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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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Tbillups said:
Yes, they did and she also stated this: Buckle had no Coach, but made in England - dead giveaway, sloppy stitching, no zipper etc. I have a bunch of vintage bags so I know an authentic one.
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The buckle shouldn't say Coach. Are you saying you disagree with my assessment that the bag is authentic?

ETA: We have seen authentic courier bags made in the same era as yours that say made in England on the buckle. Coach didn't make their own hardware. They bought it from manufacturers who put their own stamp on it. I stand by my authentication. The bag is authentic.
 
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ConstanceD said:
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:
www.mercari.com

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 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!
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Tbillups said:
I am one of thoes coach addicts huntig for treasures and also the person who listed the item on Mercari. I bought the same item on Mercari less than a month ago. Unfortunately I did not know about this forum at the time and thought I was purchasing an authentic bag. I have submitted a case with Mercari for my purchase, but I am curious to know what it means when you say that you mean when you say that you will report me.
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whateve said:
Your listing was reported as counterfeit and it appears to have been removed.
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@Tbillups - Is this the listing from which you purchased the fake bag?
seller M1977

www.mercari.com

Mercari: Your Marketplace

Mercari is your marketplace. It's the perfect place to declutter and discover items that are uniquely you. Say 'goodbye' to your old go-tos and 'hello' to one-of-a-kind treasures.
www.mercari.com www.mercari.com

What is Mercari's policy when you've received a fake? If you can't open a dispute through Mercari, can you file with either Paypal (if you used it) or with your credit card company?
 
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BeenBurned said:
@Tbillups - Is this the listing from which you purchased the fake bag?
seller M1977

www.mercari.com

Mercari: Your Marketplace

Mercari is your marketplace. It's the perfect place to declutter and discover items that are uniquely you. Say 'goodbye' to your old go-tos and 'hello' to one-of-a-kind treasures.
www.mercari.com www.mercari.com

What is Mercari's policy when you've received a fake? If you can't open a dispute through Mercari, can you file with either Paypal (if you used it) or with your credit card company?
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BeenBurned said:
@Tbillups - Is this the listing from which you purchased the fake bag?
seller M1977

www.mercari.com

Mercari: Your Marketplace

Mercari is your marketplace. It's the perfect place to declutter and discover items that are uniquely you. Say 'goodbye' to your old go-tos and 'hello' to one-of-a-kind treasures.
www.mercari.com www.mercari.com

What is Mercari's policy when you've received a fake? If you can't open a dispute through Mercari, can you file with either Paypal (if you used it) or with your credit card company?
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No... The listing that I purchased was this one: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m47678041109/
I have been trying to put an inquiry in with Mercari to get a refund but it won't go through. I am getting a message to try back in a few minutes.
 
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whateve said:
The buckle shouldn't say Coach. Are you saying you disagree with my assessment that the bag is authentic?

ETA: We have seen authentic courier bags made in the same era as yours that say made in England on the buckle. Coach didn't make their own hardware. They bought it from manufacturers who put their own stamp on it. I stand by my authentication. The bag is authentic.
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I am not disagreeing with your assessment at all... I was glad to hear the news.. I just copied and pasted what the potential buyer sent me so that you could see her reson for saying that it was not authentic. I asked about an official certificate so that I won't have problems selling it in the future and would have proof in case it is questioned.
 
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Tbillups said:
I am one of thoes coach addicts huntig for treasures and also the person who listed the item on Mercari. I bought the same item on Mercari less than a month ago. Unfortunately I did not know about this forum at the time and thought I was purchasing an authentic bag. I have submitted a case with Mercari for my purchase, but I am curious to know what it means when you say that you mean when you say that you will report me.
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Hi Tbillups- I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you can resolve it with Mercari. Regarding the report, it is a report to the site about the item. Most platforms have a button somewhere at the bottom, that you click on to report an item as counterfeit. After I wrote to you, I clicked on that button. Based on what I've read here, depending on how strict the platform is, the listing gets taken down and the seller gets some form type warning.
 
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Tbillups said:
I am not disagreeing with your assessment at all... I was glad to hear the news.. I just copied and pasted what the potential buyer sent me so that you could see her reson for saying that it was not authentic. I asked about an official certificate so that I won't have problems selling it in the future and would have proof in case it is questioned.
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I hope you aren't confusing the two bags. The courier is authentic, the Taft is fake.
 
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Hi Authenticators,
Please check over this VTG Coach Shoulder Bag. It includes an interesting little swag bag w Coach info.
If you’re in my age range you might remember buying little gauze bags full of gum chunks in a similar bag.
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Goodwill find, no link
9.5” Length x 9.5” Height x 3” Width
Strap drop 16”
Thanks for you expertise!
 
#60,143
padelca said:
Hi Authenticators,
Please check over this VTG Coach Shoulder Bag. It includes an interesting little swag bag w Coach info.
If you’re in my age range you might remember buying little gauze bags full of gum chunks in a similar bag.
View attachment 5065118View attachment 5065119View attachment 5065121View attachment 5065120View attachment 5065122What is the Approx. age, style number & name?
Goodwill find, no link
9.5” Length x 9.5” Height x 3” Width
Strap drop 16”
Thanks for you expertise!
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Authentic Gallery bag #4028, made around 1992. You can try bleaching those ink marks out with benzoyl peroxide, maximum strength zit cream.
 
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Tbillups said:
I am not disagreeing with your assessment at all... I was glad to hear the news.. I just copied and pasted what the potential buyer sent me so that you could see her reson for saying that it was not authentic. I asked about an official certificate so that I won't have problems selling it in the future and would have proof in case it is questioned.
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These awesome authenticators volunteer their time for this free service, so I don't know that you can get a certificate here on the purse forum. The authentication services that give certificates usually charge money. Some of them like Entrupy don't have good reputations. I paid Authenticate4U once to certify a very pricey duffel. I'm sure some of these ladies can recommend one.
 
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