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Item: Possible Sonoma?
Seller: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/126692094
Comments: No style number to reference. Shaped like a Sonoma Small Zip but made in Italy with different interior. Interior is like a Sheridan or Dakota style. Pre-1994 number. Bottle green. Pebbled leather.
Measures: 10 x 7 inches

@rayrob87, I see that this green Chapin bag sold tonight, I hope that you got it!
 
Hi Authenticators!
Thank you in advance for your time!

Item: Vintage COACH Companion Bag, 9300, Red, Made in New York City
Listing number: 265199718475
Seller and site where listed
Link: Andromeda_collections


comment: Seems like a legit seller but did Coach ever made a creed that says made in USA?
 
Hi Authenticators!
Thank you in advance for your time!

Item: Vintage COACH Companion Bag, 9300, Red, Made in New York City
Listing number: 265199718475
Seller and site where listed
Link: Andromeda_collections


comment: Seems like a legit seller but did Coach ever made a creed that says made in USA?
Please disregard! Obviously, there seems to be bags that had the USA creed. I'm sorry for lack of research!
 
Good evening dear authenticators! A request to authenticate please. Thank you!

Item: Legacy C4P-9136
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 6 1/2" height, 9" width, 2 1/2" depth
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It's fine.


Twins! I just recently picked up this same Legacy Small Pocket Zip 9136 bag at Goodwill but your bag appears to be in better condition! I tried to find it on the Wayback Machine but I struck out, although I found lots of other Legacy and Legacy West bags from this era!
 
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Hi Authenticators!
Thank you in advance for your time!

Item: Vintage COACH Companion Bag, 9300, Red, Made in New York City
Listing number: 265199718475
Seller and site where listed
Link: Andromeda_collections


comment: Seems like a legit seller but did Coach ever made a creed that says made in USA?
Please disregard! Obviously, there seems to be bags that had the USA creed. I'm sorry for lack of research!
Just to be clear, yes, the bag is authentic but it should be noted that fakers also made/make bags with a "made in USA" creed so verifying is a good idea.
 
Please disregard! Obviously, there seems to be bags that had the USA creed. I'm sorry for lack of research!


Just a heads-up on that red bag from andromeda_collections -

Does anyone else think that it's been dyed, or maybe painted? I'm looking at the strap edges in the first photo.

The seller specifies "No returns" and has several Neg and Neutral Feedbacks because of Coaches that smelled bad.

The red shade doesn't look right for the year either. It looks a bit too "candy apple". The late 80s-early 90s reds I remember seemed to have a bit more orange or vermillion in them. And I'm always suspicious when vintage bags seem too shiny.
 
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Item: Legacy Small Pocket Zip 9136 (Costa Rica, 2002)
Seller: Goodwill, $5
Dimensions: 6" tall, 9.5" wide, 2.5" deep

Comments: Please give an opinion about authenticity, thank you. Let me know if you need additional images.

Question: Is the correct name for this bag the "Legacy Small Pocket Zip"? I tried to find it on the Wayback Machine but I struck out (although I found lots of other Legacy, Legacy West, and Legacy Zip bags from this era!)

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@katev bag twins! She is so cute! ETA Pardon, I meant to post this in chat thread.
 
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Hi Authenticators!

My shopping mode is triggered by this listing. Appreciate if you help me authenticate it prior to taking a plunge..

Item: Coach Soft Satchel?
Seller and site where listed: @keeth71776 on Carousell Malaysia
Link: Vintage coach leather handbag, Women's Fashion, Bags & Wallets on Carousell
Comments: No measurements provided in the listing. Included pictures from the listing for Hyacinth. ;)

Thank you!
 

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Hi Authenticators!

My shopping mode is triggered by this listing. Appreciate if you help me authenticate it prior to taking a plunge..

Item: Coach Soft Satchel?
Seller and site where listed: @keeth71776 on Carousell Malaysia
Link: Vintage coach leather handbag, Women's Fashion, Bags & Wallets on Carousell
Comments: No measurements provided in the listing. Included pictures from the listing for Hyacinth. ;)

Thank you!


Thanks very much for the added photos!

Genuine, it does look like a Soft Satchel, style 4055 from the Lightweight line and made in the late 1980s.

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