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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:
    Comments:

  • 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.
Thank you and be safe!
 
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Hyacinth said:
1- genuine Stewardess, 1999. A reissue of the original version

2- genuine, from 2012

3- did you get the serial number from Goodwill? You're correct, it definitely shouldn't have a zipper on the inside pocket. And the hardware looks more like nickel than brass and wouldn't have been available on ANY Coach made in 1994.
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Thank you. For the 'Station Bag', I got the serial number from the description. Wish me luck on bidding esp the Stewardess. BTW it helps so much to have an authenticated version of a bag when you are trying to determine its authenticity. I am learning so much from all of you.
 
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Dragonflyzoe said:
Thank you @bankermtg - I’m not sure why she’s so special, but I’ll enjoy finding out. I’m assuming she’s a Keeper...xx
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Not only are the airline versions rare, but each has its own history that we'll probably never know, but that means you can let your imagination take over. There's no knowing how many miles those bags have on them, where they've been and what they've experienced. I think many of us, especially the older ladies, at some time in our lives have wanted to be a "stewardess". "Flight attendant" doesn't sound quite as exciting. With the advent of budget airlines, many if not most of the old companies that were the kings of the Golden Age of air travel are gone. United is one of the very few survivors. So it's a link to a very interesting past, when even an airline ticket in Coach included decent seat and leg room, wide aisles, no security inspections, and a very edible hot meal.

My first plane flight ever was a United 747, their Royal Hawaiian nonstop flight from Chicago on our honeymoon in 1971. Even in Coach you were treated like royalty, and the aircraft itself was amazing. So many pilots seem to agree that the 747 was the best commercial airliner ever built, and even speaking only as a passenger, I agree completely.

Someone on Ebay is selling one of the old Royal Hawaiian First Class menus:
www.ebay.com

Vintage United Airlines Menu Royal Hawaiian | eBay

Shows age wear. See Pictures.
www.ebay.com

She's a Keeper, but if you ever decide to sell, be sure to mention that it's a United Airlines bag from the early to mid 1980s, and show a clear picture of that ID pocket under the flap and of the UAL logo on the strap.
 
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bankermtg said:
Please authenticate the following Coach bags. They are on Shopgoodwill.com. Thank you.

Item: Stewardess
Listing number: 112419467
Seller and site where listed: Shopgoodwill.com
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/112419467
Comments:

Item: Coach City Willis
Listing Number: 112447736
Seller/Site: Shopgoodwill.com
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/112447736
Comments:

Item: Station Bag
Listing number: 112679891
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/112679891
Seller/Site Shopgoodwill.com
Comments: per description no. = No. K4C 5130 Think this fake. The holders for the top handle look wrong as does the padding for the closure (too narrow) and it should not have an inside zip pocket.

Last one

Item: Coach hampton?
Listing number: 112750595
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/112750595
Seller/Site: Shopgoodwill.com
Comments:
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WHOOPS! I missed the Hampton, sorry. It's genuine.

There's still no agreement on whether the line was called Hampton or Hamilton because the tags and receipts never spell it out, and the styles are very similar to both the full price and outlet version Hamptons lines. I've never seen the name Hamilton on any official Coach source.
 
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Hyacinth said:
Not only are the airline versions rare, but each has its own history that we'll probably never know, but that means you can let your imagination take over. There's no knowing how many miles those bags have on them, where they've been and what they've experienced. I think many of us, especially the older ladies, at some time in our lives have wanted to be a "stewardess". "Flight attendant" doesn't sound quite as exciting. With the advent of budget airlines, many if not most of the old companies that were the kings of the Golden Age of air travel are gone. United is one of the very few survivors. So it's a link to a very interesting past, when even an airline ticket in Coach included decent seat and leg room, wide aisles, no security inspections, and a very edible hot meal.

My first plane flight ever was a United 747, their Royal Hawaiian nonstop flight from Chicago on our honeymoon in 1971. Even in Coach you were treated like royalty, and the aircraft itself was amazing. So many pilots seem to agree that the 747 was the best commercial airliner ever built, and even speaking only as a passenger, I agree completely.

Someone on Ebay is selling one of the old Royal Hawaiian First Class menus:
www.ebay.com

Vintage United Airlines Menu Royal Hawaiian | eBay

Shows age wear. See Pictures.
www.ebay.com

She's a Keeper, but if you ever decide to sell, be sure to mention that it's a United Airlines bag from the early to mid 1980s, and show a clear picture of that ID pocket under the flap and of the UAL logo on the strap.
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Oh wow!! @Hyacinth What fabulous memories...I bet you felt like a Princess on your honeymoon flight for sure...exotic cocktails, champagne...I hope you’ve recreated it at some point.

I’ve already decided to keep her if I can and have reached out to her seller for any history/provenance she can share with me...I now need to source a vintage brown dustbag to keep her in after a gentle rehab.

Many thanks again, I’m bowled over by your kindness.

Stay safe

Zoe xx
 
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mefral said:
Hi! Something tells me this bag is fake. No creed photo (and Goodwill has not responded to my request for one), the handle hardware does not seem like brass and the turnlock would need to be replaced. Testing myself - do you agree?

Older Green Leather Coach Shoulder Purse - shopgoodwill.com

The above is the link. Thank you!
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Hey, just a heads up that @Hyacinth responded to a request for this same bag yesterday. :smile: You can find her response here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...ee-first-post-for-format.889527/post-34269916
 
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mefral said:
Hi! Something tells me this bag is fake. No creed photo (and Goodwill has not responded to my request for one), the handle hardware does not seem like brass and the turnlock would need to be replaced. Testing myself - do you agree?

Older Green Leather Coach Shoulder Purse - shopgoodwill.com

The above is the link. Thank you!
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user777 said:
Hey, just a heads up that @Hyacinth responded to a request for this same bag yesterday. :smile: You can find her response here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...ee-first-post-for-format.889527/post-34269916
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I'll add a couple of comments.

1. It's pretty hypocritical for Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries (and other Goodwill sites) to say, "Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries states that this item has been posted in accordance with shopgoodwill.com's policy prohibiting the sale of counterfeit items. If you have any questions or concerns about the authenticity of this item please contact seller directly prior to bidding" when probably every Goodwill site has listed fakes. And in order to contact them (as they suggest), one must sign up and give personal information in order to contact them. Personally, I don't do business with them and shouldn't have to expose my info to them just to let them know they are selling a fake or to request more pictures.

2. This applies to any time you make requests of a seller. Avoid any seller who ignores requests from potential buyers. Either they're hiding something or they just plain don't care and if they're unresponsive before they make the sale, you can be sure of a hard time if there's a problem after the sale.

3. Goodwill sells enough Coach to know that creeds are necessary to both prove authenticity of their items as well as to reassure buyers of what they're getting. Just stating what the serial number is is useless because a serial number can't prove an item as authentic. Fakes often have "legitimate" and seemingly correct serial numbers.

4. Many Goodwill sites use Entrupy as "proof" of authenticity of their items giving the impression they're complying with the law. The problem is that Entrupy has made hundreds (or maybe thousands) of mistakes and deemed fakes as authentic and probably authentic items as fake. IMO, Entrupy is USELESS.

If anyone has a relationship with Goodwill, feel free to refer them here!
 
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