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!

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello Authenticators,
I’m looking at a legacy slim duffle on EBay. Is it authentic?
Thank you

Item: Legacy slim duffle 9188
Seller: lorain_2
Listing: 134664054542
Site: eBay

Coach Vintage - Legacy Slim Duffle 9188 Shoulder Bag in Red - H2S-9188 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Coach Vintage - Legacy Slim Duffle 9188 Shoulder Bag in Red - H2S-9188 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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It looks good to me, made in 2002

 

[Roxy5705]

It looks good to me, made in 2002

Thank you!

 

[silverfluff]

Hey Authenticators!
Can anyone authenticate this bag? Should be a Coach Nomad but not sure from when; I'm unfamiliar with coach post 1990s.

I thought things looked great with this bag until I got a good look at the serial number, and then got concerned. The seller seems genuine in believing it real and that they got it from a reputable store, but that could have been either Coach, Dillards, or Macy's--and there have been fakes sold at Macy's before. Edited to add: it looks to me like the serial number says "D1781-21025E" and there are a few other nomads with the same last numbers and letter for sale out there, so I hope this is helpful to others too!

Thank you for your expertise!

Item: Coach Nomad in green
Seller: amateurhour
Listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235099787045
Site: eBay

 

[BeenBurned]

Hey Authenticators!
Can anyone authenticate this bag? Should be a Coach Nomad but not sure from when; I'm unfamiliar with coach post 1990s.

I thought things looked great with this bag until I got a good look at the serial number, and then got concerned. The seller seems genuine in believing it real and that they got it from a reputable store, but that could have been either Coach, Dillards, or Macy's--and there have been fakes sold at Macy's before. Edited to add: it looks to me like the serial number says "D1781-21025E" and there are a few other nomads with the same last numbers and letter for sale out there, so I hope this is helpful to others too!

Thank you for your expertise!

Item: Coach Nomad in green
Seller: amateurhour
Listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235099787045
Site: eBay

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Can you please post a more legible picture of the creed. I can't read the second half of the serial number but what I see doesn't appear correct for the style of the bag. Can't authenticate without better pictures.

 

[silverfluff]

Can you please post a more legible picture of the creed. I can't read the second half of the serial number but what I see doesn't appear correct for the style of the bag. Can't authenticate without better pictures.

Hey there--I had included the image that the seller gave, but will ask for another. Until then, I altered this one in photoshop a little just in case that helps in the meantime, since I think a lot of the visibility issues came from the dark lighting. It looks to me like the serial number says "D1781-21025E". Thank you and I'll add more as soon as I can!

 

[whateve]

I am shopping for a xl duffle bag style 9085 and having a hard time telling if they are genuine. The creeds are all a little different. Would you please give me some guidance? Thank you!

Seller vintageleathergoods on Etsy

This item is unavailable - Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

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Seller boxofhollyhocks on Etsy

Coach Helen Legacy XL Bucket Duffle Brown Leather - Etsy

This lovely Helens Legacy / Coach XL Bucket Duffle bag is in good vintage condition. The exterior leather has a natural patina and minor imperfections. Imperfection include wear along the piping, wear patterns/scuffing, and areas of darkened spotting - please review all photos. Bag has a round

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Seller tootsiescloset on Etsy

Coach Bucket Bag / EX Large Feedbag - Etsy

Great bag by Coach, made to last forever. Features: Genuine leather Adjustable strap One inside compartment Zippered closure Coach No F9D- 9085 Approximate Measurements: Height 14 Width 15 Condition: Good vintage condition, some scuffs and scratches, no biggie. Inside has some stains.

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Seller ParadiseAwaitsVintag on etsy

Coach Style 9085 Feed Bag in Mahogany Brown Leather, Duffle Bag, Travel Weekender, 90's Bucket Bag, Serial No. C8P-9085 - Etsy

Vintage Coach XL Duffel Bag Style No. 9085 in Mahogany Brown Glove-Tanned Leather, 90s Coach Feed Bag This bag is great for a college student, frequent traveler, mother or anyone who needs to carry a lot! The duffel is constructed of extremely sturdy, thick leather but is light-weight relative to

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Many thanks!!

All of them are authentic. The first three were all made at the same plant, but in different years.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hey Authenticators!
Can anyone authenticate this bag? Should be a Coach Nomad but not sure from when; I'm unfamiliar with coach post 1990s.

I thought things looked great with this bag until I got a good look at the serial number, and then got concerned. The seller seems genuine in believing it real and that they got it from a reputable store, but that could have been either Coach, Dillards, or Macy's--and there have been fakes sold at Macy's before. Edited to add: it looks to me like the serial number says "D1781-21025E" and there are a few other nomads with the same last numbers and letter for sale out there, so I hope this is helpful to others too!

Thank you for your expertise!

Item: Coach Nomad in green
Seller: amateurhour
Listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235099787045
Site: eBay

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Can you please post a more legible picture of the creed. I can't read the second half of the serial number but what I see doesn't appear correct for the style of the bag. Can't authenticate without better pictures.

Hey there--I had included the image that the seller gave, but will ask for another. Until then, I altered this one in photoshop a little just in case that helps in the meantime, since I think a lot of the visibility issues came from the dark lighting. It looks to me like the serial number says "D1781-21025E". Thank you and I'll add more as soon as I can!


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Thank you. I think the bag looks good.

 

[silverfluff]

Thank you. I think the bag looks good.

Thank you very much! If you are able, can you explain the "E" at the end? I'd never seen it before. I will ask on another forum thread if that's more appropriate though! I appreciate you expertise very much.

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Hi! I found this beautiful vintage cosmetic case on ebay. The seller didn't list it as Coach item but I can see the embossed "Coach" on the bottom! Please and thank you for looking at this and letting me know if it's legit. I think it's 7239 a "Mini Cosmetic Case" from 1993 catalog. Here are some photos, as well as a link to the ebay listing.
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284919311369
Seller: Ebay, mklwatson
Item: makeup bag black leather

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi! I found this beautiful vintage cosmetic case on ebay. The seller didn't list it as Coach item but I can see the embossed "Coach" on the bottom! Please and thank you for looking at this and letting me know if it's legit. I think it's 7239 a "Mini Cosmetic Case" from 1993 catalog. Here are some photos, as well as a link to the ebay listing.
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284919311369
Seller: Ebay, mklwatson
Item: makeup bag black leather

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What's "Towanny?" That's how the seller described it in both the title and description.

Either she thought it was fake or didn't see the Coach marking on the bottom but you got the real deal! Congrats!

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you very much! If you are able, can you explain the "E" at the end? I'd never seen it before. I will ask on another forum thread if that's more appropriate though! I appreciate you expertise very much.

Coach isn't too transparent in defining what various markings are nor have they ever disclosed how to "read" serial numbers and codes. Whatever we know is what we've figured out based on what we've seen in the thousands (tens of thousands?) of items we've seen.

My theory is that the letter after the style number indicates a bag that was made for sale by a specific retailer. From what I've seen, I believe that "E" indicates a bag that was made to be sold at Dillards. I don't know this for a fact but I've seen a fairly large sample of bags that came from Dillards and had E at the end.

ETA: An "E" bag could ultimately have ended up at a discounter (Nordstrom Rack, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, etc.) but it may originally have been for sale or made to be sold at Dillard's and was returned to Coach for some reason.

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

What's "Towanny?" That's how the seller described it in both the title and description.

Either she thought it was fake or didn't see the Coach marking on the bottom but you got the real deal! Congrats!

Thank you! This is the way to find true bargains. Buy from someone who doesn't know what they have! $7

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

One more tonight! Please and thank you for looking at (and I hope helping identify) this Coach wallet/card case.
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284919325672
Ebay, seller mklwatson
Item: coach black learher card holder

 

[BeenBurned]

I am shopping for a xl duffle bag style 9085 and having a hard time telling if they are genuine. The creeds are all a little different. Would you please give me some guidance? Thank you!


Seller boxofhollyhocks on Etsy

Coach Helen Legacy XL Bucket Duffle Brown Leather - Etsy

This lovely Helens Legacy / Coach XL Bucket Duffle bag is in good vintage condition. The exterior leather has a natural patina and minor imperfections. Imperfection include wear along the piping, wear patterns/scuffing, and areas of darkened spotting - please review all photos. Bag has a round

www.etsy.com

Seller tootsiescloset on Etsy

Coach Bucket Bag / EX Large Feedbag - Etsy

Great bag by Coach, made to last forever. Features: Genuine leather Adjustable strap One inside compartment Zippered closure Coach No F9D- 9085 Approximate Measurements: Height 14 Width 15 Condition: Good vintage condition, some scuffs and scratches, no biggie. Inside has some stains.

www.etsy.com

Just a note on a couple of the sellers.

I didn't look at every listing from either seller but found the following:

1. boxofhollyhocks mixes. She has this fake for $278:

This item is unavailable - Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

www.etsy.com

2. Tootiescloset also mixes. In addition to the duffel sac that @whateve authenticated, she has this fake one for $235:

This item is unavailable - Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

www.etsy.com

She also has this fake:

This item is unavailable - Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

www.etsy.com

Both sellers may have other fakes but I didn't go through all. Be careful on Etsy (and Poshmark) because they don't respond to reports of fakes and rarely (if ever) remove listings.

 

[BeenBurned]

One more tonight! Please and thank you for looking at (and I hope helping identify) this Coach wallet/card case.
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284919325672
Ebay, seller mklwatson
Item: coach black learher card holder

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I think it's okay but would like another set of eyes to look at it.

I recently had the same item (for which I didn't have a style number) and on mine, the "Coach" logo is in a slightly different location, closer to the right side whereas yours is more centered.

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