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!

 

[skbt]

Item: COACH Vintage Distressed Leather Crossbody Bag
Listing number: L4K-9946
Seller and site where listed: pink_ladybug
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/COACH-Vintage-Distressed-Leather-Crossbody-Bag-5c1182447386bc91a84ff1cd
Comments: Dear Authenticators, could you please evaluate this bag? Thank you!

 

[Sia’s Botique]

Item: Coach court bag
Listing number: L4C-9870
Seller and site where listed: pamellaferrari On Poshmark
Link: https://posh.mk/BhbIypiRkpb
comments: please authenticate this bag when you get a chance. Thank you.

 

[sagg99]

This has been on Poshmark, I'm not sure of the style name
Listed by loisa60
link https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-bag-625aec1c67ffb16696a3255d

 

[Hyacinth]

This has been on Poshmark, I'm not sure of the style name
Listed by loisa60
link https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-bag-625aec1c67ffb16696a3255d

Sorry, it's fake. The serial number is totally wrong for the style and type of leather, in fact the entire number is invalid.

The seller is also making what I believe are bogus claims that "this bag goes back to 87 it has been check out by coach." Bad enough to be selling a fake even after being warned more than once that it was a fake, but claiming that anyone at Coach "checked it out" REALLY gets on me wick.

Seller " loisa60 " also sold this fake:

Coach bag

Shop loisa60's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. coach vintage all leather bag great condition adjustable strap in great condition. no rips,tears, or marks

poshmark.com

ETA - AND this fake wristlet:

Coach wristlet

Shop loisa60's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Coach wristlet does have ware on one corner body in great shape. Has zipper pocket on inside, liner clean.

poshmark.com

AND a fabric "Hamptons Patchwork Pouch" supposedly from 2004 with a "U" plant code that claims to have been made in the USA out of "completely natural glove-tanned cowhide". "U" has never been a US plant code either.

Coach hobo bag

Shop loisa60's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Coach never used patch work hobo bag

poshmark.com

I think I've seen enough.

 

[Hyacinth]

Item: Coach court bag
Listing number: L4C-9870
Seller and site where listed: pamellaferrari On Poshmark
Link: https://posh.mk/BhbIypiRkpb
comments: please authenticate this bag when you get a chance. Thank you.

Genuine and made in 1994

 

[Sia’s Botique]

Genuine and made in 1994

Thank you Hyacinth!

 

[couchleopard]

As I've made it pretty clear, I don't authenticate or recommend Poshmark listings or sellers because there's just so much lack of integrity among both users and the site itself.

But I do comment and many of my comments on the site, listings and sellers show why I have the negative opinion I do.

And seller goochk is one such example.

Although Hyacinth commented on the listing you purchased, I'm pointing out sales of fakes by goochk.

Sold for $110: https://poshmark.ca/listing/Vintage-Coach-crossbody-5e56deb52e7c2f1c6adc0bab
Sold for $30: https://poshmark.ca/listing/Vintage-Coach-crossbody-purse-5e4ac93721cd0a1dba5dfa1f

How can you trust a seller who doesn't take the time to verify the authenticity (and legality) of her items?

Thank you for taking the time for me as well. I was worried it could be fake, as I was really unaware of what to be looking for and I understand why you would not attempt to authenticate poshmark finds. Hopefully this bag is authentic, I'm still waiting on shipping as I can return it if she has misrepresented the sale. There still appears to be differences in quality of the bag vs the fake ones posted, but I have yet to hold it and see it for myself. Please wish me luck! this whole forum has been a wonderfully eye-opening experience. Where would you recommend one turn to for authentic vintage coach bags?

 

[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!

Could you be so kind as to tell me if this is bag authentic? It’s from Goodwill

 

[JJK250]

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.

Thank you Hyacinth and BeenBurned. I had actually already purchased the bag my first question referred to, but had yet to receive it. I haven’t asked the seller for additional pictures since it is already in transit. I’ll post a follow up pictures as soon as I get it and submit a request to return it from Poshmark. It has always been my fear when buying anything secondhand online, and this was my first from Poshmark, that it wouldn’t be genuine. Big picture however is my irritation that a seller who repeatedly sells fake items is allowed to continue selling on the site. Not only does it violate Poshmark’s rules but federal law. Is it common for this sort of selling to occur repeatedly from the same seller?

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you Hyacinth and BeenBurned. I had actually already purchased the bag my first question referred to, but had yet to receive it. I haven’t asked the seller for additional pictures since it is already in transit. I’ll post a follow up pictures as soon as I get it and submit a request to return it from Poshmark. It has always been my fear when buying anything secondhand online, and this was my first from Poshmark, that it wouldn’t be genuine. Big picture however is my irritation that a seller who repeatedly sells fake items is allowed to continue selling on the site. Not only does it violate Poshmark’s rules but federal law. Is it common for this sort of selling to occur repeatedly from the same seller?

On Poshmark it's VERY common because Posh doesn't CARE about US laws even though they're based in the US. Sellers of fakes are a large part of their seller base because they KNOW they can get away with selling fakes on Posh because Posh doesn't CARE. Sellers who have had fakes removed or can't be bothered to authenticate their items or even been suspended or banned from other selling sites know that Poshmark is a safe haven for them and they are a strong source of income for Posh. See post 72139.

 

[Hyacinth]

Could you be so kind as to tell me if this is bag authentic? It’s from Goodwill

Genuine. Please remember, we need links to the listing if it's still available.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello! I need some more help identifying/authenticating bags, please.



4. Item: Vintage Coach Stewardess Bag #9525 Black Natural Glove-Tanned Leather (name?)
Listing: 142463441
Seller and site where listed: Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Shopgoodwill.com
Link: https://shopgoodwill.com/item/142463441



Thank you so much for your time and expertise!

I've numbered your items to make it simpler.



4- The creed and serial number are completely unreadable and it can't be authenticated. The wrinkles on the outside of the base are also cause for concern.

I can see the creed and the bag is fake. Serial number is J8Y-9525.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello! I need some more help identifying/authenticating bags, please.


Item: Coach Black Purse (mini Christie?)
Listing number: 142245210
Seller and site where listed: Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Shopgoodwill.com
Link: https://shopgoodwill.com/item/142245210
Comment: I don't even remember bidding on this purse Friday but I won it so there's that. lol I did email goodwill and asked for a closeup of the creed. It's attached.


Thank you so much for your time and expertise!

Hmm. Creed picture didn't attach from the quoted post but I saw it and the bag looks fine.


ETA: I attached the picture of the creed.

 

[BeenBurned]

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).

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Looks fine.

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: COACH Vintage Distressed Leather Crossbody Bag
Listing number: L4K-9946
Seller and site where listed: pink_ladybug
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/COACH-Vintage-Distressed-Leather-Crossbody-Bag-5c1182447386bc91a84ff1cd
Comments: Dear Authenticators, could you please evaluate this bag? Thank you!

Fake.