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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.

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  • 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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  • FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
    Item:
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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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Hyacinth said:
That seller has a long-standing reputation for items that are in poorer condition than described, dirty, or reeking of cigarette smoke and other odors. It may be better than it used to be but they still have a ways to go. Their reputation here reflects that:
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lfpdx said:
Total aside as I was browsing this thread and didn't see it mentioned elsewhere:

Station 85 is the ebay store of a wholesale leather dealer called Half Pint and they sell a lot of items to costume designers/film studios/high end vintage shops, etc. They have a super curated instagram and the Coach bags listed there are usually in nice condition. When I realized they were the same company I was shocked. I've managed to go to a couple of their sales and they know a LOT about vintage leather, but I don't know how brand specific that knowledge is.

I also know they have A MASSIVE amount of inventory in their warehouse (in the rainy pacific northwest...not storing things properly is going to result in some musty leather!) and if I had to put money on it...I'd bet many of their eBay listings were not sold elsewhere for a reason and are not that well vetted since I don't believe they have a very big staff. Too bad, but that might explain why they use a different name on eBay.

Just thought I'd share since it adds some context to your records!
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Thank you for giving some of the background regarding station_85.

I don't know how much you've read of the posts about this seller but I'll add a bit of what I know. (For the record, I've never done business with the seller but even if they had something I wanted, I would make every attempt to find another seller with the same style/item.)

We've seen and authenticated dozens (probably more in the hundreds) of Station 85's listings and for a seller who has such a "curated instagram" and so many leather items, they sure don't take the time to take good pictures, clean them, present them nicely, accurately and honestly describe the condition, nor do they verify authenticity of their items before listing! They've sold many, MANY fakes!

And for a seller who has sold thousands of Coaches, they KNOW what pictures are absolutely essential in order to authenticate them yet they usually don't show those important pictures. (Several years ago, I requested a picture of the creed from one of their listings, explaining that the creed is essential in Coach listings. I received the picture plus a snotty reply telling me they "know what's needed" as far as pictures go.

If you know this seller personally and can talk to him/her/them, they certainly could use constructive criticism!

(And in case station_85 wants to use volume as an excuse for having crappy listings, inaccurate descriptions, poor photos and fakes, they might want to take a lesson from another seller, salearea to see the RIGHT way to do it!)

JMHO.
 
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lfpdx said:
Total aside as I was browsing this thread and didn't see it mentioned elsewhere:

Station 85 is the ebay store of a wholesale leather dealer called Half Pint and they sell a lot of items to costume designers/film studios/high end vintage shops, etc. They have a super curated instagram and the Coach bags listed there are usually in nice condition. When I realized they were the same company I was shocked. I've managed to go to a couple of their sales and they know a LOT about vintage leather, but I don't know how brand specific that knowledge is.

I also know they have A MASSIVE amount of inventory in their warehouse (in the rainy pacific northwest...not storing things properly is going to result in some musty leather!) and if I had to put money on it...I'd bet many of their eBay listings were not sold elsewhere for a reason and are not that well vetted since I don't believe they have a very big staff. Too bad, but that might explain why they use a different name on eBay.

Just thought I'd share since it adds some context to your records!
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Thanks for the information. That would explain the sales volume that STATION_85 does, as well as why some of the bags are in poor condition and no one seems to have checked them over for damage and especially odors. There was supposed to have been a change of ownership or management about 10 years ago and things improved slightly since then, but the lack of staff fits in with what I've observed, that they probably have too much inventory and not enough employees. We've seen other high volume Ebay sellers with inventory condition issues, and the damp weather just adds to it. But things like strong cigarette odors that can cause problems for buyers sensitive to them should either not be sold at all, or their records highlighted to disclose bags that have them and include it in the descriptions.

Japanese sellers can have the same kind of issues especially because most population centers are close to the ocean and mildew odors aren't uncommon. Damp climates and lack of adequate dehumidifying during long-term storage is never a good combination.

Thanks again!
 
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Hello!
I am wondering about this Coach wallet. I'm not sure if its vintage or not but would just love to know if its authentic

Seller: mariadw57
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Coach Black Leather Wallet - Coin Purse

Shop mariadw57's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Small COACH wallet, coin purse in black leather. Fits perfectly ina jacket pocket. I used this when I went skiing for my ID, credit card and some cash and zipped it away inside my...
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orangekitty121 said:
Hello!
I am wondering about this Coach wallet. I'm not sure if its vintage or not but would just love to know if its authentic

Seller: mariadw57
poshmark.com

Coach Black Leather Wallet - Coin Purse

Shop mariadw57's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Small COACH wallet, coin purse in black leather. Fits perfectly ina jacket pocket. I used this when I went skiing for my ID, credit card and some cash and zipped it away inside my...
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It looks fine and I believe is from the 90s. I don't know the style number. It appears to be missing the attached chain and keyring.


ETA: It's style 7219 and was originally like this one. Coach called it multi-function purse:
www.ebay.com

Vintage COACH Small Flap Navy BLUE Leather Coin Purse Wallet Key Ring NWOT #7219 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage COACH Small Flap Navy BLUE Leather Coin Purse Wallet Key Ring NWOT #7219 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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Thank you! I suppose I could order a replacement chain. Much appreciated!

BeenBurned said:
It looks fine and I believe is from the 90s. I don't know the style number. It appears to be missing the attached chain and keyring.


ETA: It's style 7219 and was originally like this one. Coach called it multi-function purse:
www.ebay.com

Vintage COACH Small Flap Navy BLUE Leather Coin Purse Wallet Key Ring NWOT #7219 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage COACH Small Flap Navy BLUE Leather Coin Purse Wallet Key Ring NWOT #7219 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com
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