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You might want to search the forum for 53bigbooka posts. The seller has a history of not verifying authenticity and mixing fakes and authentic items. My own records on the seller's fakes go back to January, 2013.

personally, I don't recommend 53bigbooka.

Here are some previous posts about the seller:

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-818914-376.html#post25376892

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-114.html#post27639448

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sho...a#post27639448

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sho...a#post26504601


ETA: Does this strap have silver grommets with a brass buckle?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Coach-L...604?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c518f5a84

http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages...,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0&format=0

Not only are the grommets silver, but the underline in the "No" is also too long, the proportions of the inside organizer pocket are wrong and so is the length of the stitches on the pocket.
 
Hello everyone, long time lurker, first post :) I've learned so much from this forum. It's truly amazing!
I hope this is the right thread to post. I've read on the hall of shame thread that post here first if we are not 100% sure..

I'm convinced all three bags are counterfeit, but wanted to make sure.
I also wanted to thank all the authenticators for their time and effort :)

Seller: mish0050

Item: Coach Hand Bag
Listing number: 131471910481
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-hand-bag-/131471910481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9c562651

Item: Coach Hand Bag
Listing number: 131471907979
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-hand-bag-/131471907979?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9c561c8b

Item: Coach Hand Bag
Listing number: 131471909793
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-hand-bag-/131471909793?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9c5623a1
 
Hello everyone, long time lurker, first post :) I've learned so much from this forum. It's truly amazing!
I hope this is the right thread to post. I've read on the hall of shame thread that post here first if we are not 100% sure..

I'm convinced all three bags are counterfeit, but wanted to make sure.
I also wanted to thank all the authenticators for their time and effort :)

Seller: mish0050

Item: Coach Hand Bag
Listing number: 131471910481
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-hand-bag-/131471910481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9c562651

Item: Coach Hand Bag
Listing number: 131471907979
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-hand-bag-/131471907979?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9c561c8b

Item: Coach Hand Bag
Listing number: 131471909793
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-hand-bag-/131471909793?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9c5623a1


Welcome to tPF! :smile1:

You're right, they all have fake hardware, fake hantags and care tags, misaligned fabrics and fake linings, among other problems.
DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM SELLER " mish0050 "
 
Please authenticate - Kristin sage - on the bay and ending soon - 151648159524
it just seems old and is listed as only used a week...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Kristin-Sage-In-Light-Grey-18280-/151648159524?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%257CR40%257CR40%257CR40%257CR40%257CR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D151648159524%26_rdc%3D1&nma=true&si=djYlR%252ByZeaOpUFzxSaN6cAFmgtk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I agree that the bag looks good (authenticity-wise) but you might want to ask the seller about her statement, "only used about a week." The leather looks well broken in and the lining looks like there's discoloration on the bottom.
 
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Wow...it's been dry in my local thrifts for awhile...but I'm BAAAACK!
Found one at GW on Saturday, then hit a trifecta on Sunday, just in time for my birthday!
Could someone please authenticate these Coach bags?
Approx. 12"w x 8"h x 3.5"d. Strap 9.5" to buckles.
Maybe a 2000 Hamptons Twill Hobo #7701?
Thanks in advance!
 

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And this one?
Approx. 9.5"w x 6"h x 2"d. Strap 23 to dogleash clips...whoa, shouldn't these be lobster claws? The leather on the left side of the Coach cartouche on the creed is very thin...probably why imprint is so faint, right?
1997 Pocket Purse #9755, yes?
Thanks again!
 

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I've wanted a black Court Bag for ages...my first one was BT and also a birthday gift in 2008.
Approx. 9.5"w x 8"h x 3"d. Strap 20 to clips.
1996 Court Bag #9870, right?
Thanks!
 

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And last but not least...the last of the trifecta...and an amazing find for $17.99, I think!
Approx. 12.5"w x 12"h x 4"d. Straps 12" to buckles.
Maybe a 2005 Large Suede Gallery Book Tote #5129?
Thanks so much for all the help!
 

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And this one?
Approx. 9.5"w x 6"h x 2"d. Strap 23 to dogleash clips...whoa, shouldn't these be lobster claws? The leather on the left side of the Coach cartouche on the creed is very thin...probably why imprint is so faint, right?
1997 Pocket Purse #9755, yes?
Thanks again!

I've wanted a black Court Bag for ages...my first one was BT and also a birthday gift in 2008.
Approx. 9.5"w x 8"h x 3"d. Strap 20 to clips.
1996 Court Bag #9870, right?
Thanks!

And last but not least...the last of the trifecta...and an amazing find for $17.99, I think!
Approx. 12.5"w x 12"h x 4"d. Straps 12" to buckles.
Maybe a 2005 Large Suede Gallery Book Tote #5129?
Thanks so much for all the help!

All three look good.
 
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