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

[Vlad]

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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.

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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
• 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!

 

[pet1516]

Good afternoon

A friend is looking to sell this bag but I’m uncertain what style this is. Could I get some help.

 

[twizzleme]

FAKE. Big problems with the serial number and the hardware.

Thanx . . . And bummer.

Just realized I didn’t post all the photos I had but I guess it’s a moot point. Sorry about that

If I may ask:
* Is the serial number ever valid?
* How can I learn more about the hardware issue? I’m assuming it’s the back of the turnlock female?

Thanx again! So helpful.

Sandy

 

[whateve]

Good afternoon

A friend is looking to sell this bag but I’m uncertain what style this is. Could I get some help.

You didn't provide measurements but it is probably a Chauncey bag #9897, made around 1992. It appears authentic.

 

[whateve]

Thanx . . . And bummer.

Just realized I didn’t post all the photos I had but I guess it’s a moot point. Sorry about that

If I may ask:
* Is the serial number ever valid?
* How can I learn more about the hardware issue? I’m assuming it’s the back of the turnlock female?

Thanx again! So helpful.

Sandy

The serial number is a valid format but the font used isn't. The problem with the hardware is the back of the turnlock. We never use that alone to determine a bag is fake because hardware can be replaced. It is illegal to sell fakes so I would try to return it.

 

[whateve]

Thank you, I was questioning the top handle, specifically. The strap on bag A is not authentic.

They were made at different factories, which could account for the differences. Even from the same factory there could be differences as they were handmade. There should always be some tapering on the top handle, which is true with both bags.

Did you get a price adjustment for the non-Coach strap?

 

[whateve]

Happy Monday

Hoping this little number can be my intro into rehabs...please help with authentication

Thank u

Seller: luckyfishco
Item: https://posh.mk/0gGASa8ogtb

Authentic.

 

[whateve]

Hello
Please help authenticate (all from same seller)...thank u

Seller: debdunham

Item 1: https://posh.mk/TKUr6Xlwgtb

Item 2: https://posh.mk/zvpnCrnwgtb

Item 3: https://posh.mk/8vpPX1owgtb

Item 4: https://posh.mk/zdD1a2qwgtb

1, 2 and 3 are authentic. I can't read the creed for #4.

 

[Hyacinth]

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[Hyacinth]

Thanx . . . And bummer.

Just realized I didn’t post all the photos I had but I guess it’s a moot point. Sorry about that

If I may ask:
* Is the serial number ever valid?
* How can I learn more about the hardware issue? I’m assuming it’s the back of the turnlock female?

Thanx again! So helpful.

Sandy

We've talked about that same serial prefix before. It's NOT the number or even just the serial prefix that isn't valid. J6D- is found in many genuine coaches. The problem is that the FONT used in the serial number was NEVER used by the "D" plant, in 1996 or any other year.

There are almost four full pages of links to posts mentioning serial prefix J6D and many of them explain and a few even show comparison photos of both fake and genuine J6D- prefixes. Vintage Coach serial number fonts are usually unique to a specific plant and time period and a comprehensive photo library can show the differences. The 3 regular authenticators here all have very large and accurate photo libraries of both real and fake creeds and dozens of other details. Coach plant fonts are almost as dependable as authentication and identification tools as human fingerprints because almost every plant's serial number stamp was different and even unique

https://forum.purseblog.com/search/1709783/?q=coach+serial+j6d&o=date

Here's one from just a few months ago:

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

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forum.purseblog.com

As for the turnlock, use the forum's Search feature and search for "Coach indented turnlock". There are 3 pages of links.

https://forum.purseblog.com/search/1709818/?q=Coach+indented+turnlock&o=date

 

[pursepiggy2]

I've never rehabbed a sonoma before and hope to get some help.
Thanks pursepiggy2 for the tips

i didn’t realize this bag was “nubuck”- I have no experience with nubuck & am trying to figure out suede at the moment. Am sure we both can get great help in the Rehab Thread- see you there- cheers!

 

[pet1516]

You didn't provide measurements but it is probably a Chauncey bag #9897, made around 1992. It appears authentic.

Thank you so much. Thank l will make a note of this.

Have a great evening.

 

[lilirose3]

Thank you for the photos.

It's a genuine Sonoma Small Bucket Zip Nubuc made in 1995. The scrambled serial prefix is fairly common in some vintage bags from the period.

Thank you Hyacinth for the help. Appreciate much

 

[lilirose3]

Hello again Authenticators, Can you help with this red bag?

Item: Coach Compartment bag
Where purchased or how obtained : Saw a picture on FB and requested for more pictures and seller sent me these.
Comments: Thank you in advance.

 

[whateve]

Hello again Authenticators, Can you help with this red bag?

Item: Coach Compartment bag
Where purchased or how obtained : Saw a picture on FB and requested for more pictures and seller sent me these.
Comments: Thank you in advance.

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It's fine.

 

[lilirose3]

It's fine.

Thanks whateve I just made a deal with her! It was cheap and I'm looking to rehab this. Hopefully it will turn out well.