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

[Vlad]

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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.

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• 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!

 

[Hyacinth]

Can you please tell me if this bag is authentic? TIA
Willis bag 205-5538
no item number or listing number
caecae09
Poshmark

1 DAY SALE Vintage Coach Willis Court black handbag

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Excellent condition vintage coach Willis handbag. Color is black.

poshmark.com

I DON"T recommend buying that bag!

It can't be authenticated for the simple reason that I don't believe the creed and serial photo is from that Willis.

If you're the buyer, I suggest that you contact the seller and ask her to confirm the serial and creed photo by taking a new photo directly from the bag, not from her photo files. A genuine Willis should never have a Made In New York City creed.

ETA - It's possible that, since she has other black Coaches for sale, she posted the wrong photo to her listing. But I'm not willing to authenticate anything unless the photos include the actual creed photos from the bag being sold.

 

[JJK250]

I DON"T recommend buying that bag!

It can't be authenticated for the simple reason that I don't believe the creed and serial photo is from that Willis.

If you're the buyer, I suggest that you contact the seller and ask her to confirm the serial and creed photo by taking a new photo directly from the bag, not from her photo files. A genuine Willis should never have a Made In New York City creed.

Thanks!

 

[beachdebbie]

Can you please tell me if this bag is authentic? I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much in advance.

A client was given this bag by her daughter who has since passed away. Measurements: 18" across the top, 14" across the bottom, 10" height, 5" side (bottom).

 

[JJK250]

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!

Do you think this is authentic? Thans!
Scooter bag with no Creed? I'm suspicious.

1 DAY SALE- Vintage coach black scooter bag

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Pristine condition. Vintage coach scooter bag. Can be worn as a cross body bag.

poshmark.com

 

[JJK250]

I DON"T recommend buying that bag!

It can't be authenticated for the simple reason that I don't believe the creed and serial photo is from that Willis.

If you're the buyer, I suggest that you contact the seller and ask her to confirm the serial and creed photo by taking a new photo directly from the bag, not from her photo files. A genuine Willis should never have a Made In New York City creed.

ETA - It's possible that, since she has other black Coaches for sale, she posted the wrong photo to her listing. But I'm not willing to authenticate anything unless the photos include the actual creed photos from the bag being sold.

When did the Willis first go into production?

 

[Hyacinth]

Do you think this is authentic? Thans!
Scooter bag with no Creed? I'm suspicious.

1 DAY SALE- Vintage coach black scooter bag

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Pristine condition. Vintage coach scooter bag. Can be worn as a cross body bag.

poshmark.com

Until that seller clarifies her problem with the Willis creed in the previous posts, I wouldn't buy ANYTHING from her. I won't authenticate any highly faked style without a creed photo. It's up to her to clear up the problem with incorrect and missing creed photos.

 

[Ttall]

Your link is the private link to your purchase.

Is this the bag you bought from auntinoknows? You are correct. It's fake.

Vintage Coach

Shop auntinoknows's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This is a small blue gray vintage coach that is clean outside but as you see in the pictures I shall has slight wear on the edges. Any good shoe man could blend this in. Measures...

poshmark.com

And it's not the only fake from the seller. (There are probably more than the following, but I stopped going through them):

Beautiful vintage coach

Shop auntinoknows's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This handbag with an adjustable strap is in great condition and just needs a little bit of touchup around the base. Inside is clean. Measuring across the top Is 11 x 7 x 4

poshmark.com

I'm pretty sure this bag isn't Coach:

Coach

Shop auntinoknows's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Drawstring style but not, bottom is good but the bag needs touch up. This is a vintage piece but is in very good condition. Have pictured stamp but it barely shows

poshmark.com

Navy Coach

Shop auntinoknows's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. It says Coach but I'm not sure so price reflects that. It's in very good shape clean all around size 10x6

poshmark.com

Coach

Shop auntinoknows's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This black bag shows some signs of wear but leather is very good, but needs touch up on corners. Has no shoulder strap just handle. As is. 8x8x4

poshmark.com

Hi Been Burned,
The seller may give me a refund if Poshmark allows it. She asked how you know that it’s a fake Coach. What should I tell Poshmark?

 

[Hyacinth]

When did the Willis first go into production?

1993

This is from the Fall Preview 1993 catalog, click on the thumbnail to enlarge:

 

[Freak4Coach]

The style 9061 is actually called a Rambler's LEGACY. "Rambler" or "Rambler Bag" is a different and older style, 9735.

From an August 2004 Wayback Machine scan of Coach's website:

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Thank you Hyacinth!!! I read through the Salesguides Beenburned suggested. They are very informative. Thank you for posting that for us! @BeenBurned thank you for the link!!!

 

[AuntieA]

Hi Authenticators,
I was going to wait and ask tomorrow but then I saw a post today for a Rambler's Legacy with almost the same serial number so I thought maybe it's a good sign. I appreciate your help whenever it's convenient. Thank you!
FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach G040-9061
Where: Local Goodwill
Comments: (L)9.5" x (H)7" x (D)3"
Thanks again!

 

[BeenBurned]

Can you please tell me if this bag is authentic? TIA
Willis bag 205-5538
no item number or listing number
caecae09
Poshmark

1 DAY SALE Vintage Coach Willis Court black handbag

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Excellent condition vintage coach Willis handbag. Color is black.

poshmark.com

I DON"T recommend buying that bag!

It can't be authenticated for the simple reason that I don't believe the creed and serial photo is from that Willis.

If you're the buyer, I suggest that you contact the seller and ask her to confirm the serial and creed photo by taking a new photo directly from the bag, not from her photo files. A genuine Willis should never have a Made In New York City creed.

ETA - It's possible that, since she has other black Coaches for sale, she posted the wrong photo to her listing. But I'm not willing to authenticate anything unless the photos include the actual creed photos from the bag being sold.

Thanks!

Until that seller clarifies her problem with the Willis creed in the previous posts, I wouldn't buy ANYTHING from her. I won't authenticate any highly faked style without a creed photo. It's up to her to clear up the problem with incorrect and missing creed photos.

I feel even more strongly than @Hyacinth about both the seller caecae09 and Poshmark. I not only don't recommend the Willis but I don't recommend caecae09.

As Hyacinth pointed out, the creed in the "Willis" listing probably doesn't belong to that bag.

Other listings for different bags have the same creed picture shown in them. (There are 2 listings of each of 2 bags, all with the same creed picture:

1 DAY SALE Vintage Coach black Madison Satchel

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Excellent condition. Has a few white marks that the pictures show. Other than that the bag is beautiful.

poshmark.com

and

1 DAY SALE- Vintage Coach slim duffle sac black shoulder bag $795

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage coach slim duffle sac excellent condition Glovetanned leather Inside zip pocket Zip-top closure, leather lining Outside open pocket Adjustable shoulder straps 12 1/2" (L) x 13"...

poshmark.com

and

Vintage Coach slim duffle sac black shoulder bag $795

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage coach slim duffle sac excellent condition Glovetanned leather Inside zip pocket Zip-top closure, leather lining Outside open pocket Adjustable shoulder straps 12 1/2" (L) x 13"...

poshmark.com

and

Vintage Coach black Madison Satchel

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Excellent condition. Has a few white marks that the pictures show. Other than that the bag is beautiful.

poshmark.com

And she also has other bags that are fake:

2 HOUR SALE Coach Signature Canvas

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Signature Coach Canvas handbag! Very roomy and in great condition!

poshmark.com

1 DAY SALE- 1900's Vintage COACH #9309 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag USA

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. 1900's Vintage COACH #9309 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag USA. Great condition picture does show the wear on the corners

poshmark.com

Seller doesn't have a clue. This bag is described as being made in 1970. Although authentic, it was made in 2001 NOT 1970!

2 HR SALE! Vintage Coach Patricia Saddlebag

Shop caecae09's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Coach Handbag 9951 Patricia Legacy Saddlebag with Wallet & Phone/glass Case. The bag & wallet does have a few ink spots. The flap on the bag covers it so no one else can see but you...

poshmark.com

Don't buy from caecae09.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi Authenticators,
I was going to wait and ask tomorrow but then I saw a post today for a Rambler's Legacy with almost the same serial number so I thought maybe it's a good sign. I appreciate your help whenever it's convenient. Thank you!
FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach G040-9061
Where: Local Goodwill
Comments: (L)9.5" x (H)7" x (D)3"
Thanks again!

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Genuine, from 2004

 

[AuntieA]

Genuine, from 2004

Thanks Hyacinth! This makes my day! I appreciate your time and help always. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend.

 

[JJK250]

1993

This is from the Fall Preview 1993 catalog, click on the thumbnail to enlarge:

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Thanks.

 

[zooba]

My boys surprised me for Easter. Would it be possible to get these two bags authenticated? Thank you in advance for any help