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

[Vlad]

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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
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• 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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[pruetjx]

Could you please take a look at this bag? I have concerns because what I received is not quite the same as the photo in the listing, and I'm not sure if it got switched out, or ...????

Seller: Linda's Closet
Bag: Daypack 9960

COACH Vintage Yellow Mustard Leather Drawstring Backpack 9960.made in Usa.rare. - Etsy

This Backpacks item by LindasCoachCloset has 6 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Mount Prospect, IL. Listed on May 6, 2020

www.etsy.com

The creed looks the same, the outlet "bullet" seems to be in the same location, but check out the tassels in photo #2 of the listing - stitching across the top of the tassel. I've attached photos of what the tassels look like on what she sent - no stitching.

What do you think? Is this authentic? I usually assume when they have the bullet it is safe. Seller claims she had two bag same color and condition, and that she may have "mixed up the photos between the two".

 

[Hyacinth]

Could you please take a look at this bag? I have concerns because what I received is not quite the same as the photo in the listing, and I'm not sure if it got switched out, or ...????

Seller: Linda's Closet
Bag: Daypack 9960

COACH Vintage Yellow Mustard Leather Drawstring Backpack 9960.made in Usa.rare. - Etsy

This Backpacks item by LindasCoachCloset has 6 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Mount Prospect, IL. Listed on May 6, 2020

www.etsy.com

The creed looks the same, the outlet "bullet" seems to be in the same location, but check out the tassels in photo #2 of the listing - stitching across the top of the tassel. I've attached photos of what the tassels look like on what she sent - no stitching.

What do you think? Is this authentic? I usually assume when they have the bullet it is safe. Seller claims she had two bag same color and condition, and that she may have "mixed up the photos between the two".

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This is probably a stupid question, but give me a break, it's late.

Are those leather endcaps on the drawstring the same on both sides? I think the seller's correct when she says she mixed up the photos between 2 identical bags, the stitching on one set of endcaps is coming a bit loose. But both creed photos look identical so if the photo you posted is of the bag you received, it's genuine. MORE OPINIONS ARE WELCOME.

ETA - Just a heads-up. She DOES have at least one fake listed, that bubble-gum pink "hippie backpack" with an always fake serial number prefix K3H- and a color never used by Coach in vintage leather bags since the days of Bonnie Cashin.

EATA - Whoops, spoke too soon. The Periwinkle Drawstring doesn't look quite right either but the creed photo isn't as clear as I'd like. I would NOT risk buying anything from this seller
" LindasCoachCloset " on Etsy.

AND another one - Vintage dark red leather backpack was definitely NOT made by Coach either.

 

[whateve]

But if you look at her post, the image and listing show a Willis.

They do now, but they didn't when I authenticated it.

 

[Craigers]

Please authenticate this Coach listing? Thank you.
Item: Coach Floral Leather Cross Body COA
Listing#: 97815672

Seller: Gooodwill

Site where listed: Goodwill

Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/97815672

Comments: I’ve never seen a creed patch like this one.

 

[pruetjx]

This is probably a stupid question, but give me a break, it's late.

Are those leather endcaps on the drawstring the same on both sides? I think the seller's correct when she says she mixed up the photos between 2 identical bags, the stitching on one set of endcaps is coming a bit loose. But both creed photos look identical so if the photo you posted is of the bag you received, it's genuine. MORE OPINIONS ARE WELCOME.

Both sides are the same. I have not seen tassels that look like this before - even though the creed looks okay, the tassels are worrying me. She told me she had two bags, and when I asked her if she still had the other one she said she sold it "a few months ago" but when I looked it up (I had an email from her because I had asked a question about the first bag) it says it sold July 4. So - not months ago. And the other listing - the one that sold on July 4 - had the exact same photos, same creed, etc. I didn't even realize it was a separate bag until I saw the two different listings. What should I do? I spent way more than I should have because I really wanted this bag in this color...

 

[daimlerz]

I’d appreciate it very much if an Authenticator could tell me if this bag is genuine (except the replacement strap). Thank you.

From Ssavage68

https://posh.mk/wVfUXDN667

 

[BeenBurned]

Please authenticate this Coach listing? Thank you.
Item: Coach Floral Leather Cross Body COA
Listing#: 97815672

Seller: Gooodwill

Site where listed: Goodwill

Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/97815672

Comments: I’ve never seen a creed patch like this one.

That listing can't be authenticated from those pictures and if those are the pictures that a-u-t-h-e-n-t-i-c-a-t-e / first used to authenticate it, be very wary.

The bag is highly faked and faked extremely closely and without the right pictures, it's easy to get it wrong.

 

[DL Harper]

This is probably a stupid question, but give me a break, it's late.

Are those leather endcaps on the drawstring the same on both sides? I think the seller's correct when she says she mixed up the photos between 2 identical bags, the stitching on one set of endcaps is coming a bit loose. But both creed photos look identical so if the photo you posted is of the bag you received, it's genuine. MORE OPINIONS ARE WELCOME.

ETA - Just a heads-up. She DOES have at least one fake listed, that bubble-gum pink "hippie backpack" with an always fake serial number prefix K3H- and a color never used by Coach in vintage leather bags since the days of Bonnie Cashin.

EATA - Whoops, spoke too soon. The Periwinkle Drawstring doesn't look quite right either but the creed photo isn't as clear as I'd like. I would NOT risk buying anything from this seller
" LindasCoachCloset " on Etsy.

AND another one - Vintage dark red leather backpack was definitely NOT made by Coach either.

Interesting about the pink color of the "hippie backpack", because she sold another identical style/color recently, but with a different prefix.

 

[BeenBurned]

Oops, will repost.

 

[BeenBurned]

Could you please take a look at this bag? I have concerns because what I received is not quite the same as the photo in the listing, and I'm not sure if it got switched out, or ...????

Seller: Linda's Closet
Bag: Daypack 9960

COACH Vintage Yellow Mustard Leather Drawstring Backpack 9960.made in Usa.rare. - Etsy

This Backpacks item by LindasCoachCloset has 6 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Mount Prospect, IL. Listed on May 6, 2020

www.etsy.com

The creed looks the same, the outlet "bullet" seems to be in the same location, but check out the tassels in photo #2 of the listing - stitching across the top of the tassel. I've attached photos of what the tassels look like on what she sent - no stitching.

What do you think? Is this authentic? I usually assume when they have the bullet it is safe. Seller claims she had two bag same color and condition, and that she may have "mixed up the photos between the two".

View attachment 4787432

View attachment 4787433

This is probably a stupid question, but give me a break, it's late.

Are those leather endcaps on the drawstring the same on both sides? I think the seller's correct when she says she mixed up the photos between 2 identical bags, the stitching on one set of endcaps is coming a bit loose. But both creed photos look identical so if the photo you posted is of the bag you received, it's genuine. MORE OPINIONS ARE WELCOME.

ETA - Just a heads-up. She DOES have at least one fake listed, that bubble-gum pink "hippie backpack" with an always fake serial number prefix K3H- and a color never used by Coach in vintage leather bags since the days of Bonnie Cashin.

EATA - Whoops, spoke too soon. The Periwinkle Drawstring doesn't look quite right either but the creed photo isn't as clear as I'd like. I would NOT risk buying anything from this seller
" LindasCoachCloset " on Etsy.

AND another one - Vintage dark red leather backpack was definitely NOT made by Coach either.

Both sides are the same. I have not seen tassels that look like this before - even though the creed looks okay, the tassels are worrying me. She told me she had two bags, and when I asked her if she still had the other one she said she sold it "a few months ago" but when I looked it up (I had an email from her because I had asked a question about the first bag) it says it sold July 4. So - not months ago. And the other listing - the one that sold on July 4 - had the exact same photos, same creed, etc. I didn't even realize it was a separate bag until I saw the two different listings. What should I do? I spent way more than I should have because I really wanted this bag in this color...

I don't know what's going on with Etsy seller, LindasCoachCloset but something's screwy.

Her listing shows pictures from 2 different bags (with 2 different sets of drawstrings) and the drawstrings you've shown from the bag you received are from a THIRD bag!!

As shown in the pictures below, she images are taken from her listing and both are different from yours. SO LindasCoachCloset has or had 3 of the same bag. Who knows what her other buyers received?!?!?






Whether the other bag she sold had the same serial number too, we'll never know because I think it's too hard to tell whether the creed pictures show the same creed or 2 different ones with the same serial number. (I lightened/brightened your picture to make the comparison easier to see.)

I think the creed shown in the listing might be from the bag you received because the lighter areas appear to be showing in both.





And regarding the periwinkle bag, that too is fake. Compare her blue fake to an authentic bag made in the same month/year/plant.


LINDASCOACHCLOSET FAKE (blue) vs. Authentic (red)


I agree - avoid LindasCoachCloset.

 

[BeenBurned]

Interesting about the pink color of the "hippie backpack", because she sold another identical style/color recently, but with a different prefix.

And the other Bazooka bubble gum pink bag LindasCoachCloset sold is fake too:

Vintage Coach Pink Leather Hippie Slim Backpack 9405 Rare. - Etsy

This Backpacks item by LindasCoachCloset has 24 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Elgin, IL. Listed on Mar 2, 2020

www.etsy.com

She sold a fake denim blue one too:

Vintage Coach Light Blue Leather Hippie Slim Backpack 9405.rare. - Etsy

This Backpacks item by LindasCoachCloset has 3 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Elgin, IL. Listed on Mar 21, 2020

www.etsy.com

Although I'd like a better creed picture, I think there's a problem with this listing too:

Vintage Coach White off Turnlock Tophandle Geometric Purse - Etsy

Vintage Coach White Off Turnlock Tophandle Geometric Purse. ID #9043 Made in USA. Features a main pocket with a turn lock closure, the inside has a wall zippered pocket, has the Coach creed in front. Interior Unlined very clean. Leather Hang Tag Not Included. Shows very minimal wear,corners and

www.etsy.com

 

[whateve]

Could you please take a look at this bag? I have concerns because what I received is not quite the same as the photo in the listing, and I'm not sure if it got switched out, or ...????

Seller: Linda's Closet
Bag: Daypack 9960

COACH Vintage Yellow Mustard Leather Drawstring Backpack 9960.made in Usa.rare. - Etsy

This Backpacks item by LindasCoachCloset has 6 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Mount Prospect, IL. Listed on May 6, 2020

www.etsy.com

The creed looks the same, the outlet "bullet" seems to be in the same location, but check out the tassels in photo #2 of the listing - stitching across the top of the tassel. I've attached photos of what the tassels look like on what she sent - no stitching.

What do you think? Is this authentic? I usually assume when they have the bullet it is safe. Seller claims she had two bag same color and condition, and that she may have "mixed up the photos between the two".

View attachment 4787432

View attachment 4787433

This is probably a stupid question, but give me a break, it's late.

Are those leather endcaps on the drawstring the same on both sides? I think the seller's correct when she says she mixed up the photos between 2 identical bags, the stitching on one set of endcaps is coming a bit loose. But both creed photos look identical so if the photo you posted is of the bag you received, it's genuine. MORE OPINIONS ARE WELCOME.

ETA - Just a heads-up. She DOES have at least one fake listed, that bubble-gum pink "hippie backpack" with an always fake serial number prefix K3H- and a color never used by Coach in vintage leather bags since the days of Bonnie Cashin.

EATA - Whoops, spoke too soon. The Periwinkle Drawstring doesn't look quite right either but the creed photo isn't as clear as I'd like. I would NOT risk buying anything from this seller
" LindasCoachCloset " on Etsy.

AND another one - Vintage dark red leather backpack was definitely NOT made by Coach either.

Both sides are the same. I have not seen tassels that look like this before - even though the creed looks okay, the tassels are worrying me. She told me she had two bags, and when I asked her if she still had the other one she said she sold it "a few months ago" but when I looked it up (I had an email from her because I had asked a question about the first bag) it says it sold July 4. So - not months ago. And the other listing - the one that sold on July 4 - had the exact same photos, same creed, etc. I didn't even realize it was a separate bag until I saw the two different listings. What should I do? I spent way more than I should have because I really wanted this bag in this color...

I don't know what's going on with Etsy seller, LindasCoachCloset but something's screwy.

Her listing shows pictures from 2 different bags (with 2 different sets of drawstrings) and the drawstrings you've shown from the bag you received are from a THIRD bag!!

As shown in the pictures below, she images are taken from her listing and both are different from yours. SO LindasCoachCloset has or had 3 of the same bag. Who knows what her other buyers received?!?!?
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Whether the other bag she sold had the same serial number too, we'll never know because I think it's too hard to tell whether the creed pictures show the same creed or 2 different ones with the same serial number. (I lightened/brightened your picture to make the comparison easier to see.)

I think the creed shown in the listing might be from the bag you received because the lighter areas appear to be showing in both.
View attachment 4787752




And regarding the periwinkle bag, that too is fake. Compare her blue fake to an authentic bag made in the same month/year/plant.

View attachment 4787755
LINDASCOACHCLOSET FAKE (blue) vs. Authentic (red)


I agree - avoid LindasCoachCloset.

I believe the bag you received is authentic. The little scoop cut out on the ends of the drawstrings is correct while the straight across shown in some of the pictures would have made me worry. The scooped and sewn across is good too. There are definitely pictures of 3 different bags in that listing. Possibly one of them was fake, but not the one you received.

 

[daimlerz]

I’d appreciate it very much if an Authenticator could tell me if this bag is genuine (except the replacement strap). Thank you.

From Ssavage68

https://posh.mk/wVfUXDN667

Apologies for reposting this question, in case it got lost in the previous multiple messages. Thank you lots!

 

[PACNWPurseLover]

Hello dear authenticators. Please confirm (or deny, but I think it looks good from my very amateur but learning perspective) this is authentic:

Black Coach 131381-F19252

Used Coach Black Gallery Tote Purse With Poof Keychain

www.shopgoodwill.com

Thank you in advance!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello dear authenticators. Please confirm (or deny, but I think it looks good from my very amateur but learning perspective) this is authentic:

Black Coach 131381-F19252

Used Coach Black Gallery Tote Purse With Poof Keychain

www.shopgoodwill.com

Thank you in advance!

The bag looks good but I don't think the "poof keychain" is Coach.