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!

 

[ancsa]

I'm not seeing anything wrong but I can't say it is authentic without more pictures. I'd like to see the made in tag from the inside. I never use price as a sign of authenticity. Maybe she got it as a gift or used it enough that she already got her money's worth.

Seller responded: " clear tag made in vietnam could not get a good pic " - and did not post anymore pictures.

hm... I got so many fakes recently (not Coach) that I'm very hesitant to try my luck with this one even though it is not a lot of money for this one .. it adds up unfortunately.

 

[Morgan_Bellini]

May I please request an authentication of this Lunch Box I bought on ebay a while ago?

Seller: fabulessfinds
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233920763063

Thank you!!

 

[ConstanceD]

Good Morning Authenticators,
Can you help me with this Taft? I've been eyeing it but It seems off...quality, color, and creed is hard to read.

Item: Taft bag T6F-9980
Listing number:
Seller and site where listed: Tifftreats/ Mercari
Link:

Vintage Leather Coach Taft bag crossbody on Mercari

Highly sought after 1996 Coach Taft bag crossbody messenger in rare taupe style 9980. Creed T6F-9980 You can easily organize everything in this bag. Beautiful and functional and roomy. Front gusset turn lock pocket, zipper closure, inside slip pocket Approximate measurements : 12 in vLx...

www.mercari.com

Comments: I searched your site for this seller and the serial number-the same serial was flagged in the hall of shame by a different seller but the link to the photo is gone. Thank you in advance!

 

[BeenBurned]

I'm surprised etsy would pull it as fake. I didn't think they were too proactive about that. The bag is authentic. Are you sure they didn't pull it for not being vintage? It's a beautiful bag.

Thanks whateve.
I didn’t list as vintage, only said “near vintage “
I attached a screen shot of part of the email Etsy sent to me. Someone for some reason must reported this bag,

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Wow! That's my first time EVER seeing that Etsy has removed a listing for (supposedly) being counterfeit! And the one time they did it, they did it to an absolutely authentic item!

But as for sellers who list something as "near vintage" (or items that are only a few years old) on Etsy is a personal pet peeve of mine. IMO, "near vintage" would be something with possibly just a few months from being vintage but certainly not 4 years. And per etsy's rules, "Vintage items must be at least 20 years old. Click here to learn more about vintage items on Etsy." Since they're a site for handmade and vintage, near vintage items shouldn't be sold there, IMO.

Seller Policy - Effective starting September 15, 2024 - Our House Rules | Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

www.etsy.com

I'm not sure how to appeal the ding on your account but even if they accept that it's not fake, I wouldn't relist it there until 2025.

 

[BeenBurned]

Good Morning Authenticators,
Can you help me with this Taft? I've been eyeing it but It seems off...quality, color, and creed is hard to read.

Item: Taft bag T6F-9980
Listing number:
Seller and site where listed: Tifftreats/ Mercari
Link:

Vintage Leather Coach Taft bag crossbody on Mercari

Highly sought after 1996 Coach Taft bag crossbody messenger in rare taupe style 9980. Creed T6F-9980 You can easily organize everything in this bag. Beautiful and functional and roomy. Front gusset turn lock pocket, zipper closure, inside slip pocket Approximate measurements : 12 in vLx...

www.mercari.com

Comments: I searched your site for this seller and the serial number-the same serial was flagged in the hall of shame by a different seller but the link to the photo is gone. Thank you in advance!

tifftreats on Mercari listed a fake.

 

[whateve]

May I please request an authentication of this Lunch Box I bought on ebay a while ago?

Seller: fabulessfinds
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233920763063

Thank you!!

It's fine.

 

[Morgan_Bellini]

It's fine.

Thank you!

 

[ConstanceD]

tifftreats on Mercari listed a fake.

Thanks BB! It's a minefield out there for us coach addicts hunting for treasures! I will report.

 

[ancsa]

Seller responded: " clear tag made in vietnam could not get a good pic " - and did not post anymore pictures.

hm... I got so many fakes recently (not Coach) that I'm very hesitant to try my luck with this one even though it is not a lot of money for this one .. it adds up unfortunately.

UPDATE: after the seller reassured me that she got the purse at the outlet, I bought it. so fingers crossed

 

[BeenBurned]

UPDATE: after the seller reassured me that she got the purse at the outlet, I bought it. so fingers crossed

I'm not at all concerned with the bag.

 

[whateve]

UPDATE: after the seller reassured me that she got the purse at the outlet, I bought it. so fingers crossed

I think you don't have anything to worry about.

 

[LunaSilver]

Wow! That's my first time EVER seeing that Etsy has removed a listing for (supposedly) being counterfeit! And the one time they did it, they did it to an absolutely authentic item!

But as for sellers who list something as "near vintage" (or items that are only a few years old) on Etsy is a personal pet peeve of mine. IMO, "near vintage" would be something with possibly just a few months from being vintage but certainly not 4 years. And per etsy's rules, "Vintage items must be at least 20 years old. Click here to learn more about vintage items on Etsy." Since they're a site for handmade and vintage, near vintage items shouldn't be sold there, IMO.

Seller Policy - Effective starting September 15, 2024 - Our House Rules | Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

www.etsy.com

I'm not sure how to appeal the ding on your account but even if they accept that it's not fake, I wouldn't relist it there until 2025.

Thank you BB

 

[amersp]

Hi. Can someone help me verify my coach bag is real?

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi. Can someone help me verify my coach bag is real?

Please scroll to the top of the page for the posting format and information we need.

 

[amersp]

Oh, sorry about that. I’m not seeing where to search the thread. I’m new. Can you advise?