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

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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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oldbaglover said:
I just read the forum members comments about Tradesy. I recall CBS Morning News interviewing their owner earlier this year. The owner stated their items are authentic! The review is on Youtube and there are manynegative comments online about this company if you just google "reviews of Tradesy."
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I think there are negative reviews about every selling venue. I've only been using Tradesy for a few months but for me, it is the best. Four days after the buyer gets it, I can stop worrying. On ebay, 6 months later a buyer can come back with a claim.

The biggest risk to a seller is someone claiming their item is fake and Tradesy's authenticators agreeing with the buyer. That hasn't happened to me yet. But it has happened on ebay and I was told by ebay reps that they aren't in the authentication business, so if the buyer says it is fake, you have to take it back and give a full refund. Behind the scenes, ebay might sometimes remove the defect. At least with Tradesy I have a fighting chance they will agree my item is authentic. And buyers are less motivated to claim fake since shipping and returns are free.

With Tradesy I don't have to deal with the buyers who say it wasn't the shade of green they were expecting, or the bag is too small, or makes them look fat, or they don't like the color of the zipper, or they never authorized the transaction - all of which I've had to deal with on ebay.
 
#7,712
whateve said:
I think there are negative reviews about every selling venue. I've only been using Tradesy for a few months but for me, it is the best. Four days after the buyer gets it, I can stop worrying. On ebay, 6 months later a buyer can come back with a claim.

The biggest risk to a seller is someone claiming their item is fake and Tradesy's authenticators agreeing with the buyer. That hasn't happened to me yet. But it has happened on ebay and I was told by ebay reps that they aren't in the authentication business, so if the buyer says it is fake, you have to take it back and give a full refund. Behind the scenes, ebay might sometimes remove the defect. At least with Tradesy I have a fighting chance they will agree my item is authentic. And buyers are less motivated to claim fake since shipping and returns are free.

With Tradesy I don't have to deal with the buyers who say it wasn't the shade of green they were expecting, or the bag is too small, or makes them look fat, or they don't like the color of the zipper, or they never authorized the transaction - all of which I've had to deal with on ebay.
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DITTO!!
They have some tweaking to do but it's user-friendly and safe for buyer and seller.
 
#7,713
Hyacinth said:
You can ONLY compare bags that have the same exact style numbers.

In general and ONLY within the last year or so, bags with "Est 1941" under the Coach logo on the outside were made for the Factory Stores. The ones that say "New York" under the Coach logo were made for the full-price stores. Both the ones you're asking about are Made For Factory bags.
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whateve said:
I don't see problems with either one. They were made a year apart and have slight differences which may be why they have different style numbers. More opinions are welcome.
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Thank you both! :)
 
#7,715
oldbaglover said:
I just read the forum members comments about Tradesy. I recall CBS Morning News interviewing their owner earlier this year. The owner stated their items are authentic! The review is on Youtube and there are manynegative comments online about this company if you just google "reviews of Tradesy."
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I found out there ARE FAKES ON TRADESY! A pair of UGG Boots I purchased. But they agreed to take them back. They can from their VERY OWN STORE!!
 
#7,718
Update for you guys on my purse that was authenticated here and the buyer ( llally2012 ) said was fake. She returned the bag, I paid for the return shipping. Instead of putting it in a box like she received it, she stuffed it into a manila envelope (it was padded at least). Then my mailman stuffed it into my mailbox. So it was bent and wrinkled when I got it back. :nono:

eBay did ding me with a defect which I protested. The first person I spoke with forwarded me to an escalation representative to which I gave my explanation. He put me on hold for a couple of minutes and when he came back said they would reverse the defect on my account. He also told me to watch my feedback and if she left me a negative feedback they would reverse that too.
 
#7,719
JaNan16 said:
Update for you guys on my purse that was authenticated here and the buyer ( llally2012 ) said was fake. She returned the bag, I paid for the return shipping. Instead of putting it in a box like she received it, she stuffed it into a manila envelope (it was padded at least). Then my mailman stuffed it into my mailbox. So it was bent and wrinkled when I got it back. :nono:

eBay did ding me with a defect which I protested. The first person I spoke with forwarded me to an escalation representative to which I gave my explanation. He put me on hold for a couple of minutes and when he came back said they would reverse the defect on my account. He also told me to watch my feedback and if she left me a negative feedback they would reverse that too.
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Not the best outcome! Sheesh, you'd think since she wasn't paying for the postage, she could have put it in a box!

This is one of the many things I hate about ebay. The buyer is automatically right when she claims fake, the seller loses money, and then the seller has to beg to at least get the defect removed.
 
#7,720
whateve said:
Not the best outcome! Sheesh, you'd think since she wasn't paying for the postage, she could have put it in a box!

This is one of the many things I hate about ebay. The buyer is automatically right when she claims fake, the seller loses money, and then the seller has to beg to at least get the defect removed.
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This is very true. They need to be reminded that they make all their money from the sellers and zero from the buyers - that we should be treated a little better, not penalized. I've never sold anywhere but on eBay and know nothing about the other places. I guess I really need to look into it.
 
#7,721
Could someone authenticate this Coach bag for me please?
Goodwill find
Poss Mitchell Bag A4C 9938
10"L x 6"H x 3"W
Strap drop 23"

Thank you! :)
 

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#7,724
whateve said:
Wait for Beenburned. The seller isn't recommended. Her other ID was NARUed.
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BeenBurned said:
Hey girl! It's been a long time since you've posted here! Glad to see you back!

I do think the wallet you bought is authentic.

However, your seller has quite the history!

Regarding creamsiclemolly and her now-NARU'ed alterego, rosemerrily, there have been several recent discussions about them.

She has a long history of butchering both fake and authentic keychain and selling the charms separately on generic chains as "Coach jewelry" when the necklace or bracelet wasn't made by Coach and in many cases, the charms weren't Coach either.

Rosemerrily:
The following discussion is a scary close fake!!
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...e-before-posting-889527-148.html#post28658869

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...e-before-posting-889527-148.html#post28658889

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...e-before-posting-889527-148.html#post28658981

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...e-before-posting-889527-148.html#post28659430

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...e-before-posting-889527-151.html#post28677978

creamsiclemolly:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...e-before-posting-889527-153.html#post28687973

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...e-before-posting-889527-153.html#post28688017



And in the keychain clubhouse, there's even more discussion!! Do a search of both IDs and you'll hit the jackpot.
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noshoepolish said:
I did not want to bust your bubble when you posted it. These wallets are notorious for getting dirty and also for the metallic leather rubbing off.

I had a feeling that the wallet was not going to be in too good of shape. And I think it is hard to photo the issues.

A good seller would have detailed the issues in the text box.
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I was successfully able to rehab the wallet, see the link below; but it was an expensive lesson to learn the hard way - thanks again for all your help!


http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/rehabbing-legacy-stripe-sateen-and-gold-metalic-leather-913993.html
 
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