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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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#51,466
SuzieSueSure said:
I have three needing an expert eye please!

1. “Coach”
Seller Ctuttle on Mercari
Link -
https://merc.li/6kvkmr3Cb
Comments: Style number matches expected style of North South tote

2. purchased online now in hand
“Coach 4401 Madison Carlyle Handbag Dark Navy Blue Italy Crossbody Pebble Leather”
Seller: beautyandthebeads on ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174311526729
Comment: have more pictures with sizing if needed

3.purchased online now in hand
Item: “Coach Taylor Shoulder Handbag Purse BROWN Leather H4C-9944 ”
Seller: tro_mart on ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254390005775
Comment: have more pictures with sizing if needed
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All 3 are genuine.
 
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Good morning, could someone please take a look at this wool tote? I'd appreciate thoughts on authenticity as well as more info - if 4 stands for the plant number, was it ever used in the United States? It seems like all bags of this style (gray or white) have the same creed number H94-6142, which would mean it was only in production for 1 month in one plant. That makes me a bit suspicious, plus the fonts are thick and wide, which I've seen often in fake bags from late 90s - early 2000s. Thank you!

Item: Coach Blanket Book Tote (?) style #6142

Listing number: 184336526023

Seller: lidiascloset

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/184336526023
 
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Coachaddict4020 said:
I sent an offer on this bag last night before going to bed and it was accepted this morning. Can I have it authenticated before I pay:

Coach Bleeker Black leather bag 9305 Good condition for sale | eBay

Find great deals on eBay for Coach Bleeker Black leather bag 9305 Good condition. Shop with confidence.
www.ebay.ca

Thanks!
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I'm not sure about that one, there are a few small details that are a tiny bit off. Can you ask the seller to take a clear photo of the part of the magnetic snap at the top of the bag that has letters and numbers stamped into it? Or else you can complete the sale and send us that photo when you receive the bag.

Bleeckers have been faked a lot and many of them are really close.
 
#51,472
Hyacinth said:
I'm not sure about that one, there are a few small details that are a tiny bit off. Can you ask the seller to take a clear photo of the part of the magnetic snap at the top of the bag that has letters and numbers stamped into it? Or else you can complete the sale and send us that photo when you receive the bag.

Bleeckers have been faked a lot and many of them are really close.
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I actually already messaged the seller for clearer interior pictures as the strap in picture 6 on the left looks like it has a tear but its a bit too blurry for me to tell. She hasn’t responded. I will ask her to send me the magnetic snap picture as well. If I buy it and it turns out to be fake, Ebay won’t refund me the duties (3rd party) so Ill lose about $30 cad taking the risk. Ill tag you if she sends me the magnet picture! Thanks :)
 
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catthecurious said:
Good morning, could someone please take a look at this wool tote? I'd appreciate thoughts on authenticity as well as more info - if 4 stands for the plant number, was it ever used in the United States? It seems like all bags of this style (gray or white) have the same creed number H94-6142, which would mean it was only in production for 1 month in one plant. That makes me a bit suspicious, plus the fonts are thick and wide, which I've seen often in fake bags from late 90s - early 2000s. Thank you!

Item: Coach Blanket Book Tote (?) style #6142

Listing number: 184336526023

Seller: lidiascloset

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/184336526023
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That's probably what happened. I've seen that serial number before and they've all been in the same bone or dark gray Blanket Book Totes with that same brown plaid or tattersal lining. It was in the 1999 Holiday catalog with 5 Jack Russell Terriers on the cover so Coach probably felt obliged to produce it, especiall since there was a matching dog coat featured on the cover of that catalog. Coach probably just leased a production line at some unknown plant on a temporary basis for that production run, they were right in the middle of the move to China and that may have been the only way to make the bag. I don't see any evidence that the bag is fake
 
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Coachaddict4020 said:
I actually already messaged the seller for clearer interior pictures as the strap in picture 6 on the left looks like it has a tear but its a bit too blurry for me to tell. She hasn’t responded. I will ask her to send me the magnetic snap picture as well. If I buy it and it turns out to be fake, Ebay won’t refund me the duties (3rd party) so Ill lose about $30 cad taking the risk. Ill tag you if she sends me the magnet picture! Thanks :smile:
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If she doesn't send the additional photos I'd recommend cancelling the sale especially if you'd lose that much money if it turns out to be fake. Please always have any of those Bleeckers authenticated before making any buying decisions.
 
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Hyacinth said:
That's probably what happened. I've seen that serial number before and they've all been in the same bone or dark gray Blanket Book Totes with that same brown plaid or tattersal lining. It was in the 1999 Holiday catalog with 5 Jack Russell Terriers on the cover so Coach probably felt obliged to produce it, especiall since there was a matching dog coat featured on the cover of that catalog. Coach probably just leased a production line at some unknown plant on a temporary basis for that production run, they were right in the middle of the move to China and that may have been the only way to make the bag. I don't see any evidence that the bag is fake
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Thank you so much, Hyacinth! Very interesting info. This bag and the others like it I've seen look well made, but the creed definitely threw me off.
 
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Coachaddict4020 said:
I actually already messaged the seller for clearer interior pictures as the strap in picture 6 on the left looks like it has a tear but its a bit too blurry for me to tell. She hasn’t responded. I will ask her to send me the magnetic snap picture as well. If I buy it and it turns out to be fake, Ebay won’t refund me the duties (3rd party) so Ill lose about $30 cad taking the risk. Ill tag you if she sends me the magnet picture! Thanks :)
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You will receive a seperate refund through Global shipping Program as well. (Include import duties). But return after receiving cost seller money for postage. If seller intentionally sell fake then it is good to teach them a lesson, but some sellers just made honest mistake. It is best to have it authenciated prior to shipping.
 
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