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.

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!

 

[BeenBurned]

How about this one? The last drawstring one I found was questionable. Does this one look better?
Item: Vintage Coach Bucket Bag
Site: Mercari
Seller: Mariaan De Chavez
Link:https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m13586503335/

This one is authentic.

(The last one from Carolina Mojena was definitely fake - worse than questionable.)

 

[MintTea09]

Hello Authenticators,

I would appreciate authentication on the bag I just purchased.
Item:Vintage Coach post pouch
Listing number: 144002432630
Seller and site where listed: greatday261 on Ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CO...ody-USA-Black-Leather-LOVELY-70s/144002432630

thank you in advance

 

[whateve]

Hello Authenticators,

I would appreciate authentication on the bag I just purchased.
Item:Vintage Coach post pouch
Listing number: 144002432630
Seller and site where listed: greatday261 on Ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CO...ody-USA-Black-Leather-LOVELY-70s/144002432630

thank you in advance

It looks okay. Not 70s though. Probably early 90s.

 

[samfalstaff]

Hello: I was wondering if you could give me your opinions on this bag.

Item: Red Willis Station
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintag...illis-Bag-5130-Strap-606f9c9cff8304acf506dda8
Seller: dawnveihl

Thanks!

 

[whateve]

Hello: I was wondering if you could give me your opinions on this bag.

Item: Red Willis Station
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintag...illis-Bag-5130-Strap-606f9c9cff8304acf506dda8
Seller: dawnveihl

Thanks!

It's an authentic station bag made in the early 90s. It is not a Willis. It isn't in the best condition. You might want to ask in the rehab club for advice.

 

[Emily729]

This one is authentic.

(The last one from Carolina Mojena was definitely fake - worse than questionable.)

This one is authentic.

(The last one from Carolina Mojena was definitely fake - worse than questionable.)

Thanks!! I’m going to report that other one.

 

[Emily729]

Thanks!! I’m going to report that other one.

actually, it got taken down! someone else must have reported it.

 

[MintTea09]

It looks okay. Not 70s though. Probably early 90s.

thanks again whateve ! I am so happy about this one, it is more than my usual budget, but I have been wanting it for a while.

 

[whynotpizza]

Sorry for the late reply and thanks for following up.

Item: Lexington Messenger bag
Listing number: B8C-5265
Seller and site where listed: Shopgoodwill.com
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/118749194
Comments:

Welcome!

Please read the post at the top of the page that describes the other information we need.

Hello, would appreciate your opinions on this bag. Thank you.
15*10*3

 

[BeenBurned]

Sorry for the late reply and thanks for following up.

Item: Lexington Messenger bag
Listing number: B8C-5265
Seller and site where listed: Shopgoodwill.com
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/118749194
Comments:

The bag is authentic.

It's always a good idea to verify authenticity even when items come from Goodwill with a COA. Mistakes have been made and "authentic" items have been found to be fake.

 

[whynotpizza]

The bag is authentic.

It's always a good idea to verify authenticity even when items come from Goodwill with a COA. Mistakes have been made and "authentic" items have been found to be fake.

Thanks! In the brief research I did it seems the imperfections in the numbering/serial number can be a sign that the bag is authentic/older (would that be correct in this case?). But I have also seen many similar Lexington bags in online sites without those imperfections. So I was not sure if the imperfections were added to make it "seem" that the bag was authentic.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thanks! In the brief research I did it seems the imperfections in the numbering/serial number can be a sign that the bag is authentic/older (would that be correct in this case?). But I have also seen many similar Lexington bags in online sites without those imperfections. So I was not sure if the imperfections were added to make it "seem" that the bag was authentic.

Both of your theories are correct. Stamping on authentic bags can be irregular depending on the type of tool used to do the stamping at the time the bag was made. But also, the fakers also try to emulate irregularities in their attempt to copy Coach.

Each bag has to be evaluated for accuracy based on when and where made as well as for the item itself.

 

[Ebkbay]

I bought this item from lpbail on the Canadian Poshmark site. I don’t seem to be able to post a link.
The size is 7.5” x 4
I wonder about it’s authenticity because it is purple, claims to be made in the US and has no numbers on the creed patch. Also, it doesn’t have a YTK zipper ( just kidding about the zipper, Hyacinth).

My photos:

 

[samfalstaff]

It's an authentic station bag made in the early 90s. It is not a Willis. It isn't in the best condition. You might want to ask in the rehab club for advice.

Hmm. Okay, thanks. I guess it did look a little sad.

 

[BeenBurned]

I bought this item from lpbail on the Canadian Poshmark site. I don’t seem to be able to post a link.
The size is 7.5” x 4
I wonder about it’s authenticity because it is purple, claims to be made in the US and has no numbers on the creed patch. Also, it doesn’t have a YTK zipper ( just kidding about the zipper, Hyacinth).

My photos:

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Here's the link:

Vintage Coach Classic zip pouch

Shop lpbail's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. In vintage condition. Purple in colour Recently treated Leather is sooo soft! There are some flaws: -missing coach tag -A few spots I can’t get off- I may not have the proper cleaner...

poshmark.ca

It looks fine.