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!

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi, would appreciate a look at this Swag bag please.

Item: Coach NYC Swag bag
Seller and site where listed: GlowfundsLeather Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1107552299/vintage-nyc-coach-swag-messenger-bag?click_key=f3b08126d617b5bde601224c8dbb9b6d528688d0:1107552299&click_sum=ed296339&ref=shop_home_active_1&cns=1

Thanks!

Genuine, but you may want to wait for @whateve to verify the style name.

 

[Hyacinth]

Merry Christmas authenticators + everyone!

Am hoping to get your thoughts on this wallet, when you get a chance… since I’ve been reading this thread I feel like I have developed some baby antennae w/ respect to bags (especially the older ones), but wallets are a complete mystery to me still.

Item: Coach red envelope wallet (presumably leather)
Listing number: N/A
Seller / site where listed: tanyafly / poshmark
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-Red-Envelope-Wallet-61bb30706914126c649f427b

I did wonder about the zipper not being metal, but what do I know…. Also, curious about which model /approximately what year would this have been from?

Thanks in advance!

I don't recommend nor authenticate Poshmark listings for a number of reasons, among them being Poshmark's dreadful handling of fraud, allowing harassment of honest sellers by others who claim to be "Poshmark ambassadors", allowing the sale and refusal to remove fakes, denial of claims when buyers receive fakes, suspension of honest sellers because genuine items are alleged to be fake......the list goes on.

But I also can't tanyafly because the seller is a mixer. (Mixers list both genuine and fakes, thus buyers are apt to be fooled, thinking a seller is honest when that isn't the case.

Case in point: tanyafly has this fake:

Coach Crossbody Shoulder Purse

Shop tanyafly's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Coach Leatherware Crossbody Shoulder Bag Black Jacquard Pre-owned Good condition

poshmark.com

As for the wallet in question, perhaps one of the other authenticators cares to comment.

I agree with BeenBurned's list of Poshmark offenses, not just because of their refusal to lift a finger to control the problem of illegal counterfeits being sold on the site (Posh is a US-based company and selling fakes in the US is a felony) and especially because the harassment of honest sellers whose only offense seems to be being PurseForum members has gotten completely out of control, with Poshmark and a small but vicious gang of interconnected PM members being the dominant offenders. Complaints have been filed with Poshmark management and besides one or two token and very short-term suspensions, nothing effective has been done. I'm on the verge of joining BeenBurned in refusing to authenticate items listed by Poshmark sellers, but that would put a very unfair burden both on the remaining authenticator(s) and many tPF members who buy snd sell on that site. But I'm still considering it as a possibility.

The wallet looks genuine and from right around 2000, but I don't know the exact name, sorry.

Also, Coach has often used nylon zippers in accessories as well as full-size handbags, going back as far as the late 1980s.

 

[whateve]

Hi, would appreciate a look at this Swag bag please.

Item: Coach NYC Swag bag
Seller and site where listed: GlowfundsLeather Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1107552299/vintage-nyc-coach-swag-messenger-bag?click_key=f3b08126d617b5bde601224c8dbb9b6d528688d0:1107552299&click_sum=ed296339&ref=shop_home_active_1&cns=1

Thanks!

Genuine, but you may want to wait for @whateve to verify the style name.

I agree it is authentic and I believe the seller is correct in the name, but it is not Bonnie Cashin era.

 

[cookiecat0624]

Item: Nottingham/Canterbury
Listing number:
Seller: vtgcoach4less
Link:

COACH 'Nottingham' Bag #9948 Vintage EXC

Shop vtgcoach4less's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. COACH Vintage 'Nottingham/Canterberry/Binocular-Spectator' Bag #9948) Brass Black ~ Made in the USA AWESOME! Coach Serial # is H5G-9948). Brass Hardware is EXCELLENT Vintage...

poshmark.com

Comments: Pls authenticate when you get a chance, thank you!

 

[vintage bee]

I agree it is authentic and I believe the seller is correct in the name, but it is not Bonnie Cashin era.

Thank you all very much!

 

[Hyacinth]

Item: Nottingham/Canterbury
Listing number:
Seller: vtgcoach4less
Link:

COACH 'Nottingham' Bag #9948 Vintage EXC

Shop vtgcoach4less's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. COACH Vintage 'Nottingham/Canterberry/Binocular-Spectator' Bag #9948) Brass Black ~ Made in the USA AWESOME! Coach Serial # is H5G-9948). Brass Hardware is EXCELLENT Vintage...

poshmark.com

Comments: Pls authenticate when you get a chance, thank you!

Sorry, please wait for one of the other authenticators. I don't authenticate anything by that seller. My reasons have been posted several times here, click on all the links:

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

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...

forum.purseblog.com

and

COACH Hall of Shame - Post Coach fakes here!

Can someone help me? I have a coach purse/wristlet No J 32-6094, can you authenticate? Also value and date it if real? Thanks! TO ALL OTHER POSTERS- DON'T REPORT THIS BAG. This is a thread ONLY for reporting confirmed fakes, not for authentications. Please post in the AUTHENTICATE THIS COACH...

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and

Vintage Coach Photos & Chat

Got my black small Plaza! I got one of my large ones out for comparison. The ball chain broke while polishing it so I’ll have to find another one. It came with hangtag. That red is drop dead gorgeous!

forum.purseblog.com

and

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

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...

forum.purseblog.com

and

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

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...

forum.purseblog.com

Thank you for understanding.

 

[Urusaiii]

I agree with BeenBurned's list of Poshmark offenses, not just because of their refusal to lift a finger to control the problem of illegal counterfeits being sold on the site (Posh is a US-based company and selling fakes in the US is a felony) and especially because the harassment of honest sellers whose only offense seems to be being PurseForum members has gotten completely out of control, with Poshmark and a small but vicious gang of interconnected PM members being the dominant offenders. Complaints have been filed with Poshmark management and besides one or two token and very short-term suspensions, nothing effective has been done. I'm on the verge of joining BeenBurned in refusing to authenticate items listed by Poshmark sellers, but that would put a very unfair burden both on the remaining authenticator(s) and many tPF members who buy snd sell on that site. But I'm still considering it as a possibility.

The wallet looks genuine and from right around 2000, but I don't know the exact name, sorry.

Also, Coach has often used nylon zippers in accessories as well as full-size handbags, going back as far as the late 1980s.

BeenBurned, Hyacinth, thank you for your honest opinions about Poshmark and the item in question.

One general question (pls disregard if it's considered off-topic for this thread), but I would love to get your opinions about where these sites fall relative to others w/ respect to %product which is likely authentic, for example (just making this up for purposes of illustration):

Moshpark (15% real) < Etsee < E-bae < ercari-May < Tradesey (50% real)

Obvs this by no means is a guarantee of any sort, and it's a snapshot at a single point in time, but for ppl like me who make the occasional online purchase, I think it's a helpful starting point.

 

[Hyacinth]

BeenBurned, Hyacinth, thank you for your honest opinions about Poshmark and the item in question.

One general question (pls disregard if it's considered off-topic for this thread), but I would love to get your opinions about where these sites fall relative to others w/ respect to %product which is likely authentic, for example (just making this up for purposes of illustration):

Moshpark (15% real) < Etsee < E-bae < ercari-May < Tradesey (50% real)

Obvs this by no means is a guarantee of any sort, and it's a snapshot at a single point in time, but for ppl like me who make the occasional online purchase, I think it's a helpful starting point.

The SAFEST place to buy of the sites you listed is Ebay, because they take fakes seriously. Sometimes they make mistakes and remove genuine items, but on their US site at least, fakes reported by experienced members are usually removed quickly. Fakes sold in or sent from other countries such as Japan and reported by members located in the US are much harder to get removed.

I haven't bought Coach items from the other sites unless I already knew and trusted the seller, so wait for more opinions.

The safest thing to do with any highly faked brand like Coach is to have the item authenticated here before you buy or commit to buy.

 

[BeenBurned]

BeenBurned, Hyacinth, thank you for your honest opinions about Poshmark and the item in question.

One general question (pls disregard if it's considered off-topic for this thread), but I would love to get your opinions about where these sites fall relative to others w/ respect to %product which is likely authentic, for example (just making this up for purposes of illustration):

Moshpark (15% real) < Etsee < E-bae < ercari-May < Tradesey (50% real)

Obvs this by no means is a guarantee of any sort, and it's a snapshot at a single point in time, but for ppl like me who make the occasional online purchase, I think it's a helpful starting point.

I'm not sure why you are using pig Latin or scrambling the names of the stites!

The issue with fakes and fraud isn't as much the percentage of fakes but rather, the sites' response to reports and disputes.

Although I haven't done business on all the. sites below on which I will opine, I do think my opinion is fair based on my experiences with reporting, authenticating and advising buyers and sellers and also based on what I see as the result of my reporting.

1. ebay - lots of fakes but as @Hyacinth stated, they do tend to be responsive to reports
2. Bonanza - Although this site gets very little traffic and many people aren't even aware of its existence (which I attribute to lack of advertising on their part), it's extremely safe and I can state that although I don't find a lot of fakes on the site (due to the lack awareness that the site exists), my estimate is that 99% of fakes I've reported have been removed and 100% of reports of potential fraud and scammers have been investigated and when fraud is found, action is taken within 48 hours.
3. Mercari - Lots of fakes but when reported by multiple users, they do get removed. For Mercari, it's a good idea to post on Hall of Shame threads in order to have multiple users report
4. Tradesy - Lots of fakes but although better than Poshmark in responding to reports, I find that Tradesy lags WAY behind Mercari, even when reported by multiple users.
5. Poshmark - the LAST site I recommend. My guess is that <10% of fakes I've reported have been removed. Sellers who have been kicked off ebay for having too many fakes open stores on Poshmark because they know they can get away with selling them there. There have been so many cases in which authentic items have been deemed fake and fakes deemed as authentic even after being sent to Poshmark for their hands-on "authentication."


ETA: The best recommendation is to verify authenticity of items on any site prior to purchasing or bidding and search the sellers' IDs on the forum to see if the seller has a reputation.

Various subforum brands here on TPF vary in whether they authenticate gifts, thrift, consignment, ended listings or help sellers stay honest. Here in Coach, the authenticators are willing to help sellers who post pictures to verify that they aren't going to sell a fake. (Sellers aren't allowed to post links to their own listings because it's considered self promotion, plus, they're supposed to know items are authentic BEFORE listing.)

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Another thrifting find. Please and thank you for an opinion on authenticity. I think this bag is super cute! I did some research and it appears to be a "City Willis Crossbody Blue Multi Leather Handbag 70th Anniversary Collection." But I'm hoping you'll tell me! It measures about 12” X 7.5” X 3.25”. It has the wooden dowel across the top.

 

[pet1516]

Merry Xmas dear authenticators,

Could you advise if Regina was ever made in Costa Rica? I only seen creed that’s made in United States.

Thank you

 

[BeenBurned]

Another thrifting find. Please and thank you for an opinion on authenticity. I think this bag is super cute! I did some research and it appears to be a "City Willis Crossbody Blue Multi Leather Handbag 70th Anniversary Collection." But I'm hoping you'll tell me! It measures about 12” X 7.5” X 3.25”. It has the wooden dowel across the top.

It's fine, made in 2012.

 

[BeenBurned]

Merry Xmas dear authenticators,

Could you advise if Regina was ever made in Costa Rica? I only seen creed that’s made in United States.

Thank you

Authentic, 2000.

 

[pet1516]

Authentic, 2000.

Thank you. First time seeing a vista rica label for this. Learn something again today.
Have a safe holidays.

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

It's fine, made in 2012.

Thank you!