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!

 

[Vimsmum]

Hi Authenticators, I’m new to Coach and would like to get an authentication on this bag? It looks like a Willis. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/133940476095
Already purchased, this poor thing to practice some rehab on.
Thanks

vintage Coach Willis
eBay listing No. 133940476095
Seller: rose city goods in Salem Oregon

 

[Paris Girl]

Hi Authenticators, I’m new to Coach and would like to get an authentication on this bag? It looks like a Willis. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/133940476095
Already purchased, this poor thing to practice some rehab on.
Thanks

vintage Coach Willis
eBay listing No. 133940476095
Seller: rose city goods in Salem Oregon

I’m not an Authenticator but I am a serious Willis collector. This is not authentic. The Authenticators can go into all the detail as there are several obvious signs. One of them (and there are many!) is the top handle. the leather should be tapered on the ends. There’s a small part of the inside zipper pull too that show it’s fake. The Authenticators can provide the details. At least, you didn’t pay much.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi Authenticators, I’m new to Coach and would like to get an authentication on this bag? It looks like a Willis. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/133940476095
Already purchased, this poor thing to practice some rehab on.
Thanks

vintage Coach Willis
eBay listing No. 133940476095
Seller: rose city goods in Salem Oregon

seller rosecitygoods

The bag is fake with a known invalid serial number.

ETA: If you're the buyer, let rosecitygoods know you don't want the fake bag.

 

[Vimsmum]

seller rosecitygoods

The bag is fake with a known invalid serial number.

Thanks for the info BeenBurned, <sigh> maybe I can see if I can get my money back.

 

[Vimsmum]

I’m not an Authenticator but I am a serious Willis collector. This is not authentic. The Authenticators can go into all the detail as there are several obvious signs. One of them (and there are many!) is the top handle. the leather should be tapered on the ends. There’s a small part of the inside zipper pull too that show it’s fake. The Authenticators can provide the details. At least, you didn’t pay much.

Thanks Paris Girl - lesson learned, I should ask here first before clicking the buy button.

 

[Vimsmum]

seller rosecitygoods

The bag is fake with a known invalid serial number.

ETA: If you're the buyer, let rosecitygoods know you don't want the fake bag.

Hi BeenBurned, I contacted the seller, and the sale has been cancelled, just waiting for credit from eBay/PayPal.
Thanks again for the help from this community.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi BeenBurned, I contacted the seller, and the sale has been cancelled, just waiting for credit from eBay/PayPal.
Thanks again for the help from this community.

You're welcome. Come back for more advice if the seller doesn't issue the refund.

 

[pet1516]

Dear authenticators

I have this bag from a friend looking to sell. Could you advise what this bag is? I was told to be a 1991 retro cashin carry bag but the creed number dates back to the 60s. Is there a name or a style number for this one?

 

[pet1516]

Dear authenticators

I have this bag from a friend looking to sell. Could you advise what this bag is? I was told to be a 1991 retro cashin carry bag but the creed number dates back to the 60s. Is there a name or a style number for this one?

 

[Hyacinth]

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The serial number does NOT date back to the 60's. Coaches didn't even have serial numbers until sometime around 1980. The format of the creed and of the serial number indicate that the bag was made between 1988 and 1992 or possibly early 1993. It really would help if we had measurements. Wherever you're getting your information about serial number dates is very inaccurate.

It's not a Retro Cashin Carry bag, at least not by name. It's a Retro Dinky Shopping Bag and measures about 8x8x5 inches and was made for Coach's 50th Anniversary in 1991. The style number was 9001, the color was called Coral Pink, and it's genuine.

Accurate information about creeds, serial numbers, and other important details can be found in the six Salearea Guides posted here:

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[AuntieA]

Hi Authenticators,
Could you please check out my latest find? It's in great shape and doesn't need a bath (yeah) so now I'm hoping it has your approval. Thank you!

FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach J2P-9058
Where purchased: Local Goodwill
Comments: L 11" x H 9" x D 4"

 

[whateve]

Hi Authenticators,
Could you please check out my latest find? It's in great shape and doesn't need a bath (yeah) so now I'm hoping it has your approval. Thank you!

FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach J2P-9058
Where purchased: Local Goodwill
Comments: L 11" x H 9" x D 4"

It's authentic. It was called Legacy hobo.

 

[AuntieA]

It's authentic. It was called Legacy hobo.

Nice! Thanks Whateve. I appreciate it. Have a great weekend!

 

[Daisy303]

Hi authenticators,
Could u please take a look at this Coach Winnie Bag? Thank you!
Item: Coach Vintage Winnie Bag
Where purchased or how obtained: Estate Sale
Comments: I tried my best to get a good pic of the creed...Pls let me know if the pic is not clear enough.

 

[Paris Girl]

Thanks Paris Girl - lesson learned, I should ask here first before clicking the buy button.

It might be good practice though!