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!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi,


Please authenticate:


Item: VTG AUTHENTIC COACH GRASS GREEN LEATHER TATTERSALL BLEECKER DUFFLE 11422
Listing Number: 331551010032
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-AUTHENT...032?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d31faecf0
Seller: kat_nellie



TIA!

Authentic.

 

[usMichigann]

It seems to be a genuine Swing Wallet, style 4843 from 1993-94

Thanks for reply.

 

[whateve]

Vintage Coach Rambler

351398523885
janetmin

ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-RAMBLERS-LEGACY-BLACK-LEATHER-NICKLE-BAG-PURSE-9061-/351398523885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51d0fbf3ed

Any problems seen here? I noticed that in the creed the "o" in No has a long underline & wondered if it's OK.

It's authentic. The long underline is okay for some plants and some years. You can only compare creeds from the same plant and date.

 

[Hyacinth]

Ooops! Bought this without authenticating. I think its a Oliver Bag, 9902. First time I saw one and got excited. Had one back in the early 90's and loved the size. Please take a look and confirm for me.

Coach Brown Leather Purse Vintage 578-9216.....
Seller: dollarsale
Ebay# 201350164417

That's what it looks like to me too, and it's genuine - congratulations!

 

[whateve]

Ooops! Bought this without authenticating. I think its a Oliver Bag, 9902. First time I saw one and got excited. Had one back in the early 90's and loved the size. Please take a look and confirm for me.

Coach Brown Leather Purse Vintage 578-9216.....
Seller: dollarsale
Ebay# 201350164417

Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Brown...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

It looks good.

 

[usMichigann]

It's authentic. The long underline is okay for some plants and some years. You can only compare creeds from the same plant and date.

GREAT! I wondered because that underline had been pointed out in another bag. Thank you.

 

[sealyham]

That's what it looks like to me too, and it's genuine - congratulations!

Yeaa! Re-hab project! I have dunked two now and am getting good at it! I am truly amazed at the quality of these older bags, a real testiment to the workmanship and leather used.


Addicted!

 

[Hyacinth]

GREAT! I wondered because that underline had been pointed out in another bag. Thank you.

Always keep in mind that with maybe 2 exceptions, there are no coach "rules" that cover every single style ever made. Always compare apples and apples, and they need to be the same variety of apple too. And often at the same stage of ripeness.

Unbreakable Rules with NO exceptions:
Rule 1 - Coach has NEVER made handbags in Korea. They HAVE made some accessories and clothing items there, and some genuine wallets (but beware of Korean-made FAKE Coach wallets, especially Sheridan styles!) but so far at least never handbags.

Rule 2 - Any Coach Patchwork style bag or accessory should have the same patches on the back as on the front (sometimes reversed, and sometimes partly covered by a pocket, but always the same). Patchwork items never have Signature C backs.

(If I'm missing any let's hope someone reminds me)

All other so-called Rules are covered by the statement in my Signature under all my posts. And of course, there's even more "stuff" in the Salearea Guide on Authenticity Guides.

 

[sealyham]

Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Brown...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

It looks good.

Happy dance! Not sure if its British Tan or not, but probably Camel. Seller says no ink, so should re-hab nicely. Thanks.

 

[JOODLZ]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
This was a lucky-ducky buy on GW's website...a crown jewel for my collection
Can it really be a 2000 Limited Edition Lizard Framed Clutch #8190?
Is the "dimple" in the upper right corner of the creed an outlet mark?
Thanks in advance, as always!

 

[whateve]

Always keep in mind that with maybe 2 exceptions, there are no coach "rules" that cover every single style ever made. Always compare apples and apples, and they need to be the same variety of apple too. And often at the same stage of ripeness.

Unbreakable Rules:
Rule 1 - Coach has NEVER made handbags in Korea. They HAVE made some accessories and clothing items there, and some genuine wallets (but beware of Korean-made FAKE Coach wallets, especially Sheridan styles!) but so far at least never handbags.

Rule 2 - Any Coach Patchwork style bag or accessory should have the same patches on the back as on the front (sometimes reversed, and sometimes partly covered by a pocket, but always the same). Patchwork items never have Signature C backs.

(If I'm missing any let's hope someone reminds me)

All other so-called Rules are covered by the statement in my Signature under all my posts.

Exception to the patchwork rule are mosaic designs like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Berry...495?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf8cc35ff

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-COACH-M...953?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a64b78e1

but this mosaic follows the patchwork rule: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-S...380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4dba4d34

 

[whateve]

Curious about this one.
gold plated white heart Coach keychain
jycjes.eoi9mtfpv
171791204592
http://www.ebay.com/itm/gold-plated...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[Hyacinth]

Exception to the patchwork rule are mosaic designs like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Berry...495?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf8cc35ff

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-COACH-M...953?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a64b78e1

but this mosaic follows the patchwork rule: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-S...380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4dba4d34

DAMMIT, I lost my first reply...

I was thinking about mentioning those Mosaic styles but decided that since they were called "Mosaic" in the style name and not "Patchwork" they could slip by on a technicality. Mighta known someone would mention them.

I had one of those 10409 Suede Mosaic bags - it was gorgeous. But I could never find a matching crossbody strap so that I could actually use it.

 

[usMichigann]

Always keep in mind that with maybe 2 exceptions, there are no coach "rules" that cover every single style ever made. Always compare apples and apples, and they need to be the same variety of apple too. And often at the same stage of ripeness.

Unbreakable Rules with NO exceptions:
Rule 1 - Coach has NEVER made handbags in Korea. They HAVE made some accessories and clothing items there, and some genuine wallets (but beware of Korean-made FAKE Coach wallets, especially Sheridan styles!) but so far at least never handbags.

Rule 2 - Any Coach Patchwork style bag or accessory should have the same patches on the back as on the front (sometimes reversed, and sometimes partly covered by a pocket, but always the same). Patchwork items never have Signature C backs.

(If I'm missing any let's hope someone reminds me)

All other so-called Rules are covered by the statement in my Signature under all my posts. And of course, there's even more "stuff" in the Salearea Guide on Authenticity Guides.

Thanks for the tips. I had read that Coach has never made bags in Korea, however I did not know that some accessories were made there. Appreciate your help.

 

[Hyacinth]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
This was a lucky-ducky buy on GW's website...a crown jewel for my collection
Can it really be a 2000 Limited Edition Lizard Framed Clutch #8190?
Is the "dimple" in the upper right corner of the creed an outlet mark?
Thanks in advance, as always!

Definitely real, and with the original hangtag too. I don't know who put the punch in the creed but it didn't come from the factory like that originally.