Authenticate This COACH - **see first post for format**

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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:
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  • 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!
 
Note the signature on the Certificate of Authenticity


Your link only goes to the first page at the Vintage forum. Which post are you referring to? Please post the direct link. Click on the post number in the upper right corner and the URL for that specific post should appear in the address box. Or include the post number in your reply so we can find it.

Or tell me what it was, although I think I can guess, and if it has apparently "disappeared". You or Lake Effect can PM me, since she apparently saw it too. Thanks!

ETA - GOT IT !!!


What a coincidence that something like that should turn up here. Especially after MY recent post:

I'll be VERY interested to hear the sequence of events and whether you spotted that "COA" in the pics posted here or in the original Etsy listing.

Click on the thumbnail:
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Please check deep inside the inner pocket for the Made In tag and a tag with the production codes. You'll have to wait for someone familiar with more recent styles, it's too new to be in my records and I don't have any idea what style it is or of what vintage style it might be a remake. Styles made after about 2010 aren't on my radar.
Ok the tag says these #s:
Made in 2016 so not even close to vintage. You'll have to wait for BeenBurned or Whateve to take a look. They'll probably also need a photo of the Made In tag. I wouldn't have any idea how to tell the real tags from the fakes.
Ok thanks. The made in tag says Vietnam.
It looks okay.
 
Good morning! Please authenticate the following.
Item: Vintage Coach Legacy Leather Small Pocket Zip Camel Brown Brass No 9136
Seller: whitewittrockiana, eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234022740719
Comments: Thank you for your time and sharing your expertise!


It's a genuine Legacy Small Pocket Zip made in 2003. Since "vintage" in handbags is defined as 20 years old or older, it won't technically be vintage until 2023.
 
Hi, can you please authenticate this listing?
I think the bag itself looks ok, but the description is off from what I've learned here about this bag and the creed is the older format, which is beyond my ability. It's a bit of a splurge for me, but I'll be absolutely thrilled if this is authentic. Thank you so much!

Item: Willis No. 0210-306 (#9927 style)
Listing: Vintage Coach Willis 9927 in RARE Bottle Green
Seller: @kelbrew11 on Poshmark
 
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