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

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

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
  Link:
  Comments:
  
  
• 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!

 

[orangekitty121]

Hello!
Would love to authenticate two bags!

An aqua backpack, style # 9994
Seller: ash818

Coach mini backpack / bag

Shop ash818's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Coach mini backpack / bag - vintage .. super CLEAN inside, interesting mint chocolate chip green color

poshmark.com

A black rambler with silver hardware
Seller: vlmeyer

Coach Rambler Crossbody black

Shop sheshopval's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Beautiful Coach Rambler crossbody black. NO TAG. Clean bag ...only wear is to edges..please see picture. Silver closure and buckle. Measures 9 1/2” across at bottom. 7 1/2” tall. 2”...

poshmark.com

 

[seekingvintage]

Dear authenticators,


When time permits, could you have a look at this bag?
in my possession, purchased at Goodwill.
The bag is 7” tall, 10.5” wide, and 3” deep, front to back.
Thank you in advance!

 

[Hyacinth]

Dear authenticators,

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When time permits, could you have a look at this bag?
in my possession, purchased at Goodwill.
The bag is 7” tall, 10.5” wide, and 3” deep, front to back.
Thank you in advance!

Genuine, it's a Ridgefield Flap Bag made in 2000

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello!
Would love to authenticate two bags!

An aqua backpack, style # 9994
Seller: ash818

Coach mini backpack / bag

Shop ash818's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Coach mini backpack / bag - vintage .. super CLEAN inside, interesting mint chocolate chip green color

poshmark.com

A black rambler with silver hardware
Seller: vlmeyer

Coach Rambler Crossbody black

Shop sheshopval's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Beautiful Coach Rambler crossbody black. NO TAG. Clean bag ...only wear is to edges..please see picture. Silver closure and buckle. Measures 9 1/2” across at bottom. 7 1/2” tall. 2”...

poshmark.com

First - genuine Drawstring Backpack from 1995 or 96, I can't quite read the year code

Second - genuine Rambler's Legacy from 1999

 

[seekingvintage]

Genuine, it's a Ridgefield Flap Bag made in 2000

Thank you very much, Hyacinth!

 

[Hyacinth]

I forgot to add that in my notes I had this bag NYC Rambler crossed that out and my next note was Metropolitan Portfolio and that was what I was going to use in listing. Glad I have the correct name now and the information on turnlock is fabulous.

It doesn't look as if my first reply went through so I'll try again, just in case)

It's good to see that you've done your research.

Probably at least half of the sellers on the major sites like Ebay and Poshmark don't know the actual names of the iyems theyre selling. One incorrect name gets oublicly posted, and others find it and use it in THEIR listings, and before long the poor bag has a completely new name that just keeps getting passed down.

It's especially important to know both the official name and the Coach style number for any bags made before 1994 because names from that time frame are even harder to find. Style numbers are the best way to pin an item down but those aren't readily available either. Since all Coach items should be authenticated because many vintage bags as well as more recent bags were copied and faked it's a very good idea to have them authenticated here and to ask in your request if we can include the correct name and style number. Not all of us have access to those records, but if asked, we'll try to track them down if time permits.


(Hope this gets through OK, we had more than a dozen weak tornadoes come through the area almost a week ago and our cable provider is apparently still putting their system back together. Our tv and internet comes and goes, and just "went" for about 20 minutes.)

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi,
Thank you so much for your help thus far! I do not know history at at all. I have uploaded additional photos of the turnlock. The information about the turnlock is so interesting and is something I will use when I list this item. Sorry for asking quote question guess I missed that in reading what to do, my apologies. I appreciate you pointing out that to look up value I need to look up completed listings! So many individuals miss this important step! I have cleaned the bag with quality leather cleaner and moisturizer. The front of the bag was SO dry when I found it. I have an arsenal of cleaning products that I use. Do you have a recommendation for a quality moisturizer that is your go-to? I am always looking for quality products to use on the items I purchase. Thank you again for your help. It is much appreciated! ~A



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The larger "plates" at least were apparently replaced at a later date by what looks like genuine Coach pieces, which is good. I'm not sure about the center twisty part of the turnlock but the front and back plates were replaced some time between 1996 to the present.

And if you enjoy finding new leather care products to add to your arsenal, have I got a place for you!

Our Coach Rehab And Rescue Club thread over at the Coach Clubhouse in our main Coach forum has literally THOUSANDS of posts on everything from getting pen marks out of Coach leather to taking care of funky odors and mildew, and if you have the patience to go through the current and the Archived posts there you'll find enough product recommendations for every kind of leather care product on the market to keep anyone who likes or works with fine leathers happy.

Navigate here:

Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

Continued from here: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-clubhouse/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-674.html Clubhouse thread for all things related to rehabbing your Coach finds!

forum.purseblog.com

The very first post has a link to the previous very long thread saved in the Archives.

ETA - CORRECTION - the Archived pages are either temporily or permanently gone, they may have just been relocated. Regular posters to that thread will probably know, or you might come across the link as you go through the thread.

 

[Minchanka]

Could you please take a look? TIA

Seller: polarbear36

Mercari: Your Marketplace

Mercari is your marketplace. It's the perfect place to declutter and discover items that are uniquely you. Say 'goodbye' to your old go-tos and 'hello' to one-of-a-kind treasures.

merc.li

 

[Hyacinth]

Could you please take a look? TIA

Seller: polarbear36

Mercari: Your Marketplace

Mercari is your marketplace. It's the perfect place to declutter and discover items that are uniquely you. Say 'goodbye' to your old go-tos and 'hello' to one-of-a-kind treasures.

merc.li

Genuine, it looks like a Pocket Bag style 9875 from around 1990

 

[Minchanka]

Genuine, it looks like a Pocket Bag style 9875 from around 1990

Thanks, then it’s too small.

 

[whateve]

Thanks, then it’s too small.

No, a pocket bag isn't the same as a pocket purse. It's very nicely sized, as mentioned in the listing.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thanks, then it’s too small.

No, a pocket bag isn't the same as a pocket purse. It's very nicely sized, as mentioned in the listing.

Whateve's probably right, you're thinking of a different "pocket". Click on the thumbnail.

 

[LadaZuri]

Hi Authenticators, thank you for all of your hard work!

Could you kindly have a look at this Casey on Ebay? (The seller posted the creed and tag photos at my request). If authentic, would you know what year this bag is from?

Site and seller: Ebay, suzysmod
Link: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/224120154274?ul_noapp=true
Item number: 224120154274
Comments: Mothball smell (which will have me heading to the Coach Rehab and Rescue Club next)!

Close-up of creed:



Many thanks in advance!

 

[LunaSilver]

Hi Authenticators, could you authenticate this eBay listing please, thanks.
Seller:alissaeva

VINTAGE COACH 9983 REGINA CROSSBODY | eBay

<p>VERY VINTAGE COACH 9983 REGINA CROSSBODY. —NO STRAP—Condition is Pre-owned. I must be color blind because I can’t tell if it Navy or Black. I took pics in daylight outside and 1 pic inside to show the best color. It is definitely not a bright solid black..that I know. Cross turn key/lock. Ask...

www.ebay.com

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi Authenticators, thank you for all of your hard work!

Could you kindly have a look at this Casey on Ebay? (The seller posted the creed and tag photos at my request). If authentic, would you know what year this bag is from?

Site and seller: Ebay, suzysmod
Link: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/224120154274?ul_noapp=true
Item number: 224120154274
Comments: Mothball smell (which will have me heading to the Coach Rehab and Rescue Club next)!

Close-up of creed:

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Many thanks in advance!

It's a genuine Casey, I'm guessing from the color that it's from 1993