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

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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:
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  • 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.
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#56,177
BeenBurned said:
The listing from madefabulous is this one:
www.etsy.com

Vintage Authentic Black Coach Lunch Box Bag - Etsy

This Top Handle Bags item by madefabulous has 2 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Henderson, NV. Listed on Oct 21, 2020
www.etsy.com www.etsy.com

Stitching can be a problem but for an item to be fake, it takes more than just some sloppiness.

The bag is fake because there are problems with the creed, serial number and fonts. As seen in this bag, a fake can (and often does) have a "correct" style number for the bag it's trying to copy. But the full creed and serial number have to be correct in fonts, spacing,
text, etc. for when and where made.
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Thank you!
 
#56,179
BeenBurned said:
That is very sweet of you but absolutely not necessary to donate on our/my behalf. There's no reason why you cannot and shouldn't resell them (assuming they're authentic) and earn a few bucks for yourself.

If you're set on donating, I'd choose either RSPCA or Oxfam.
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Oops, press reply too soon.
I really want to donate them (they are authentic) and hopefully they will find new owners and help the others at the same time.
Xxx
 
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#56,184
Hyacinth said:
Genuine, it looks like a Camera Bag Small, style 4012 from the Lightweight line and made in the early 1990s. It's not a Basic Bag.
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By "basic" I meant plain and boring :lol:

I'm not a huge fan of vintage bags and this one is particularly dull but I've been looking for a basic everyday brown purse and, frankly, I'm tired of looking. I went ahead and purchased. Thank you for the quick help.
 
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#56,188
Jacynthe said:
Dear authenticators, request to authenticate please. Thank you!

Item: Small flap pouch?
Listing number: 254699886083
Seller and site where listed: sewsomuch! on ebay
Link: Vintage Coach Light Tan with Darker Tan Classic Shoulder Bag Pouch Flap | eBay
Comments: I am still learning but never saw any bag like this.
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It looks like a 8170 Classic Shoulder Bag Twill probably made in or around 1986. It's genuine, but with fabric bags always check the photos carefully for condition and stains. And please note that the bag's material is Twill FABRIC.

From the 1986 Summer catalog:

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Hyacinth said:
It looks like a 8170 Classic Shoulder Bag Twill probably made in or around 1986. It's genuine, but with fabric bags always check the photos carefully for condition and stains. And please note that the bag's material is Twill FABRIC.

From the 1986 Summer catalog:

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Thank you Hyacinth for your time and knowledge with this authentication, and also the catalogue page!
 
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