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Hi, can you please check if this ebay listing is authentic? Best offer was accepted.
Seller: peachpi
Item: Crescent Hippie Bag

Vintage COACH BAG HIPPIE Crescent Black Leather Crossbody Flap Purse US( 201358157160 )


Thank you!

I wonder if the seller has deliberately blurred the photos of the serial number. It almost looks like it starts with J4B- which is totally wrong for the style and the lining. The buckles don't look right either, and if that IS a 4 in the serial number, that year code is for EIGHT YEARS before that style even came out. And although the bag looks like style number 9718, that's NOT the style number in the serial number.

I would insist on a large, clear, readable photo of the creed patch ands serial number. But based just on what I'm seeing, I personally would not buy that bag unless the serial number codes check out. DON'T pay for it without a photo we can use to authenticate it.

And BTW, DON'T mention any of this to the seller. Just tell them you need to see a clear picture of the creed and serial number and need to be able to read everything in the photo.

Regarding the theory of whether peachpi purposely blurred the serial number, I vote that she did.

She has 2 current Coach bag listings, a current keychain and several completed listings, ALL of which have pictures that are clear enough to read and authenticate the items. To further confirm this, notice how clear the picture is before the blurry one.

Why hide the serial number?
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The first time the bag was listed (ending on May 17), she had the style number 9338 in the title. Subsequent relisted items omitted the style number.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COA...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Would 9338 have been made in 1994?

Just to add- the style number in the bag could be 9338 which belongs to a Legacy Small Crescent, but again, there's no way any bag with that style would ever have a 1994 year code, and I'm sure that's a 4 in the serial prefix, both the regular and Small Legacy Crescents weren't even made until 2001. Even if the style number is right for the style, the rest of the codes aren't.
Just to add my two cents, I believe this style should have a tan lining. The sides of the buckles look rough. They should be smooth. Wow, most of those currently on ebay are fake!
 
Good to know. Thank you!

I just want to thank everyone that shared their info on the tiny Coral bag from Etsy. (I don't want to quote and may be miss somebody).

Good to know that in the future if I find another one, I can go ahead and purchase/bid on it, after asking here if authentic first, of course ;)

Thanks for the detailed info! I already have a black one, different style, but the tattersall lining.
Good old Coach: navy/black, gray/black, brown/ black, etc!
You're welcome!
 
Hello, I have some thrift store finds that could use an expert eye. I’m sorry if I got the names wrong, I'm really new to coach. I’d be very grateful for any corrections or additional information.

Bag 1, Basic Bag (missing strap):
Width: 11 in, Height: 7 in, Depth: 2 in

Bag 2, Convertible Clutch:
Width: 11 in, Height: 7 in, Depth: 3 in

Bag 3, Ridgefield Flap(?)
Width: 9 in, Height: 6 in, Depth: 2 in
 

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Hello, I have some thrift store finds that could use an expert eye. I’m sorry if I got the names wrong, I'm really new to coach. I’d be very grateful for any corrections or additional information.

Bag 1, Basic Bag (missing strap):
Width: 11 in, Height: 7 in, Depth: 2 in

Bag 2, Convertible Clutch:
Width: 11 in, Height: 7 in, Depth: 3 in

Bag 3, Ridgefield Flap(?)
Width: 9 in, Height: 6 in, Depth: 2 in

They all are authentic. The last one isn't a Ridgefield Flap. It is a compartment bag from 1989-1990. The Ridgefield Flap wasn't made until the late 90s and is a little bigger.
 
I think this looks authentic, but I'm asking just in case. I've never seen it before. Do you have a style number?
Coach Blue Butterfly keychain, key ring, key holder, accessory - Beautiful!
151699598802
skorst
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151699598802?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

And while I'm asking, I've never seen this one before either.
RARE 100% AUTHENTIC Coach Legacy Stripe SMILEY FACE 5 CHARMS Key Fob Key Chain
261909228711
goodstop908
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-100-AU...711?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfb01aca7
 
I think this looks authentic, but I'm asking just in case. I've never seen it before. Do you have a style number?
Coach Blue Butterfly keychain, key ring, key holder, accessory - Beautiful!
151699598802
skorst
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151699598802?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

And while I'm asking, I've never seen this one before either.
RARE 100% AUTHENTIC Coach Legacy Stripe SMILEY FACE 5 CHARMS Key Fob Key Chain
261909228711
goodstop908
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-100-AU...711?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfb01aca7

They're both genuine, I have the first one - Butterfly Motif Keyfob - style # 390. It may take me a while to find the number of the second one.

ETA - 92361 for the Peace Love and Happiness Mix Fob :smile1:
 

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I bought this for 50 cents at a flea market and would like to validate if it is authentic, please...the tan fabric is a little dark because it was still wet after after scrubbing and washing.
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Hi Ladies! I got this at a thrift store and need someone to help verify it's authenticity and if possible the name?
 

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