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

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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
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  • FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
    Item:
    Where purchased or how obtained
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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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#50,596
Foz said:
Thank you so much.
I assume inner zipper was replaced because its different than other court bag.
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"Different" in what way? And what "other Court Bag?" If you're comparing details on one bag to details on another, post photos.

The only different thing you might be seeing about the zipper is that the metal pull is tucked inside the pocket. Otherwise, show us what you mean. We may be very good authenticators, but crystal balls aren't part of our regular toolbox.
 
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#50,599
Please authenticate this Coach Leather Bag

Item: COACH VINTAGE CLASSIC SADDLE TAN CITY SHOULDER BAG NEW YORK CITY 80'S
Listing#: 233360070806

Seller: debsw52
Site where listed: eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINT...070806?hash=item3655581896:g:EJ8AAOSwOfZdl4LB
Comments: I’m looking to authenticate this purse with any other details: when and where it was manufactured and style name and number. Thank you.
 
#50,600
Hyacinth said:
"Different" in what way? And what "other Court Bag?" If you're comparing details on one bag to details on another, post photos.

The only different thing you might be seeing about the zipper is that the metal pull is tucked inside the pocket. Otherwise, show us what you mean. We may be very good authenticators, but crystal balls aren't part of our regular toolbox.
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I mean the zipper itself, it doesnt have brass metal teeth. I am assuming its replaced if the bag is authentic.
I really admire what you all authnticator do here. Thank you for being here for us.
I have attached the pic of the zipper

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#50,601
Foz said:
I mean the zipper itself, it doesnt have brass metal teeth. I am assuming its replaced if the bag is authentic.
I really admire what you all authnticator do here. Thank you for being here for us.
I have attached the pic of the zipper

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Coach changed a LOT of their zippers from brass to nylon during the 1990s, it's very common and not a problem. And I doubt very much if it's a replacement.

@Foz
ETA -Whether a Zipper is brass or nylon is literally so unimportant that I don't even save that information even in photos except accidently. But out of all my serial number and creed photos I actually managed to find another one in a genuine bag frm the same year 2002 and the same Costa Rica plant as you're asking about. Click on the thumbnails.

PS - ignore the duplicate pic, I'm still trying to figure out the forum changes

2002_P-plant-CostaRica-D2P-outlet-9966-a.jpg2002_P-plant-CostaRica-D2P-outlet-9966-a.jpg2002_P-plant-CostaRica-D2P-outlet-9966-e.jpg
 
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#50,605
Hyacinth said:
You're IN the Coach subforum. She means use the Search feature (magnifying glass icon) to search for that seller's name. Enter it in the "keywords" line (first line) of the Search page.

And this is what you get - 4 PAGES of posts that include that seller's name, some of them mentioning a fake Coach item she listed or sold

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Hyacinth,
Thank you very much. I used my phone & sometimes have difficulties knowing where I am, lol .
 
#50,606
Please authenticate this Coach Penny Crossbody —Thank you

Item: Coach Vintage British Tan Leather Penny Crossbody Turnlock Closure Shoulder Bag
Listing#: 372835153696

Seller: dobac21
Site where listed: eBay

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Vint...y-Turnlock-Closure-Shoulder-Bag-/372835153696
Comments: I’m looking to authenticate this purse with any other details: when and where it was manufactured and style name and number. Thank you.
 
#50,607
Craigers said:
Please authenticate this Coach Penny Crossbody —Thank you

Item: Coach Vintage British Tan Leather Penny Crossbody Turnlock Closure Shoulder Bag
Listing#: 372835153696

Seller: dobac21
Site where listed: eBay

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Vint...y-Turnlock-Closure-Shoulder-Bag-/372835153696
Comments: I’m looking to authenticate this purse with any other details: when and where it was manufactured and style name and number. Thank you.
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Please don't get upset, this isn't directed at you. But I get SO tired of sellers that can't be bothered to do any research on what they're actually selling and just stick a name like "Penny" on anything that bears even the slightest resemblance to some OTHER bag in an auction listing that some OTHER seller didn't know the name of either.

It's not and never was called a Penny, the real Penny was a much older style with a different strap and strap attachments, made in the early 1970s from what I can find and probably too early to have even had a serial number. Please don't use that name in a selling description or the problem will never go away. Again, not your fault. The actual name is Pocket Purse, the style number is 9755, and this particular (genuine) one was made some time in the early 1990s. It was made somewhere in the US or their possessions, there's no way to be more exact with bags made before 1994.

ETA - Here's Coach's catalog page from 1987:

9755_Pocket Purse-1987Holiday-a.jpg
 
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#50,608
Hi!

I'd like to authenticate this bag before I give my rating. I jumped on the listing without seeing the creed. (I took a photo and attached it below.) I know that wasn't smart, but they always sell so fast and it's exactly what I've been looking for.

Item: GORGEOUS LIKE NEW Coach Zip Top Bag
Site: Mercari
Seller: Kery Grimes
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m22677886254/?ref=search_results

I also wanted to thank everyone that helped me authenticate the last bag as I never hot back to say thanks! You all are so helpful and I jotted down the information so I can look out for it on other listings.

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#50,609
Hyacinth said:
Please don't get upset, this isn't directed at you. But I get SO tired of sellers that can't be bothered to do any research on what they're actually selling and just stick a name like "Penny" on anything that bears even the slightest resemblance to some OTHER bag in an auction listing that some OTHER seller didn't know the name of either.

It's not and never was called a Penny, the real Penny was a much older style with a different strap and strap attachments, made in the early 1970s from what I can find and probably too early to have even had a serial number. Please don't use that name in a selling description or the problem will never go away. Again, not your fault. The actual name is Pocket Purse, the style number is 9755, and this particular (genuine) one was made some time in the early 1990s. It was made somewhere in the US or their possessions, there's no way to be more exact with bags made before 1994.
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Oh no, not mad, I’m now more knowledgeable. I just posted what this seller listed. Thank you for helping to educate me. I h
Hyacinth said:
Please don't get upset, this isn't directed at you. But I get SO tired of sellers that can't be bothered to do any research on what they're actually selling and just stick a name like "Penny" on anything that bears even the slightest resemblance to some OTHER bag in an auction listing that some OTHER seller didn't know the name of either.

It's not and never was called a Penny, the real Penny was a much older style with a different strap and strap attachments, made in the early 1970s from what I can find and probably too early to have even had a serial number. Please don't use that name in a selling description or the problem will never go away. Again, not your fault. The actual name is Pocket Purse, the style number is 9755, and this particular (genuine) one was made some time in the early 1990s. It was made somewhere in the US or their possessions, there's no way to be more exact with bags made before 1994.

ETA - Here's Coach's catalog page from 1987:

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Fabulous, thank you. I Just as I was writing this I saw the catalog page that you sent me, very nice info to have. Oh no, not mad, I’m now more knowledgeable. I just posted what this seller listed. Thank you for helping to educate me. I haven’t used this forum aside from asking for authentication but is there a place here where I can further educate myself? Thank you again.
 
#50,610
Craigers said:
Oh no, not mad, I’m now more knowledgeable. I just posted what this seller listed. Thank you for helping to educate me. I h

Fabulous, thank you. Just as I was writing this I saw the catalog page that you sent me, very nice info to have. Oh no, not mad, I’m now more knowledgeable. I just posted what this seller listed. Thank you for helping to educate me. I haven’t used this forum aside from asking for authentication but is there a place here where I can further educate myself? Thank you again.
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