fake, based on the how she took the photos. Other than the silver grommets, you can't really tell from the listing. It is definitely fake. That creed number would never be authentic, with the thick font and the invalid month code, and of course, the style number is wrong. The turnlock is fake since it has the grooves. It also appears to be missing a slip pocket on the front, under the flap. There should be another full length pocket there.
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Thanks a lot Whateve..I was sure it was fake but wanted an expert opinion to back me up,
and another pair of eyes to spot something I missed entirely..the under flap pocket! And BTW..I didn't even mention the fact to her she listed it as NWT when it obviously was well used!:smile1:
 
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