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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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Yes, Hungary was one of the many countries where Coach was and is made. Other European countries included Italy for handbags and small accessories as well as Spain also for SLGs (small leather goods) and Portugal for leather outerwear such as coats and jackets. There may have been one or two other European countries making wallets and SLGs.
 
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Hoping at least one of these is authentic.

Item: Coach Black Leather Vintage Handbag W/COA
Listing number: 131734725
Seller and site where listed: Goodwill
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/131734725

Item: Vintage Coach Navy NYC Bag, Anchor Marked Hardware, Distressed
Listing number: 133907980018
Seller and site where listed: belmont234 on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133907980018?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Item: Vintage Coach 359-4627 dark Blue all leather Crossbody Bag Purse
Listing number: 274984879855
Seller and site where listed: mikessecondhandstuff on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274984879855?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Item: Vintage Coach Saddle Bag/Purse/Handbag Navy Blue/Black READ
Listing number: 304066773439
Seller and site where listed: oliverpaper on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/304066773439?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
 
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Hyacinth said:
Yes, Hungary was one of the many countries where Coach was and is made. Other European countries included Italy for handbags and small accessories as well as Spain also for SLGs (small leather goods) and Portugal for leather outerwear such as coats and jackets. There may have been one or two other European countries making wallets and SLGs.
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Thanks a lot. I really appreciate all of your expertise :)
 
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Hi Authenticators,
I finally found a "made in Turkey" bag so I hope it's ok. I always wanted to compare the leather to some of my other bags. Ps. I read some past posts and was surprised to see some people think they are fake so I definitely want to check here before I pay.
Thank you!!!!!

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach Women's Black Leather Shoulder Bag Purse (A82-9951)
Listing number: 131773630
Seller and site where listed
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/131773630
Comments: Thanks again!!
 
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Hyacinth said:
I'd have to defer to @whateve on that one. I've never owned one, and trying to figure out the differences between the real and fake ones, even with photos, just gives me a splitting headache.
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BeenBurned said:
The chunky cases I have had had creeds without serial numbers.

I'm not sure if it's the year(s) or factories that account for differences.

Maybe @whateve and @Hyacinth might be better able to answer with specifics.
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aqua1117 said:
Beenburned, Thank you so much! What a surprise!!
I was skeptical when I saw this patch that shouts out 'coach' when other chunky case I have doesn't have one but a small cartouche on the outside (subtleness I like).

Out of curiosity, do you know whether the difference between the two cases (creed vs. no creed patch) come from manufacturing years?
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In my opinion, the cases without creeds were made earlier, probably in the 80s. I think they started using creeds in them in the late 90s. The creeds in these should never have a number.
 
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ConnieinSeattle said:
I appreciate you guys taking the time to think about this one. Here's a photo of the 2 pocket corners inside out. Nada. No tag. The hardware looks good, the bulk of the exterior material looks good. I suppose it could be a fluke that there's no tag inside perhaps a factory mistake?
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BeenBurned said:
Still no red flags.

Feel around and check the bottom left corner inside the open pocket. I think there should be a tag there. You may have to almost turn that pocket inside out to photograph it.
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ConnieinSeattle said:
Please and thank you for your expertise!! :smile: I bought this thing from shop goodwill online and now I've got it looks really peculiar. No creed, no inner labels of any kind. https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/131058409 There's a lot of like scuffing and/or flaking of the material on the outside of the bag. The embossing of Coach in gold is uneven and faint on one side. If you all think it's fake, I'll ask to return it. 10 inches by 7 inches.
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I believe it is authentic. It was made around 2012, if I remember correctly. I believe it was made before they were using the labels with style numbers. It looks like style #49392. There are some on ebay with creeds and I believe there are some without creeds. I think the earlier ones didn't have creeds.
 
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Hyacinth said:
Is there a creed and serial number stamp anywhere in that backpack?
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Hoku44 said:
Nope! I looked everywhere.
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Hoku44 said:
Good afternoon Authenticators! May I please get an authentication?

Item: Backpack
Seller: Goodwill


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It wasn't made by Coach.
 
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aswl1001 said:
Hi Authenticators,
I finally found a "made in Turkey" bag so I hope it's ok. I always wanted to compare the leather to some of my other bags. Ps. I read some past posts and was surprised to see some people think they are fake so I definitely want to check here before I pay.
Thank you!!!!!

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach Women's Black Leather Shoulder Bag Purse (A82-9951)
Listing number: 131773630
Seller and site where listed
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/131773630
Comments: Thanks again!!
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It's authentic.
 
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Cutesuzyq said:
Hoping at least one of these is authentic.

Item: Coach Black Leather Vintage Handbag W/COA
Listing number: 131734725
Seller and site where listed: Goodwill
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/131734725

Item: Vintage Coach Navy NYC Bag, Anchor Marked Hardware, Distressed
Listing number: 133907980018
Seller and site where listed: belmont234 on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133907980018?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Item: Vintage Coach 359-4627 dark Blue all leather Crossbody Bag Purse
Listing number: 274984879855
Seller and site where listed: mikessecondhandstuff on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274984879855?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Item: Vintage Coach Saddle Bag/Purse/Handbag Navy Blue/Black READ
Listing number: 304066773439
Seller and site where listed: oliverpaper on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/304066773439?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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1- we need a clear readable photo of the creed stamp and serial number. Goodwill's COAs often can't be trusted.

2- genuine, probably a Convertible Clutch style 9635 from the mid-1980s.

3- also a genuine Convertible Clutch, same time period as number 2

4- genuine Light Hobo, style 4017 from the Lightweight line and made in the early 1990s
 
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Cutesuzyq said:
Hoping at least one of these is authentic.

Item: Coach Black Leather Vintage Handbag W/COA
Listing number: 131734725
Seller and site where listed: Goodwill
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/131734725

Item: Vintage Coach Navy NYC Bag, Anchor Marked Hardware, Distressed
Listing number: 133907980018
Seller and site where listed: belmont234 on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133907980018?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Item: Vintage Coach 359-4627 dark Blue all leather Crossbody Bag Purse
Listing number: 274984879855
Seller and site where listed: mikessecondhandstuff on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274984879855?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Item: Vintage Coach Saddle Bag/Purse/Handbag Navy Blue/Black READ
Listing number: 304066773439
Seller and site where listed: oliverpaper on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/304066773439?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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#1 no creed picture, can't be authenticated.
#2 authentic convertible clutch made in the 1980s
#3 authentic convertible clutch made in the 1980s
#4 authentic. Probably something from the lightweights collection made in the late 80s/early 90s. It's probably black. The blue of these usually wasn't confused with black. It might be 4017 Light hobo.
 
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