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:
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• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
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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!

 

[bankermtg]

I bid on this bag, too. So gorgeous. Enjoy it!

Thank you. I have about five or six of these Made in Italy bags. So far, I just stare at them. I very seldom carry them. Agree with you, so gorgeous.

 

[nina0504]

Misaligned serial number digits in older and vintage bags NEVER should be taken as proof that they might be fake. Vintage Coaches weren't perfect.

The 2 bags are both genuine and made 2 years apart which is why the creed statements are different. There's nothing wrong with either, each is right for the time period and plant where they were made.

I suggest you read this entire thread when you have time. Ignore the links in the first 13 posts, most of them are no longer active.

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thank you very very much i appreciate it!

 

[JuneCleaverSemperFi]

Would you please authenticate this bag I purchased at the estate sale? It measures about 11" x 8" x 3.5"
Thank you

 

[Hyacinth]

Would you please authenticate this bag I purchased at the estate sale? It measures about 11" x 8" x 3.5"
Thank you

Genuine City Bag from 2003

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Here's a bag for sale on shopgoodwill.com Legit? To me, the stitching looks uneven along the bottom. And the color? https://shopgoodwill.com/item/136102688 Please and thank you for an opinion. PS: Happy Holidays!

 

[Hyacinth]

Here's a bag for sale on shopgoodwill.com Legit? To me, the stitching looks uneven along the bottom. And the color? https://shopgoodwill.com/item/136102688 Please and thank you for an opinion. PS: Happy Holidays!

I don't see any obvious red flags that would make me question authenticity but the serial number isn't clear enough to make me comfortable, and the condition of the leather just by itself would make me hit the BACK button. The photo of the inside seems to show rivets holding the strap mountings on, which I haven't seen before but I've never owned that style bag either. Frankly I wouldn't buy it at any price, especially with the leather problems and the bad stitching.

More opinions are welcome.

 

[whateve]

Here's a bag for sale on shopgoodwill.com Legit? To me, the stitching looks uneven along the bottom. And the color? https://shopgoodwill.com/item/136102688 Please and thank you for an opinion. PS: Happy Holidays!

I don't see any obvious red flags that would make me question authenticity but the serial number isn't clear enough to make me comfortable, and the condition of the leather just by itself would make me hit the BACK button. The photo of the inside seems to show rivets holding the strap mountings on, which I haven't seen before but I've never owned that style bag either. Frankly I wouldn't buy it at any price, especially with the leather problems and the bad stitching.

More opinions are welcome.

I think it is authentic but the condition looks horrible.

 

[BeenBurned]

Here's a bag for sale on shopgoodwill.com Legit? To me, the stitching looks uneven along the bottom. And the color? https://shopgoodwill.com/item/136102688 Please and thank you for an opinion. PS: Happy Holidays!

I don't see any obvious red flags that would make me question authenticity but the serial number isn't clear enough to make me comfortable, and the condition of the leather just by itself would make me hit the BACK button. The photo of the inside seems to show rivets holding the strap mountings on, which I haven't seen before but I've never owned that style bag either. Frankly I wouldn't buy it at any price, especially with the leather problems and the bad stitching.

More opinions are welcome.

I think it is authentic but the condition looks horrible.

For the record (and I also mentioned this with regard to another shopgoodwill location) is that they are in total violation of the law AND Goodwill's own policy regarding the sale of counterfeit goods when they make this statement: "Authentication:We do not authenticate/appraise any of our auction items unless otherwise stated in the auction description.COAs are included in the listing when applicable."

Since they can't be contacted without an account, I can't let them know but it's disturbing that they're unaware:

Armed with tech, Goodwill joins fight against designer fakes

The nonprofit's e-commerce site is using Entrupy's AI solution to ensure that high-end goods found among its donations are the real deal.

www.retaildive.com

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Thanks for the replies! I was wondering if that weird stitching was some kind of repair over the years.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thanks for the replies! I was wondering if that weird stitching was some kind of repair over the years.

I enlarged the picture and IMO, it doesn't appear to have been repaired. If it was a shoddy repair job, you'd see the original perforations, something I'm not seeing.

 

[FrenchieBull]

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!
I stumbled upon this while looking for a Field Bag. Is it too good to be true?

Item: "Field Bag" but I believe it's actually a Musette. Correct me if I'm wrong?
Seller and site where listed: VintageOnLime at Etsy
Link: www.etsy.com/listing/1057765511/vintage-black-classic-coach-messenger?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details
Comments: I pulled the trigger, but still have time to cancel.
As always, thank you for time and expertise!

 

[BeenBurned]

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!
I stumbled upon this while looking for a Field Bag. Is it too good to be true?

Item: "Field Bag" but I believe it's actually a Musette. Correct me if I'm wrong?
Seller and site where listed: VintageOnLime at Etsy
Link: www.etsy.com/listing/1057765511/vintage-black-classic-coach-messenger?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details
Comments: I pulled the trigger, but still have time to cancel.
As always, thank you for time and expertise!

It's genuine.

 

[FrenchieBull]

It's genuine.

Thanks for the quick reply!
Is it a Musette, not a Field Bag?

 

[Hyacinth]

Thanks for the quick reply!
Is it a Musette, not a Field Bag?

It's NOT a Field Bag, it's a Musette, from the very early 1980s or very late 1970s.

 

[MintTea09]

Hello,

May you please authenticate this bag.

Item:coach backpack
Listing No.: m99803806575
Seller/Site: Mercari / Lalo's vintage

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Comments: thank you in advance.