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:
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• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
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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!

 

[Valyn]

I missed out on the eBay one… could I get help on these please?

1) colbyalexandersfinds - Vintage Coach station bag (black)

www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/1200603713

2) Pro Vintage Gear - Coach Willis Bag in black leather with nickel hardware

www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/1183109413


3) Time bomb vintage - Coach Red Leather Station Bag

www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/1186135457

4) The Canary Closet -Coach station bag

vintage coach black Willis leather station bag Crossbody  Designer  Handbag | eBay

<p>vintage coach black leather Willis station bag Crossbody  Designer  Handbag Purse. </p>

www.ebay.com

5) Glamazon.prime - 5130 station bag black

Vintage Coach 5130 Station bag black leather satchel shoulder crossbody | eBay

Style# 5130. Non-adjustable strap with 21 1/2" drop for shoulder or crossbody wear. One of the most versatile bags Coach made. Spacious main pouch with interior slip pocket; front gusseted pocket. Unlined, suede interior.

www.ebay.com

Appreciate the help.

 

[Hyacinth]

I missed out on the eBay one… could I get help on these please?

1) colbyalexandersfinds - Vintage Coach station bag (black)

www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/1200603713

2) Pro Vintage Gear - Coach Willis Bag in black leather with nickel hardware

www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/1183109413


3) Time bomb vintage - Coach Red Leather Station Bag

www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/1186135457

4) The Canary Closet -Coach station bag

vintage coach black Willis leather station bag Crossbody  Designer  Handbag | eBay

<p>vintage coach black leather Willis station bag Crossbody  Designer  Handbag Purse. </p>

www.ebay.com

5) Glamazon.prime - 5130 station bag black

Vintage Coach 5130 Station bag black leather satchel shoulder crossbody | eBay

Style# 5130. Non-adjustable strap with 21 1/2" drop for shoulder or crossbody wear. One of the most versatile bags Coach made. Spacious main pouch with interior slip pocket; front gusseted pocket. Unlined, suede interior.

www.ebay.com

Appreciate the help.

1- genuine

2- genuine

3- normally we won't authenticate any highly-fakes style without a clear photo of the creed and serial number, but in this case it isn't necessary. There's a major mistake in at least one of the construction details, and it's fake.

4- genuine

5- genuine

 

[Valyn]

1- genuine

2- genuine

3- normally we won't authenticate any highly-fakes style without a clear photo of the creed and serial number, but in this case it isn't necessary. There's a major mistake in at least one of the construction details, and it's fake.

4- genuine

5- genuine

Oh wow, I couldn’t have know. Thanks so much!

 

[hetha2001]

I believe it's a genuine Soft Satchel, style 4055 or Soft Satchel Large style 4060 from the Lightweight line and made in the late 1980s. I'm leaning toward it being the smaller 4055 but it's very hard to tell without measurements.

Thank you so much, Hyacinth!
I purchased it and it's the smaller of the two, which I'm super pleased about bc I have this same bag in black and it's my favorite these days. However, I'm definitely curious about the larger version and will keep my eyes out for it.
Bummed about the ink, especially after deep diving to see what others here have done to remove ink marks, but I knew it was there before I bought it. I'm going to hope rehabbing it helps, but if not, I'll just carry that side facing my body.
Seriously, this bag is so light, soft and squishy, but the shape holds and it looks beautiful dressed up or down.

 

[lucy7550]

I have several authentication requests. I feel greedy asking about 5 bags…I truly appreciate your help and having your expert info!

I’m still in search of a decent Wilis:

1) From Goodwill: E9P-9927

This one’s creed has a space between the 2nd and 3rd letter of the country/month/factory code (E9P looks like E9 P). I looked up the code and have seen it this way on other styles being sold, but they could be fakes, too! I know the code itself is ok because I saw a bag in another style with that prefix authenticated here. Is the weird spacing on the creed number indication of a fake?

2) Also from Goodwill, H4C-9927:

Used Vintage Coach Bag

shopgoodwill.com

I found that exact number on another Willis that was authenticated here in 2018. Does this one look ok?

3) From eBay, F040-9927, not as old as the others. (Don’t just look at the first photo!)
COACH Vintage Willis Crossbody Messenger Purse / Bag 9927, Turnlock Closure

These two are Station bags, and beat up, but I’d love to rehab one. Goodwill:

4) https://shopgoodwill.com/item/140815537

5) https://shopgoodwill.com/item/140815536

Thanks -
Lucy

 

[lucy7550]

I have several authentication requests. I feel greedy asking about 5 bags…I truly appreciate your help and having your expert info!

I’m still in search of a decent Wilis:

1) From Goodwill: E9P-9927

This one’s creed has a space between the 2nd and 3rd letter of the country/month/factory code (E9P looks like E9 P). I looked up the code and have seen it this way on other styles being sold, but they could be fakes, too! I know the code itself is ok because I saw a bag in another style with that prefix authenticated here. Is the weird spacing on the creed number indication of a fake?

2) Also from Goodwill, H4C-9927:

Used Vintage Coach Bag

shopgoodwill.com

I found that exact number on another Willis that was authenticated here in 2018. Does this one look ok?

3) From eBay, F040-9927, not as old as the others. (Don’t just look at the first photo!)
COACH Vintage Willis Crossbody Messenger Purse / Bag 9927, Turnlock Closure

These two are Station bags, and beat up, but I’d love to rehab one. Goodwill:

4) https://shopgoodwill.com/item/140815537

5) https://shopgoodwill.com/item/140815536

Thanks -
Lucy

I forgot the link for number 1 in my message above: https://shopgoodwill.com/item/140893477

 

[Hyacinth]

I forgot the link for number 1 in my message above: https://shopgoodwill.com/item/140893477

1- genuine, from 1999. The ONLY time you should ever compare serial numbers is with a bag with the same style number and made in the same plant, month and year. In other words, with the same exact serial number. And even then they BOTH could be fakes.

2- bags made since 1994 in the same plant, month and year that are exactly the same style will have the same serial number. That's why they have the same production codes

Before you worry any more about serial numbers,. read the Salearea Guides thread posted and Pinned at the top of every page in this sub-forum. If you read it carefully your questions should be answered, at least partly. You need to understand serial numbers and their history. You also need to understand that every Coach plant had their own creed and serial number stamps, and they were ALL different. Don't try to compare them.

it's also genuine.

3- why are we supposed to not look at the first photo? All I'm seeing is a bag in need of a rehab. It's genuine and made in 2004

4- genuine, made in 1995

5- genuine, from 1994

 

[lucy7550]

1- genuine, from 1999. The ONLY time you should ever compare serial numbers is with a bag with the same style number and made in the same plant, month and year. In other words, with the same exact serial number. And even then they BOTH could be fakes.

2- bags made since 1994 in the same plant, month and year that are exactly the same style will have the same serial number. That's why they have the same production codes

Before you worry any more about serial numbers,. read the Salearea Guides thread posted and Pinned at the top of every page in this sub-forum. If you read it carefully your questions should be answered, at least partly. You need to understand serial numbers and their history. You also need to understand that every Coach plant had their own creed and serial number stamps, and they were ALL different. Don't try to compare them.

it's also genuine.

3- why are we supposed to not look at the first photo? All I'm seeing is a bag in need of a rehab. It's genuine and made in 2004

4- genuine, made in 1995

5- genuine, from 1994

Thank you very much, Hyacinth. For #1 where the prefix code was spaced out in a weird way I just wanted to see if that plant had set its machinery up that month in the same spaced out way on other bag styles, and I found that they had! But again, both bags could have been fake. You answered my question about strange spacing of the prefix numbers indicating a fake - evidently that isn’t a problem.

For #2, I WAS comparing the same exact style from the same plant in the same month (a gorgeous tan Willis someone here asked about a few years ago). Knowing that the one I found here from 2018 was authentic, I could at least conclude that the same prefix number on the Willis bag I’m considering was not a fake number. But I get it that just because the number is ok doesn’t mean the bag is authentic!
#3 - the main photo would lead one to think the bag isn’t a Willis at all, since the top of the bag and handles don’t show. (Maybe it will stop some people from bidding and give me a better chance of getting it!)

Again, your help is much appreciated. I’m happy that I didn’t pick any fakes amongst these. I have learned so much from you folks here!

Lucy

 

[whateve]

Thank you so much, Hyacinth!
I purchased it and it's the smaller of the two, which I'm super pleased about bc I have this same bag in black and it's my favorite these days. However, I'm definitely curious about the larger version and will keep my eyes out for it.
Bummed about the ink, especially after deep diving to see what others here have done to remove ink marks, but I knew it was there before I bought it. I'm going to hope rehabbing it helps, but if not, I'll just carry that side facing my body.
Seriously, this bag is so light, soft and squishy, but the shape holds and it looks beautiful dressed up or down.

I loved this style when I had it but the zippers were wonky. One of them stopped working at all and then miraculously started working again. I was afraid the zippers would eventually stop working permanently so I sold them before that could happen.

 

[Roro]

Interesting duffle. I think I recall it on the site. Just verifying authenticity here.

Auth Coach Upcrafted Reloved XL Duffle Bag Handbag Green 9085 Pins Customized
seller: jelenanj
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/294877309943
Item#: 294877309943
comment: I need more disposable income.

 

[padelca]

Hi, looking at this at Savers & wondering if it’s authentic.
Coach drawstring purse
Length 6”

 

[Bridgeybou]

Just impulsively snagged this, can you authenticate? Thank you, hope I didn't get a dud :/

Item: Authentic vintage coach bag
Listing number: na
Seller and site where listed: Simply Jessica Lynn @Mercari
Link: https://merc.li/9u8UtVtab
Comments: thank you!!!

 

[Hyacinth]

Interesting duffle. I think I recall it on the site. Just verifying authenticity here.

Auth Coach Upcrafted Reloved XL Duffle Bag Handbag Green 9085 Pins Customized
seller: jelenanj
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/294877309943
Item#: 294877309943
comment: I need more disposable income.

The Duffle Sac is definitely genuine, from 1994, but I don't know if all the pins are Coach. I recognize a few of them but never really paid much attention to them.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi, looking at this at Savers & wondering if it’s authentic.
Coach drawstring purse
Length 6”View attachment 5360200View attachment 5360201View attachment 5360202View attachment 5360203

The creed and serial look good, but I'm wondering if one of the owners fiddled with the strap and drawstring a bit. There are only 2 photos of that Cornelia Sling style in my files, one from a Fall 1997 catalog and the other from a listing, and I've never seen it in real life but the pics I have look like something's been rearranged.

More opinions about the strap/drawstring would be appreciated.



Sorry for the small photos.

 

[whateve]

Hi, looking at this at Savers & wondering if it’s authentic.
Coach drawstring purse
Length 6”View attachment 5360200View attachment 5360201View attachment 5360202View attachment 5360203

The creed and serial look good, but I'm wondering if one of the owners fiddled with the strap and drawstring a bit. There are only 2 photos of that Cornelia Sling style in my files, one from a Fall 1997 catalog and the other from a listing, and I've never seen it in real life but the pics I have look like something's been rearranged.

More opinions about the strap/drawstring would be appreciated.

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Sorry for the small photos.

I completely agree. I don't see the buckle on the front, and that large gold button looks wrong. I think someone added a snap closure.