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

[Vlad]

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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!

 

[Roro]

Not feeling good about this bag. I swear it was discussed in the Coach forum multiple times and now I can't find any of the mentions. I received it today and my fake radar is pinging.

Vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin Watermelon Big Mouth Kisslock Leather Shoulder Bag
cassette.tapes

Vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin Watermelon Big Mouth Kisslock Leather Shoulder Bag | eBay

Condition is “Pre-owned”.

www.ebay.com

Item #-224547049985

I read a few discussions of mentions on here of bags that turned out to be fakes that were removed and am wondering if this was one.

 

[Hyacinth]

Not feeling good about this bag. I swear it was discussed in the Coach forum multiple times and now I can't find any of the mentions. I received it today and my fake radar is pinging.

Vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin Watermelon Big Mouth Kisslock Leather Shoulder Bag
cassette.tapes

Vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin Watermelon Big Mouth Kisslock Leather Shoulder Bag | eBay

Condition is “Pre-owned”.

www.ebay.com

Item #-224547049985

I read a few discussions of mentions of fakes that were removed and am wondering if this was one.

Any time you think some details are setting your radar "pinging" it would be a BIG help if you could explain what those details are. Because even though I'm not an expert on pre-creeds I'm not seeing anything "pingable". And my crystal ball is in the repair shop.

Please wait for @whateve to take a look. Maybe she's familiar with those reported fakes.

 

[Hyacinth]

Dear authenticators,
Please authenticate the following item for me.
Many thanks in advance ☺

Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174845582203?_trkparms=aid=777008&algo=PERSONAL.TOPIC&ao=1&asc=20201018205123&meid=718fcbe47ae74a7caf8ddfb6cb0b73b9&pid=101286&rk=1&rkt=1&mehot=none&itm=174845582203&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=2380057&algv=WatchlistVariantWithMLR&brand=Coach&_trksid=p2380057.c101286.m47999&_trkparms=pageci:ea5d048e-f6da-11eb-870f-fa649420b60f|parentrq:1c7d1a4e17b0ab8fbea7a735ffdf2bfa|iid:1
Listed at : Ebay
Seller: edgar1796
Item no: 174845582203
Item name : lunch box
Notes: It should be dark brown, not British Tan. Seller just replied to my message.

It's fine, Lunch Box Zip from 1996

 

[Roro]

Any time you think some details are setting your radar "pinging" it would be a BIG help if you could explain what those details are. Because even though I'm not an expert on pre-creeds I'm not seeing anything "pingable". And my crystal ball is in the repair shop.

Please wait for @whateve to take a look. Maybe she's familiar with those reported fakes.

It's very lightweight. No grommets around the holes on the strap. No Coach insignia. And, to me this is surprising, it doesn't open--no zipper, nothing. Just the 'big mouth' opens. I'm hoping I'm just naive about these early bags but I have two others that are not at all like this.

 

[DL Harper]

Please authenticate when convenient - thank you!
Item: RARE Coach Vintage Glove Tanned Leather Flat Cosmetic Case, #6990, Black, New
Listing number: 184982348786
Seller: madainngloir8778
Link: RARE Coach Vintage Glove Tanned Leather Flat Cosmetic Case, #6990, Black, New | eBay
Comment: If authentic, is this actually vintage? Does the box and tag actually belong to this case? Any info available - catalog, etc.

 

[Hyacinth]

Good afternoon dear authenticators. A request to authenticate please. Thank you!!!

Item: Sonoma drawstring bucket 4931?
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 11 1/2" height, bottom diameter is 7"
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Did you take TWO photos of the creed, one at a 90-degree angle from the other? That might be a workaround for the photos that keep showing up sideways. Whatever you did, it seems to work.

Genuine style 4931, Small Drawstring Nubuc from 1994

 

[Hyacinth]

It's very lightweight. No grommets around the holes on the strap. No Coach insignia. And, to me this is surprising, it doesn't open--no zipper, nothing. Just the 'big mouth' opens. I'm hoping I'm just naive about these early bags but I have two others that are not at all like this.

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There's a Coach cartouche in one of the photos. Third one from the top, right above the kisslock in the photo. It's worn down but I'd be worried if it wasn't.

That design with just the kisslock opening and no access at the top seems to have been a legitimate style, I've seen them here before. And not having a top zipper or grommets is helping keep the weight down.

And not all bags had straps with grommets.

Again, wait for @whateve

 

[Roro]

There's a Coach cartouche in one of the photos. Third one from the top, right above the kisslock in the photo. It's worn down but I'd be worried if it wasn't.

That design with just the kisslock opening and no access at the top seems to have been a legitimate style, I've seen them here before. And not having a top zipper or grommets is helping keep the weight down.

And not all bags had straps with grommets.

Again, wait for @whateve

There's a Coach cartouche in one of the photos. Third one from the top, right above the kisslock in the photo. It's worn down but I'd be worried if it wasn't.

That design with just the kisslock opening and no access at the top seems to have been a legitimate style, I've seen them here before. And not having a top zipper or grommets is helping keep the weight down.

And not all bags had straps with grommets.

Again, wait for @whateve

I am definitely waiting for @whateve and happy to see the Coach cartouche on the bag. Somehow this triggered a tremendous amount of anxiety for me but I'm coming back down now.

 

[Hyacinth]

Please authenticate when convenient - thank you!
Item: RARE Coach Vintage Glove Tanned Leather Flat Cosmetic Case, #6990, Black, New
Listing number: 184982348786
Seller: madainngloir8778
Link: RARE Coach Vintage Glove Tanned Leather Flat Cosmetic Case, #6990, Black, New | eBay
Comment: If authentic, is this actually vintage? Does the box and tag actually belong to this case? Any info available - catalog, etc.

Genuine. The style number, font used in the Coach stamp on the front, lining, and all the other details seem to indicate that all the pieces are from the same time, very late 1990s or early 2000s. The seller's date of 2002 is probably correct. And I have the number right before it, 6989, as a Large Cosmetic Case. IF it was made in 2002 it will be vintage next year.

 

[Foreverbags]

It's fine, Lunch Box Zip from 1996

Thank you Hyacinth

 

[Prudence64]

Good afternoon,

I recently purchased this little bag on eBay, please determine if it is authentic, thank you!


Item:Coach Ashton
Listing number:item number 124828002440
Seller and site where listed: ruralretrograde eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/vod/FetchOrder...Id=2434653237002&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l2673
Comments:

 

[Hyacinth]

Good afternoon,

I recently purchased this little bag on eBay, please determine if it is authentic, thank you!


Item:Coach Ashton
Listing number:item number 124828002440
Seller and site where listed: ruralretrograde eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/vod/FetchOrder...Id=2434653237002&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l2673
Comments:

The link seems to be to your own receipt page and you're the only one who can access that. This is the public link:

Coach Ashton Buttery Soft Brown Leather Lamb Shoulder Bag Vintage Purse | eBay

Coach Ashton Buttery Soft Brown Leather/Lamb Shoulder Bag. This bag is in excellent condition with no signs of use but there are two scratches in the grain of the leather on one side-see pictures. Gold tone hardware.

www.ebay.com

It's a genuine Girlie Nappa Hobo from 2001. I've seen the name "Ashton" used before by sellers but that's not the official Coach name shown in the catalog.

 

[Prudence64]

The link seems to be to your own receipt page and you're the only one who can access that. This is the public link:

Coach Ashton Buttery Soft Brown Leather Lamb Shoulder Bag Vintage Purse | eBay

Coach Ashton Buttery Soft Brown Leather/Lamb Shoulder Bag. This bag is in excellent condition with no signs of use but there are two scratches in the grain of the leather on one side-see pictures. Gold tone hardware.

www.ebay.com

It's a genuine Girlie Nappa Hobo from 2001. I've seen the name "Ashton" used before by sellers but that's not the official Coach name shown in the catalog.

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Sorry about the link. I am using my phone and tech challenged! Appreciate your clarification on the model and confirmation!
This bag came on my radar recently as I was intrigued by the lambskin. It is an adorable bag and super soft.

 

[Hyacinth]

Sorry about the link. I am using my phone and tech challenged! Appreciate your clarification on the model and confirmation!
This bag came on my radar recently as I was intrigued by the lambskin. It is an adorable bag and super soft.

Yes, Coach didn't make many Nappa Lamb bags and most of those were from the early to mid 2000 decade like this one, but the leather was sooooo soft and scrumptious.

 

[Jacynthe]

Did you take TWO photos of the creed, one at a 90-degree angle from the other? That might be a workaround for the photos that keep showing up sideways. Whatever you did, it seems to work.

Genuine style 4931, Small Drawstring Nubuc from 1994

Thank you so much Hyacinth for sharing your time and knowledge with me. I did take 2 photos of the creed, one with and one without flash. I posted both just in case. I still have no idea why my photos are sideways and upside down. I am just very happy that the authenticators seem to tolerate this.