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

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

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.

Please follow the following requests:

• 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.
• Note that authenticators have the right to refuse any requests. This is a free service, but it is imperative that you help our authenticators by using the following format:
• FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
  Item:
  Listing number:
  Seller and site where listed
  Link:
  Comments:
  
  
• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item:
  Where purchased or how obtained
  Comments:

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!

 

[aqua1117]

Hi Authenticators!
I am planning to sell this from my collection and noticed the serial # being unusual. Would you please authenticate this item for me? Thank you so much for your expertise in advance!

Item: small plaza bag
Where purchased: thrift store years ago

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi Authenticators!
I am planning to sell this from my collection and noticed the serial # being unusual. Would you please authenticate this item for me? Thank you so much for your expertise in advance!

Item: small plaza bag
Where purchased: thrift store years ago

It's authentic.

 

[aqua1117]

It's authentic.

Thank you so so much, Beenburned!
I was so nervous!

 

[claudiacpc]

Hello!
First time authentication request !!

Coach City Bag
Posted on eBay
Seller: gilded-skate

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello!
First time authentication request !!

Coach City Bag
Posted on eBay
Seller: gilded-skate

Welcome to TPF.

Be sure to include a link to the listing and the item number. (You also posted an incorrect seller ID.)

COACH Vintage BLACK 80s City Bag Saddle Flap All Weather Leather Crossbody Rare | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Coach Vintage BLACK 80s City Bag Saddle Flap All Weather Leather Medium size Crossbody Rare. Condition is Pre-owned. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p>

www.ebay.com

Item number: 333924178216
Seller dme62860

Authentic, made in 1996.

 

[Cutesuzyq]

Item: vintage Coach Hunter green Patricia saddle leather bag

Listing number: none

Seller: mytrends

Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/vintag...VGC-needs-Zip-repair-614fa118ff7c5a196273ad92

Comments: I love the color of this but feel like it might be a fake based on the number starting with a Z and it isn't impressed in to the leather but more raised. In my research I found where it says I and N-Z are almost always fake but that there are a few exceptions. Before I make an offer on it can some tell me if it is real or fake. I am brand new to the vintage Coach game and wanting to find some good items for my wardrobe.

 

[whateve]

Item: vintage Coach Hunter green Patricia saddle leather bag

Listing number: none

Seller: mytrends

Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/vintag...VGC-needs-Zip-repair-614fa118ff7c5a196273ad92

Comments: I love the color of this but feel like it might be a fake based on the number starting with a Z and it isn't impressed in to the leather but more raised. In my research I found where it says I and N-Z are almost always fake but that there are a few exceptions. Before I make an offer on it can some tell me if it is real or fake. I am brand new to the vintage Coach game and wanting to find some good items for my wardrobe.

You are right to be concerned. It's fake.

ETA: I've seen authentic bags with an I or an N in the first digit, but never a Z. There are many other things wrong with that bag besides the creed number.

 

[Cutesuzyq]

You are right to be concerned. It's fake.

ETA: I've seen authentic bags with an I or an N in the first digit, but never a Z. There are many other things wrong with that bag besides the creed number.

Thanks! I will let that one go then. I appreciate your help.

I am trying to learn all I can about these and it is not easy.

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: vintage Coach Hunter green Patricia saddle leather bag

Listing number: none

Seller: mytrends

Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/vintag...VGC-needs-Zip-repair-614fa118ff7c5a196273ad92

Comments: I love the color of this but feel like it might be a fake based on the number starting with a Z and it isn't impressed in to the leather but more raised. In my research I found where it says I and N-Z are almost always fake but that there are a few exceptions. Before I make an offer on it can some tell me if it is real or fake. I am brand new to the vintage Coach game and wanting to find some good items for my wardrobe.

You are right to be concerned. It's fake.

ETA: I've seen authentic bags with an I or an N in the first digit, but never a Z. There are many other things wrong with that bag besides the creed number.

That's a completely new one on me!

Here's the picture of the creed in case others might want this piece of history for their records.


ETA: Poshmark seller mytrends also has this fake:

VNTG Coach Bucket espresso brass 9085

Shop mytrends's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Questions? Leave a comment below! vintage brown with brass hardware zip top duffle/bucket large and adjustable straps. shows wear from normal use, surface scratching. inside has some...

poshmark.com

And this POS sold for $90.

COACH vintage Large Red Zip Duffle See Video

Shop mytrends's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. 1980's Red Duffle with brass Upper and buckle. Adjustable strap. All Calfskin leather vintage Pre-owned. Minor flaws include aging leather (nothing drastic or not shown in pics)...

poshmark.com

And:

Coach Vintage Equestrian black hobo

Shop mytrends's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This Coach is rare vintage black leather bucket (flat styled). Has beautiful solid brass rounded buckles and hardware. Inside zip compartment pocket. Outside back pocket. Nice & steady...

poshmark.com

ETA again! OMG! She has every possible combination of fakes!

Coach

Shop mytrends's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Ripped on right side. Missing button to turn lock otherwise handsome

poshmark.com

Vintage Coach Daypack/Backpack Glove leather #9960

Shop mytrends's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage Coach Cashin 70’s Daypack/backpack #9960. Condition good to excellent preowned condition. Minor wear on corners, inside clean -brass hardware including inner zipper slip...

poshmark.com

DO NOT BUY FROM MYTRENDS ON POSHMARK!

 

[Cutesuzyq]

Item: VTG COACH Legacy #9966

Listing number: none

Seller: stacrn

Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/VTG-COACH-Legacy-9966-Grey-leather-Purse-6133b36ce107bb6dde245694

Comments: Please tell me that I did not make a mistake purchasing this one the other day?! I am suppose to receive it today and I will return it if it is not real. Lord have mercy I hope I can get all the info figured out. I really hate the new leathers all the manufacturers use today and want to find some great bags for my personal use. I am sure I over paid for it but thought it would be great once it was rehabed.

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: VTG COACH Legacy #9966

Listing number: none

Seller: stacrn

Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/VTG-COACH-Legacy-9966-Grey-leather-Purse-6133b36ce107bb6dde245694

Comments: Please tell me that I did not make a mistake purchasing this one the other day?! I am suppose to receive it today and I will return it if it is not real. Lord have mercy I hope I can get all the info figured out. I really hate the new leathers all the manufacturers use today and want to find some great bags for my personal use. I am sure I over paid for it but thought it would be great once it was rehabed.

I'm sorry but the news isn't good.

This one from stacrn is fake.

 

[Cutesuzyq]

I'm sorry but the news isn't good.

This one from stacrn is fake.

What did I miss when I was trying to research it? Before I purchased it I hit up a lot of different sites including here trying to research it too. Teach me Obi-Wan.

 

[claudiacpc]

Welcome to TPF.

Be sure to include a link to the listing and the item number. (You also posted an incorrect seller ID.)

COACH Vintage BLACK 80s City Bag Saddle Flap All Weather Leather Crossbody Rare | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Coach Vintage BLACK 80s City Bag Saddle Flap All Weather Leather Medium size Crossbody Rare. Condition is Pre-owned. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p>

www.ebay.com

Item number: 333924178216
Seller dme62860

Authentic, made in 1996.

Holy smokes! I apologize!
Thank you so much for the information!
I appreciate your time,
Claudia

 

[BeenBurned]

What did I miss when I was trying to research it? Before I purchased it I hit up a lot of different sites including here trying to research it too. Teach me Obi-Wan.

The serial number font is incorrect for when, where and the plant in which the bag claims to have been made.

ETA: Here are a couple of side by side comps.

 

[Cutesuzyq]

The serial number font is incorrect for when, where and the plant in which the bag claims to have been made.

the font?! Oh good grief...where might I find more information on the fonts?

I am already ready to give up.