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

[Vlad]

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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)
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• 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!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hopefully better luck with these. Appreciate your help everyone

Seller : half-pint leather

Vtg COACH Brown Leather RIDGEFIELD Satchel Messenger X-Body Purse Bag 9812 USA | eBay

Made in the USA, it's constructed with beautiful thick and supple quality leather in a versatile Dark brown. The flap cover has a brass turn lock closure. And there's an extra slip pocket on the back of the bag.

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Vtg COACH Black Leather DEVON Flap Cross-Body Bag Messenger Purse 9908 USA | eBay

The flap cover has a brass turn lock closure that opens to reveal the unlined interior. There is a back zipper coin wall pocket, on the front of which is the COACH creed stamp which indicates the purse was made in the United States, style number 9908.

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Authentic Coach Black Leather COURT Bag Flap Shoulder Crossbody Made in the USA | eBay

This is a Wonderful bag constructed with divinely soft, top quality black leather. The unlined interior behind that has enough room for your essentials and a back zipper pocket with leather Coach creed and ID number ending in 308, though this pre-dates style correspondence, Made in the United...

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I've added numbers to keep track of them more easily.


2- genuine Ridgefield Flap from 2000

3- genuine Devon Bag, but the strap may have been modified. It looks like someone added a VERY long piece and the 2 rings on the ends don't seem to be quite the same size, so the bag isn't 100 percent original. If the manny is normal human height, the strap looks like it's at least 52-55 inches. Seller doesn't give an actual strap measurement. Made in 1996.

4- Another one with what seems to be an odd strap, or shown on a hobbit-size mannequin. Seller lists the drop at 48 inches, the serial number indicates an early 1990s production date, but a Court Bag from that time should have dog-leash clips instead of the trigger-style clips it has, and would have had a 44-inch length with NO buckle or other adjustment. Coach didn't change the strap on the Court Bag to a 48-inch length with a buckle adjustment on the strap until around 1997-98. So the strap apparently has been modified or more likely replaced.

Just a comment regarding the second seller, halfpint-leather .

halfpint-leather is another ID of seller station_85.

With the closure of toolhaus, it's difficult now to isolate the negative and neutral feedbacks but both sellers have a history of (knowingly or not?) listing fakes as well as many feedbacks describing inaccurate descriptions of condition.

Beware.

 

[LadaZuri]

Dear Authenticators, I've just won the auction for this Ebay Janice. Am I correct that this bag is from 2004?
Could you kindly authenticate for me before I pay? Thanks so very much for all you do!!!

Vintage Coach 9950 Janice Legacy Leather Crossbody / Shoulder Bag - Blue | eBay

Handles /Strap: Single adjustable crossbody strap - Convertible Strap. Pockets: One slip pocket. Material: Genuine leather. Color: Blue with silver hardware.

www.ebay.com

Seller: alemode8

Listing number: 144401168785

 

[BeenBurned]

Dear Authenticators, I've just won the auction for this Ebay Janice. Am I correct that this bag is from 2004?
Could you kindly authenticate for me before I pay? Thanks so very much for all you do!!!

Vintage Coach 9950 Janice Legacy Leather Crossbody / Shoulder Bag - Blue | eBay

Handles /Strap: Single adjustable crossbody strap - Convertible Strap. Pockets: One slip pocket. Material: Genuine leather. Color: Blue with silver hardware.

www.ebay.com

Seller: alemode8

Listing number: 144401168785

It is from 2004. This is an example of a legitimate Coach mistake where they coded bags as 1994 when it should have been 2004. AFAIK, it's a mistake unique to the Costa Rican plant.

 

[whateve]

Dear Authenticators, I've just won the auction for this Ebay Janice. Am I correct that this bag is from 2004?
Could you kindly authenticate for me before I pay? Thanks so very much for all you do!!!

Vintage Coach 9950 Janice Legacy Leather Crossbody / Shoulder Bag - Blue | eBay

Handles /Strap: Single adjustable crossbody strap - Convertible Strap. Pockets: One slip pocket. Material: Genuine leather. Color: Blue with silver hardware.

www.ebay.com

Seller: alemode8

Listing number: 144401168785

It's fine, and it is from 2004. I think it is probably the same as mine.

 

[whateve]

Hi! I just saw your question and wanted to offer some advice.. The bag you bought is the the larger Courier and the strap width you need to find is 1.25 inches. That width for those crossbody straps can be found on Janices' #9966 NOT the 9950 though! The length you want to find is between 42-46" long. Couriers have become my favorite vintage bag hands down! I loooove them! Congrats on your new purchase!

I have three Couriers, two small and one large. I've managed to find crossbody straps for all. Finding these straps is a needle in a haystack - especially color wise. But don't be afraid to mix and match or thinking outside of the box. For example, my small courier is a two toned putty and what I *think* is tabac. I found a #9112 bag for super cheap and integrated that. I did have to dye the strap just a tad to get the colors right because I am neurotic about matching! I finally found a putty colored crossbody from a 2003 #9136 that I like much better. It's currently in transit so I don't have a pic yet.. For my mocha Courier, I'm using the strap from a #9816. Example pictures below....

Long story short.. A little research and measuring and you can find what you're looking for.. Be aware of the strap width and color! It's a hunt for sure but very possible! Good luck!

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Just a correction: 9966 has never been called Janice except by some misinformed sellers. 9966 is a Legacy zip, 9950 is a Janice's Legacy.

Where did you get that strap in the last picture? It's beautiful!

 

[caliellagrey]

Dear authenticators,

I was hoping you could please take a look at this bag I recently purchased.

Item: Manor bag 9927
Seller and site: stlqualityfinds on eBay

Thank you so much, appreciate your assistance as always!

 

[LadaZuri]

It is from 2004. This is an example of a legitimate Coach mistake where they coded bags as 1994 when it should have been 2004. AFAIK, it's a mistake unique to the Costa Rican plant.

Very interesting, BB! Thanks so much!

It's fine, and it is from 2004. I think it is probably the same as mine.

Thanks, whatev! That's exactly what I'm hoping for!

 

[caliellagrey]

Dear authenticators,

I recently fell in love with this beautiful mustard ergo mini on eBay. Would you be so kind as to authenticate it for me before I pay?
I believe it’s from 1997?

Item: Coach ergo mini 9027
Seller and site: CC10summer on eBay

Appreciate your help and expertise!

 

[LadaZuri]

Nice!

Can hardly wait to post the photos when it arrives, @Lake Effect !!!

 

[coachowe]

Hello authenticators. I’m not interested in this bag but I wonder if it’s authentic. I’ve never seen one with a plastic zipper.

https://posh.mk/C7XdE7l6Cnb

Thank you

 

[whateve]

Hello authenticators. I’m not interested in this bag but I wonder if it’s authentic. I’ve never seen one with a plastic zipper.

https://posh.mk/C7XdE7l6Cnb

Thank you

It's authentic. Coach switched to nylon zippers for interior pockets sometime in the 90s.

 

[Hyacinth]

Dear authenticators,

I recently fell in love with this beautiful mustard ergo mini on eBay. Would you be so kind as to authenticate it for me before I pay?
I believe it’s from 1997?

Item: Coach ergo mini 9027
Seller and site: CC10summer on eBay

Appreciate your help and expertise!

Genuine Ergo Mini Satchel from 1997.

Also remember to include the actual link whenever possible

Vintage 90's Coach 9027 Mustard Leather Ergo Mini Boho Purse Handcrafted In USA | eBay

<p>Vintage 90's Coach 9027 Mustard Leather Ergo Mini Boho Purse Handcrafted In USA. </p><p>No hang tag with it,</p>

www.ebay.com

 

[amber1109]

Dear authenticators, could you help me check if this is an authentic bag?

Item: coach crossbody bag
Seller and site where listed: poshmark @ mary_vala
Link:https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-crossbody-bag-6202db80ae766ff85cd7757d

Many thanks!

 

[Hyacinth]

Dear authenticators,

I was hoping you could please take a look at this bag I recently purchased.

Item: Manor bag 9927
Seller and site: stlqualityfinds on eBay

Thank you so much, appreciate your assistance as always!

Again, please include the actual link, or the listing number if it's an Ebay listing..

Vintage Coach Leather Cross Body Bag USA Made Brown NOS | eBay

<p>Vintage Coach Leather Cross Body Bag USA Made Brown NOS. </p><br /><br /><p>Awesome vintage coach bag New Old Stock. Would make a great Valentine’s Day gift. Will ship same or next day make offer!</p>

www.ebay.com

Genuine Manor Bag from 1996.

 

[BeenBurned]

Dear authenticators,

I was hoping you could please take a look at this bag I recently purchased.

Item: Manor bag 9927
Seller and site: stlqualityfinds on eBay

Thank you so much, appreciate your assistance as always!

Again, please include the actual link, or the listing number if it's an Ebay listing..

Vintage Coach Leather Cross Body Bag USA Made Brown NOS | eBay

<p>Vintage Coach Leather Cross Body Bag USA Made Brown NOS. </p><br /><br /><p>Awesome vintage coach bag New Old Stock. Would make a great Valentine’s Day gift. Will ship same or next day make offer!</p>

www.ebay.com

Genuine Manor Bag from 1996.

@caliellagrey
Just a correction. The style number is 9977.