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
• 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!

 

[Roxy5705]

Dear Authenticators,
Will one of you please look at this saddle bag I recently purchased on eBay? I don’t see any red flags so far. Measurements are approximately 9 x 8 1/4 x 2 3/4, but the bag has been slightly smooshed. The seller sent it in a plastic mailing bag Thank you so much.

Item: 1941 Saddle 23 SD-20115
Listing number: 285268011231
Seller: silentshout99
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2852680112...LYbsNJ9CQPW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS

 

[whateve]

Hi Authenticaters, checking to see if this bag is legit. Thanks for all you do, it is very much appreciated!
Item: Coach Janice, navy, B8D-9966
Seller and site listed: Mercari, purchased over a year ago, listing is no longer active

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Not a Janice. It's an authentic Legacy zip.

 

[Manie50]

Not a Janice. It's an authentic Legacy zip.

Thank you!

 

[BeenBurned]

Is this authentic?
Seller: Katie08

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It looks OK but wait for BeenBurned or Whateve to confirm.

You're correct, the original strap had different clips that look like trigger-style, and a square buckle. There's also a difference in the quality of the strap leather, and possibly in the colors. This is the slightly smaller 502 but they use the same strap.

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I don't see any red flags and I also believe it's probably okay but I can't say with 100% certainty that it's genuine. I've also seen some really close fakes of 502 and 503.

ETA: Although this fake on Poshmark isn't as close as some others in my records, it's still a darned close one and at $850, some poor sucker is going to be ripped off.
Seller robinms78

Coach vintage luggage HB-0503

Shop robinms78's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage Coach luggage bag circa 1999. Never used, sat in attic. Mostly mint condition. Color is brown. Coach Creed is HB-0503. Retailed for over $1200

poshmark.com

 

[Hyacinth]

I don't see any red flags and I also believe it's probably okay but I can't say with 100% certainty that it's genuine. I've also seen some really close fakes of 502 and 503.

ETA: Although this fake on Poshmark isn't as close as some others in my records, it's still a darned close one and at $850, some poor sucker is going to be ripped off.
Seller robinms78

Coach vintage luggage HB-0503

Shop robinms78's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage Coach luggage bag circa 1999. Never used, sat in attic. Mostly mint condition. Color is brown. Coach Creed is HB-0503. Retailed for over $1200

poshmark.com

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That last one from Posh is strange, a misplaced serial number that was only authentic for roughly one year, but no year code at all, which is something you never see in the genuine versions of that style, and there are a few other wonky bits too. I'm not sure about the color either, it seems dark for BT unless it's just the lighting. Let's hope no one is gullible enough to fall for it.

 

[sallellen]

I don't see any red flags and I also believe it's probably okay but I can't say with 100% certainty that it's genuine. I've also seen some really close fakes of 502 and 503.

ETA: Although this fake on Poshmark isn't as close as some others in my records, it's still a darned close one and at $850, some poor sucker is going to be ripped off.
Seller robinms78

Coach vintage luggage HB-0503

Shop robinms78's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage Coach luggage bag circa 1999. Never used, sat in attic. Mostly mint condition. Color is brown. Coach Creed is HB-0503. Retailed for over $1200

poshmark.com

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Wow, thanks BeenBurned!

 

[KinseyMillhone]

Hi Authenticators! Could you please authenticate this item? I’m new here so let me know if you need any other information. Thank you!

Item: Vintage Coach Bright Red #9755 Pocket Purse 44” Strap
Seller: birdybloom
Site where listed: Poshmark
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintag...ocket-Purse-44-Strap-6393326bbd0629aa4194a1d5

 

[BeenBurned]

Is this authentic?
Seller: Katie08

Mercari: Your Marketplace

Mercari is your marketplace. It's the perfect place to declutter and discover items that are uniquely you. Say 'goodbye' to your old go-tos and 'hello' to one-of-a-kind treasures.

merc.li

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It looks OK but wait for BeenBurned or Whateve to confirm.

I don't see any red flags and I also believe it's probably okay but I can't say with 100% certainty that it's genuine. I've also seen some really close fakes of 502 and 503.

I just wanted to update and offer further reassurance to @sallellen that the bag is authentic. I did further digging and found another item with a 1995 "M" plant creed and can say that the cabin bag is authentic.

Of course, other opinions are always welcome!

 

[MrsChosco]

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Hi, I'm new here and hope I am doing this correctly if not I apologize. I got a vintage Coach legacy bag that seemed authentic but the liner of fabric doesn't seem to go with era's normal standard please help. I bought it at Mercari seller said it was a gift to her item arrived with authentic dust cover too.

 

[MrsChosco]

I think my files didn't upload. I will post again.. i purchased at Mercari what seems to be a vintage coach legacy bag. I need authentication I appreciate your support. I cant post link where I bought it because it closed already since I purchased.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi, I'm new here and hope I am doing this correctly if not I apologize. I got a vintage Coach legacy bag that seemed authentic but the liner of fabric doesn't seem to go with era's normal standard please help. I bought it at Mercari seller said it was a gift to her item arrived with authentic dust cover too.

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Welcome to TPF.

I understand that this huge site is confusing to newbies.

Since the item was purchased from an online listing (current or completed), we require a link to the listing as well as the seller's ID on that site.

A single picture isn't adequate to authenticate the bag. If there are more pictures in the listing, generally, we don't need to have them reposted in the authenticity request however because some members' browsers and computers aren't always cooperative, we often request a picture of the creed to be posted in the request. If other pictures are needed, they'll be requested.

 

[MrsChosco]

I understand I reposted and will see if link from mercary is still available?

 

[MrsChosco]

Mercari: Your Marketplace

Mercari is your marketplace. It's the perfect place to declutter and discover items that are uniquely you. Say 'goodbye' to your old go-tos and 'hello' to one-of-a-kind treasures.

merc.li

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi, I'm new here and hope I am doing this correctly if not I apologize. I got a vintage Coach legacy bag that seemed authentic but the liner of fabric doesn't seem to go with era's normal standard please help. I bought it at Mercari seller said it was a gift to her item arrived with authentic dust cover too.

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I think my files didn't upload. I will post again.. i purchased at Mercari what seems to be a vintage coach legacy bag. I need authentication I appreciate your support. I cant post link where I bought it because it closed already since I purchased.

Welcome to TPF.

I understand that this huge site is confusing to newbies.

Since the item was purchased from an online listing (current or completed), we require a link to the listing as well as the seller's ID on that site.

A single picture isn't adequate to authenticate the bag. If there are more pictures in the listing, generally, we don't need to have them reposted in the authenticity request however because some members' browsers and computers aren't always cooperative, we often request a picture of the creed to be posted in the request. If other pictures are needed, they'll be requested.

Oops! I was too quick to respond!

Thank you for the additional pictures. PLEASE POST THE SELLER ID and a LINK TO THE LISTING.

I believe that the bag is fake, albeit very close.

The lining is incorrect (should be lozenge lining) and AFAIK, "X" isn't a US plant code.

Before opening a dispute, please wait for confirmation from either or both @whateve and @Hyacinth

 

[MrsChosco]

Oops! I was too quick to respond!

Thank you for the additional pictures. PLEASE POST THE SELLER ID and a LINK TO THE LISTING.

I believe that the bag is fake, albeit very close.

The lining is incorrect (should be lozenge lining) and AFAIK, "X" isn't a US plant code.

Before opening a dispute, please wait for confirmation from either or both @whateve and @Hyacinth

Thank you so much for your assistance and will wait for confirmation.