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.

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• Back of item
• Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
• Made in tags (when available)
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• 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!

 

[averysmommy28]

You can't get one from Coach. There are companies that make straps or you could watch ebay. Often people who don't use their straps end up selling them. The straps that came with this style have rings in particular places so the strap will hang around the edges of the bag when not in use. I have a few bags that are similar and I don't use the shoulder straps because I don't like the way it looks when they are on my shoulder. I like the way they look hanging down though. Sometimes I'll put the short handles on my shoulder. There are photos in the forum of Madison Sophia, which is the style of your bag. Here is a good place to start. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-clubhouse/the-madison-sophia-and-lindsey-club-come-show-643226.html

Ok thank you so much for all your help[emoji2]

 

[lettuce_2010]

Hi Authenticators, This one is stumping me. I felt sure it was a vtg Lewiston, but on second thought it looks different from other ones I've seen. Any ideas? Thanks so much, as always.

 

[whateve]

Hi Authenticators, This one is stumping me. I felt sure it was a vtg Lewiston, but on second thought it looks different from other ones I've seen. Any ideas? Thanks so much, as always.

Sorry, it's fake. The style number is for a court bag, and I don't have any records of the T plant being used for the US at that time. Some of the stitching doesn't look like the way Coach did things.

 

[lettuce_2010]

Sorry, it's fake. The style number is for a court bag, and I don't have any records of the T plant being used for the US at that time. Some of the stitching doesn't look like the way Coach did things.

Ah, thanks! Good to confirm!

 

[thecollector629]

You can't get one from Coach. There are companies that make straps or you could watch ebay. Often people who don't use their straps end up selling them. The straps that came with this style have rings in particular places so the strap will hang around the edges of the bag when not in use. I have a few bags that are similar and I don't use the shoulder straps because I don't like the way it looks when they are on my shoulder. I like the way they look hanging down though. Sometimes I'll put the short handles on my shoulder. There are photos in the forum of Madison Sophia, which is the style of your bag. Here is a good place to start. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-clubhouse/the-madison-sophia-and-lindsey-club-come-show-643226.html

It is always a good idea to ask the seller if she has the strap laying around somewhere.
You have no idea how often I see a bag listed on ebay and the clip on strap is not shown in the photos -
when I ask the seller they realize they might have it somewhere. Usually they took it off
when they got it and forgot it existed. Most times they locate it and include it.
THese are sales I would usually pass on if the strap is missing.
It can't hurt to ask!

 

[_purseaddict_]

Hi, I hope to find authenticate Coach this time. Please help me with this 2 different colour of New Willis bags and another model Vintage Stewardess Bag. Thank you so much for your time.

Item Name: Coach New Willis
Item Number: 121717977234
Seller ID: myotherotherjob
LINK:http:http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-COLOR...versary-EUC-/121717977234?hash=item1c56f4f092

Item Name: Coach New Willis
Item Number: 111710008550
Seller ID: Dcs9091
LINK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Leath...550?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a026f74e6

Item Name: Coach Stewardess Bag
Item Number: 151757761994
Seller ID: trilistnik
LINK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rustic-Vtg-...-Purse-Soft-/151757761994?hash=item235577adca

 

[whateve]

Hi, I hope to find authenticate Coach this time. Please help me with this 2 different colour of New Willis bags and another model Vintage Stewardess Bag. Thank you so much for your time.

Item Name: Coach New Willis
Item Number: 121717977234
Seller ID: myotherotherjob
LINK:http:http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-COLOR...versary-EUC-/121717977234?hash=item1c56f4f092

Item Name: Coach New Willis
Item Number: 111710008550
Seller ID: Dcs9091
LINK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Leath...550?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a026f74e6

Item Name: Coach Stewardess Bag
Item Number: 151757761994
Seller ID: trilistnik
LINK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rustic-Vtg-...-Purse-Soft-/151757761994?hash=item235577adca

The stewardess is authentic. I think both Willises are fine, but more opinions are welcome. I think the first one is in worse shape than the seller claims. I've carried mine more than 3 times and it looks much newer than that one.

 

[whateve]

These two look like they are the same style but they are different. Are they both authentic?
1. Coach Key Fob - Leather and Pave Stars
liz11990
321819840348
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Key-Fob-Leather-and-Pave-Stars-/321819840348?hash=item4aedf50f5c

2. COACH Leather and Pave crystal STAR Key Fob Charm VERY RARE COLLECTIBLE
cutiemaya0827
221838347782
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Leath...COLLECTIBLE-/221838347782?hash=item33a6988e06

I'm not familiar with either but I don't see anything that indicates that either isn't authentic.

Other opinions are welcome.

In case you're interested, I found the style number. It's 92749.

 

[whateve]

Ok thank you so much for all your help[emoji2]

Ah, thanks! Good to confirm!

You're welcome!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi, I hope to find authenticate Coach this time. Please help me with this 2 different colour of New Willis bags and another model Vintage Stewardess Bag. Thank you so much for your time.

Item Name: Coach New Willis
Item Number: 121717977234
Seller ID: myotherotherjob
LINK:http:http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-COLOR...versary-EUC-/121717977234?hash=item1c56f4f092

Item Name: Coach New Willis
Item Number: 111710008550
Seller ID: Dcs9091
LINK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Leath...550?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a026f74e6

Item Name: Coach Stewardess Bag
Item Number: 151757761994
Seller ID: trilistnik
LINK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rustic-Vtg-...-Purse-Soft-/151757761994?hash=item235577adca

The stewardess is authentic. I think both Willises are fine, but more opinions are welcome. I think the first one is in worse shape than the seller claims. I've carried mine more than 3 times and it looks much newer than that one.

The first 2 appear to be authentic although it looks like seller #1, myotherotherjob may also have "borrowed" picture #4 from another source.

ETA: In fact, myotherotherjob did steal the picture from another source. It was also found on Tradesy and whether that seller used her own picture or not, I'm not sure but it's definitely not a picture of the same bag in myotherotherjob's possession.
https://www.tradesy.com/bags/coach-.../?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=polyvore.com

Personally, I can't recommend a seller who uses pictures from multiple sources because there's no way to know what you'll get if you buy it.

 

[Alesa]

If you would please authenticate the below gifted item. Thank you

Item: Coach Leather Change Purse Burgaundy Leather KeyChain Fob/Tag 1.6", 4", Bag
Listing number:199621639065
Seller: denhartbay
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Leath...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[BeenBurned]

If you would please authenticate the below gifted item. Thank you

Item: Coach Leather Change Purse Burgaundy Leather KeyChain Fob/Tag 1.6", 4", Bag
Listing number:199621639065
Seller: denhartbay
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Leath...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I think the handbag charm is okay. Not sure or comfortable about the hang tag.

Other opinions are welcome.

 

[_purseaddict_]

The stewardess is authentic. I think both Willises are fine, but more opinions are welcome. I think the first one is in worse shape than the seller claims. I've carried mine more than 3 times and it looks much newer than that one.

Thank you so much whateve.

The first 2 appear to be authentic although it looks like seller #1, myotherotherjob may also have "borrowed" picture #4 from another source.

ETA: In fact, myotherotherjob did steal the picture from another source. It was also found on Tradesy and whether that seller used her own picture or not, I'm not sure but it's definitely not a picture of the same bag in myotherotherjob's possession.
https://www.tradesy.com/bags/coach-.../?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=polyvore.com

Personally, I can't recommend a seller who uses pictures from multiple sources because there's no way to know what you'll get if you buy it.

Thank you so much BeenBurned. I will not buy from such seller!

I'm very happy the stewardess is authentic. As for new Willis I will consider that colour again.

 

[Alesa]

I think the handbag charm is okay. Not sure or comfortable about the hang tag.

Other opinions are welcome.

Thanks! I was concerned with the "Made in China" imprint. In searching, I did not find it on any others.

 

[Hyacinth]

I think the handbag charm is okay. Not sure or comfortable about the hang tag.

Other opinions are welcome.

Thanks! I was concerned with the "Made in China" imprint. In searching, I did not find it on any others.

Coach was making small accessories in China even before they were making bags there. It's not a problem. I agree with BeenBurned that the hangtag was probably added later, the color looks a bit different and other details make me think it's newer than the coin purse charm.