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Hyacinth said:
There was definitely a small metal plaque exactly the same shape and size as the Coach plaque at the top of that pocket once upon a time. Although it might not be accepted as absolute proof in a court of law, I'm 99.99 percent sure it was made by Coach.

For $8.99, I'd say you've got a keeper, even if you end up hanging onto it yourself instead of selling it. And you might want to be carrying that one the next time you play Bingo or buy lottery tickets, maybe there's still a bit of that luck tucked away in that bag. :smile:
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:nuts::happydance::heart: That's wonderdul news! I intend to keep it for myself. I'd been wanting one for forever, but the prices have been over my budget. Sooo grateful to have found this beauty! Do you know what colors these came in?
Also is there a such thing as a small and large Courier? Thank you again
 
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#66,167
Hi there. Would appreciate help on this one from ebay

Seller - Chasingadreamformy2sons
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EUC Vtg. Convertible Clutch Handbag ~ Shoulder ~ Red/Rust Color Medium size | eBay

The shoulder strap is detachable and attach with solid brass nautical hardware. As you can see, this Handbag has been used, but not abused. Still in very good condition. The opening on the front has scratches on it as well as the brass closures on the side.
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#66,169
NBALLY8006 said:
Hi there. Would appreciate help on this one from ebay

Seller - Chasingadreamformy2sons
www.ebay.com

EUC Vtg. Convertible Clutch Handbag ~ Shoulder ~ Red/Rust Color Medium size | eBay

The shoulder strap is detachable and attach with solid brass nautical hardware. As you can see, this Handbag has been used, but not abused. Still in very good condition. The opening on the front has scratches on it as well as the brass closures on the side.
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Genuine Convertible Clutch from the early to mid-1980s
 
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umadam said:
:nuts::happydance::heart: That's wonderdul news! I intend to keep it for myself. I'd been wanting one for forever, but the prices have been over my budget. Sooo grateful to have found this beauty! Do you know what colors these came in?
Also is there a such thing as a small and large Courier? Thank you again
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There is a small and large. I don't have a catalog picture of the small one. They are hard to find so they probably didn't make them very long. I believe the large one was introduced first, probably starting around 1972. Earlier versions were called chunky shoulder bag. The earliest catalogs I've seen with colors mentioned are from around 1980. Yours was made in the early to mid 70s. This is the color chart for 1980.
 

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whateve said:
There is a small and large. I don't have a catalog picture of the small one. They are hard to find so they probably didn't make them very long. I believe the large one was introduced first, probably starting around 1972. Earlier versions were called chunky shoulder bag. The earliest catalogs I've seen with colors mentioned are from around 1980. Yours was made in the early to mid 70s. This is the color chart for 1980.
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WOW thank you so much for your time and the history! I really apprecaite you all.
 
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#66,176
umadam said:
Item: field bag :confused1:
Location: poshmark
Seller: fefesfabfinds
Link: https://posh.mk/5f4W6hmOWjb
Comment:
Good morning! I guess... I'm hoping... that factories can sometimes stamp the wrong Numbers on bags...wishful thinking:hrmm: . Thank you for your efforts:smile:
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Factories DO sometimes stamp the wrong numbers, but the chances of one stamping a handbag style number inside a briefcase are pretty slim (style 9944 belongs to a Taylor Zip handbag). The big problem is that the bag looks like a copy of the 5281 Field bag, but the front pockets aren't quite right especially at the bottom, and while this one has a date code for July 1994, the 5281 Field Bag wasn't even introduced until the Holiday 1995 catalog.

I THINK this is what it's trying to be, from the 1996 Preview catalog showing the new-for-1996 turnlock design:
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I can't find any style available in 1994 that matches the bag in the listing. The only thing that's even close is a dowel version of the Field Bag.

More opinions are welcome

ETA - we just authenticated a genuine 5281 Field Bag a few days ago, you can compare the differences in the front pockets. Even the front flap looks a bit longer on the suspected fake.

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Here's the questionable bag from Posh:
5281_POSS FAKE_G4N-9944-g.jpg

If it wasn't for the date it might be tempting to just think it was a plant screw-up with the style number, but a year and a half is just too wide a gap.
 
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Good morning Authenticators,
Could you please check this bag when you get a chance? The pictures are terrible so I attached a couple more.
Thank you always for your time and knowledge.

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach F06S-1414
Listing number: 130253635
Seller and site where listed
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/130253635
Comments: Thank you again!
 

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#66,178
thanksperiuk said:
Hi Authenticators!

Appreciate your time to authenticate the bag below.

Item: Small Hippie Flap (M9P-9135)
Seller and site where listed: Bought from Miss Piya during a FB Live Show
Link: Miss Piya Bundle - Halaman Utama | Facebook
Comments: The bag is currently in my possession. It was a now or never situation and I just went for it.
Measurements: 9 1/2" x 9 1/4"

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It looks genuine, made in 1999
 
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aswl1001 said:
Good morning Authenticators,
Could you please check this bag when you get a chance? The pictures are terrible so I attached a couple more.
Thank you always for your time and knowledge.

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach F06S-1414
Listing number: 130253635
Seller and site where listed
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/130253635
Comments: Thank you again!
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Genuine Leather Medium Soft Duffle from 2006
 
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