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  • Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
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#7,591
whateve said:
Thank you! I'll correct my files.
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This is what I have so far for Madison wallet style numbers:
4472 - Madison Checkbook Clutch, 6 cc slots + 6 bill slots, framed full coin pocket, checkbook slot, Spring 1996
4473 - Madison French Purse, framed coin pocket, 10 cc pockets
4474 - Madison Continental Clutch, framed coin pocket, 4 small, 5 larger + 1 bill compartment, Fall 1995
4478 - Madison Envelope Clutch, 7.5x4, 7 horizontal + 4 Vertical cc slots, 2 bill pockets, 1 outside pocket
4479 - Madison Checkbook Case, 4 bill and 6 cc pockets, pen slot
4485 - Madison compact clutch, inside snap coin pocket, 3 cc pockets, 1996 Source Book
 
#7,592
Hyacinth said:
This is what I have so far for Madison wallet style numbers:
4472 - Madison Checkbook Clutch, 6 cc slots + 6 bill slots, framed full coin pocket, checkbook slot, Spring 1996
4473 - Madison French Purse, framed coin pocket, 10 cc pockets
4474 - Madison Continental Clutch, framed coin pocket, 4 small, 5 larger + 1 bill compartment, Fall 1995
4478 - Madison Envelope Clutch, 7.5x4, 7 horizontal + 4 Vertical cc slots, 2 bill pockets, 1 outside pocket
4479 - Madison Checkbook Case, 4 bill and 6 cc pockets, pen slot
4485 - Madison compact clutch, inside snap coin pocket, 3 cc pockets, 1996 Source Book
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Thank you! I didn't have the last two.
 
#7,593
whateve said:
Thank you! I didn't have the last two.
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A few more, I don't have photos for all of them:

4470 - Madison Matinee Wallet, 3.5x3.5, framed coin compartment, Fall 1994
4471 - Madison petite purse, 4x3, rounded front flap, Fall 1994
4475 - Madison Change Purse, 3.5x2.5, kisslock, Fall 1994
4477 - Madison Clutch, 7x4, top zipper, Fall 1994

4484 - Madison Card Case, 5x3, 1995 Holiday

I THINK that's all. :D
 
#7,596
This one just ended, just as i went to get a link for it. I was confused by the creed. I have seen this smaller cartouche before-- where "Coach" sits so really tight in the frame. Is it a legitimate Coach cartouche? is it correct for the date and plant?

seller: duckbillandplatypus

title: VTG AUTHENTIC COACH CRESCENT CROSSBODY BAG PURSE BRITISH TAN LEATHER USA 9988

link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-AUTHENT...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
item number: 252015114714
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...editing the post to add another purse, same style 9988, so many things are different about the creed yet again...
ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-bla...75? pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a8d2437b
item number: 161746142075
title: vintage black leather Coach saddlebag with matching mini Coach bag
seller: kimbe.carmi
 
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#7,597
zipmybag said:
Hi, i am interested if style name and dating are correct in the listing, and of course if there are any red flags with this bag. Thank you for looking at it!
ebay

link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141182845430
title: COACH Vintage Shelton Bag #9917 Shoulder Bag Bone ~ 1992 United States ~ XLNT!
seller: hmgallagher
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The bag is authentic. The seller is very knowledgeable about Coach. The bag may have been made in 1992 or 1993.
 
#7,598
zipmybag said:
This one just ended, just as i went to get a link for it. I was confused by the creed. I have seen this smaller cartouche before-- where "Coach" sits so really tight in the frame. Is it a legitimate Coach cartouche? is it correct for the date and plant?

seller: duckbillandplatypus

title: VTG AUTHENTIC COACH CRESCENT CROSSBODY BAG PURSE BRITISH TAN LEATHER USA 9988

link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-AUTHENT...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
item number: 252015114714
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...editing the post to add another purse, same style 9988, so many things are different about the creed yet again...
ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-black-leather-Coach-saddlebag-with-matching-mini-Coach-bag-/161746142075?
pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a8d2437b
item number: 161746142075
title: vintage black leather Coach saddlebag with matching mini Coach bag
seller: kimbe.carmi
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The first one, listed by duckbillandplatypus, is fake. The second one, listed by kimbe.carmi, is authentic. Even though both of the bags are the same style, you can't compare the creeds because they were supposedly made in different plants and different years. You can only compare creeds from the same time period and plant. The first one is fake because the year code is too early for the style and the creed format and wording is wrong for the date. If you look closely at the pictures, it appears that some of the hardware is silver rather than brass.
 
#7,600
whateve said:
The first one, listed by duckbillandplatypus, is fake. The second one, listed by kimbe.carmi, is authentic. Even though both of the bags are the same style, you can't compare the creeds because they were supposedly made in different plants and different years. You can only compare creeds from the same time period and plant. The first one is fake because the year code is too early for the style and the creed format and wording is wrong for the date. If you look closely at the pictures, it appears that some of the hardware is silver rather than brass.
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Thank you very much!!! Last night i almost bought this hobo in British Tan, but wanted to confirm if the creed was appropriate. I looked around ebay for other Coach bags from 1994 plant C and they had different style of the creed. That's when it started creeping up on me - there might be a problem. But i could not help looking for the exact style first :)
Letter K looked weird too, but i did not find much to compare it with.
 
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#7,601
usMichigann said:
Vintage Black Coach Canteen Purse


jennileshe
121694899104
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bla...104?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5594cba0
Does this bag seem OK? Thanks!
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It's probably ok but they're not even close to the right style number.

It's too big to be the newer style Canteen Bag which was style 9982, and the measurements match the Chester Bag style 9901 which seems to have discontinued around 1993 and I don't think would have been made in 2000. The style number in the one you're asking about looks like 9960 which is for a Daypack, not any known style of Canteen Bag. I can't find any other bags in this design that were made in 2000 but it's possible they only made a few.

The serial number prefix does match other bags from Mexico, I just can't find any records of the style being made or re-made during 2000 although there may be one buried in a catalog somewhere.

ETA - the seller apparently posted the creed photo from a much NEWER style 9960 Daypack to this listing, and posted the creed from THIS 9901 Chester Bag to the Daypack listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

So the one you're asking about is genuine but it's at least 22 years old with a serial number of 009-1239. It IS genuine though and is an early 1990s Chester Bag..
 
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#7,602
So... I admit that I've developed a serious love for 90's - early 2000 Coach leather bags; particularly the Bonnie Legacy Tote. So far I have black and red in my collection, but know much more is needed to complete it. Ultimately, I'd like to have 2 of each... 1 to carry and 1 to archive. Please let me know what you think of these. Thanks. :D

1)
Item Name: Coach Bonnie Cashin Leather Tote Shoulder Bag 9422
Item #: 141704421795
Seller: style_warrior
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Bonni...795?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fe3de1a3

2)
Item Name: VINTAGE COACH BONNIE CASHIN SHOPPER TOTE BUCKET SHOULDER BAG HANDBAG PURSE 9422
Item #: 252011522210
Seller: broken_chains
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...210?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aad0ea8a2

3)
Item Name: vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin tote bucket shoulder bag handbag purse euc no res
Item #: 201381005788
Seller: springvalley56
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-Coa...788?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ee33e49dc

4)
Item Name: COACH TAN Shoulder HOBO Bag Purse Double Strap Footed Bucket Bonnie Cashin
Item #: 141700032259
Seller: chattanoogagoodwil
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-TAN-S...259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fdfae703

5)
Item Name: VINTAGE COACH BONNIE CASHIN TOTE HANDBAG
Item #: 201378659013
Seller: ussteph-yaq0l4bf
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...013?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ee31a7ac5

6)
Item Name: Vintage Bonnie Cashion COACH Expresso Leather Shopper Tote/Shoulder/HandBag
Item #: 301674450433
Seller: janessecondchanceboutique
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bon...433?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463d32ce01

7)
Item Name: Coach Black Leather Purse Silver Hardware Lot 9422
Item #: 261950739532
Seller: nauincjhallen
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Black...532?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfd7b144c
 
#7,603
10schick said:
So... I admit that I've developed a serious love for 90's - early 2000 Coach leather bags; particularly the Bonnie Legacy Tote. So far I have black and red in my collection, but know much more is needed to complete it. Ultimately, I'd like to have 2 of each... 1 to carry and 1 to archive. Please let me know what you think of these. Thanks. :D

1)
Item Name: Coach Bonnie Cashin Leather Tote Shoulder Bag 9422
Item #: 141704421795
Seller: style_warrior
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Bonni...795?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fe3de1a3

2)
Item Name: VINTAGE COACH BONNIE CASHIN SHOPPER TOTE BUCKET SHOULDER BAG HANDBAG PURSE 9422
Item #: 252011522210
Seller: broken_chains
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...210?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aad0ea8a2

3)
Item Name: vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin tote bucket shoulder bag handbag purse euc no res
Item #: 201381005788
Seller: springvalley56
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-Coa...788?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ee33e49dc

4)
Item Name: COACH TAN Shoulder HOBO Bag Purse Double Strap Footed Bucket Bonnie Cashin
Item #: 141700032259
Seller: chattanoogagoodwil
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-TAN-S...259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fdfae703

5)
Item Name: VINTAGE COACH BONNIE CASHIN TOTE HANDBAG
Item #: 201378659013
Seller: ussteph-yaq0l4bf
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...013?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ee31a7ac5

6)
Item Name: Vintage Bonnie Cashion COACH Expresso Leather Shopper Tote/Shoulder/HandBag
Item #: 301674450433
Seller: janessecondchanceboutique
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bon...433?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463d32ce01

7)
Item Name: Coach Black Leather Purse Silver Hardware Lot 9422
Item #: 261950739532
Seller: nauincjhallen
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Black...532?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfd7b144c
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Please remember, we need clear, readable photos of the creed patch and serial number.

3 thru 7 are genuine, 1 and 2 probably are but can't be authenticated completely without creed photos.
 
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