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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:
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    Listing number:
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  • FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
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    Where purchased or how obtained
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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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#5,492
rdsofsra said:
Hi! I'm new to the forums and wanted help please.

Found the following:
Item: Authentic COACH Signature Brown/Tan Bags
Item#: (21325388)
Link: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewitem-sugg.asp?itemid=21325388
Seller: GW

Second Item:
Item: COACH Madison Leather Lindsey Large Tote Bag
Item#: (21373996)
Link: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=21373996
Seller: GW

I hope I included what is needed for authentication. TIA!
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I can only comment on the first listing, please wait for other opinions on the second one.

The smaller Signature bag seems ok but the large duffle doesn't have a photo of the creed and serial number and we almost always need that for a full authentication. I don't see any obvious problems, but that's all I can say.
 
#5,493
crafty_yogi said:
Just curious about this one..

City Bag
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181732299731?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Seller: coolstuffihave
Comments: I don't ever recall seeing a Costa Rica creed without a number and where the "Made in Costa Rica" part is underneath, separate from the main part of the creed. Is this one of those plant errors or is it fake?

TIA, authenticators!
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That one gets a BIG question mark. All City Bags and all non-sheridan or non-Dakota bags should have a serial number.

The stamp spacing is also weird, the letters are touching in many places and the shapes of the letters aren't nearly as crisp and sharp as they should be. The whole stamp has a really amateur look to it.

I can't say for sure that it's fake, it could be a very early Costa Rica bag, and I HAVE seen a few bags made in CR that still use the old stamp although I don't have any photos in my files. But the missing serial number worries me.
 
#5,494
I just got this for $13.50 at GW (marked $15, but GW NE is selling discount cards again). If this is authentic, is it an Essex briefcase, 5274? Thank you experts, and please let me know if any more photos are needed.
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Are grooves on the turnlock ok on briefcases?
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If authentic, it needs a replacement shoulder comfort strap, but I have silver-coach favorited on eBay. Thanks again!
 
#5,495
ChevaliereNoir said:
I just got this for $13.50 at GW (marked $15, but GW NE is selling discount cards again). If this is authentic, is it an Essex briefcase, 5274? Thank you experts, and please let me know if any more photos are needed.
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Are grooves on the turnlock ok on briefcases?
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A3EA5675-74A7-4540-A055-F6C2840A41F8_zpsl76e3aej.jpg

If authentic, it needs a replacement shoulder comfort strap, but I have silver-coach favorited on eBay. Thanks again!
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Genuine, and an AMAZING price for a briefcase!
 
#5,497
rdsofsra said:
Hi! I'm new to the forums and wanted help please.

Found the following:
Item: Authentic COACH Signature Brown/Tan Bags
Item#: (21325388)
Link: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewitem-sugg.asp?itemid=21325388
Seller: GW

Second Item:
Item: COACH Madison Leather Lindsey Large Tote Bag
Item#: (21373996)
Link: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=21373996
Seller: GW

I hope I included what is needed for authentication. TIA!
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Hyacinth said:
I can only comment on the first listing, please wait for other opinions on the second one.

The smaller Signature bag seems ok but the large duffle doesn't have a photo of the creed and serial number and we almost always need that for a full authentication. I don't see any obvious problems, but that's all I can say.
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The second listing looks okay.

If you're going to bid or buy the first one, I strongly suggest getting a picture of the creed from the duffle. It's been well faked.
 
#5,500
Hyacinth said:
Genuine, and an AMAZING price for a briefcase!
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Yay! Thank you! I've been looking at vintage briefcases, but I couldn't decide on one. Now one found me, so the hunt is over.
I have 4 GW's in my area/ the areas I go through to work. All of my vintage/ near vintage leather made in USA pieces have come from the same run-down shop in an older part of town. I may just stick to that one from now on.
 
#5,503
Hyacinth said:
That one gets a BIG question mark. All City Bags and all non-sheridan or non-Dakota bags should have a serial number.

The stamp spacing is also weird, the letters are touching in many places and the shapes of the letters aren't nearly as crisp and sharp as they should be. The whole stamp has a really amateur look to it.

I can't say for sure that it's fake, it could be a very early Costa Rica bag, and I HAVE seen a few bags made in CR that still use the old stamp although I don't have any photos in my files. But the missing serial number worries me.
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Hmm.. guess I'll just leave this alone then. I wouldn't want to report it without confirmation that it's fake, unless anyone here has any suggestions? In any case, thank you Hyacinth!
 
#5,504
crafty_yogi said:
Hmm.. guess I'll just leave this alone then. I wouldn't want to report it without confirmation that it's fake, unless anyone here has any suggestions? In any case, thank you Hyacinth!
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No, don't report. Unless an item can be confirmed as fake, it shouldn't be reported. It's better to let a fake slip by than to have a seller of an authentic item have her account wrongly dinged.
 
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