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.
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  Item:
  Listing number:
  Seller and site where listed
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  Where purchased or how obtained
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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]

Cool history.

So what is the difference between the 4075 and the 4153 in the pictures they look the same with some very minor measurement changes.
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I thought they changed the serial format from xxxx-xxx to xxx-xxxx in 1993? And what color would this be considered. They have it listed as brown but the only brown listed for either the 4075 or the 4153 is British Tan or Buttersotch (4075)?
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When Coach changes a bag's measurements or construction details it almost always gets a new style number. And maybe sometimes they changed the numbers just because they felt like it.

If you go back and read the Salearea Guides on serial numbers:

from around 1980 up to the beginning of 1990 - 3+4, all numbers

from around 1990 up to the beginning of 1994 - 4+3, all numbers. BUT WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS SINCE THE OLD 3+4 FORMAT WAS SOMETIMES USED IN 1992-93.

STARTING IN 1994 AND EXTENDING INTO 1996, THE FORMAT WAS GRADUALLY CHANGED TO -
A SERIAL PREFIX OF 3 EITHER NUMBERS OR LETTERS + 4 NUMBERS EXCEPT FOR SOME ATLANTA OLYMPICS ITEMS THAT MAY HAVE HAD ONLY 3 NUMBERS IN THE SECOND HALF, AND SERIAL PREFIXES OFTEN WERE ACCIDENTALLY MIXED UP.

There are exceptions to almost every "rule", please refer to the Salearea Guides for more details. Coach changes the rules as they go. And there are no carved-in-stone dates for most of the changes.

Sorry, I don't get involved in figuring out colors.

 

[whateve]

Cool history.

So what is the difference between the 4075 and the 4153 in the pictures they look the same with some very minor measurement changes.
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I thought they changed the serial format from xxxx-xxx to xxx-xxxx in 1993? And what color would this be considered. They have it listed as brown but the only brown listed for either the 4075 or the 4153 is British Tan or Buttersotch (4075)?
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We aren't really sure when they changed from 3 to 4 digits and each plant may have made the change at different times. All we know is it was after 1988. I originally thought the change occurred around 1992 until I found styles that were only made in 1990, for example, that had the 4 - 3 format.

The difference between 4153 and 4075 is the way the straps attach. Now that I look at the bag again, I see you are right, it is 4075, not 4153. Sorry for the mistake.

 

[Hyacinth]

Cool history.

So what is the difference between the 4075 and the 4153 in the pictures they look the same with some very minor measurement changes.
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I thought they changed the serial format from xxxx-xxx to xxx-xxxx in 1993? And what color would this be considered. They have it listed as brown but the only brown listed for either the 4075 or the 4153 is British Tan or Buttersotch (4075)?
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My apologies too, I should have looked at the strap more closely.

 

[Jereni]

Hello all, requesting authentication for this bag.

Item: Vintage Station Bag
Purchased from: Poshmark
Comments: Is as described from seller’s listing in terms of condition; measures 9” wide by 9.5” tall amd 2” deep.

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Thank you in advance!

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello all, requesting authentication for this bag.

Item: Vintage Station Bag
Purchased from: Poshmark
Comments: Is as described from seller’s listing in terms of condition; measures 9” wide by 9.5” tall amd 2” deep.

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Thank you in advance!

Genuine, but please remember to include the link to the listing and the seller's name or ID. Remember the fake Willis! Speaking of which, have you made any progress with that one?

 

[Jereni]

Genuine, but please remember to include the link to the listing and the seller's name or ID. Remember the fake Willis! Speaking of which, have you made any progress with that one?

Thank you so much for authenticating!!!

Regarding the seller and listing, I sent you a PM about that. Let me know your thoughts and if you’d still like the listing posted, I’ll do so right away.

Regarding the fake Willis, at the moment it’s currently boxed up tight so that it doesn’t emit its stench all over my house, and I am waiting patiently to escalate with eBay. I get to do that as of Friday morning so fingers crossed!

 

[Cutesuzyq]

We aren't really sure when they changed from 3 to 4 digits and each plant may have made the change at different times. All we know is it was after 1988. I originally thought the change occurred around 1992 until I found styles that were only made in 1990, for example, that had the 4 - 3 format.

The difference between 4153 and 4075 is the way the straps attach. Now that I look at the bag again, I see you are right, it is 4075, not 4153. Sorry for the mistake.

No problem. I am still learning and the more info you and Hyacinth share the more I learn. I appreciate the info!

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you so much for authenticating!!!

Regarding the seller and listing, I sent you a PM about that. Let me know your thoughts and if you’d still like the listing posted, I’ll do so right away.

Regarding the fake Willis, at the moment it’s currently boxed up tight so that it doesn’t emit its stench all over my house, and I am waiting patiently to escalate with eBay. I get to do that as of Friday morning so fingers crossed!

Yes, replying to your PM now. And good luck with escalating the case!

 

[PoisonMouse]

Hi

appreciate if authenticator can help to authenticate this coach bucket.


Item: Coach Small Town Bucket
Place of purchase: Local Thrift Store
Comments: Store owner mentioned is brand new and purchased from outlet
Measurements: 20 x 22 x 13cm

 

[Princess Caroline]

Hello Authenticators, could you please have a look at this bag? Thanks!

Item: Satchel?
Seller: local thrift store

Approximate measurements: 13 1/2" across, 10" tall, 2 1/2" deep
Handles about 4" by 6"

 

[whateve]

Hello Authenticators, could you please have a look at this bag? Thanks!

Item: Satchel?
Seller: local thrift store

Approximate measurements: 13 1/2" across, 10" tall, 2 1/2" deep
Handles about 4" by 6"

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Authentic slim satchel standard (or slim satchel large or just slim satchel) #9430 made in the late 70s or early 80s.

 

[Princess Caroline]

Authentic slim satchel standard (or slim satchel large or just slim satchel) #9430 made in the late 70s or early 80s.

Thank you so much, Whateve! And I thought I was the only night owl, lol. I am relieved since I took a chance and picked it up. Now I finally have an older purse. Can't wait to give it some TLC.

 

[roguesenvogue]

I don’t know the names of these items; in fact, I’m almost certain they’re fake, but I want to check just in case (in the event that they aren’t and you happen to know what the item name is, please share!)
Item: Wallet
Where purchased or how obtained: Friend
Comments: Pretty sure it’s fake.

Item: Wallet 2
Where purchased or how obtained: Gift from a friend
Comments: seeeeeems fake! Is it?

 

[roguesenvogue]

Additionally:
Item: smaller purse
Where purchased/how obtained: from a friend
Comments: seems a little flimsy to me idk

 

[BeenBurned]

NM