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

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IMPORTANT READ-ME

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.
Thank you and be safe!
 
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BeenBurned said:
Well, everyone. The verdict is in.

Of course Poshmark didn't remove stylingfactory's listing but I didn't expect them to do it.

My occasional comments state that while there may be honest and honorable sellers on Poshmark who make honest mistakes, most don't GAS. The honest sellers will end listings when informed that they've erred.

And case in point is stylingfactory on Poshmark. About 9 hours ago, the seller WAS made aware that the bag is fake, was given a link to the posts here at tpF and advised to come and ask questions if she had any. Not only did STYLINGFACTORY not end her listing but she removed (or got removed) the expert advice in the post by @hyacinth_b.

This further cements my conviction that Poshmark and its sellers are NOT RECOMMENDED. Unfortunately, I can't even recommend the honest ones unless they sell on a more proactive and safe website.
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Sorry for this long post. After following-up Hyacinth’s comment with one of my own (only because I was absolutely certain that it was a fake because I trust only you and the other authenticators on this thread), it now says that the item is no longer available. Coincidentally, I have a message asking me to give my opinion on reported items! I clicked on it just for s&g. The first listing was a pair of Gucci sunglasses reported as a replica and the second was a wood carving reported as offensive. Thank goodness a “Not sure” option was available because I had no clue! I have no business reporting any items (Gucci, Chanel, Kobe Bryant jersey, etc.), including Coach, that I have little to no expertise authenticating! Why the heck would they ask me?? I can do surgery on your dog’s spleen, but authenticate Chanel??!! No way. And they would accept my opinion!! I’m baffled. Man, what a quality-control systems! Hyacinth, did you receive this message as well?
 
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BeenBurned said:
Well, everyone. The verdict is in.

Of course Poshmark didn't remove stylingfactory's listing but I didn't expect them to do it.

My occasional comments state that while there may be honest and honorable sellers on Poshmark who make honest mistakes, most don't GAS. The honest sellers will end listings when informed that they've erred.

And case in point is stylingfactory on Poshmark. About 9 hours ago, the seller WAS made aware that the bag is fake, was given a link to the posts here at tpF and advised to come and ask questions if she had any. Not only did STYLINGFACTORY not end her listing but she removed (or got removed) the expert advice in the post by @hyacinth_b.

This further cements my conviction that Poshmark and its sellers are NOT RECOMMENDED. Unfortunately, I can't even recommend the honest ones unless they sell on a more proactive and safe website.
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BB, after posting above, I went back to my PM inbox to see if there was any way that I could respond to the message asking me to be a reviewer. Instead of just griping about it here, I wanted to let them know how ludicrous it was and that I would not be reviewing any items. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a way to message them. There was more information, that I captured in the photos.

ETA Yes, it’s 3AM. I have a little boy with Down syndrome and he gets up in the early morning sometimes.
 

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DL Harper said:
Please authenticate this bag when you can. Thanks for your time and expertise!
Item: Vintage Coach Stewardess Leather Black Bag Purse Shoulder No HIP-9525
Listing #: 303522002018
Seller ID: zoejmac
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coach-Stewardess-Leather-Black-Bag-Purse-Shoulder-No-HIP-9525-/303522002018?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=GZd8V8i4DmZ3wtUJR14h%2BrZvp10%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
Comment: Can you provide the year and a catalog photo if available?
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The bag is authentic and was made in 2001. (The prefix is H1P, not HIP.)

The "brass" horse and carriage hangtag is fake and the black leather one is questionable.
 
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I need someone to change my ebay password and not tell me. I know there are other red bag fanatics on here. This one caught my eye:

Vintage COACH XL Duffle Sac Bucket Red Shopping Hobo Bag Purse #0786 Rare USA
seller: bambu
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CO...312889?hash=item1f0b9530b9:g:79EAAOSwwyxeQsjS
Item number: 133338312889

No particular concerns. Just wishing for Spring weather and freedom! (not complaining--just looking for a distraction)
 
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sjmatts said:
Please authenticate. Thank you,

Item: Vintage Coach Legacy SOHO 4158 (per listing)
Listing number: 333561712352
Seller: kollector-kim
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/333561712352?ul_noapp=true
Comments: I am not used to seeing the creed not impressed into the leather.
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It's fine.

Are you seeing an optical illusion that makes it look like the creed is raised? I'm not seeing it but have seen it in the past.
 
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Roro said:
I need someone to change my ebay password and not tell me. I know there are other red bag fanatics on here. This one caught my eye:

Vintage COACH XL Duffle Sac Bucket Red Shopping Hobo Bag Purse #0786 Rare USA
seller: bambu
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CO...312889?hash=item1f0b9530b9:g:79EAAOSwwyxeQsjS
Item number: 133338312889

No particular concerns. Just wishing for Spring weather and freedom! (not complaining--just looking for a distraction)
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It's fine but if you want to be told that it's not, I'll whisper in your ear to hit the "back" button.
 
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DSMommy said:
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Sorry for this long post. After following-up Hyacinth’s comment with one of my own (only because I was absolutely certain that it was a fake because I trust only you and the other authenticators on this thread), it now says that the item is no longer available. Coincidentally, I have a message asking me to give my opinion on reported items! I clicked on it just for s&g. The first listing was a pair of Gucci sunglasses reported as a replica and the second was a wood carving reported as offensive. Thank goodness a “Not sure” option was available because I had no clue! I have no business reporting any items (Gucci, Chanel, Kobe Bryant jersey, etc.), including Coach, that I have little to no expertise authenticating! Why the heck would they ask me?? I can do surgery on your dog’s spleen, but authenticate Chanel??!! No way. And they would accept my opinion!! I’m baffled. Man, what a quality-control systems! Hyacinth, did you receive this message as well?
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There's nothing from them at my contact addy, and if PM has a Messages link I can't seem to find it.

And I'd much rather have a few more dog spleen fixers than Coach authenticators in this world! I don't handle the sight of blood or needles very well and generally avoid all the Vet shows on Animal Planet, but I LOVE the zoo programs. Doctor Priya, The Columbus Zoo staff and the Bronx Zoo crew are amazing!
 
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