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!

 

[momoyb]

Was I wrong to report this listing as counterfeit to Mercari? It’s still up.

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Never mind, they took it down! One less fake on Mercari…for now ‍♀️

 

[ChrisV]

It's not questionable. She said it was genuine, so it is. She isn't sure what style it is. There are no measurements provided in the listing. It is probably a city bag.

Ohhhh! I was misunderstanding. Thank you so much for the clarity.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi Authenticators!
Hope you all are enjoying the long weekend!

Here's my flea market find from my morning stroll today. I appreciate your time checking this out.

Item: Abbie zip
Where purchased or how obtained: flea market
Comments: 6"H x 6.5"W x 2"D
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Nice find! It's a genuine Abbie Zip made in 1997

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello

I would appreciate some help with authenticating this Sonoma. I am confused by the serial number - I was expecting to see 4931 as I thought this was a Sonoma Small drawstring nubuc

FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach Women's Green Leather Sack Tote Duffle Bag Bucket Pull Tie Designer Rare
Listing number: 224942115514
Seller and site where listed Ebay, seller is elgroomio
Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224942115514
Comments: The seller has sent me a photo of the creed:

Many thanks

The bag was made in 1993 or very early 1994, and still has the old-style serial number. The measurements convert to about 11 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches US, which is close to Coach's measurements for that style, so your identification is probably correct.

Read the six Coach Salearea Guides posted here for accurate information on creeds, serial numbers, and other Coach details:

SaleArea guides

Now that ebay is removing the guides they've been hosting for years, those who use those guides have been forced to either save them on their computers or print them. Tonight I found that the Salearea guides (including the Hyacinth/Salearea collaboration ones) have been saved to Salearea's...

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Here's Coach's Fall 1994 catalog page, click on the thumbnail to enlarge:

 

[Shopaddict74]

Hi Authenticators!
Could someone please kindly help me to authenticate this black Coach Chunky Case??

Ive read through the threads and seems like the lack of creed on inside and direction of cotton striped lining on bottom of bag may still mean it's authentic.

I find the size and placement of coach embossed label on the outside suspect, it also is slightly crooked.
Not sure if this was an outlet / imperfect case if it is indeed authentic.

Placed next to a british tan chunky case I own for comparison.

Thank you!!!

 

[myoheintaunggyi]

Hello, I hope you are doing well.
Could you please help me authenticate this coach black Beekman messenger bag/briefcase that I found on eBay.

Its serial number is L4E-5266. made in Italy? Really?

Here is the link.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1153969177...wjiNyqTS3e&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[aqua1117]

Nice find! It's a genuine Abbie Zip made in 1997

Thank you so much for your time and expertise, @Hyacinth !!

 

[sfroncko]

Hello all! I would love your help figuring out what the name of this beautiful vintage coach ruff out courier is! I found it out in the wild and it has stumped a lot of people! So far nobody knows the name of this beauty!! I’m hoping someone here might? Please let me know! I’ve attached some photos of the bag below! It’s Definitely an original courier of some sort and all I know is it’s VERY rare! Haha!
Thank you so much,

sara

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello, I hope you are doing well.
Could you please help me authenticate this coach black Beekman messenger bag/briefcase that I found on eBay.

Its serial number is L4E-5266. made in Italy? Really?

Here is the link.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1153969177...wjiNyqTS3e&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Genuine and made in 1994

 

[myoheintaunggyi]

Genuine and made in 1994

Thank you very much. Really appreciate your help.

 

[whateve]

Hi Authenticators!
Could someone please kindly help me to authenticate this black Coach Chunky Case??

Ive read through the threads and seems like the lack of creed on inside and direction of cotton striped lining on bottom of bag may still mean it's authentic.

I find the size and placement of coach embossed label on the outside suspect, it also is slightly crooked.
Not sure if this was an outlet / imperfect case if it is indeed authentic.

Placed next to a british tan chunky case I own for comparison.

Thank you!!!

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It's not giving me good vibes. I can't believe they would make that big of a mistake with the logo. The leather doesn't look great either, nor the stitching. I can't say it is definitely fake but I'm leaning that way.

 

[whateve]

Hello all! I would love your help figuring out what the name of this beautiful vintage coach ruff out courier is! I found it out in the wild and it has stumped a lot of people! So far nobody knows the name of this beauty!! I’m hoping someone here might? Please let me know! I’ve attached some photos of the bag below! It’s Definitely an original courier of some sort and all I know is it’s VERY rare! Haha!
Thank you so much,

sara

This is the thread for authenticating bags you don't know are authentic, not the thread for IDing bags. I have it in my files as asymmetrical brief but that may not be the official name.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi Authenticators!
Could someone please kindly help me to authenticate this black Coach Chunky Case??

Ive read through the threads and seems like the lack of creed on inside and direction of cotton striped lining on bottom of bag may still mean it's authentic.

I find the size and placement of coach embossed label on the outside suspect, it also is slightly crooked.
Not sure if this was an outlet / imperfect case if it is indeed authentic.

Placed next to a british tan chunky case I own for comparison.

Thank you!!!

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It's not giving me good vibes. I can't believe they would make that big of a mistake with the logo. The leather doesn't look great either, nor the stitching. I can't say it is definitely fake but I'm leaning that way.

If you're looking for a second opinion, I'll give mine. I don't think it's authentic either.

Was the item purchased online? Is there a link and seller ID from which you purchased?

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi Authenticators!
Could someone please kindly help me to authenticate this black Coach Chunky Case??

Ive read through the threads and seems like the lack of creed on inside and direction of cotton striped lining on bottom of bag may still mean it's authentic.

I find the size and placement of coach embossed label on the outside suspect, it also is slightly crooked.
Not sure if this was an outlet / imperfect case if it is indeed authentic.

Placed next to a british tan chunky case I own for comparison.

Thank you!!!

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The placement of the Coach stamp is a big problem, but so is the condition of the leather. Those "stretch marks" usually mean that the leather has been over-stretched to make it softer and more flexible. Genuine Coach leathers don't need that kind of abuse, their leather selection and tanning processes used by their suppliers provides the softness and flexibility. The stretch marks are showing up where the leather wouldn't usually be stretched in daily use.

The stitching also looks very sloppy in the photos. I believe it's fake.

I hope you can get your money back if it was a recent purchase. Please supply the information about when and from where it was purchased.

 

[StefanoDiMera]

Item: 4055 Soft Satchel or 4060 Large Soft Satchel
Listing number: 144916441
Seller and site where listed: Goodwill S FL
Link: https://shopgoodwill.com/item/144916441
Comments: Good Evening Authenticators. May I please have your opinion regarding Authenticity on this bag?