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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:
    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.
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I believe all the pictures are here now to determine if it's authentic. Also wondering what the name of this particular bag is?

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kistae said:
Hi all, seeking your input on the following:

1) Coach City
Seller: magnoliavintageco on Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/786509355/vintage-coach-city-bag-tabac-tan-leather

2) Coach City
Seller: LastTangoVintage on Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/756619013/vintage-coach-bag-black-coach-city-bag

3) Coach City
Seller: rosecoach on Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/794252218/vintage-coach-cross-body-city-bag-no-m5m

Thank you so much!
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All are fine.
 
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Steph_86 said:
I believe all the pictures are here now to determine if it's authentic. Also wondering what the name of this particular bag is?

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I don't see any problems. I don't know the exact name, something like zip top tote. It was made for factory in 2015. I believe the color was called sherry. It's patent crossgrain leather.
 
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whateve said:
It's not a vintage bag. It looks like a swagger, made in the last few years. The pictures aren't sufficient to authenticate and this isn't my area of expertise.
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Thanks for the information. If it's not vintage I'll pass anyway. I haven't had my hands on anything newer than 10 years old from Coach in awhile. I think it's time to go check out the new line. From the ads I've seen it looks like they are going back to the classic looks and designs I prefer.
 
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Hey ladies, one more for your kind authentication:

Item: Emmie
Seller: UnionVintageLondon on Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/808377660/mini-coach-bag

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Comments: A casual squint tells me the no. is A7D 9018. The dimensions in inches are approx 5.5"x5"x3". Also, will the white FS stamp wash off or is it meant to be permanently on the bag to denote final sale? Thank you in advance.
 
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Steph_86 said:
Item: Coach Purse
Seller: Jaimi Ostergar
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m14173580703/?ref=search_results

I'm not sure if his bag is fake or not. I haven't seen one without numbers on the creed. The seller doesn't seem to believe it's authentic either.
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BeenBurned said:
Her description is an authenticity disclaimer of sorts, illegal and disallowed by Mercari (and every other site) although many sites don't act on reports.

The bag may be authentic but you'll need to request a picture of the white label/tag that's probably hidden inside an interior pocket. She may have to pull the pocket inside out to find and photograph it.
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Steph_86 said:
I was thinking her description went against Mercari policy.

Thank you for getting back to me quickly! I requested a picture of the label/tag.

I wonder what would make the bag feel "waxy"? Maybe something someone cleaned it with?
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BeenBurned said:
I suspect it's the nature of the textured leather. I've read other complaints about it.
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Steph_86 said:
So...she checked the pockets and she only found a tag that says Made in Vietnam.
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BeenBurned said:
Nope, the made in tag is sewn into the lining. The white label I want is buried inside a pocket, probably at the bottom of the zippered pocket. She needs to reach in, feel around and turn the pocket inside out.
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Steph_86 said:
Ok. She finally got back to me and added a picture of the tag!

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Steph_86 said:
I believe all the pictures are here now to determine if it's authentic. Also wondering what the name of this particular bag is?

www.mercari.com

Mercari: Your Marketplace

Mercari is your marketplace. It's the perfect place to declutter and discover items that are uniquely you. Say 'goodbye' to your old go-tos and 'hello' to one-of-a-kind treasures.
www.mercari.com www.mercari.com
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whateve said:
I don't see any problems. I don't know the exact name, something like zip top tote. It was made for factory in 2015. I believe the color was called sherry. It's patent crossgrain leather.
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I believe that the bag is okay.

Separate warning: I want to warn that there is a style of fake that has the same style number. It's a completely different style (being described as "Marlow Twist Lock Chain Messenger bag") and is being sold on multiple various international sites. In addition to having the incorrect style number, there are other problems.
 
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kistae said:
Hey ladies, one more for your kind authentication:

Item: Emmie
Seller: UnionVintageLondon on Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/808377660/mini-coach-bag

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Comments: A casual squint tells me the no. is A7D 9018. The dimensions in inches are approx 5.5"x5"x3". Also, will the white FS stamp wash off or is it meant to be permanently on the bag to denote final sale? Thank you in advance.
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It's fine. A bath will help reshape it. The FS is permanent.
 
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