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

[Vlad]

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For further information, please refer to the first post on page 1 of this thread.

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• 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.
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• FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
  Item:
  Listing number:
  Seller and site where listed
  Link:
  Comments:
  
  
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  Item:
  Where purchased or how obtained
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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!

 

[kallikimberly]

I recently purchased a 1st Gen Mineral Rogue from an online auction. I have 2 other Rogue's. Both are 2nd gen, I believe. I've been comparing the 1st Gen to the others and the main thing I've noticed is that the leather doesn't feel quite as thick, but I don't know if that could be a due to color variation. My other 2 are Oxblood and Chalk, rather than Mineral. I also noticed the edging on this bag feels like the other 2, but I've seen a youtube video saying the edging on the 1st Gen is much stiffer, almost like there is a wire in it. This bag edging does not feel so stiff it's almost like a wire is inside. It feels very similar to the other 2. Absolutely everything else seems to check out, even when looking with a magnifying glass. Correct stamping on all the brass hardware as far as I can tell, and when compared to the others I have. There is a Made in Vietnam tag on the inside and a white No. L1580 38124 tag inside the zipper pocket. Either this is a deep fake or it's a true 1st Gen, but I don't know what would distinguish it as authentic. My reason for doubt is that the bag looks almost unused, but one side is so slouchy it does not stay upright on it's own, which I would not expect from a virtually unused bag, but perhaps it was stored incorrectly for years. Any photos needed to help determine it's authenticity, I'll be happy to take, but I'm guessing it will come down to details only an expert would recognize because the easy-to-spot signs of a fake aren't there. Anyone know enough about the 1st Gen Rogue in Mineral to tell me what photos you might need to help determine?

 

[tonicollected]

Could I please have some help authenticating this bag as well? Thank you!
Item: Vintage Coach Periwinkle Blue Leather
Where purchased: At an estate sale

 

[tonicollected]

My apologies I forgot to include the measurements for the Vintage Coach Periwinkle Blue Leather! Such a newbie to this format.

Approx measurements are: 8" wide x 7" tall x 4" deep 46" strap end to end

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

A vintage New York City made briefcase in burgundy for $15... had to get it. Please and thank you for taking a look and letting me know if it's authentic. PS: if real, what style is this? 17 x 11 x 3 It looks to me like 5060 "Attache."

Vintage Authentic COACH Burgundy Briefcase 1980s | eBay

Briefcase is in fair condition after much use and years of storage. Fading leather in places. Scratches in spots. Handles have tears. See Photos.

www.ebay.com

Ebay, seller k5m4b
Item:

Vintage Authentic COACH Burgundy Briefcase 1980s​

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Polite bump! If I missed an answer, oops. Didn't see one. Thanks!!

 

[CaseyBoston]

Authenticators, what can you tell me about this Goodwill pretty? Style 9043 matches catalog photos. Comes with a COA from the service with initials AF, fwiw. No measurements are given.

Photos from the listing.

Used Authentic Vintage Coach Geometric Lime Leather Top Handle Bag Handbag Purse

shopgoodwill.com

Many thanks in advance.

 

[barneybeagle]

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!

Gah! This bag is confusing me. It is a navy "pre-creed" bag. Measures approx 13" wide, 11" high, and 1.5" deep. Handles have a 5" drop. The leather is thick and supple.

ISSUES: the metal trim around the exterior kisslock compartment is silvertone. The hardware for handle attachment is silvertone. The zipper ring and pull are silvertone. The zipper teeth are brass tone, as well as the "BEAD CHAIN" stamped hang tag chain.
Is this authentic? It doesn't look like any of the totes of this era (late 60s, early 70s?) that I've seen. Help!

 

[BeenBurned]

Authenticators, what can you tell me about this Goodwill pretty? Style 9043 matches catalog photos. Comes with a COA from the service with initials AF, fwiw. No measurements are given.

Photos from the listing.

Used Authentic Vintage Coach Geometric Lime Leather Top Handle Bag Handbag Purse

shopgoodwill.com

Many thanks in advance.

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This one is authentic and AF got it right. But 9043 is a style that is closely faked so it's a good idea to verify.

 

[Hyacinth]

Authenticators, what can you tell me about this Goodwill pretty? Style 9043 matches catalog photos. Comes with a COA from the service with initials AF, fwiw. No measurements are given.

Photos from the listing.

Used Authentic Vintage Coach Geometric Lime Leather Top Handle Bag Handbag Purse

shopgoodwill.com

Many thanks in advance.

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It's a genuine Geometric Bag made in 1997

 

[Hyacinth]

A vintage New York City made briefcase in burgundy for $15... had to get it. Please and thank you for taking a look and letting me know if it's authentic. PS: if real, what style is this? 17 x 11 x 3 It looks to me like 5060 "Attache."

Vintage Authentic COACH Burgundy Briefcase 1980s | eBay

Briefcase is in fair condition after much use and years of storage. Fading leather in places. Scratches in spots. Handles have tears. See Photos.

www.ebay.com

Ebay, seller k5m4b
Item:

Vintage Authentic COACH Burgundy Briefcase 1980s​

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Genuine, and you're probably correct about the style name.

 

[Hyacinth]

Gah! This bag is confusing me. It is a navy "pre-creed" bag. Measures approx 13" wide, 11" high, and 1.5" deep. Handles have a 5" drop. The leather is thick and supple.

ISSUES: the metal trim around the exterior kisslock compartment is silvertone. The hardware for handle attachment is silvertone. The zipper ring and pull are silvertone. The zipper teeth are brass tone, as well as the "BEAD CHAIN" stamped hang tag chain.
Is this authentic? It doesn't look like any of the totes of this era (late 60s, early 70s?) that I've seen. Help!

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All I can tell you is that it's genuine. Maybe @whateve can supply more details.

 

[Hyacinth]

Could I please have some help authenticating this bag as well? Thank you!
Item: Vintage Coach Periwinkle Blue Leather
Where purchased: At an estate sale

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Style 9965 has been frequently and closely faked, and I believe this is one of the fakes. There are problems with the serial number stamping and with the actual construction of the bag. Sorry.

Here are two actual catalog photos from 1997, note the differences in the positioning and even the shape of the flap.




ETA - and here are two examples of exactly the same serial number from genuine 9965s. The differences seem small but are apparent when the photos are compared. The extra "overstamping" marks above and below the numbers in the second example are not important in this case and are just caused by the amount of pressure used in the stamping. The "No" is definitely important.



and yours for comparison, click on the thumbnails to enlarge:

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Genuine, and you're probably correct about the style name.

Thank you!!!

 

[Hyacinth]

Item: Vtg 70s Coach Precreed Bonnie Cashin Brown Leather Two Pocket Doctor Satchel Bag
Listing number: 276040829964
Seller and site where listed: silleinot
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/276040829964
Comments: This is my own listing would truly appreciated authenticating. Thanks in advance!

Forum rules don't allow sellers to post links to their own listings since it can be considered "advertising". Please include your own photos especially of any "COACH" stamp or plaque inside the bag but without the listing link in case the Mod removes the original post. Thank you.

 

[Sia’s Botique]

Item: Coach classic key fob
Listing number: 7210
Seller and site where listed alliehal on Poshmark
Link: https://posh.mk/4Ybj6szGZCb
Comments: please authenticate this key fob when you get a chance. I haven’t noticed the “made in Italy” on other fobs like this one.

Bump

 

[BeenBurned]

Could I please have some help authenticating this bag as well? Thank you!
Item: Vintage Coach Periwinkle Blue Leather
Where purchased: At an estate sale

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Style 9965 has been frequently and closely faked, and I believe this is one of the fakes. There are problems with the serial number stamping and with the actual construction of the bag. Sorry.

Here are two actual catalog photos from 1997, note the differences in the positioning and even the shape of the flap.

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ETA - and here are two examples of exactly the same serial number from genuine 9965s. The differences seem small but are apparent when the photos are compared. The extra "overstamping" marks above and below the numbers in the second example are not important in this case and are just caused by the amount of pressure used in the stamping. The "No" is definitely important.

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and yours for comparison, click on the thumbnails to enlarge:

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That ebay listing was posted on the Hall of Shame last night but it appears to have been correctly removed from ebay.

COACH Hall of Shame - Post Coach fakes here!

Phew! We knew their "professional" COA companies weren't great, but I'm glad they didn't do this one. Did they give you a hard time on getting the refund? I shared with them a catalog photo of item 9911 and then showed them the creed that came in the bag they sent me. Case closed, counterfeit...

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