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

[Vlad]

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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!

 

[charmeg]

If something has a creed, it can't be Cashin era. This was probably made between 1978 and 1983. I believe it could be restored. A possibly easier fix would be to remove the handles and replace them with handles off another bag.

Thank you for your information! I appreciate it so much!

 

[Jacynthe]

Dear authenticators, request to authenticate please. Thank you!!!

Item: Regis in the Madison collection?
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: This bag was in my 'waiting to authenticate' pile and I hope it is not a duplicate request. I was unable to find a request in the "my content" section. Pardon if it is a duplicate. Dimensions are 7 1/2" inches as measured in middle of the bag, 10" width, 3 1/2' depth.

 

[LAHD12]

I believe it's genuine but that's not in any way a solid authentication. I have no idea why anyone would do that to a creed patch unless they thought it was fake or didn't want to make it easy to sell to someone else. There's definitely no way I'd ever recommend that anyone buy it for resale.

More opinions are welcome.

Oh good grief!

The bag is authentic.

But obviously, the store where she purchased it thinks that if they obliterate anything identifying the brand, it covers them in the case of a fake. (That's totally incorrect though. Fakes are illegal to sell PERIOD.)

Her info about the bag being a full-priced style (not MFF) if it doesn't have an "F" is incorrect. There was a time that Coach didn't identify MFF bags with an F. Instead, they used the bullet stamp for outlet bags.

Although it's hard (if not impossible) to see in the picture, her replies to questions says that there's a Z in front of the style number. That means that the bag is a style that was made to be sold at a discounter such as Nordstrom Rack.

Thank you both. Luckily I won’t be looking to resell, I like the bag. I thought after posting here and getting opinions on it being authentic, I’d be more inclined to buy, but I can’t seem to commit!

 

[whateve]

Here's the one you said you don't have:

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thanks!

 

[whateve]

Dear authenticators, request to authenticate please. Thank you!!!

Item: Regis in the Madison collection?
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: This bag was in my 'waiting to authenticate' pile and I hope it is not a duplicate request. I was unable to find a request in the "my content" section. Pardon if it is a duplicate. Dimensions are 7 1/2" inches as measured in middle of the bag, 10" width, 3 1/2' depth.

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It's fine.

 

[Jacynthe]

It's fine.

Thank you whateve! I appreciate your time and knowledge in this authentication!

 

[AuntieA]

It's a genuine 1999 reissue or MFF (made for Factory Outlet Stores) remake of the Classic Shoulder Bag. Coach remade a lot of classic styles in the 1990s, usually as outlet store bags or "catalog only" items.

It's a genuine 1999 reissue or MFF (made for Factory Outlet Stores) remake of the Classic Shoulder Bag. Coach remade a lot of classic styles in the 1990s, usually as outlet store bags or "catalog only" items.

Thanks Hyacinth. I was wondering why the creed was G9C if the originals were made in 1983. (I found this pic online otherwise I didn't know the original date). This is why I love this forum. I learn so much. Thank you again. Have a great night. ♥️

 

[PACNWPurseLover]

I think the bag is fine.

It looks like the difference in the logo is because those with the horse and carriage are boutique (full price) items and those with the "Coach" logo are MFF.

Other opinions are welcome.

Thank you! Kind of pleased mine is the 'boutique' version.

 

[Roro]

Browsing on a Saturday night while hubby is guffawing at YOU, Hyacinth!! (An episode I've seen at least twice. For him, everything is new each time!!)

COACH Vintage 1995 USA X Large Soho Green Leather Duffle Bag 4082
mohbech-0
#164622135043

COACH Vintage 1995 USA X Large Soho Green Leather Duffle Bag 4082 | eBay

Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

www.ebay.com

I'm thinking the serial numbers are wonky, but I definitely defer to you, my favorite experts.

 

[Roro]

Haunted by the idea of a vintage duffle in some purple. I realize that, compared to my usual bags, this is a doll purse. Still curious.

Vintage COACH RARE LAVENDER BUCKET MAGGIE DUFFLE BAG HANDBAG 9019
turnbacktimevintage
#124511564733

Vintage COACH RARE LAVENDER BUCKET MAGGIE DUFFLE BAG HANDBAG 9019 | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Vintage COACH RARE LAVENDER <br> BUCKET MAGGIE DUFFLE BAG HANDBAG 9019. Condition is good a few speckles were the color is coming off on one side. Otherwise excellent condition </p> <p dir="ltr">Please let me know if you have any questions </p>

www.ebay.com

Seller refers to "a few speckles were the color is coming off on one side." What does this mean? Are they ink marks or some kind of tear in the leather? Help me, rehabbers!

 

[BeenBurned]

Browsing on a Saturday night while hubby is guffawing at YOU, Hyacinth!! (An episode I've seen at least twice. For him, everything is new each time!!)

COACH Vintage 1995 USA X Large Soho Green Leather Duffle Bag 4082
mohbech-0
#164622135043

COACH Vintage 1995 USA X Large Soho Green Leather Duffle Bag 4082 | eBay

Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

www.ebay.com

I'm thinking the serial numbers are wonky, but I definitely defer to you, my favorite experts.

It's fake.

 

[BeenBurned]

Haunted by the idea of a vintage duffle in some purple. I realize that, compared to my usual bags, this is a doll purse. Still curious.

Vintage COACH RARE LAVENDER BUCKET MAGGIE DUFFLE BAG HANDBAG 9019
turnbacktimevintage
#124511564733

Vintage COACH RARE LAVENDER BUCKET MAGGIE DUFFLE BAG HANDBAG 9019 | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Vintage COACH RARE LAVENDER <br> BUCKET MAGGIE DUFFLE BAG HANDBAG 9019. Condition is good a few speckles were the color is coming off on one side. Otherwise excellent condition </p> <p dir="ltr">Please let me know if you have any questions </p>

www.ebay.com

Seller refers to "a few speckles were the color is coming off on one side." What does this mean? Are they ink marks or some kind of tear in the leather? Help me, rehabbers!

The bag is authentic.

I don't rehab and can't comment of the fixability.

 

[whateve]

Haunted by the idea of a vintage duffle in some purple. I realize that, compared to my usual bags, this is a doll purse. Still curious.

Vintage COACH RARE LAVENDER BUCKET MAGGIE DUFFLE BAG HANDBAG 9019
turnbacktimevintage
#124511564733

Vintage COACH RARE LAVENDER BUCKET MAGGIE DUFFLE BAG HANDBAG 9019 | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Vintage COACH RARE LAVENDER <br> BUCKET MAGGIE DUFFLE BAG HANDBAG 9019. Condition is good a few speckles were the color is coming off on one side. Otherwise excellent condition </p> <p dir="ltr">Please let me know if you have any questions </p>

www.ebay.com

Seller refers to "a few speckles were the color is coming off on one side." What does this mean? Are they ink marks or some kind of tear in the leather? Help me, rehabbers!

The marks are black! They could be ink or grease. It sort of looks lighter around the marks, like someone tried to clean them off and bleached the leather around them.

 

[mwork]

Hi, I would like help authenticating a Coach Station handbag (5130). I bought the bag on Mercari and when it arrived I looked over the bag and it seems real. The creed is light; it almost blends in with the leather. I am also concerned about the color change at the seams. The bag is weighty. I tried to capture pics while dunking it to give a better picture.

https://merc.li/uvCTHdcTb

 

[Roro]

It's fake.

I thought perhaps that was the case. I see it has already been removed. Thank you, @BeenBurned.