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

[Vlad]

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!

 

[AuntieA]

Hi Authenticators,
Could you please check this bag at your convenience? I appreciate any help. Thank you!
FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
Item:Coach H7H-4140 (97 Lafayette?)
Where purchased: Local Goodwill
Comments: (L) 15" x (H) 10.5" x (D) 5" PS. The creed is worn so please let me know if you need additional pics. Thanks again

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi Authenticators,
Could you please check this bag at your convenience? I appreciate any help. Thank you!
FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
Item:Coach H7H-4140 (97 Lafayette?)
Where purchased: Local Goodwill
Comments: (L) 15" x (H) 10.5" x (D) 5" PS. The creed is worn so please let me know if you need additional pics. Thanks again

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Authentic, made in 1997

 

[AuntieA]

Authentic, made in 1997

Thanks Beenburned! I was hoping to find out the year info so thanks again for your time and expertise. I appreciate it.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thanks Beenburned! I was hoping to find out the year info so thanks again for your time and expertise. I appreciate it.

Information on interpreting production codes in serial numbers of genuine items made from 1994 through the present is right in the Salearea Guides.

SaleArea guides

Now that ebay is removing the guides they've been hosting for years, those who use those guides have been forced to either save them on their computers or print them. Tonight I found that the Salearea guides (including the Hyacinth/Salearea collaboration ones) have been saved to Salearea's...

forum.purseblog.com

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello authenticators!

I bought this bag at a flea market in New York when I was on vacation if you need more pictures please let me know! I tried my best taking pictures of the creed, hopefully you’re able to read it.View attachment 5865977View attachment 5865978View attachment 5865979View attachment 5865980View attachment 5865981View attachment 5865982View attachment 5865983View attachment 5865984View attachment 5865985View attachment 5865986View attachment 5865987

It's a genuine Small Hippie Flap made in 2000.

 

[brehy0440]

It's a genuine Small Hippie Flap made in 2000.

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Thank you!

 

[marcied23]

Item: Vintage bone zippered bag
Where purchased or how obtained: Goodwill
Comments:

Hello Everyone!

I recently picked this up at the thrift store before closing, so didn't have time to really look at it...but upon closer look, the zipper and the hardware are different colors and the number (5130) isn't a station bag. I got as close to the creed as possible, but it's pretty worn.

Measurements: 8" x 5" x2"

Thanks for any help you all can provide!

 

[Hyacinth]

Item: Vintage bone zippered bag
Where purchased or how obtained: Goodwill
Comments:

Hello Everyone!

I recently picked this up at the thrift store before closing, so didn't have time to really look at it...but upon closer look, the zipper and the hardware are different colors and the number (5130) isn't a station bag. I got as close to the creed as possible, but it's pretty worn.

Measurements: 8" x 5" x2"

Thanks for any help you all can provide!

FAKE. In addition to the problems you already mentioned, the top zipper pull with the extra loop is a design which at the time was only found on fakes, never on genuine Coaches. The two halves of the base seem to have mismatched pieces of leather, the zipper pieces seem to use different color metals, the creed stamp is badly stamped and too low and so is the serial number, and the entire serial number is invalid. The mixed colors of the hardware and the zipper should have been a big red flag.

Take it back and insist on a FULL refund. It's illegal for anyone INCLUDING THRIFTS, CHARITIES AND NON-PROFITS to sell counterfeit merchandise.

 

[marcied23]

FAKE. In addition to the problems you already mentioned, the top zipper pull with the extra loop is a design which at the time was only found on fakes, never on genuine Coaches. The two halves of the base seem to have mismatched pieces of leather, the zipper pieces seem to use different color metals, the creed stamp is badly stamped and too low andso is the serial number, and the entire serial number is invalid.

Take it back and insist on a FULL refund.

Thank you!!

 

[Aaa7]

I purchased this bag from a private seller. She told me she bought it from a Coach outlet. But I feel I have been sold a fake bag. Can you please help.

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Speaking of sellers not getting the details right... I bought this bag because I think it's a 9929 "The Sling." Seller calls it a "Bixby" and shows as the primary picture a bag which is not the one for sale. Different color, different style. Very peculiar! Anyway, I'm looking beyond all that at the real bag for sale, which I think is wonderful. Please and thank you for taking a look and verifying authenticity!
Poshmark, seller: liamarandid
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Rare-Coach-Bixby-sling-bag-no9929-64c3970b56b2f8ff78a3bb17
Item: Rare Coach Bixby sling bag no.9929
No measurements provided.

 

[Hyacinth]

Speaking of sellers not getting the details right... I bought this bag because I think it's a 9929 "The Sling." Seller calls it a "Bixby" and shows as the primary picture a bag which is not the one for sale. Different color, different style. Very peculiar! Anyway, I'm looking beyond all that at the real bag for sale, which I think is wonderful. Please and thank you for taking a look and verifying authenticity!
Poshmark, seller: liamarandid
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Rare-Coach-Bixby-sling-bag-no9929-64c3970b56b2f8ff78a3bb17
Item: Rare Coach Bixby sling bag no.9929
No measurements provided.

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The last 2 photos you posted show a genuine 9929 Sling made in 1994. The Bixby wasn't even released until 1997.

Don't ever expect sellers to know the names and details of what they're selling. And always check to make sure you received the exact item you ordered.

 

[Aaa7]

I purchased this bag from a private seller. She told me she bought it from a Coach outlet. But I feel I have been sold a fake bag. Can you please help.View attachment 5866466View attachment 5866467View attachment 5866468View attachment 5866469View attachment 5866471View attachment 5866472View attachment 5866473View attachment 5866474

Please help. Thanks

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

The last 2 photos you posted show a genuine 9929 Sling made in 1994. The Bixby wasn't even released until 1997.

Don't ever expect sellers to know the names and details of what they're selling. And always check to make sure you received the exact item you ordered.

Thank you!! Good advice! The bag is on its way to me. If it's not the bag pictured, they'll hear about it!

 

[AuntieA]

Information on interpreting production codes in serial numbers of genuine items made from 1994 through the present is right in the Salearea Guides.

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/salearea-guides.983575/[

Thanks for the link Hyacinth. It's full of great information and I do remember reading this now .."when 2004 rolled around, a zero had to be put in front of the old 1-digit month code so as not to create confusion"