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:
  Item:
  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]

Hello all! Can you please tell me if this bag is authentic? I’m thinking about making an offer. Thank you very much!

Item: Vintage coach legacy
Item #: ? -on Poshmark
Link: https://posh.mk/ykuBWlxCoob
Seller: issaboutaam

I couldn’t find an item # please let me if I’m just missing it. Thank you!

The "item number"requirement applies mostly to items listed on Ebay.

That bag is FAKE. "J8Y-" has never been used by Coach as a serial number prefix.

 

[whateve]

Really??? I'm actually shocked it's authentic. Even with no serial number at all? I've seen a couple fakes with the exact same blank spot where a creed should be

Try to use the reply button so we know which post you are referring to. I believe you are talking about the bag in your first post, the one that had a glued in creed that was missing. They printed the numbers on strips of leather and then glued them onto a bag that had a stamped creed. Sometimes people pulled them off. They are usually attached securely and will stay on if no one tries to remove them. I've seen many like this.

Are you sure the bags you've seen that were similar were actually fake? To clarify, creed means the wording, serial number means the number below the creed. There are some authentic bags that have creeds but no numbers but only certain styles.

 

[vintagecoachuk]

I agree, it looks authentic.

Thanks Whateve

 

[Bridgeybou]

Try to use the reply button so we know which post you are referring to. I believe you are talking about the bag in your first post, the one that had a glued in creed that was missing. They printed the numbers on strips of leather and then glued them onto a bag that had a stamped creed. Sometimes people pulled them off. They are usually attached securely and will stay on if no one tries to remove them. I've seen many like this.

Are you sure the bags you've seen that were similar were actually fake? To clarify, creed means the wording, serial number means the number below the creed. There are some authentic bags that have creeds but no numbers but only certain styles.

Sorry - been a long time since I used a forum like this, thought I replied correctly! Hopefully I did this time. Anyway - here's the listing I was thinking of, from another thread about the same style of purse:

https://posh.mk/1PBDbizLoob

 

[whateve]

Sorry - been a long time since I used a forum like this, thought I replied correctly! Hopefully I did this time. Anyway - here's the listing I was thinking of, from another thread about the same style of purse:

https://posh.mk/1PBDbizLoob

That bag is authentic. Did you think it wasn't? Can you link me to the discussion about it?

It is a similar style but not the same style. The hangtags are more recent and didn't come with the bag. The seller is wrong about it being a Bonnie Cashin or from the 60s. It is probably a Bonnie Cashin design but was made after she left Coach. Same time frame as the other one, 1978-1983.

 

[Daisy303]

Good afternoon authenticators,
Could you take a look at this Coach bag?
Item: Coach Compartment bag
Where purchased or how obtained: Facebook local pickup
Comments: Thank you in advance!

 

[Hyacinth]

Good afternoon authenticators,
Could you take a look at this Coach bag?
Item: Coach Compartment bag
Where purchased or how obtained: Facebook local pickup
Comments: Thank you in advance!View attachment 5353160View attachment 5353161View attachment 5353162View attachment 5353165

It looks genuine but can't be identified without more information and photos such as measurements and photos of one of the side panels of the bag showing how the strap is attached and also the panel under the front flap with the flap open. It's from the early 1990s.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi authenticators, may I have the following authenticated please? Thank you in advance

1.
Item: Vintage Coach
Listing number: 0019-025
Seller and site where listed: Sitdy, from Mercari
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m51462703085/

2.
Item: Coach crossbody
Listing number: Couldn't see clearly
Seller and site where listed: Sitdy, from Mercari
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m70571866114/

1- genuine, it looks like a Convertible Clutch from the early 1990s

2- probably OK, but the creed and serial number aren't readable so I'm not comfortable authenticating or identifying it until a clear readable creed and serial number photo is available.

Thank you Hyacinth. I knew the second list couldn't meet the requirement of our forum, thank you so much for accommodating.

I have a comment on the seller, Sitdy.

Someone got ripped off for $69 (plus shipping) on this fake she sold:

Mercari: Your Marketplace

Mercari is your marketplace. It's the perfect place to declutter and discover items that are uniquely you. Say 'goodbye' to your old go-tos and 'hello' to one-of-a-kind treasures.

www.mercari.com

 

[BeenBurned]

I already bought this one, my first attempt at vintage coach, and I'm hoping I didn't get duped. The creed is stamped so lightly it's hard to read (making me nervous), I'll attach a pic but I believe it's J8Y-9988. The rivets on the strap are silver, not brass, which I've seen on a handful of 9988 bags, and now I'm wondering if that's because they're fakes? Please help

Item: "Vintage Coach Saddle Bag"
Listing number: N/A
Seller and site where listed: bp144894, Poshmark
Link: https://posh.mk/fEyUgfN0nob
Comments: thank you for your expertise !

The serial number starts with J8Y- and that prefix is ALWAYS FAKE, no exceptions. The "Y" plant code has never been used in any US handbag plant. It has ONLY been used for a very short time by a Chinese plant for travel items and would never have the number 8 in front of it.

Silver strap grommets with brass-color buckles are a red flag but can't prove just by itself that the bag is fake since straps can be changed or replaced, but almost every "Coach" we've ever seen with that combination has been fake.

I strongly recommend reading and occasionally re-reading the entire thread called "Salearea Guides" that can be found Pinned at the top of every page in this Authenticate forum. The six Guides include a lot of good information about Coaches, especially vintage bags, and following the six Salearea Guides you'll find the Daria48 Fake Coach Numbers List Parts One and Two that we've collected here over the last 15 years. The "J8Y-" prefix is included in that List.

SaleArea guides

Now that ebay is removing the guides they've been hosting for years, those who use those guides have been forced to either save them on their computers or print them. Tonight I found that the Salearea guides (including the Hyacinth/Salearea collaboration ones) have been saved to Salearea's...

forum.purseblog.com

Depending how long ago you bought it, you need to follow Poshmark's procedure for getting a refund. Due to their terrible history of allowing fakes to be sold on their site and making it very hard to get refunds, we ALWAYS recommend authenticating every Poshmark purchase of any highly faked brand name items here before buying or committing to buy. You need to act immediately since Poshmark's return window is very small. If Poshmark refuses to refund and if you paid with a credit card you still may be able to get your money back.

Based on the listing indicating you bought it 5 days ago, if you've just received it, you should be within the timeframe when you "not accept" it.

This is the listing you bought:

COPY - Vintage Coach Saddle Bag

Shop bp144894's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Coach Vintage Black Leather Crossbody Saddle Bag AUTHENTIC

poshmark.com

And this is bp144894's sale of the same bag from November (?). I wonder if that buyer returned it and if bp144894 knows it's fake.

Vintage Coach Saddle Bag

Shop bp144894's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Coach Vintage Black Leather Crossbody Saddle Bag

poshmark.com

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello all! Can you please tell me if this bag is authentic? I’m thinking about making an offer. Thank you very much!

Item: Vintage coach legacy
Item #: ? -on Poshmark
Link: https://posh.mk/ykuBWlxCoob
Seller: issaboutaam

I couldn’t find an item # please let me if I’m just missing it. Thank you!

Fake!

ETA: It's not issaboutaam's first or only fake.

This is another:

Vantage coach

Shop issaboutaam's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vantage coach crossbody purse color brown still good condition

poshmark.com

 

[Bridgeybou]

Please forgive me if I'm posting this a second time, I thought I posted it earlier but it seems it vanished! This seller has 4 bags I'm interested in, if they are all real I'm going to make an offer on multiple/all. Your expertise greatly appreciated!!! (I'm truly in awe of you geniuses and so grateful this resource exists!!)

Item: 4 vintage Coach bags
Listing number: n/a
Seller and site where listed: Nina, OfferUp
Links:
https://offerup.co/BSW9CwNWoob
https://offerup.co/tPZKwZPWoob
https://offerup.co/X0VyBzTWoob

https://offerup.co/nLGc1cVWoob

Comments: thank you !!!!!

 

[BeenBurned]

Please forgive me if I'm posting this a second time, I thought I posted it earlier but it seems it vanished! This seller has 4 bags I'm interested in, if they are all real I'm going to make an offer on multiple/all. Your expertise greatly appreciated!!! (I'm truly in awe of you geniuses and so grateful this resource exists!!)

Item: 4 vintage Coach bags
Listing number: n/a
Seller and site where listed: Nina, OfferUp
Links:
https://offerup.co/BSW9CwNWoob
https://offerup.co/tPZKwZPWoob
https://offerup.co/X0VyBzTWoob

https://offerup.co/nLGc1cVWoob

Comments: thank you !!!!!

First 2 are authentic.

Second 2 are fake.

 

[lburrhead84]

Item: Vintage coach
Site: Poshmark
Seller: hayleyface
Link https://posh.mk/rBHwkk01oob

Can you please tell me if this bag is authentic?! Thank you!

 

[lburrhead84]

The "item number"requirement applies mostly to items listed on Ebay.

That bag is FAKE. "J8Y-" has never been used by Coach as a serial number prefix.

Thanks so much and very good to know!

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: Vintage coach
Site: Poshmark
Seller: hayleyface
Link https://posh.mk/rBHwkk01oob

Can you please tell me if this bag is authentic?! Thank you!

I don't recommend Poshmark but I will state that the style of bag hayleyface is selling is highly faked.

The creed is illegible, the serial number isn't shown and if she copied the serial number correctly, the bag is fake.