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!

 

[Mambutt]

Requesting authentification for this Broadway satchel I just picked up from FB marketplace. It measures approximately 11x8x4.5. Thanks in advance, and sorry for making you look at the inside of it so close to dinnertime

 

[Hyacinth]

CRIKEY! Did everyone except me go thrifting over the weekend?

 

[Hyacinth]

Requesting authentification for this Broadway satchel I just picked up from FB marketplace. It measures approximately 11x8x4.5. Thanks in advance, and sorry for making you look at the inside of it so close to dinnertime

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Hey, we've seen worse. At least it's genuine.

 

[Mambutt]

Hey, we've seen worse. At least it's genuine.

Thanks Hyacinth! This sucker is getting a bath right away.

 

[Lake Effect]

CRIKEY! Did everyone except me go thrifting over the weekend?

Yes, but the only interesting thing I saw was a big hairy bucket ( yes I was ready to break my Duffle rule) but with a creed that said was made in the United States stamped with a skinny N plant. I didn’t think it could be a legit Berk. I didn’t bother getting a pic.

 

[42andeverything]

It's authentic. I believe it is a shoulder brief #5230 made in the early 90s.

Thanks! That's super helpful

 

[artax two]

CRIKEY! Did everyone except me go thrifting over the weekend?

Yes! Even I did and I actually found a couple of all leather vintage bags, so that's saying something! The prices I found unfortunately were not very thrifty tho. $69.00!

 

[hachi29]

Purses made before 1994 don't have the style number in the creed. The serial number is just a random number.

Thanks Whateve! So the one in #300 made before 1994 right?

 

[Hyacinth]

While doing a search for another post (where we were accused of "erring" on our authentication), I came across this post from July 8.

At the time, the seller thebluellama had a fake Spectator Court bag.

Note that the POS has been relisted, this time with an authenticity disclaimer of sorts as "copy."

COPY - Red & White Vintage Coach crossbody bag

Shop thebluellama's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Red & White Vintage Coach crossbody bag. Never used. Won at estate sale. Accepting all offers. Measurements provided upon request.

poshmark.com

And both "Dooneys" in this listing (sold) are fake.

Vintage Dooney & Bourke bundle.

Shop thebluellama's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage Dooney & Bourke bundle. Not sure about the age of bags and the front latches are broken but if you know how to have them repaired it’s a good deal. Giving away to thrift...

poshmark.com

Beware of Poshmark seller:
The blue llama
@thebluellama

AND FOR ANYONE WHO KEEPS SAYING "I'M NOT AN AUTHENTICATOR, BUT... ", just in case there's any doubt about this bag from thebluellama at Poshmark being fake:

 

[katev]

It looks good to me.

Thanks!

 

[katev]

CRIKEY! Did everyone except me go thrifting over the weekend?

I did! I shouldn't have done it but how could I resist a Legacy Garcia for only $7.50?

Of course I couldn't!

 

[FrecklesRock]

I did! I shouldn't have but how could I resist a Legacy Garcia for only $7.50? I couldn't!

$7.50?????? I'm so freaking jealous right now. There is absolutely no way I would find a vintage Coach bag priced that way in Canada.

 

[katev]

$7.50?????? I'm so freaking jealous right now. There is absolutely no way I would find a vintage Coach bag priced that way in Canada.

I got lucky, it was tagged $25 but there was a 50% off sale and I had a $5 coupon, so it was only $7.50.

It's not vintage because it was made in 2008 but I have always had a soft spot for the Legacy bags made around the time of Coach's 65th Anniversary.

 

[BeenBurned]

Yes, but the only interesting thing I saw was a big hairy bucket ( yes I was ready to break my Duffle rule) but with a creed that said was made in the United States stamped with a skinny N plant. I didn’t think it could be a legit Berk. I didn’t bother getting a pic.

Is this what you mean by "a creed that said was made in the United States stamped with a skinny N plant?" (If so, I bet it had the same serial number!)

 

[JorieD]

It's authentic. It is not a city bag. I don't believe the style is rare. I believe it is a compartment bag 9850. It was probably made in the early 90s.

Thank you!