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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!
 
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#54,106
JuneCleaverSemperFi said:
Woops, Here is the link for 2bluethumbs. Is this pouch dyed red? https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINT...SE-BLACK-INTERIOR-REHABBED-CLEAN/233410795174
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JuneCleaverSemperFi said:
Did the seller dye it this with something? When they say "rehab" does that mean they may polish it with something or am I misunderstanding. Because it is really bright.
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It is authentic. I believe this seller means she uses leather products and conditioners, not polish or dye, but you could ask her to be sure. Red is the original color. The type of leather and dyes Coach used in the 70s and 80s had staying power; I'm not surprised it looks as good as it does.
 
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Vlad said:
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!
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My last request of the night, thank you all for your invaluable assistance. I am trying to find out the style name of this bag so that I can find one in a light color. This is an example of the style I am looking for by seller jemfinds https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Black-Double-Strap-Bag-2827-5f6c229f7f80d2f55a9fb86a
Would this be from the 70's or 80's? When I search the name of the listing it shows a variety of crescent bags.
 
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JuneCleaverSemperFi said:
My last request of the night, thank you all for your invaluable assistance. I am trying to find out the style name of this bag so that I can find one in a light color. This is an example of the style I am looking for by seller jemfinds https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Black-Double-Strap-Bag-2827-5f6c229f7f80d2f55a9fb86a
Would this be from the 70's or 80's? When I search the name of the listing it shows a variety of crescent bags.
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It's from the early 90s. It's called a small swinger, #4080. There was also a larger size, #4040. These styles will have made in the United States (or made in U.S.A.) creeds with unique serial numbers. The style number won't be in the creed. I doubt many sellers know the correct name or style number.
 
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Hey, looking for opinions on whether or not this purse is authentic or a fake. :smile: Let me know if additional photos or information is needed.

Item: Coach Brown Leather Chester Canteen (I think? It's what came up when I did some googling)

Where purchased or how obtained: Bought at a thrift store (St. Vincent De Paul?) more than a decade ago. I think it was pretty cheap, like $5.

Comments: If you can't read it, the code on the inside is B4C 9901
I don't know much about leather, but the back of the inside of the purse, and inside the inner pocket feel like the inside of real leather belts I felt at a leather shop once (ones that didn't have like a "finished" type of underside, if I'm making sense). The front of the inside (where the stamped code is) feels like the outside of the purse. (Basically, I think it's real leather)

Dimensions: Appears to be about 7 1/2 to 8 inches tall, about 9 inches wide at the widest part of the purse, 2 1/2 inches thick measured at the bottom when resting normally (when stretched to full thickness it's 3 inches). Honestly I measured a few different times, and I'm not sure they're 100% precise because of the way the bag bends, the tape measure bends, straightness etc. Strap seems to be about 52 inches long (measuring the whole strap, or 26 inches hanging down from where it would rest on your shoulder). EDIT: Just realized the strap is adjustable, not sure where it is supposed to be positioned for measuring.

Thank you for any help you can give me on figuring out this bag. I remember picking it out with my (late) mom when I was 13 or maybe younger. It holds a special place in my heart. It would be fun to know if it's real or not.

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rachelsond said:
Hey, looking for opinions on whether or not this purse is authentic or a fake. :smile: Let me know if additional photos or information is needed.

Item: Coach Brown Leather Chester Canteen (I think? It's what came up when I did some googling)

Where purchased or how obtained: Bought at a thrift store (St. Vincent De Paul?) more than a decade ago. I think it was pretty cheap, like $5.

Comments: If you can't read it, the code on the inside is B4C 9901
I don't know much about leather, but the back of the inside of the purse, and inside the inner pocket feel like the inside of real leather belts I felt at a leather shop once (ones that didn't have like a "finished" type of underside, if I'm making sense). The front of the inside (where the stamped code is) feels like the outside of the purse. (Basically, I think it's real leather)

Dimensions: Appears to be about 7 1/2 to 8 inches tall, about 9 inches wide at the widest part of the purse, 2 1/2 inches thick measured at the bottom when resting normally (when stretched to full thickness it's 3 inches). Honestly I measured a few different times, and I'm not sure they're 100% precise because of the way the bag bends, the tape measure bends, straightness etc. Strap seems to be about 52 inches long (measuring the whole strap, or 26 inches hanging down from where it would rest on your shoulder). EDIT: Just realized the strap is adjustable, not sure where it is supposed to be positioned for measuring.

Thank you for any help you can give me on figuring out this bag. I remember picking it out with my (late) mom when I was 13 or maybe younger. It holds a special place in my heart. It would be fun to know if it's real or not.

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It's an authentic Chester bag made in 1994.

And welcome to TPF!
 
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rachelsond said:
Hey, looking for opinions on whether or not this purse is authentic or a fake. :smile: Let me know if additional photos or information is needed.

Item: Coach Brown Leather Chester Canteen (I think? It's what came up when I did some googling)

Where purchased or how obtained: Bought at a thrift store (St. Vincent De Paul?) more than a decade ago. I think it was pretty cheap, like $5.

Comments: If you can't read it, the code on the inside is B4C 9901
I don't know much about leather, but the back of the inside of the purse, and inside the inner pocket feel like the inside of real leather belts I felt at a leather shop once (ones that didn't have like a "finished" type of underside, if I'm making sense). The front of the inside (where the stamped code is) feels like the outside of the purse. (Basically, I think it's real leather)

Dimensions: Appears to be about 7 1/2 to 8 inches tall, about 9 inches wide at the widest part of the purse, 2 1/2 inches thick measured at the bottom when resting normally (when stretched to full thickness it's 3 inches). Honestly I measured a few different times, and I'm not sure they're 100% precise because of the way the bag bends, the tape measure bends, straightness etc. Strap seems to be about 52 inches long (measuring the whole strap, or 26 inches hanging down from where it would rest on your shoulder). EDIT: Just realized the strap is adjustable, not sure where it is supposed to be positioned for measuring.

Thank you for any help you can give me on figuring out this bag. I remember picking it out with my (late) mom when I was 13 or maybe younger. It holds a special place in my heart. It would be fun to know if it's real or not.

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If you want to learn how to rehab your bag...please join us in the Coach Rehab and Rescue Thread.
 
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First time posting an authentication request so hope this is correct:

item: vintage coach dinky
Purchased: eBay
Comments: I already cleaned up the bag but requesting confirmation that this vintage bag is authentic coach or fake. Please let me know if you need additional photos and thank you for your time!7C3E3E9C-52FE-4481-B52F-AF54092C6652.jpegA09B3697-9A57-4433-88FD-0A0737DF3AB5.jpeg03C228B6-C3B8-4751-AF80-75B8C57F223D.jpegE27D6832-5308-47C0-8D57-28573BD48292.jpeg394770B3-84A4-41E4-B8AF-8771F5DF7F92.jpeg1E44C952-64A3-40D1-A0CB-7A44B061416D.jpegCCEEA78C-49C7-4488-9FDF-8843500C5916.jpegA4017060-6BAD-487F-A17B-36029BC51271.jpegD8E4EDD4-8869-41C9-802E-251647204EBD.jpeg
Outer Bag measurements: 9”x5”x2”
 
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Catbag411 said:
First time posting an authentication request so hope this is correct:

item: vintage coach dinky
Purchased: eBay
Comments: I already cleaned up the bag but requesting confirmation that this vintage bag is authentic coach or fake. Please let me know if you need additional photos and thank you for your time!View attachment 4870026View attachment 4870027View attachment 4870028View attachment 4870029View attachment 4870030View attachment 4870031View attachment 4870032View attachment 4870033View attachment 4870034
Outer Bag measurements: 9”x5”x2”
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Post a link to the ebay listing and the seller's name.
 
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