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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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#49,171
whitemice said:
Hi! Would appreciate your help authenticating this bag. Thanks!

Item: COACH vintage regina leather bag 9983
Listing number: m36229663071
Seller and site where listed: SueD on Mercari
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m36229663071/?iv_code=DKPYAC&object_id=m36229663071&object_type=item
Comments: Thank you!
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BeenBurned said:
I'm not comfortable with that bag. I've seen 2 different fonts for 1995 C plant and this bag doesn't have either of them.

Other opinions are welcome.

ETA: I found another bag with the same font and poor uneven stamping of the creed. I'm not comfortable with this one either.
This was seller kollector-kim:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1995-Coach-RED-Canteen-Round-Bag-Purse-H5C-9982-USA-EXC-7x6x2-5-/333538492005?hash=item4da8717e65:g:cLUAAOSwHadeLNCp&nma=true&si=2r2jiWEYNBoTTE3HdSGLmrlYjFo%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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whateve said:
I agree. The second one, from kollector-kim has an invalid zipper pull.
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Here's an authentic 1995 C plant Regina creed (note incorrect 9985 style number, I believe this has been determined to be a legitimate mistake):

J5C-9985 Regina authentic.jpeg

and the Mercari listing in question:

F5C 9983 fake.jpg
 
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#49,172
Roro said:
Good morning, authenticators. Bored watching the television last night, I submitted an offer for this and it was accepted.

COACH VINTAGE 80'S GRAY-RARE LEATHER COMPANION NEW YORK CROSSBODY

https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTAGE-80S-GRAY-RARE-LEATHER-COMPANION-NEW-YORK-CROSSBODY/333553128496?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

melanie9042k98r

333553128496

Not sure of my judgment while watching a Joan Crawford movie (Mildred Pierce--I've seen it so many times I can quote dialogue. Still a great watch. Hate it when the daughter dies. Used ebay to distract me.)
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What a pretty bag!! I love the thicker rings they used for the strap, too. Nice find!
 
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Hi I am new here and wish I had known about this place earlier! Recently I got back into Coach because of the new Coach Originals Collection (hence my icon image lol) and started to dive deeper into growing my own collection of the vintage bags. I am now unsure if my old and recent purchases are authentic so seeing the hard work you all do here is appreciative beyond this forum.

I want to preface by apologizing that I may be frequently active in this thread and want to thank you for helping collectors like me.

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Vintage Coach Bag
Listing number: FBpNU2s9y6
Seller and site where listed: Poshmark
Link: https://posh.mk/FBpNU2s9y6
Comments: Thank you
 
#49,178
Catbird9 said:
Here's an authentic 1995 C plant Regina creed (note incorrect 9985 style number, I believe this has been determined to be a legitimate mistake):

View attachment 4732784

and the Mercari listing in question:

View attachment 4732785
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Hi all~
Imagine my mortified surprise (shame, shock, disappointment) when I saw my ebay seller name connected to the aforementioned Canteen bag which has now been deemed as a fake by two authenticators. I purchased this bag online and it came with a genuine Entrupy certificate guaranteeing (insert eye roll here) its authenticity. I trusted that authentication, as well as the bag's overall appearance, but have recently come to understand that certificate can and may mean diddly friggin' squat.

If I had any doubts of that Canteen bag's authenticity I NEVER would have sold it. I will not and have not knowingly sold any fake or inauthentic items on ebay.

I wanted to come forward as I made an honest (gullible?? ugh), painful mistake and perhaps someone else can learn from this as well.

I have alread contacted my buyer to make them aware of what has transpired. I have offered them a full refund. I'd like to get the bag back so I can express my extreme displeasure to both the online seller and Entrupy about this, and hopefully (yep, I know) return the bag for a full refund.
 
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winnielovr. said:
Hi I am new here and wish I had known about this place earlier! Recently I got back into Coach because of the new Coach Originals Collection (hence my icon image lol) and started to dive deeper into growing my own collection of the vintage bags. I am now unsure if my old and recent purchases are authentic so seeing the hard work you all do here is appreciative beyond this forum.

I want to preface by apologizing that I may be frequently active in this thread and want to thank you for helping collectors like me.

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Vintage Coach Bag
Listing number: FBpNU2s9y6
Seller and site where listed: Poshmark
Link: https://posh.mk/FBpNU2s9y6
Comments: Thank you
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This listing doesn't have the pictures required to authenticate. See the first post at the top of the page to see what we need. However, I can already tell you there is something seriously wrong with that bag.
 
#49,181
BeenBurned said:
I'm not comfortable with that bag. I've seen 2 different fonts for 1995 C plant and this bag doesn't have either of them.

Other opinions are welcome.

ETA: I found another bag with the same font and poor uneven stamping of the creed. I'm not comfortable with this one either.
This was seller kollector-kim:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1995-Coach-RED-Canteen-Round-Bag-Purse-H5C-9982-USA-EXC-7x6x2-5-/333538492005?hash=item4da8717e65:g:cLUAAOSwHadeLNCp&nma=true&si=2r2jiWEYNBoTTE3HdSGLmrlYjFo%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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whateve said:
I agree. The second one, from kollector-kim has an invalid zipper pull.
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K-Coach said:
Hi all~
Imagine my mortified surprise (shame, shock, disappointment) when I saw my ebay seller name connected to the aforementioned Canteen bag which has now been deemed as a fake by two authenticators. I purchased this bag online and it came with a genuine Entrupy certificate guaranteeing (insert eye roll here) its authenticity. I trusted that authentication, as well as the bag's overall appearance, but have recently come to understand that certificate can and may mean diddly friggin' squat.

If I had any doubts of that Canteen bag's authenticity I NEVER would have sold it. I will not and have not knowingly sold any fake or inauthentic items on ebay.

I wanted to come forward as I made an honest (gullible?? ugh), painful mistake and perhaps someone else can learn from this as well.

I have alread contacted my buyer to make them aware of what has transpired. I have offered them a full refund. I'd like to get the bag back so I can express my extreme displeasure to both the online seller and Entrupy about this, and hopefully (yep, I know) return the bag for a full refund.
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I'm so sorry you were misled by Goodwill and Entrupy. It's not completely surprising since you're a fairly new member here and may not be as aware of the number of times Entrupy has been wrong. Generally, a COA (as some call them) can be trusted to be accurate if it's from a company known to have real human experts who do the authentications. Some companies use humans who may or may not be expert in any or all the brands they claim to do and in the case of Entrupy, they use AI and unless they update and correct their databases, they will continue to make the same mistakes repeatedly.

Whether Goodwill isn't aware of Entrupy lack of accuracy or if they don't care, I don't know. But IMO, both Goodwill and Entrupy need to step up their game.

I have a folder on my computer that I call "Entrupy mistakes" in which I save pictures of the bags saved from listings as well as a picture of the Entrupy certificate stating their authenticity.

I would love if you would repost the pictures of your red bag and the certificate from entrupy so those of us keeping track of their mistakes can save the images.

If you have a hard time getting your refund and if you used Paypal or a credit card, I recommend opening a dispute. Paypal allows 180 days so there's time. And if the c.c. dispute is necessary, even if time has passed, I believe you can open a dispute once you find out you were defrauded. (ANd you were defrauded whether it was intentional on Goodwill's and Entrupy's parts of not.)
 
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katev said:
Item: Coach women's purse/bag
Listing number: 303406972934
Seller and site where listed: trashmetalhead, ebay
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-womens-purse-bag/303406972934
Comments: Please give an opinion about authenticity, thank you.
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BeenBurned said:
It's fine. (basic bag AKA zippered clutch)
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I made an offer and got it for only $18!

I thought that it looked genuine but the 5 digit style number of 09455 surprised me; I hadn't seen that before. I surely don't need another brown Basic bag but it was clean and intact and only $18 so I caved in (of course I did!)

Thank you again!
 
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katev said:
Item: Coach women's purse/bag
Listing number: 303406972934
Seller and site where listed: trashmetalhead, ebay
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-womens-purse-bag/303406972934
Comments: Please give an opinion about authenticity, thank you.
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BeenBurned said:
It's fine. (basic bag AKA zippered clutch)
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katev said:
I made an offer and got it for only $18!

I thought that it looked genuine but the 5 digit style number of 09455 surprised me; I hadn't seen that before. I surely don't need another brown Basic bag but it was clean and intact and only $18 so I caved in (of course I did!)

Thank you again!
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Your bag was (re)made in 2013 and by then, Coach had transitioned to 5-digit style numbers so they just put the "0" in front of the 4-digit style to conform.
 
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