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
• 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!

 

[oldbaglover]

It's called a Shoulder Bag style number 4050 from the late 1980s Lightweight line and it's genuine.

When did Coach stamp Made in USA on their creeds? I have seen made in The United States. TIA.

 

[Penelope G]

The serial number of the first one is completely covered up in the photos and that makes it impossible to authenticate.

The second one looks ok.

Thank you!

 

[Flushpuppy]

Please authenticate. I hope those three tiny piping issues are all that's wrong! Could it be burgundy?

VTG COACH GLOVED BROWN LEATHER SHOULDER BAG.
Item 271840537813.
Seller treasurecorner5.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-COACH-G...OHjBpm%2BhqV8VjJooGvI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Score!

 

[BeenBurned]

Are indentations on the back of the female part of the turnlock always indicative that the item is fake? Or is it only on bags?

This item is a small case, described by the seller as a clutch wallet.

seller margduke
Title: COACH VINTAGE LEATHER TURN LOCK CLUTCH WALLET
251930657453
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTA...453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa83cc2ad

 

[ledobe]

Are indentations on the back of the female part of the turnlock always indicative that the item is fake? Or is it only on bags?

This item is a small case, described by the seller as a clutch wallet.

seller margduke
Title: COACH VINTAGE LEATHER TURN LOCK CLUTCH WALLET
251930657453
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTA...453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa83cc2ad

As a rehabber, I can tell you those turnlocks can be removed and replaced, so it could have gotten switched out at some point.

I've also often wondered if at some point Coach used a different supplier maybe one round of bags could have that turnlock and it might not be fake.

I'm no authenticator but I would consider it an indicator not absolute proof.
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[BeenBurned]

As a rehabber, I can tell you those turnlocks can be removed and replaced, so it could have gotten switched out at some point.

I've also often wondered if at some point Coach used a different supplier maybe one round of bags could have that turnlock and it might not be fake.

I'm no authenticator but I would consider it an indicator not absolute proof.

Thank you. I didn't want to assume anything without asking. I shall wait for more opinions but I do realize that items that are changable and removable can't be used for authentication.

Another thing that caught my eye was the metal Sonoma-type hangtag. The chunky cases I've seen have leather hangtags.

 

[Flushpuppy]

Brown handbag
Seller: missy102015
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Handbag-Brown-/191561598875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c99f6079b

 

[Flushpuppy]

Manor bag
Seller: gc11i
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/391120528944?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[Hyacinth]

Manor bag
Seller: gc11i
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/391120528944?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It seems ok, even with the faded serial number

 

[Hyacinth]

Brown handbag
Seller: missy102015
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Handbag-Brown-/191561598875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c99f6079b

Genuine Beaumont Satchel

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you. I didn't want to assume anything without asking. I shall wait for more opinions but I do realize that items that are changable and removable can't be used for authentication.

Another thing that caught my eye was the metal Sonoma-type hangtag. The chunky cases I've seen have leather hangtags.

The hangtag very likely was added afterwards. The lining at least looks original but I don't think the ball chain is from Coach and it may not even be brass.

On Coach briefcases made in and after 1996, the squared-off turnlocks usually DO have indents in the back, so that warning sign applies only to purses.

 

[Hyacinth]

When did Coach stamp Made in USA on their creeds? I have seen made in The United States. TIA.

They used it in the late 1980s and maybe very early 1990s at one of their plants, and mostly in bags from the Lightweight line

 

[JOODLZ]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
From GW today...one of the D rings for a shoulder strap is on the chain with the hangtag...the leather piece is broken, but fixable. Nice of previous owner to include it
Long strap is missing too, but I'll figure something out.
Approx. 9.5"w x 6"h x 3"d Handles 5.5" to buckles.
An ebay seller calls it a Legacy Bonnie Small Zip...does that sound about right?
And is it made of linen, or just canvas...any ideas?
As always, thanks in advance!

 

[ModXer]

It's called a Shoulder Bag style number 4050 from the late 1980s Lightweight line and it's genuine.

Thank you so much for authenticating this and the other bag I posted, Hyacinth! Much appreciated.

 

[Hyacinth]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
From GW today...one of the D rings for a shoulder strap is on the chain with the hangtag...the leather piece is broken, but fixable. Nice of previous owner to include it
Long strap is missing too, but I'll figure something out.
Approx. 9.5"w x 6"h x 3"d Handles 5.5" to buckles.
An ebay seller calls it a Legacy Bonnie Small Zip...does that sound about right?
And is it made of linen, or just canvas...any ideas?
As always, thanks in advance!

Genuine. Coach's full name for it is Bonnie's Legacy Linen Canvas Small Zip Satchel which not only gives the fabric description but probably holds or ties the record for the longest name ever given to a Coach handbag.

The styles were created as a tribute to Bonnie Cashin, who had died in early 2000.