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

[Vlad]

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!

 

[seekingvintage]

Dear Authenticators,
Could you kindly have a look at this tiny bag? In my possession, purchased from a thrift shop for $10. The dimensions are 7”x6.5”x3”. The strap drop is 5”. It has a black metal Bonnie Cashin tag, but no other label.

 

[Morgan_Bellini]

Hello, could you please authenticate this NYC Rambler, the listing photos are very blurry, seller sent me a creed photo was not readable either. I have already received the bag now. Additional photos attached. Measurement: 11.5"*8"*5", strap 43". Thanks.
Seller: camcrazy

GUC Vintage Black Leather Medium Size Coach Handbag Turn Lock Brass Hardware | eBay

GUC Vintage Black Leather Medium Size Coach Handbag Turn Lock Brass Hardware. Condition is Pre-owned. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

www.ebay.com

Gorgeous and a fantastic price!

 

[Czelesny]

Hi! Would you mind taking a look a these bags? Just trying to be cautious on poshmark. Thanks so much

1. Chrystie

1980s COACH Chrystie White Vintage Crossbody Bag

Shop colleenisfunny's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This vintage leather COACH Chrystie Crossbody Purse is a total classic! Perfect for daily needs, it’s chic, modern shape is a perfect small size! Roomy interior, small zip...

poshmark.com

2.Dinky?

Vintage Coach Purse in Creamy White

Shop abbyelizabethh's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage coach purse in a lovely creamy white leather. There are only a few minor marks on the strap as shown in the pictures. Original embossed logo and serial number inside the...

poshmark.com

3. Pocket?

vintage coach cream turn-lock crossbody bag

Shop hippyhillside's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. NO 682-2936 Off-white cream color Gold brass color hardware 3 pockets 1 zipper pocket No rips No tearing Vintage off white cream coach crossbody bag Used like new/ Preowned...

poshmark.com

 

[Hyacinth]

Do you know if Coach ever made a Willis in this color? I have never seen one but have read some of the threads here that some of the older bags have been made in a pool blue. I have requested a better photo of the creed. You all are so much more educated in spotting fakes. I was thinking it cannot be authentic but thought I would run it by you all. Thanks!
Mercari
No item number
Sekker: 1002lynette

Too good not to share! Just found this item on Mercari. Tap the link to sign up and get $10 off.
https://merc.li/w6wmE86jb

That's a rough year for figuring out D plant serials, but this one's fake.

There was another 2000 D plant serial that we looked at a while back in the same shade of blue but a different style, and although it's hard to compare when a creed photo is upside down, they both look the same.

Here's the questionable Willis. Take a good close look at the listing pics and note the color loss from all over the bag including the side seams which hardly ever happens. Note also the padding above the turnlock is the wrong shape:




and here's the creed from another bag, same color. Compare the creeds (note the heavy serifs on the N in "No" and look at the turnlock.





If you notice any other tPFers looking at that Willis, please warn them that it's fake and point them to this post.

ETA - the serial number fonts of real and fake bags from the 2000 D plant can be incredibly close, it really needs a good complete set of comps to be able to tell the difference. But the overly large serifs on the N combined with the details of the "o" next to it should be a red flag. I wish we had a clear photo of the back of the turnlock.

 

[MedicMom]

That's a rough year for figuring out D plant serials, but this one's fake.

There was another 2000 D plant serial that we looked at a while back in the same shade of blue but a different style, and although it's hard to compare when a creed photo is upside down, they both look the same.

Here's the questionable Willis. Take a good close look at the listing pics and note the color loss from all over the bag including the side seams which hardly ever happens. Note also the padding above the turnlock is the wrong shape:

View attachment 4763573View attachment 4763575View attachment 4763577


and here's the creed from another bag, same color. Compare the creeds (note the heavy serifs on the N in "No" and look at the turnlock.
View attachment 4763581

View attachment 4763582


If you notice any other tPFers looking at that Willis, please warn them that it's fake and point them to this post.

ETA - the serial number fonts of real and fake bags from the 2000 D plant can be incredibly close, it really needs a good complete set of comps to be able to tell the difference. But the overly large serifs on the N combined with the details of the "o" next to it should be a red flag.

Thanks so much Hyacinth - I was hoping for a rare color but it just seemed "off" to me. Would definitely love to get a look at a legit pool blue I have heard about

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi! Would you mind taking a look a these bags? Just trying to be cautious on poshmark. Thanks so much

1. Chrystie

1980s COACH Chrystie White Vintage Crossbody Bag

Shop colleenisfunny's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This vintage leather COACH Chrystie Crossbody Purse is a total classic! Perfect for daily needs, it’s chic, modern shape is a perfect small size! Roomy interior, small zip...

poshmark.com

2.Dinky?

Vintage Coach Purse in Creamy White

Shop abbyelizabethh's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage coach purse in a lovely creamy white leather. There are only a few minor marks on the strap as shown in the pictures. Original embossed logo and serial number inside the...

poshmark.com

3. Pocket?

vintage coach cream turn-lock crossbody bag

Shop hippyhillside's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. NO 682-2936 Off-white cream color Gold brass color hardware 3 pockets 1 zipper pocket No rips No tearing Vintage off white cream coach crossbody bag Used like new/ Preowned...

poshmark.com

The first two are genuine. But I'm concerned about the third. The underline in "No" seems too large and so does the hyphen between the two parts of the serial number. We really need a better creed photo. More opinions are welcome.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello all, would you please authenticate this bag?

link:

VINTAGE COACH LEATHER SHOULDER OR CROSSBODY BAG BEAUTIFUL PATINA, SADDLE TAN | eBay

The interior is beautiful and looks only lightly used.

www.ebay.com

seller:
Horsenpuggy

thank you!

Genuine Compartment Bag, 9850 from the early 1990s

 

[sjmatts]

Item: COACH 9525 Vintage Black Leather Stewardess
Listing number: 392845308183
Seller and site where listed: eBay, everydaythings71
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-9525...308183?hash=item5b7767b117:g:650AAOSwd1JehSFl

Thank you, Authenticators for checking this one out for me.

 

[hetha2001]

Genuine Compartment Bag, 9850 from the early 1990s

Thank you!

 

[BeenBurned]

Do you know if Coach ever made a Willis in this color? I have never seen one but have read some of the threads here that some of the older bags have been made in a pool blue. I have requested a better photo of the creed. You all are so much more educated in spotting fakes. I was thinking it cannot be authentic but thought I would run it by you all. Thanks!
Mercari
No item number
Sekker: 1002lynette

Too good not to share! Just found this item on Mercari. Tap the link to sign up and get $10 off.
https://merc.li/w6wmE86jb

That's a rough year for figuring out D plant serials, but this one's fake.

There was another 2000 D plant serial that we looked at a while back in the same shade of blue but a different style, and although it's hard to compare when a creed photo is upside down, they both look the same.

Here's the questionable Willis. Take a good close look at the listing pics and note the color loss from all over the bag including the side seams which hardly ever happens. Note also the padding above the turnlock is the wrong shape:

View attachment 4763573View attachment 4763575View attachment 4763577


and here's the creed from another bag, same color. Compare the creeds (note the heavy serifs on the N in "No" and look at the turnlock.
View attachment 4763581

View attachment 4763582


If you notice any other tPFers looking at that Willis, please warn them that it's fake and point them to this post.

ETA - the serial number fonts of real and fake bags from the 2000 D plant can be incredibly close, it really needs a good complete set of comps to be able to tell the difference. But the overly large serifs on the N combined with the details of the "o" next to it should be a red flag. I wish we had a clear photo of the back of the turnlock.

Thanks so much Hyacinth - I was hoping for a rare color but it just seemed "off" to me. Would definitely love to get a look at a legit pool blue I have heard about

It's not that the color is "off" but it's off for the year that the bag is claiming to have been made. That's why it's so important to know what to look at and all parts of the item to evaluate authenticity. And it's also why those who claim that Coach "authenticated" a serial number over the phone are FOS.

In the following post, I was looking for the "official" color of my Willis from 2005. I was never able to confirm the color.

ID This Coach item! -- Post any Coach item name questions here! --

One more question; any idea what it might have retailed for? I know my mom, and she probably paid no more than $125-150 max for it. But not sure what it originally was priced at, which will be helpful when I sell. As always, thank you! No, I usually don't keep pricing information. The listings...

forum.purseblog.com

 

[MedicMom]

It's not that the color is "off" but it's off for the year that the bag is claiming to have been made. That's why it's so important to know what to look at and all parts of the item to evaluate authenticity. And it's also why those who claim that Coach "authenticated" a serial number over the phone are FOS.

In the following post, I was looking for the "official" color of my Willis from 2005. I was never able to confirm the color.

ID This Coach item! -- Post any Coach item name questions here! --

One more question; any idea what it might have retailed for? I know my mom, and she probably paid no more than $125-150 max for it. But not sure what it originally was priced at, which will be helpful when I sell. As always, thank you! No, I usually don't keep pricing information. The listings...

forum.purseblog.com

So glad to have you guys to check bags for me. The bag sold right after Hyacinth responded it was fake. Love the color of yours - never realized that color was available - it’s beautiful!

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: COACH 9525 Vintage Black Leather Stewardess
Listing number: 392845308183
Seller and site where listed: eBay, everydaythings71
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-9525...308183?hash=item5b7767b117:g:650AAOSwd1JehSFl

Thank you, Authenticators for checking this one out for me.

The bag shown is authentic, made in 2001 so not quite yet vintage.

 

[Ravvie99]

Good morning! Would you be so kind as to authenticate these 3 thrift store finds?
#1
Item: Leather flap duffle
Source: Salvation Army
Measures about 13.5 x 6.5 x 3.5

 

[Ravvie99]

#2

Item: Legacy small flap
Source: local thrift
Measures: 8 x 5.5 x 4 ish

 

[Ravvie99]

#3

Item: Sonoma small flap
Source: local thrift
Measures: 8 x 6 x 3.5 ish