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Please post authenticity questions related to COACH in this thread. No PMs please.
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  • 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.
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  • FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
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    Listing number:
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  • 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!
 
Dear authenticators. Do you think these two are the real deal? Thank you!

Seller is ohlookatyounow

Seller is hotpinkcadillac80
(missing strap)
 
Hi all~
Doing some hunting on Mercari (I know, I know...) and asked for a complete and legible photo of the entire creed for this bag. The seller's response was "no sorry". :shocked:
This is the first time I've ever had a seller refuse to take additional or clearer photos of the whole creed.
Just for the heck of it...does anyone recognize this style of bag and ID it? https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m71918410864/ Is it legit?

Many thanks!
 
Thank you in advanced!

Item: Vintage 70s Cashin NYC Basic Convertible Bag Listing number:
Seller and site where listed: leeward_charity on Posh
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintag...asic-Convertible-Bag-5eda8d31074d24994b8f0a76
Comments: Attaching my own pictures below as well.

Item: Vintage Coach Patricia Crossbody Flap Bag 9951
Seller and site where listed: leeward_charity on Posh
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Patricia-Crossbody-Flap-Bag-9951-5ee10c3b1801366149261bab
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Both are genuine.
 
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Hi all~
Doing some hunting on Mercari (I know, I know...) and asked for a complete and legible photo of the entire creed for this bag. The seller's response was "no sorry". :shocked:
This is the first time I've ever had a seller refuse to take additional or clearer photos of the whole creed.
Just for the heck of it...does anyone recognize this style of bag and ID it? https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m71918410864/ Is it legit?

Many thanks!


No, I don't recognise it, and I'll tell you the same thing I think the other authenticators will tell you. IF THE SELLER CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO TAKE 5 MINUTES TO ANSWER A TOTALLY REASONABLE REQUEST, THERE'S NO WAY I'D RECOMMEND THAT YOU DEAL WITH HER.

And there's no way any legitimate authenticator is going to say if it's "legit" based only on those photos.
 
No, I don't recognise it, and I'll tell you the same thing I think the other authenticators will tell you. IF THE SELLER CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO TAKE 5 MINUTES TO ANSWER A TOTALLY REASONABLE REQUEST, THERE'S NO WAY I'D RECOMMEND THAT YOU DEAL WITH HER.

And there's no way any legitimate authenticator is going to say if it's "legit" based only on those photos.
Hyacinth~
Thanks for your advice!

I don't intend to do business with this seller.

I've never seen a Coach purse style like that before, but I've also got a lot to learn where vintage Coach bags are concerned. I wasn't asking for an authentication as I know that's impossible from the scant information provided by the seller. I asked if the style was "legit", meaning does that purse resemble a known Coach bag style? I certainly understand it could not be authenticated without additional details, photos and the complete Creed stamp.
 
Good afternoon ladies!
I have made a huge mistake. I purchased a bag off of Mercari and received it today. I know it is a fake. but would like your expert opinions. I should know better, sorry to say. Thanks so much for your help!
Seller: joedog
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Sorry, it's fake. You're correct.
 
Hi all~
Doing some hunting on Mercari (I know, I know...) and asked for a complete and legible photo of the entire creed for this bag. The seller's response was "no sorry". :shocked:
This is the first time I've ever had a seller refuse to take additional or clearer photos of the whole creed.
Just for the heck of it...does anyone recognize this style of bag and ID it? https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m71918410864/ Is it legit?

Many thanks!
That’s the worst! Mine hasn’t been authenticated but yours looks like the one stamped -9145 I picked up a while ago if that is any help! Good luck in your hunt!
 
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Dear authenticators. Do you think these two are the real deal? Thank you!

Seller is ohlookatyounow

Seller is hotpinkcadillac80
(missing strap)
I don't support nor authenticate Poshmark listings so perhaps someone else will comment on that one.

The ebay one is authentic but the seller has an extra (Willis) creed picture as the 2nd to last one. It doesn't belong.
 
Hi all~
Doing some hunting on Mercari (I know, I know...) and asked for a complete and legible photo of the entire creed for this bag. The seller's response was "no sorry". :shocked:
This is the first time I've ever had a seller refuse to take additional or clearer photos of the whole creed.
Just for the heck of it...does anyone recognize this style of bag and ID it? https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m71918410864/ Is it legit?

Many thanks!
Be sure to include seller ID:
HelloKimmy
Do NOT buy from HelloKimmy or any other seller who refuses to send pictures that are necessary for authentication purposes.
https://www.mercari.com/u/969732037

ETA: I see that Hyacinth already posted something similar to my advice.

Note that HELLOKIMMY also has a fake Dooney: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m72793121968/
 
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That’s the worst! Mine hasn’t been authenticated but yours looks like the one stamped -9145 I picked up a while ago if that is any help! Good luck in your hunt!
The problem is that it's a highly faked style (some fakes having the "correct" style number) and without seeing the actual creed, we have no way of authenticating or ID'ing it.
 
From the Mercari website regarding selling counterfeit items:

Note: For brand-name products, serial numbers or receipts must be available when listing the item.
Be sure to include seller ID:
HelloKimmy
Do NOT buy from HelloKimmy or any other seller who refuses to send pictures that are necessary for authentication purposes.
https://www.mercari.com/u/969732037

ETA: I see that Hyacinth already posted something similar to my advice.

Note that HELLOKIMMY also has a fake Dooney: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m72793121968/

Thanks BB :yes:
 
Would you mind checking this one out? The seller made a fair offer and I'm thinking about accepting.
Seller: wholesale_hunters

Thanks!
It's authentic from 1998. (The seller transposed the characters in her title. The prefix is B8M nor BM8.)
 
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