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I had this small bag listed eBay, and the listing was removed today because eBay says it is counterfeit. I'm 95% sure I purchased it from a Coach store, but I bought it new a long time ago and I could be wrong. The eBay item number was 276048642544.

I'd appreciate assistance on this one. Measurements are around 10"x6"x3"



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Thank you

thank you. I was worried because the code is not aligned straight so i had doubts so pre-1993 bags can have the same code?
The serial number and creed stamping is correct for the plant in which it was made.

No, pre-1994 authentic items (made in 1993 or earlier) will not have the same random serial number.

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I had this small bag listed eBay, and the listing was removed today because eBay says it is counterfeit. I'm 95% sure I purchased it from a Coach store, but I bought it new a long time ago and I could be wrong. The eBay item number was 276048642544.

I'd appreciate assistance on this one. Measurements are around 10"x6"x3"



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The bag is authentic. It's a Soho hobo (I believe small) made in 2003.


What did the removal notice say?

I found a cached copy of the listing and with 15 pictures and a description that is accurate, I can't imagine why it would have raised red flags. But do NOT relist that bag unless you get a green light in writing from ebay.


ETA: Here's Coach's pictures and description of the larger version of the same bag. Yours is the small hobo 9541; this is the large hobo 9542:
COACH 9542 SOHO LEATHER LARGE HOBO wayback 1.png

COACH 9542 SOHO LEATHER LARGE HOBO wayback 2.png

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ETA #2:
I was able to find the identical bag in the Coach Wayback machine:

COACH 9541 SOHO LEATHER LARGE HOBO wayback.png
 
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Is this real

Is the bag listed somewhere?
If so, please post a link and the seller's ID.

The bag is fake.

How can u tell its fake I'm just curious iv never owned one before
This is an easy call since the style isn't one that Coach has ever made and in fact, isn't even trying to copy any Coach style. The lining is not a lining material or color that Coach has ever used and the plaque isn't Coach.

Sorry. If you can return for refund or at least get a credit for the item, please try to do so.
 
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