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!

 

[ciaodenny]

Bag 3 -2037
Measurements: 8” x 6”, strap 54.

 

[ciaodenny]

Bag 4 -9135
9" tall
9" wide
2" deep
Adjustable 20" - 22" strap drop

 

[Hannahs12]

Hello,
please authenticate this pony express found at an estate sale!
thanks

 

[Birdie13]

Hi, Could you please have a look at this. It's on Facebook Marketplace. Hopefully the link works, I know there's been problems in the past. (17) Marketplace - Vintage Coach Purse | Facebook
Thanks in advance.

 

[lburrhead84]

Hello all! Please tell me if this bag is authentic. Thank you and have a great Friday!

item: vintage coach navy blue leather handbag
Site: poshmark
Seller: @baby_shep_shop
Link: https://posh.mk/ugPAKzpEGob

 

[Lizziedidit]

Can anyone tell be if this bag on eBay is authentic? Thank you!
— Item: Coach Legacy Black Leather 65th Anniversary Gold Turnlock Closure Clutch HandBag

— For Sale on eBay

— eBay item number:

175131319591

Seller: hiel23N

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1751313195...2BCdfPYigZNZ6Q%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2047675

Comments: That is not a Coach Creed inside the bag, so I don’t see how this can be authentic. I’m pretty familiar with the 65th Anniversary bags and have never seen this one, but I thought I’d check because it’s a cute little thing. The price isn’t so cute, though!

Thanks for your help everyone!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello friends found some adorable bags and my local thrift store could you please take a look
Bag one #4157
Length: 9.5" Height: 9.5" Depth: 5.5" Strap Drop: 14
Thrift store

Bag #2 -4148
W7.9 x H8.7 x D3.1inch
Local thrift store

Pics

Bag 3 -2037
Measurements: 8” x 6”, strap 54.

All are fine.

Nice finds!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi, Could you please have a look at this. It's on Facebook Marketplace. Hopefully the link works, I know there's been problems in the past. (17) Marketplace - Vintage Coach Purse | Facebook
Thanks in advance.

Authentic.

 

[ciaodenny]

Yayyyy I love love the color ones

 

[skbt]

Both are fake. Did you know?

This really surprised me
Thankfully I came to tPF before placing an order.
Thank you so much!

 

[lucy7550]

Hi, authenticators- could you let me know if I’ve got a real one here:
From Goodwill:

Used Vintage Coach Stewardess Black Shoulder Bag

shopgoodwill.com

Creed number says it’s made in Costa Rico, creed # is F2P-9525. I don’t see any red flags but I know I’ll have to pay relatively a lot to get it, so I’d better check to be sure it’s OK!

Thanks for all you do to help us!

Lucy

 

[DoraLuz]

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item:Coach Vintage Bonnie Cashin 60 70s? Pre-Creed Black Kisslock Slim Hand Bag
Listing number: Not sure where to find
Seller and site where listed: @fosterjenni on Poshmark
Link:https://posh.mk/KdwCVYw1Fob
Comments: Hi I just posted this last night and my bag finally came today. And I have some close up pictures. Just want to re-verify if that’s not a problem.
I have some concerns about the stitching in certain areas and how the leather folds over or creases on the front and back seams on top. Could it just be regular wear and tear?
Also, the hardware on the front pocket is a little crooked but I think this could be fixed? Maybe that’s why the stitching looks off.
Help please. Thank you.

 

[beachdreamer712]

Please authenticate:
Ladies Coach Purse: Brown Leather
listing #:143783739530
Ebay
Seller: nbts2012
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143783739530?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Thank you!

 

[Hyacinth]

Please authenticate:
Ladies Coach Purse: Brown Leather
listing #:143783739530
Ebay
Seller: nbts2012
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143783739530?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Thank you!

It's genuine but the long strap seems to be missing. It was made in 2000

 

[Hyacinth]

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item:Coach Vintage Bonnie Cashin 60 70s? Pre-Creed Black Kisslock Slim Hand Bag
Listing number: Not sure where to find
Seller and site where listed: @fosterjenni on Poshmark
Link:https://posh.mk/KdwCVYw1Fob
Comments: Hi I just posted this last night and my bag finally came today. And I have some close up pictures. Just want to re-verify if that’s not a problem.
I have some concerns about the stitching in certain areas and how the leather folds over or creases on the front and back seams on top. Could it just be regular wear and tear?
Also, the hardware on the front pocket is a little crooked but I think this could be fixed? Maybe that’s why the stitching looks off.
Help please. Thank you.

Considering that the bag is more than 40 years old, some wear and tear is to be expected. Slight variations in stitching or even placement don't prove that a Coach is fake, they were handmade and variations happened.

Please feel free to ask the other authenticators, @BeenBurned and @whateve, for their opinons. @whateve especially has a vast amount of experience rehabbing vintage Coaches and may be able to answer several of your questions.