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.

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  • 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.
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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.
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Hyacinth said:
That pretty much settles it. I've never seen a similar case or clutch without a Coach stamp somewhere on the front, or rarely on the base.

It's also a good example of our warning that an outlet stamp can never prove something is genuine.
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DL Harper said:
Thanks @Hyacinth for the confirmation. And information from @whateve too. Seems to be another fake Coach on the market.
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whateve said:
I have a skinny case that doesn't have any stamping on the exterior. It has a creed. There is an X on the creed. I believe I have seen several others.
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Hyacinth said:
Oh well. No sooner do I create a "Rule" when someone comes along and blows it out of the water. :giggle:
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DL Harper said:
Is the consensus still that this one cannot be authenticated and is fake?
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whateve said:
IMO it can't be authenticated but I wouldn't report it.
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@DL Harper -- Sorry. I'm late to the party after being away (totally without TPF!!) for several days!

I didn't go back to quote all the posts and I'm late to the party but I think it might be okay. (I still haven't caught up on all my reading yet though so I'm not sure whether there may have been another post.)

@DL Harper - Please ask the seller to look at the BOTTOM of the pouch to see if there's a "Coach" imprint.


Full disclosure: I didn't have this knowledge on my own! I did some research and have benefitted from a couple of other sellers' listings to get info!

Here's the Coach's catalog description which DOES mention a pocket - image courtesy of Etsy seller VintageCoachLove. The listing also shows a creed without a serial number on the poc
coach 7172 cosmetic case large catalog.jpg

And here's a picture of the same seller VintageCoachLove's bottom of the pouch with the Coach stamp:
etsy seller VintageCoachLove 7172 coach stamp bottom.jpg

This DIFFERENCE might be a concern. What do you think @Hyacinth and @whateve?

There IS a difference in the creeds though. ALthough both the Etsy listing and the listing in question are both US-made, "United" and "States" are on different lines in the Etsy listing but are on the same line in the listing in question.
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Both pouches have the same zipper pull which is different from the stock photo and appears to be a legitimate change that Coach made.


ETA: Here's the listing I used for my comps (though I did see ProVintageGear's listing too but wanted to compare US to US):
 
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Lake Effect said:
So what is my purpose here other than to make things interesting on a Saturday night?? Right??
It appears I may have the same pouch that authentification was requested on. Taking into account wiggle room for measurements, I think mine is in the ballpark. When this little pouch is on it's side, it does have the same detailing as the red in the photo Hyacinth posted. The zipper speaks for itself. My photos above were pre dunk. While I dunked it and was giving it a little toothbrush scrub from every which way, I saw the baby Cartouche on the bottom. I completely missed that initially. I will post that in a moment.
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LOL! I'm going back to continue reading and just saw this ----- AFTER I'd posted my opinion!
 
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BeenBurned said:
@DL Harper -- Sorry. I'm late to the party after being away (totally without TPF!!) for several days!

I didn't go back to quote all the posts and I'm late to the party but I think it might be okay. (I still haven't caught up on all my reading yet though so I'm not sure whether there may have been another post.)

@DL Harper - Please ask the seller to look at the BOTTOM of the pouch to see if there's a "Coach" imprint.


Full disclosure: I didn't have this knowledge on my own! I did some research and have benefitted from a couple of other sellers' listings to get info!

Here's the Coach's catalog description which DOES mention a pocket - image courtesy of Etsy seller VintageCoachLove. The listing also shows a creed without a serial number on the poc
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And here's a picture of the same seller VintageCoachLove's bottom of the pouch with the Coach stamp:
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This DIFFERENCE might be a concern. What do you think @Hyacinth and @whateve?

There IS a difference in the creeds though. ALthough both the Etsy listing and the listing in question are both US-made, "United" and "States" are on different lines in the Etsy listing but are on the same line in the listing in question.
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Both pouches have the same zipper pull which is different from the stock photo and appears to be a legitimate change that Coach made.


ETA: Here's the listing I used for my comps (though I did see ProVintageGear's listing too but wanted to compare US to US):
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There's been a lot of conversation about this bag @BeenBurned. I did post the seller's photo of the bottom of the bag, but you may not have found it yet. s-l1600.jpg
The final answer @BeenBurned, @Hyacinth and @whateve regarding the authenticity is......??
 
#64,241
myshoes5 said:
please can you check if this purse is authentic , thanks

COACH Blue Leather KRISTIN Hobo Carryall Shopper Shoulder Bag Purse 14758


seller
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Please include the link to the listing:
www.ebay.com

COACH Blue Leather KRISTIN Hobo Carryall Shopper Shoulder Bag Purse 14758 | eBay

Made with buttery blue leather accented with brass tone hardware & cute side ties. Signature pouch pocket on front & magnetic snap up top. Inside has 3 pockets & lots of space. Two handles can be worn on the shoulder with ease!
www.ebay.com

Did you happen to happen to compare the description to the pictures? And did you check out the feedback (going way back
In this listing, the bag is described as "Very Good used condition" and "Inside has minor markings but is nice and clean with no structural damage."

While there may not be structural damage, inside (IMO) is NOT "nice and clean" and years worth of feedback show that the seller has a long history of not accurately or honestly describing the condition of items.

Picture #5 shows filthy lining!

Seller also has a history of not verifying authenticity and has had mixes of fakes and authentic items.
 
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