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

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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!
 
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Hoku44 said:
Good evening Authenticators! May I please have an authentication. I have the bag in my possession. One more photo I'd like to add is the backing of the turn lock, it's sewed in.

Item: Willis
Seller: teekva
Listing: Poshmark
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-bag-64fb904c91e053cb89e9e63d

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I have no idea why the turnlock would be sewn in. It shouldn't. The creed looks good and I don't see any other problems. More opinions are welcome.
 
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JB Fletcher said:
Hello Everyone,

I hope all is well with you all. Could you please help me authenticate two bags. Both are listed on eBay.

Item: Coach Vintage Drawstring Black Backpack
Listing number: 185961019362
Seller and site where listed: sbfn123 on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/185961019362

Item: Coach Vintage Brown Leather Rucksack Turn Lock Drawstring Daypack Backpack 9943
Listing number: 335030011409
Seller and site where listed: Chatran on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/335030011409
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Both appear authentic.
 
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BeenBurned said:
@Roxy5705

Although you came here and verified authenticity of this item, we goofed. (Had @whateve not commented on the listing, I would have posted that it looked good to me too.)

For reference, this was the original request you'd posted: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...ost-for-format.889527/page-5618#post-35771809

But as it turns out, we both were wrong and the Rexy charm you bought on Mercari from DanTheBagMan is fake. If you used a credit card for payment, that's a last resort if Mercari (1st option) or Paypal (2nd option if used) for disputing the purchase.

As has been found during the last decade or so, the fakes have gotten very close, both in bags as well as accessories. In fact, in January, 2019, I started a PM conversation with the other authenticators in which I've been adding "close fakes" so we have pictures of the comps and how close they are for our records. That thread in 4.5 years is 37 pages long - and growing!

In order to avoid helping the counterfeiters (and the sellers of fakes) to make a better fake, I shall avoid pointing out too many differences. There are other differences but the following 2 photos are enough to prove inauthenticity.

But the lightning bolt shows a big difference as does the clip. (Click to enlarge)
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@Roxy5705 -- apologies for the mistake. If necessary, refer Mercari and DanTheBagMan here.

DanTheBagMan has a lot of Coach charms. If items have come from the same source, beware.
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Thank you for letting me know! I have submitted a refund/return request to Mercari.
 
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scottilicious said:
Hello everyone! Im wondering if the authenticators can help with the authenticity/identity/year of this vintage Coach bag here.

It appears to be a vintage Dinky but Im not entirely sure.

Note; this is from a friend, and there appears to be no serial number. View attachment 5859369View attachment 5859370View attachment 5859371
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Based ONLY on the creed stamp, the bag is genuine but we can't identify it without measurements. Several different early styles used that kind of strap attachment.

I'm not familiar with that kind of turnlock installation. It might be a replacement.
 
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FrenchieBull said:
Good evening, authenticators. I’m looking for authentication and style ID on this pre-1994 bag, in my possession. I know it’s not a Pocket purse, based on the flap. 9.5 x 6 x 2.5 inches. Thanks so much for your time!

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FrenchieBull said:
Another for your judgement. In my possession, unknown style. 10x12x4
Thank you so much!

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Both are genuine and from the same time period, early 1990s. Both were introduced in the 1989 Fall Preview catalog.Click on the thumbnail to enlarge

First -Compartment Bag Spectator 6850
Second - Classic Hobo Spectator 6855

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Dear Authenticators,
Would it be possible to take a look at this bag. My efforts haven't turned up very much at all. I truly appreciate your sharing your time and expertise! Tha k you very, very much.

Coach Brown Leather Purse Hobo Bag Zipper Pockets 9822
Item number:114762684601
Seller: calvarybay
EBAY
www.ebay.com

Coach Brown Leather Purse Hobo Bag Zipper Pockets 9822 â | eBay

For sale is a Coach Brown Leather Purse Hobo Bag Zipper Pockets 9822. Purse / Hobo. 3 Inner Pockets 1 with Zipper. Adjustable Strap. I love to learn and get more knowledge. Communication is everything.
www.ebay.com
 
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freshwaterpearl said:
Dear Authenticators,
Would it be possible to take a look at this bag. My efforts haven't turned up very much at all. I truly appreciate your sharing your time and expertise! Tha k you very, very much.

Coach Brown Leather Purse Hobo Bag Zipper Pockets 9822
Item number:114762684601
Seller: calvarybay
EBAY
www.ebay.com

Coach Brown Leather Purse Hobo Bag Zipper Pockets 9822 â | eBay

For sale is a Coach Brown Leather Purse Hobo Bag Zipper Pockets 9822. Purse / Hobo. 3 Inner Pockets 1 with Zipper. Adjustable Strap. I love to learn and get more knowledge. Communication is everything.
www.ebay.com
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The bag is authentic, made in 2001.
 
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