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

[Vlad]

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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
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• Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
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[BeenBurned]

Hello Authenticators,

Can I be assured that this Taft bag is genuine? I'm concerned that the strap hole grommets look like they're silver (nickel) instead of gold (brass). Is this a genuine concern or did brass sometimes fade to looking silver? Thanks so much.

eBay seller is goodwilhunting

Vtg COACH Taft Large Legacy Brown Leather Shoulder/Crossbody Bag 9980 USA Made | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vtg COACH Taft Large Legacy Brown Leather Shoulder/Crossbody Bag 9980 USA Made at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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It's FAKE.
An even bigger problem than the strap grommets is that it has an always-fake serial number starting with J4K- when used in a handbag of any kind. Check the Daria48 Fake Coach Numbers List:
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@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

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SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

PART 2 -

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

which says:
"J4K- and L4K- prefixes are ALWAYS fake, the plant code can't be verified to have ever been used in the US, only in China. ALL serial number prefixes ending in *4K- need to be authenticated by the experts at Ebay's Fashion Discussion Board.

L4K- and ALL OTHER *4K- serial numbers update- often or always fake
J4K- serial prefixes are already on the Fake Numbers List but we need to add all other *4K- serials as probable or usually fakes. That K plant code seems to be invalid for 1994. There may be a few valid L4K- numbers but they all should be authenticated. (4-12-14)"

Not only that, but a J4K- prefix like the one in the fake has a date code that's a full year before the style was even introduced by Coach.

Wow! That didn't take long!

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[bagsforeverand]

Can I please get expert opinions on this bag. The bag is being sold at my local consignment store and before I buy it would like it if it is the real deal. Not sure the name of bag and what leather. The creed does say it was made in Italy. Thanks for taking the time!

Sorry I couldn’t measure the bag.

 

[BeenBurned]

Woah!! I read years ago to be cautious about the "J" prefix but could not remember that spefically "J4K" and "4K" are some of the worst fake offenders. Thank you so much for confirming it is fake and for sharing the important info!!!!

The fakers do seem to like the "J" month code but it's the "1994 K" year and plant code that is the real problem. Any *4K is going to be fake, any K "made in the United States" is fake (in any year).

 

[BeenBurned]

Can I please get expert opinions on this bag. The bag is being sold at my local consignment store and before I buy it would like it if it is the real deal. Not sure the name of bag and what leather. The creed does say it was made in Italy. Thanks for taking the time!

The bag is authentic and I believe it's a Royalton, style 4403. (@Hyacinth is better at naming styles than I am.)

 

[BeenBurned]

Would love if someone o could take a look at these thrift store and garage sale finds. I think they look good. But I want to make sure because I have been burned so many times.
Bag-1
Chrystie bag
12" (L) x 7" (H) x 2" (W)
Bag2
drawstring 9165
11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Both are fine.

 

[Hoku44]

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[Hyacinth]

Would you please authenticate this cosmetic bag that belongs to a family member. It's about 7.5" x 4.5" x 1.5"
Thank you

Authentic Chunky Case.

 

[BeenBurned]

Could it be a prototype or something to that effect?

I have no idea!

 

[Hyacinth]

Where do they come up with those "comp" prices (or whatever that $595 price is)?!?! I hope someone doesn't think she's getting a $600 bag!

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I believe they pull them out of the nether portions of their anatomy. Anatomies?

 

[Hyacinth]

The bag is authentic and I believe it's a Royalton, style 4403. (@Hyacinth is better at naming styles than I am.)

Correct-a-mundo. Madison Royalton, probably from 1993 or early 1994.

 

[daimlerz]

Dear Authenticators,
The eBay seller doesn’t seem to know much about this bag. I can only guess that it is a City bag made before 1994. Am I correct that it is authentic and made before Coach started the sequential letter and number coding convention that started in 1994? Thanks so much for checking it thoroughly.

sdtz is the seller on eBay

Vintage Coach Shoulder Bag (Tan Leather) Made in New York City U.S.A | eBay

Classic Shoulder Bag. Good Condition. Well loved. Brass hardware. Zipper slides nice. Stain along interior bottom below serial number.

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[daimlerz]

Wow! That didn't take long!

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I feel like the seller will simply return with a different name and likely repost the reported fake Taft bag for sale, and possibly other non-authentic merchandise! I hope not though.

 

[jen943]

Good Evening! I would appreciate your thoughts on the authenticity of this item:

Item: Stewardess Bag
Listing number: 1244638023
Seller and site where listed: ThePurpleCocoon on Etsy
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/124463...=sr_gallery-1-22&sts=1&organic_search_click=1
Comments: Thank you!

 

[Hyacinth]

Dear Authenticators,
The eBay seller doesn’t seem to know much about this bag. I can only guess that it is a City bag made before 1994. Am I correct that it is authentic and made before Coach started the sequential letter and number coding convention that started in 1994? Thanks so much for checking it thoroughly.

sdtz is the seller on eBay

Vintage Coach Shoulder Bag (Tan Leather) Made in New York City U.S.A | eBay

Classic Shoulder Bag. Good Condition. Well loved. Brass hardware. Zipper slides nice. Stain along interior bottom below serial number.

www.ebay.com

genuine and made in the mid to later 1980s

 

[bagsforeverand]

Correct-a-mundo. Madison Royalton, probably from 1993 or early 1994.

thank you so much! i appreciate the expert opinion!!