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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.
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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
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  • Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
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  • 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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#5,687
eBay Listing 301585026489

queensattic111

I was sold this Coach Vintage Belt Bag & returned telling seller why it was not authentic. First thing I noticed was that the hardware is all wrong. Also sloppy sewing, Coach Bean Bag in creed, piping & strap not a perfect match in color & not even leather. She insisted that it was real, said she purchased from a major department store & resold it. I see the 2nd buyer is pleased with the bag. I'm positive I am correct about this, but I'll remove my eBay feed back if I am indeed wrong. This is my first post in Authenticate This so if more info is needed, I'll supply. Thanks
 
#5,689
usMichigann said:
eBay Listing 301585026489

queensattic111

I was sold this Coach Vintage Belt Bag & returned telling seller why it was not authentic. First thing I noticed was that the hardware is all wrong. Also sloppy sewing, Coach Bean Bag in creed, piping & strap not a perfect match in color & not even leather. She insisted that it was real, said she purchased from a major department store & resold it. I see the 2nd buyer is pleased with the bag. I'm positive I am correct about this, but I'll remove my eBay feed back if I am indeed wrong. This is my first post in Authenticate This so if more info is needed, I'll supply. Thanks
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That bag is fake.

There were some fairly recent updates to Hyacinth's and Salearea's guides regarding bean bag creeds because it turned out that there are some authentic bags with "bean bag" text in the creed.

However there are still a lot of fakes, many of which have other obvious and not so obvious problems.

The bag you bought also have an invalid serial number, 0444-313. (A similar invalid number, 0444-315 is more common but -313 has been seen before too.)

The fact that the seller queensattic111 relisted the bag after having had it returned and having not verified authenticity indicates that she's aware of the problems and not doing the right thing.

Sellers like this earn negative feedback, IMO.

This is the one you bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-small-CROSS-BODY-PURSE-belt-purse-BROWN-EUC-/301585026489?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fm.html%3F_ssn%3Dqueensattic111%26_armrs%3D1%26_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D301585026489%26_rdc%3D1&nma=true&si=djYlR%252ByZeaOpUFzxSaN6cAFmgtk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

And this was the relisted and subsequently sold item:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


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Returned FAKE COACH Seller resold BIN15.99 to move fast Who sells real this low?h***m ( 1784
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During past month

  • Reply by queensattic111 (May-03-15 06:11):

    THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC PURSE.Purchased new myself. Buyers remorse.
    • Follow-up by h***m (May-03-15 10:00):

      UNTRUE Vintage Coach BeanBag creed isFAKE Hardware wrong Strap/ Trim not leather
VINTAGE COACH small CROSS BODY PURSE belt purse BROWN EUC (#301585026489)US $21.50View Item
 
#5,690
BeenBurned said:
That bag is fake.

There were some fairly recent updates to Hyacinth's and Salearea's guides regarding bean bag creeds because it turned out that there are some authentic bags with "bean bag" text in the creed.

However there are still a lot of fakes, many of which have other obvious and not so obvious problems.

The bag you bought also have an invalid serial number, 0444-313. (A similar invalid number, 0444-315 is more common but -313 has been seen before too.)

The fact that the seller queensattic111 relisted the bag after having had it returned and having not verified authenticity indicates that she's aware of the problems and not doing the right thing.

Sellers like this earn negative feedback, IMO.

This is the one you bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

And this was the relisted and subsequently sold item:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


q.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icon/iconNeg_16x16.gifReturned FAKE COACH Seller resold BIN15.99 to move fast Who sells real this low?h***m ( 1784p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icon/iconRedStar_25x25.gif)
During past month

  • Reply by queensattic111 (May-03-15 06:11):

    THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC PURSE.Purchased new myself. Buyers remorse.
    • Follow-up by h***m (May-03-15 10:00):

      UNTRUE Vintage Coach BeanBag creed isFAKE Hardware wrong Strap/ Trim not leather
VINTAGE COACH small CROSS BODY PURSE belt purse BROWN EUC (#301585026489)US $21.50View Item
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Thanks. I was positive it was fake, but I'd never want to unjustly leave negative feedback. I would not have left negative if the seller had not resold the bag. It was reported to eBay BEFORE she relisted it, but nothing was done.
 
#5,691
usMichigann said:
Thanks. I was positive it was fake, but I'd never want to unjustly leave negative feedback. I would not have left negative if the seller had not resold the bag. It was reported to eBay BEFORE she relisted it, but nothing was done.
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In a case like this, the seller deserved a neg.

Honest sellers can and do make mistakes. We're all human and can err. But a good seller would do some research, perhaps posting her pictures here or the ebay fashion boards to find out whether the allegation is accurate or not before relisting.
 
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Beccabaglady said:
Good morning ladies! Posting for a friend. Anyone have any experience with this seller?

Item: Black Abbie
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/231702963/vintage-tiny-black-leather-coach-cross?ref=shop_home_active_2

Seller: Vintage Midwestern

Comments: Does anyone remember what the MSRP was?

Thanks!!!!
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FAKE.

The D6J- prefix was never used for a handbag plant AFAIK. That prefix has ONLY been found in clothing items, specifically leather jackets.

Note the serial number font and the too-long underscore under the "No" below from a listing for a genuine Beresford Suede Jacket.
 

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#5,696
ChevaliereNoir said:
Item: Coach Vintage Handbag, Yellow Leather
Listing number: 321746866429
Seller: kagan63mary
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321746866429
Comments: I've never seen a hangtag like that before. Thank you experts!
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It's an actual Coach hangtag but it's NOT original to the bag, Madisons had a matching leather hangtag. This kind was used on a few styles at least 5 years later. It's not the original Madison Collection dustbag either.
 
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#5,697
BeenBurned said:
In a case like this, the seller deserved a neg.

Honest sellers can and do make mistakes. We're all human and can err. But a good seller would do some research, perhaps posting her pictures here or the ebay fashion boards to find out whether the allegation is accurate or not before relisting.
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Of course, that's why I explained & I told her to check it out. She did NOT buy it from an authorized Coach department store as she claims. I see that the listing has now been removed. But, she'd already sold it twice.
 
#5,699
usMichigann said:
Of course, that's why I explained & I told her to check it out. She did NOT buy it from an authorized Coach department store as she claims. I see that the listing has now been removed. But, she'd already sold it twice.
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Maybe now she will understand why we recommend that unless a seller is expert, items purchased on the secondary market should be authenticated prior to listing them.

I like to think that when a listing is removed, a buyer who gets the takedown notice about the item will take the time to question authenticity or ask questions as to why the listing was removed and perhaps demand a refund from the seller.
 
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