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!

 

[Hyacinth]

I think a bigger and even more obvious problem is with the plant code on the creed of fefesfabfinds's bag (aside from the year and style number)!
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ETA: fefesfabfinds also has this fake "Coach" wallet!

Artist Painted Coach Clutch/Wristlet

Shop fefesfabfinds's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Long Strappy Flap Over & Lock Clutch/Wristlet. - Adjustable Wrist Strap - All Straps Have Pink Contrasting Stitching - Embedded Mirror On Inside Flap - Polished Silvertone Buckles...

poshmark.com

We've seen a few apparently genuine "N" plant codes in 1994, but so far only in bags with C, D or E month codes. Anything more recent shows red flags. Here are a few examples, note that even though the creeds look similar other than a change in the wording, the Coach logo is different, the real ones still show the remnant of "leatherware" under Coach. In the fakes, the name Coach is centered, with nothing under it.

REAL - C4N-9927


REAL - E4N-9927



Probable Poshmark FAKE G4N-9944 in what's trying to be a style 5281 (which wasn't introduced until the Holiday Preview 1995 catalog)



FAKE H4N-4145 - according to the catalogs, this style wasn't even introduced until the Holiday 1997 catalog




AND IF ANYONE HAS WONDERED WHY I KEEP SAYING THAT TO ACCURATELY AUTHENTICATE COACH BAGS YOU NEED A MASSIVE PHOTO LIBRARY SHOWING CLEAR DETAILS OF BOTH REAL AND FAKE ITEMS, THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE.

Anyone who can't be bothered to save, study and RESEARCH photos and text showing these kinds of details has no business calling themselves a Coach authenticator.

Looking at YOU, D-D.

 

[aqua1117]

Go to the transaction and find the return button. Just make sure you choose the correct reason. The seller will have to pay for return shipping and supply the label or ebay will supply it paid for by the seller's funds.

Ebay seller immediately agreed to give a full refund and apologized for selling a fake item. She said to just toss the bag as she doesn't condone fakes. Thank god!

 

[BeenBurned]

Ebay seller immediately agreed to give a full refund and apologized for selling a fake item. She said to just toss the bag as she doesn't condone fakes. Thank god!

That's great!

 

[BookwormSally]

Here’s another for today. Thank you, again, for the generosity of your time and knowledge.

Item: Coach Willis
Where purchased: yard sale
Measurements: 10.5 w x 10 H x 3.5 D

 

[BeenBurned]

We've seen a few apparently genuine "N" plant codes in 1994, but so far only in bags with C, D or E month codes. Anything more recent shows red flags. Here are a few examples, note that even though the creeds look similar other than a change in the wording, the Coach logo is different, the real ones still show the remnant of "leatherware" under Coach. In the fakes, the name Coach is centered, with nothing under it.

REAL - C4N-9927
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REAL - E4N-9927
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Probable Poshmark FAKE G4N-9944 in what's trying to be a style 5281 (which wasn't introduced until the Holiday Preview 1995 catalog)
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FAKE H4N-4145 - according to the catalogs, this style wasn't even introduced until the Holiday 1997 catalog
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On the authentic 1994 N plant creeds, the "o" in "no" is smaller and rounder than that on the fakes and probably fake bags. The underscore is longer/wider on the fakes and probably fakes too.

 

[BeenBurned]

Here’s another for today. Thank you, again, for the generosity of your time and knowledge.

Item: Coach Willis
Where purchased: yard sale
Measurements: 10.5 w x 10 H x 3.5 D

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Authentic and made in 1999..

 

[umadam]

Nice find! That's the type of item that keeps me from making too much noise when I see the $40 fakes at thrift stores and not ripping them new ones!

Don't you love it when they don't know what they have?!?

Ha! I TRULY DO! You try your best ro compose yourself the whole time

 

[umadam]

We've seen a few apparently genuine "N" plant codes in 1994, but so far only in bags with C, D or E month codes. Anything more recent shows red flags. Here are a few examples, note that even though the creeds look similar other than a change in the wording, the Coach logo is different, the real ones still show the remnant of "leatherware" under Coach. In the fakes, the name Coach is centered, with nothing under it.

REAL - C4N-9927
View attachment 5208809

REAL - E4N-9927
View attachment 5208810


Probable Poshmark FAKE G4N-9944 in what's trying to be a style 5281 (which wasn't introduced until the Holiday Preview 1995 catalog)
View attachment 5208813


FAKE H4N-4145 - according to the catalogs, this style wasn't even introduced until the Holiday 1997 catalog
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AND IF ANYONE HAS WONDERED WHY I KEEP SAYING THAT TO ACCURATELY AUTHENTICATE COACH BAGS YOU NEED A MASSIVE PHOTO LIBRARY SHOWING CLEAR DETAILS OF BOTH REAL AND FAKE ITEMS, THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE.

Anyone who can't be bothered to save, study and RESEARCH photos and text showing these kinds of details has no business calling themselves a Coach authenticator.

Looking at YOU, D-D.

That's a very clear distiction! Thank you again!

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

It's fine, made in 2001.

Thank you so much!

 

[aqua1117]

Hi Authenticators!
Thank you so much for saving me from losing money on a fake Coach bag the other day!!

Today, I wanted to get your expert opinions on my duffle sacs I acquired over the years. They are two identical bags in the same color. I want to sell one of them and want to make sure I'm not selling a fake! Please also advise me on the years that these bags are manufactured. I want to keep the older one

Item: Duffle sac 9085
Where obtained: flea market/ local consignment store

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi Authenticators!
Thank you so much for saving me from losing money on a fake Coach bag the other day!!

Today, I wanted to get your expert opinions on my duffle sacs I acquired over the years. They are two identical bags in the same color. I want to sell one of them and want to make sure I'm not selling a fake! Please also advise me on the years that these bags are manufactured. I want to keep the older one

Item: Duffle sac 9085
Where obtained: flea market/ local consignment store

Both are fine.

 

[aqua1117]

Both are fine.

BeenBurned, THANK YOU!!

 

[artax two]

Hi all. Thinking about this item. Thank you in advance!

Item: Courier Carryall
Seller: lianjo133-6
Listing: 304166285984

coach courier carryall | eBay

<p>Coach courier carryall Black/brass hardware </p><p>Brass slide tab closure. Extended zipper for easy access to the spacious interior. Exterior snap pocket on back. Detachable, adjustable strap for crossbody or shoulder wear. Style 88348</p><p>Glovetanned leather/brass hardware </p><p>Inside...

www.ebay.com

And an extra creed photo

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi all. Thinking about this item. Thank you in advance!

Item: Courier Carryall
Seller: lianjo133-6
Listing: 304166285984

coach courier carryall | eBay

<p>Coach courier carryall Black/brass hardware </p><p>Brass slide tab closure. Extended zipper for easy access to the spacious interior. Exterior snap pocket on back. Detachable, adjustable strap for crossbody or shoulder wear. Style 88348</p><p>Glovetanned leather/brass hardware </p><p>Inside...

www.ebay.com

And an extra creed photo
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It seems okay.

@houseof999 ? What say you?

 

[Beauty2c]

Please authenticate this item:
Item: Bucket Deep Red Leather Cross Body Bag
Listing number: 29122378
Seller and site where listed Tradesy
Link: https://www.tradesy.com/i/coach-bucket-deep-red-leather-cross-body-bag/29122378/
Comments: List description style no. 9816 but the picture showed No. GOP -9060

Thank you so much!