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.

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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.

Thank you and be safe!

 

[orangekitty121]

Is this watermelon kisslock NYC bag authentic? There is no serial number and i'm very curious!

 

[whateve]

Is this watermelon kisslock NYC bag authentic? There is no serial number and i'm very curious!View attachment 4934540View attachment 4934547View attachment 4934548

It looks good, probably made mid 70s before they were using serial numbers.

 

[LadaZuri]

This is strange. The creed and serial look completely genuine, but where are the 2 pen pockets on the inside? The creed is in the right place but I don't see any pen pockets or any hint such as stitching holes in the leather to show that it ever had pen pockets. A discrepancy like that at the plant probably would have meant a quick trip to the outlet store.

One possibility is that the inside pocket was replaced by Coach and they added a new creed and serial stamping. Maybe the owner asked them to leave out the pen slots? That's the only explanation I have for it. I HOPE the bag is genuine, but if that pocket was replaced and the new one re-stamped by Coach, we just have to trust that they did it to a genuine Coach and not a fake. That would be a new way of covering up a counterfeit though! We've seen pockets actually cut out of authentic Coaches and sewn into fakes, but would someone actually try to get a pocket in a fake replaced by Coach with a new pocket and a genuine creed and serial?

It's PROBABLY genuine, but I can't explain the missing pen slots in the pocket. I'd also like to see the backs of the buckles for any stampings if you decide to buy it.

@Hyacinth , do you recall this unusual Legacy Zip without the pen slots? She's here now and appears the same as the other 5 Zips I've restored (other than that feature).

Here are some additional photos including the back of the buckles as you requested:

 

[whateve]

@Hyacinth , do you recall this unusual Legacy Zip without the pen slots? She's here now and appears the same as the other 5 Zips I've restored (other than that feature).

Here are some additional photos including the back of the buckles as you requested:


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So odd. They even put the creed to the side like they expected to make the seams for the pen slots. It appears completely authentic to me.

 

[Luvpurplepurses]

I know there is a thread for really bad fakes, but I couldn't remember the name of it, so i posted it here.
Item: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Crossbody-Purse/154254519716?hash=item23ea492da4:g:8WoAAOSwxB5f38-e
Seller:dpt_2015

 

[BeenBurned]

@Hyacinth , do you recall this unusual Legacy Zip without the pen slots? She's here now and appears the same as the other 5 Zips I've restored (other than that feature).

Here are some additional photos including the back of the buckles as you requested:


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So odd. They even put the creed to the side like they expected to make the seams for the pen slots. It appears completely authentic to me.

Is it possible that it might have been a special request and someone didn't want the pen slots so they just didn't put them in?

 

[BeenBurned]

I know there is a thread for really bad fakes, but I couldn't remember the name of it, so i posted it here.
Item: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Crossbody-Purse/154254519716?hash=item23ea492da4:g:8WoAAOSwxB5f38-e
Seller:dpt_2015

I don't believe that bag is a fake. I think the seller is mistaken in thinking it's "Coach" but without any markings or implication that it's a Coach, it's a designer inspired (legal) bag and the seller is only guilty of keyword spamming.

This is the Hall of shame thread:

COACH Hall of Shame - Post Coach fakes here!

RULES: Do NOT post if you are not 100% certain the items are fakes. NO authenticity questions and NO drama, please! Simple rules, ladies! Let's please abide by them. Thanks!!:smile1: continued from this...

forum.purseblog.com

 

[Hyacinth]

@Hyacinth , do you recall this unusual Legacy Zip without the pen slots? She's here now and appears the same as the other 5 Zips I've restored (other than that feature).

Here are some additional photos including the back of the buckles as you requested:


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Yes, everything else looks right, so I don't see any reason to think it's not genuine either. I never was a fan of those stiff leather pen slots anyway.

 

[aerinha]

Hi ladies. I purchased this Murphy and then had a bit of an upsetting time, allowing the return window to expire without paying too much attention to it. Today I noticed the turnlock’s female part has grooves on the back. It was a bargain buy but I don’t want to waste time rehabbing a fake. Can you let me know if it is authentic or not? Thanks

Sorry space is tight for a creed pic

 

[whateve]

Hi ladies. I purchased this Murphy and then had a bit of an upsetting time, allowing the return window to expire without paying too much attention to it. Today I noticed the turnlock’s female part has grooves on the back. It was a bargain buy but I don’t want to waste time rehabbing a fake. Can you let me know if it is authentic or not? Thanks
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Yes, it's fake. It is illegal to sell fakes, so you might still be able to get your money back.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi ladies. I purchased this Murphy and then had a bit of an upsetting time, allowing the return window to expire without paying too much attention to it. Today I noticed the turnlock’s female part has grooves on the back. It was a bargain buy but I don’t want to waste time rehabbing a fake. Can you let me know if it is authentic or not? Thanks
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Sorry, your suspicions are correct, it's fake. The font used in the serial number isn't right for that plant and year either.

How long ago did you buy it, and from where?

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi ladies. I purchased this Murphy and then had a bit of an upsetting time, allowing the return window to expire without paying too much attention to it. Today I noticed the turnlock’s female part has grooves on the back. It was a bargain buy but I don’t want to waste time rehabbing a fake. Can you let me know if it is authentic or not? Thanks
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Sorry space is tight for a creed picView attachment 4934625View attachment 4934626View attachment 4934627

Yes, it's fake. It is illegal to sell fakes, so you might still be able to get your money back.

Sorry, your suspicions are correct, it's fake. The font used in the serial number isn't right for that plant and year either.

How long ago did you buy it, and from where?

If you're within 6 months and if you used Paypal, you can file a SNAD dispute. (PP allows 180 days.)

 

[AnnaLilo]

Hello dear authenticators,
please authenticate this bag.

Item: Patricia Legacy
Listing number: 184556475476
Seller and site where listed: abigaiminta-0
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Vint...475476?hash=item2af86c5454:g:bjEAAOSw2sRfwVyI

Thank you!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello dear authenticators,
please authenticate this bag.

Item: Patricia Legacy
Listing number: 184556475476
Seller and site where listed: abigaiminta-0
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Vint...475476?hash=item2af86c5454:g:bjEAAOSw2sRfwVyI

Thank you!

The bag is authentic.

You might want to verify that the strap is the same color as the bag. In some pictures, it looks different.

 

[LadaZuri]

Yes, everything else looks right, so I don't see any reason to think it's not genuine either. I never was a fan of those stiff leather pen slots anyway.

I must admit I also like it without.