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!

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

OK, strange question. But I think this is the right thread for it. I bought a bag, and it looks identical to another bag I have, which you have already authenticated. It's got a different style number!! The authenticated drawstring bucket is 4905, this is marked 4907. So, is it a counterfeit with the wrong number on, or a legitimate 1994 US plant B mistake?

Here's where I bought the bag in question. His pictures are lacking, so I'm attaching my own as well. Poshmark seller:

ixxi8

COACH Vintage Sonoma Slim Bucket Bag 4907

Shop ixxi8's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. COACH Vintage Bucket Bag Good preowned condition

poshmark.com

COACH Vintage Sonoma Slim Bucket Bag 4907​

Please and thank you for letting me know what you think and what style number is correct?

 

[mandy nicole]

Hi Authenticators. This bag strikes me as fake, but I’d like to hear from you on if I’m totally off base, or correct. The creed looks off, and the stitches seem wrong (usually with vintage Coach, wouldn’t they would the color of the bag?)

Item: vintage coach brown leather crossbody bag# 202-06 .n13
Listing number: 394511299124
Seller and site where listed: eBay, anst-3271
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394511299124
Comments:

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi Authenticators. This bag strikes me as fake, but I’d like to hear from you on if I’m totally off base, or correct. The creed looks off, and the stitches seem wrong (usually with vintage Coach, wouldn’t they would the color of the bag?)

Item: vintage coach brown leather crossbody bag# 202-06 .n13
Listing number: 394511299124
Seller and site where listed: eBay, anst-3271
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394511299124
Comments:

Please post a copy of the seller's creed and serial number photo(s). Is the "202-06" in the listing title the actual serial number in the bag? And does the creed say the bag was Made In Korea?

ETA-And if it DOES say "Made In Korea", did you search tPF for "Coach made in Korea"?

 

[Hyacinth]

OK, strange question. But I think this is the right thread for it. I bought a bag, and it looks identical to another bag I have, which you have already authenticated. It's got a different style number!! The authenticated drawstring bucket is 4905, this is marked 4907. So, is it a counterfeit with the wrong number on, or a legitimate 1994 US plant B mistake?

Here's where I bought the bag in question. His pictures are lacking, so I'm attaching my own as well. Poshmark seller:

ixxi8

COACH Vintage Sonoma Slim Bucket Bag 4907

Shop ixxi8's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. COACH Vintage Bucket Bag Good preowned condition

poshmark.com

COACH Vintage Sonoma Slim Bucket Bag 4907​

Please and thank you for letting me know what you think and what style number is correct?

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Coach employees made mistakes, especially in the first few months of a brand-new serial number system like these examples.

4905 is the correct style number for both. THIS is style 4907:

 

[mandy nicole]

Please post a copy of the seller's creed and serial number photo(s). Is the "202-06" in the listing title the actual serial number in the bag? And does the creed say the bag was Made In Korea?

Nearly impossible to make out any of it, but I’ve never seen a creed without a frame surrounding the Coach name (but me not seeing one, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist… unless an Authenticator here tells me it doesn’t exist hah). Third photo is stitching color. Do vintage purses ever have such visible stitches or do they *normally* have thread color close to the color of the bag?

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Coach employees made mistakes, especially in the first few months of a brand-new serial number system like these examples.

4905 is the correct style number for both. THIS is style 4907:
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Thank you!!

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi Authenticators,
I just bought this bag today but right now I'm not feeling very confident. I appreciate your knowledge and expertise. Thank you!
FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
Item: Coach Everett 9934?
(Serial No. 0986-327)
Where: Local Goodwill
Comments: approx. Length(top) 6.5" x 5"H x 2" W. Thanks again!

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I don't see any problems.

If you have doubts about an item, please be specific.

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Hi Authenticators. This bag strikes me as fake, but I’d like to hear from you on if I’m totally off base, or correct. The creed looks off, and the stitches seem wrong (usually with vintage Coach, wouldn’t they would the color of the bag?)

Item: vintage coach brown leather crossbody bag# 202-06 .n13
Listing number: 394511299124
Seller and site where listed: eBay, anst-3271
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394511299124
Comments:

Not an authenticator, but I know Coach creeds do not start with the words: "This is a good leather bag."

 

[AuntieA]

I don't see any problems.

If you have doubts about an item, please be specific.

Thank you Hyacinth! My apologies. I should know better. The texture of the leather is a little stiff and I just noticed there's little creases around the eyelets on the backside?
*Update: I just found another one that had old serial numbers and had the same eyelets but they look different on newer ones.

 

[Hyacinth]

Nearly impossible to make out any of it, but I’ve never seen a creed without a frame surrounding the Coach name (but me not seeing one, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist… unless an Authenticator here tells me it doesn’t exist hah). Third photo is stitching color. Do vintage purses ever have such visible stitches or do they *normally* have thread color close to the color of the bag?

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Wrong turnlock, wrong serial number format, completely gibberish creed that starts "THIS IS A GOOD LEATHER BAG...", wrong kind of logo above the creed, poorconstruction on the flap and yes it says Made IN korea

DON'T buy A "Coach" if you can't read the creed or serial number.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you Hyacinth! My apologies. I should know better. The texture of the leather is a little stiff and I just noticed there's little creases around the eyelets on the backside?

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Leather exture can vary due to the actual hides, how he bag was cared for nd what kind of products, if any, were used on it. Small hardware items can vary with the supplier.

 

[AuntieA]

Leather exture can vary due to the actual hides, how he bag was cared for nd what kind of products, if any, were used on it. Small hardware items can vary with the supplier.

This totally makes sense now. Thanks again for reassuring me. Have a great evening and thanks again for your time and knowledge. I appreciate it!

 

[mandy nicole]

Not an authenticator, but I know Coach creeds do not start with the words: "This is a good leather bag."

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Connie, you have some good eyes!! Amazed you were able to read that. Maybe it’s time I make a trip to the eye doctor haha

 

[mandy nicole]

Wrong turnlock, wrong serial number format, completely gibberish creed that starts "THIS IS A GOOD LEATHER BAG...", wrong kind of logo above the creed, poorconstruction on the flap and yes it says Made IN korea

DON'T buy A "Coach" if you can't read the creed or serial number.

Thanks for the details of the things that are wrong. I thought it was fake and wanted to report it to eBay, but the Coach Hall of Shame pinned post said to post in authenticate thread first appreciate your help

 

[Hyacinth]

Item: Pink Coach Crossbody
Seller and site where listed: poshmark, blayerr
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Pink-Coach-Crossbody-5ecc3935284e99119a90ad4d
Comments: Hi, I would like to ask for help to authenticate this Coach bag.

The creed and serial number are not readable and I'm notcomfortable trying to authenticate a Coach item without aclear photoespecially from a Poshmark listing