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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.

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:
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  • 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.
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lucy7550 said:
Hi, authenticators,
I would appreciate help in both authenticating this small bag and knowing its name. I bought it from Goodwill a couple of weeks ago on impulse without checking first here and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it’s authentic.
Style number: D1K-8319 (China, 2001)
I have seen the name listed as “Legacy Demi Hobo Shoulder Bag,” but also saw a couple of other names.
The Goodwill listing is still available: https://shopgoodwill.com/item/143097876

It measures 10” at the widest X 6.5” long X 1.5” thick/deep.

It’s a real honey of a bag in pretty good condition and I just cleaned it up so it really shines.

Thank you,
Lucy
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Hyacinth said:
It's genuine, probably made for the Factory Outlets since all the ones we've seen have an outlet stamp, and all have the same misspelling "COMPIFTFIY" in the creed. We've never found the official name for it but outlet styles back then (it was made in 2001) were not in Coach's catalogs or main computer records. And contrary to what many "authenticity guides" claim, a misspelling does NOT prove that a "Coach" is fake.
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The same spelling error was also showing into 2002. I had this bag (I described it as a Girly hobo but not sure if that's the official name) with a 2002 creed and spelling mistake.
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katev said:
Item: Pre-Creed Courier Pouch 8920? (Black or Navy)
Where purchased: Goodwill $20
Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 9 x 4.5 inches

Comments: Please offer an opinion about the authenticity of this vintage Courier bag, thank you.

I know that the Couriers came in 2 sizes but I am having trouble measuring the bag because it is squashed, what were the dimensions of the smaller Courier? Are there any other characteristics to distinguish between the large and small couriers?

Do you know approximately what years the pre-creed Couriers would have been made? Thanks again!

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It's authentic. It was made in the early 70s. It is the standard size. The precreed version has a different inside pocket than the creed version.

The smaller one has a different shape.
 
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whateve said:
It's fine. I've seen it before. Gorgeous color!
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thank you!!! can I ask you one more question?
Do you know if some hardware has "solid brass usa" engraved? someone on eBay is asking to return something (which I don't mind, its not that much money) that she is saying is inauthentic due to the engraving and also the inside creed looks a little funky. the "coach" looks almost cartoonish. what are your thoughts?

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mrt91592 said:
thank you!!! can I ask you one more question?
Do you know if some hardware has "solid brass usa" engraved? someone on eBay is asking to return something (which I don't mind, its not that much money) that she is saying is inauthentic due to the engraving and also the inside creed looks a little funky. the "coach" looks almost cartoonish. what are your thoughts?

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That bag is absolutely authentic and a gorgeous color. Several NYC bags have "solid brass" or "solid brass USA" engraved on the buckles. If you see it on a 90s or later bag, it is probably fake. (In a lot of those fakes, the buckles are stamped but the material isn't even brass.) You are welcome to refer your buyer here for assurance.
 
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whateve said:
That bag is absolutely authentic and a gorgeous color. Several NYC bags have "solid brass" or "solid brass USA" engraved on the buckles. If you see it on a 90s or later bag, it is probably fake. (In a lot of those fakes, the buckles are stamped but the material isn't even brass.) You are welcome to refer your buyer here for assurance.
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Amazing thank you! I accidentally already issued the refund lol but I’ll just resell it - she said the dye is coming off when she tried to clean it so it may have been overdyed. When I receive it back, do you think I should clean the old dye off? I’m wondering if it decreases the value.
 
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Item: small Coach bag
Source: yard sale
Size: approx. 7”x4”x5”
Hello! I found this little bag at yard sale for like $3, so I’m certainly not disappointed if my suspicion is correct that is not authentic Coach. The C’s look legit, but there’s no creed inside and the only tag says “made in China” - no number or anything. I’d love to know if I’m correct or if I managed to get an authentic bag in like new condition for $3. Thanks in advance!

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mrt91592 said:
Amazing thank you! I accidentally already issued the refund lol but I’ll just resell it - she said the dye is coming off when she tried to clean it so it may have been overdyed. When I receive it back, do you think I should clean the old dye off? I’m wondering if it decreases the value.
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Did you issue the refund before receiving the item back? Or did you issue the return label for the buyer to return it?
 
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cola410 said:
Item: small Coach bag
Source: yard sale
Size: approx. 7”x4”x5”
Hello! I found this little bag at yard sale for like $3, so I’m certainly not disappointed if my suspicion is correct that is not authentic Coach. The C’s look legit, but there’s no creed inside and the only tag says “made in China” - no number or anything. I’d love to know if I’m correct or if I managed to get an authentic bag in like new condition for $3. Thanks in advance!

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I have good news and I have bad news!

The bad news is that you're wrong about authenticity.

The good news is that the bag is authentic! It's from approximately 2005, give or take a year or two in either direction.

It's a mini signature top handle pouch and pouches are among a variety of smaller items (wristlets, wallets, pouches, swingpacks) that may or may not have creeds. Those with creeds may or may not have serial numbers.
 
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ChrisV said:
Good Evening Authenticators, Can you authenticate this one for me please:

Item: Vintage Coach black Madison Satchel
List Number:
Seller and site where listed: caecae09, Poshmark
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-black-Madison-Satchel-6254d3d0e609abe81bd652fb

Thank you so much!
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There was a series of posts here just a few weeks ago about problems noted in several of that seller's listings. Not only did the seller post a photo from another bag as the creed photo, but one of her buyers had a serious complaint about condition. The posts start here on April 17:

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

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My first response was here:

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

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and MORE problems reported by the buyer who received a bag Not As Described AND moldy:

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

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and follow-up comments from BeenBurned here.

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

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The bag you're asking about is genuine, but the seller calls it "beautiful". However I'm seeing scratches and what could be damaged leather (a "pebbly" look in the first photo) and combined with what that previous buyer went through I personally would be very hesitant to buy from that seller, " caecae09 " at Poshmark. That's my personal opinion, take it for what it's worth. That's why we always recommend searching tPF for a seller's name and ID to see if they have any kind of history.


More opinions are welcome.
 
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