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

[Vlad]

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For further information, please refer to the first post on page 1 of this thread.

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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!

 

[DaisyDD]

Hello, can you please authenticate this bag I received. It’s so soft just makes me think it’s not real.

Item: Lexington Flap No. 4183
Seller: Amir Emad Nayeb-Yazdi
Site: Marketplace
Link: I wish I knew how to do that! Tried twice and got nothing but a blank screen

Note the color from the sellers pic look like it’s light brown/tan but I received it and it’s a mahogany color. Last pic is the color

Thank you!

 

[Softiemama]

Hello Authenticators! Please take a look at this bag.
Item: Vintage NYC Basic Bag 9455
Purchased: from Ebay
Measurements: 10.5 inches length
7 inches height
2 inches wide

 

[Loveshoesnbags]

Good Evening - Please help to authenticate the following bags. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Item: Prairie and Unknown Other
Site: Poshmark
Seller: richiemurphy_
Link: https://posh.mk/XBHEThyR2ob
Comments: I’m most interested in the Prairie, but I would purchase both if authentic.

 

[Lake Effect]

Hi hi at your convenience, please take a look at this sad back pack I could not leave behind at the local GW outlet. Tia
approx 10 high x8.5 wide and 5 deep

 

[intoxikt]

Genuine and yes, probably a Basic Bag made in the late 1980s

Thank you!

 

[Urusaiii]

Hi authenticators,

I just won this specimen off of EBay—could I please get your opinion(s)? Any chance this was manufactured in the 1970s at the original Coach NYC factory?

Item: Classic pouch (?), possibly 1970s?
Listing number: 203890162596
Seller and site where listed: monster-deals2 / EBay
Link:. https://www.ebay.com/itm/203890162596

As always, thank you for your expertise.

 

[Narnanz]

Hi hi at your convenience, please take a look at this sad back pack I could not leave behind at the local GW outlet. Tia
approx 10 high x8.5 wide and 5 deep

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You always find the best things...*sigh*

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi authenticators,

I just won this specimen off of EBay—could I please get your opinion(s)? Any chance this was manufactured in the 1970s at the original Coach NYC factory?

Item: Classic pouch (?), possibly 1970s?
Listing number: 203890162596
Seller and site where listed: monster-deals2 / EBay
Link:. https://www.ebay.com/itm/203890162596

As always, thank you for your expertise.

It's genuine, but if it's from the 1970s it would have to be the very late '70s.

There should be a copyright date on at least one of those booklets or inserts. The bag would have to at least be more recent than the copyright date which should be close to the printing date.

You'll have to wait for @whateve for any identification.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi hi at your convenience, please take a look at this sad back pack I could not leave behind at the local GW outlet. Tia
approx 10 high x8.5 wide and 5 deep

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Genuine Large Daypack from 2001

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello, can you please authenticate this bag I received. It’s so soft just makes me think it’s not real.

Item: Lexington Flap No. 4183
Seller: Amir Emad Nayeb-Yazdi
Site: Marketplace
Link: I wish I knew how to do that! Tried twice and got nothing but a blank screen

Note the color from the sellers pic look like it’s light brown/tan but I received it and it’s a mahogany color. Last pic is the color

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Sorry, the details of the serial number don't maych the country stamped on the creed patch, and the lining isn't correct.

That's also a very good observation about the leather being too soft. The Lexington bags had the same thickness of glove-tanned cowhide as most of the other vintage lines. The bag in your photos looks "squishy" and I've had several Lexington styles and I would never describe the leather as soft or squishy compared to other Coaches. We've seen quite a few fake of Lexington bags with the same mistakes on the creed stamp.

I would also have liked to see a large, clear, readable ohoto of the part of the flap's magnetic snap holding the flap closed so that we can easily read all the words, numbers and letters stamped on it.


ETA - Here's a stamped creed and serial number from a genuine Lexington style made in December 1997 in Coach's "E" plant which always indicated Italy, compared to the fake. The stamping is very close but these's one noticeable difference for someone who knows what to look for.

REAL "E=Italy" creed:


FAKE 1997 "E-United States" creed indicating exactly the same plant, month and year:

 

[Hyacinth]

Good Evening - Please help to authenticate the following bags. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Item: Prairie and Unknown Other
Site: Poshmark
Seller: richiemurphy_
Link: https://posh.mk/XBHEThyR2ob
Comments: I’m most interested in the Prairie, but I would purchase both if authentic.

Both are genuine.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello Authenticators! Please take a look at this bag.
Item: Vintage NYC Basic Bag 9455
Purchased: from Ebay
Measurements: 10.5 inches length
7 inches height
2 inches wide

It's genuine.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi again, lovely people! I have another bag I’m hoping you can authenticate. It's a black Vintage Legacy Zip 9966:

Seller: lindsiggs on poshmark

https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-vintage-black-leather-shoulder-bag-crossbody-9966-MADE-IN-USA-6239a58b60fded1e153921fa?utm_source=gdm&utm_campaign=9885646500&campaign_id=9885646500&ad_partner=google&gskid=aud-946532829500%3Apla-1238587050207&gcid=431627943077&ggid=98576730165&gdid=m&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gbraid=0AAAAADwcDC-PIDCMgjOhQSoXu2nClzK2v&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8bCxgYCD9wIVmrbICh2LCg91EAQYAyABEgKbwfD_BwE

Thank you for all you do.

(crossing my fingers)

Genuine, from 1997

 

[Hyacinth]

And a backup 9966 option (just in case). Could someone authenticate this for me please?

seller:karenskloset4u on poshmark

COACH | Legacy Black Leather Crossbody Shoulder Bag Purse 9966

Shop karenskloset4u's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This lovely vintage classic features a large front slip pocket, multiple interior pockets, adjustable shoulder strap, and protective feet. Please see pictures for measurements...

poshmark.com

Thanks in anticipation!

Genuine, made in 2001

 

[dezingrl]

Genuine, made in 2001

Thank you so much, Hyacinth!