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!

 

[mten_01]

As long as you get the exact same bag that's in the photos, it's a genuine Fletcher Bag made in 1997

The seller sent me additional creed photos upon request, so hoping it is the same bag. Thank you Hyacinth!

 

[Roxy5705]

Hello Authenticators,
I found this beauty at my new favorite consignment store. Measurements are 14 x 10.5 x 4 inches. Will you please take a look?
Thank you!
Item: Madison Carrie 21227
Local consignment store

 

[brynnie_brynn]

Genuine Hamptons Suede Hobo made in 2002.

Thank you! The seller didn’t even mention the date of it thank you so much!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello Authenticators,
I found this beauty at my new favorite consignment store. Measurements are 14 x 10.5 x 4 inches. Will you please take a look?
Thank you!
Item: Madison Carrie 21227
Local consignment store

It looks good.

 

[scribblingaway]

Hi there! I have been eyeing this red bag but was wondering if it’s worth it/authentic. It’s a long shot though, and I saw the literature in some earlier posts about being wary of sellers in Japan, so wanted to see if this one passes the criteria. Please help me in authenticating the bag below.

Item:

Auth Coach Shoulder Handbag Willis Plain Red 9927 Leather From Japan 230810​

Listing number: 235243010347
Seller and site where listed: The seller “Soulmate JAPAN” on the site eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235243010347?hash=item36c593792
Comments: It appears to be a red Coach Willis 9927 but the color in the photos make it look like a brick/tannish shade. See screenshots of the photos from the seller below.
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It's authentic.

Thanks so much whateve! Really appreciate it!

Hi there! I took the plunge and got what appears to be a brick red Coach Willis 9927 made in the United States from July of 1994 at Plant C, but it looks like the seller misrepresented the bag to some degree that have me doubting its authenticity. Whateve kindly looked at the same photos that the seller had in their listing and let me know that it’s authentic, however the seller did not include the following picture of the close-up view of what was under the buckle of the strap that has me doubting the initial evaluation. (Sorry Whateve, I didn’t know about what was under the buckle either and didn’t see a photo in the listing. Totally no one’s fault at all!!! We only know what we know from what information the seller provides up front in the listing.)

Please see the attached photos that I took upon receiving the bag and let me know your thoughts. When comparing it to two authentic Coach Willis 9927 bags that I have in different colors, those two are consistent with having the stitching near the buckle as in the middle and not going all the way across. Additionally, the brass hardware seems slightly different. It looks super close like identical twins that may have grown up in different environments. The bag, otherwise, looks great but it’s the small details like the crooked stitching that appears under the handle and the stitching under/near the buckle along with the brass hardware that are giving me second thoughts.


Much thanks in advance for all of your kindness in sharing your knowledge and for helping me with this!

So, is the verdict authentic or…fake? (If it is fake, then it’s a really good fake.)

 

[Roxy5705]

It looks good.

Yeah, thank you!

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Comments: I believe this is a Newberry Drawstring, #4238. Apparently rare, and obviously, adorable. Please and thank you for an authentication opinion! It's got an odd serial number, 4MM...
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/145378326041
Item: Rare Vintage Coach Sheridan Newberry Drawstring Black Leather Shoulder Bag
Ebay, seller: soflothrifty

 

[luluisgr8]

Hello authenticators,
I found these purses from my mother’s stuff. She has Alzheimer’s and my dad can’t remember if they are real or fake. I believe he got them in the 80’s.
Thank you very much!

 

[tonicollected]

Dear Authenticators,
Could you please help me authenticate these two bags, thank you so much for your time, much appreciated:

Item: Black 0974-534 Willis 10” wide x 9.5” tall x 3 1/4” deep, adjustable strap 46”
Where purchased or how obtained: Garage Sale
Comments: Hard to see creed if you can’t authenticate it no worries

Item: Brown 9017 Abbie 6 3/4” wide x 6” tall x 2” deep, strap 48”
Where purchased or how obtained: Estate sale
Comments: N/A

 

[tonicollected]

If you could please help me authenticate these two bags as well, I’m so grateful, thanks!

Item: Black 9870 Court 9.75” wide x 7.5” tall x 4” deep, strap 44”
Where purchased or how obtained: Estate Sale
Comments: N/A



Item: Brown 9145 Legacy Studio Flap 8” wide x 8.5” tall x 3” deep, adjustable strap 48”
Where purchased or how obtained: Antique Store
Comments: N/A

 

[Pursehoarder2025]

Hi I’m thrifting and want to confirm is this authentic as this store won’t take returns even if they scam you
Style number: k4d-9929
Size - I’m going to estimate about 12-14 inches tall

Thank you so much!

 

[Ammrx]

I believe it's genuine but don't know the name. It was made in 2012.

Thank you.

 

[BeenBurned]

Dear Authenticators,
Could you please help me authenticate these two bags, thank you so much for your time, much appreciated:

Item: Black 0974-534 Willis 10” wide x 9.5” tall x 3 1/4” deep, adjustable strap 46”
Where purchased or how obtained: Garage Sale
Comments: Hard to see creed if you can’t authenticate it no worries

Item: Brown 9017 Abbie 6 3/4” wide x 6” tall x 2” deep, strap 48”
Where purchased or how obtained: Estate sale
Comments: N/A

First is fake.
Second is authentic.

 

[BeenBurned]

If you could please help me authenticate these two bags as well, I’m so grateful, thanks!

Item: Black 9870 Court 9.75” wide x 7.5” tall x 4” deep, strap 44”
Where purchased or how obtained: Estate Sale
Comments: N/A



Item: Brown 9145 Legacy Studio Flap 8” wide x 8.5” tall x 3” deep, adjustable strap 48”
Where purchased or how obtained: Antique Store
Comments: N/A

Both are fine.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi I’m thrifting and want to confirm is this authentic as this store won’t take returns even if they scam you
Style number: k4d-9929
Size - I’m going to estimate about 12-14 inches tall

Thank you so much!

It's okay.

In case you ever get a fake, even if they don't take returns, it's illegal to sell fakes and if you're buying, pay with a c.c. If the store refuses the return of a fake, you can dispute the transaction.