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

[Vlad]

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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!

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

It's authentic.

You'd think Goodwill would know enough to put a picture of the creed in the listing.

Thank you! It's really weird. They have more photos, just don't include them. The COA by the other unnamed company has a side view photo of the bag on the cert which was not part of Goodwill's listing.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you! It's really weird. They have more photos, just don't include them. The COA by the other unnamed company has a side view photo of the bag on the cert which was not part of Goodwill's listing.

I don't click on QR codes on COAs. I Pictures should be in listings.

 

[Risii]

Hello!

I purchased this Watson today at my local thrift shop for a few dollars but, I have my doubts. Could she be authenticated?

I’ve only rehabbed a friend’s red Coach bag once, and I don’t remember there being white on the inside where dye may not have gotten to? Also, I’m not certain about the hang tag, the font looks a little off to me.

Thank you so much!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello!

I purchased this Watson today at my local thrift shop for a few dollars but, I have my doubts. Could she be authenticated?

I’ve only rehabbed a friend’s red Coach bag once, and I don’t remember there being white on the inside where dye may not have gotten to? Also, I’m not certain about the hang tag, the font looks a little off to me.

Thank you so much!

The white along the seams isn't the problem because they do shave the nap from the back of the leather to make it less bulky when assembling it.

But the bag is fake as the serial prefix is invalid. Even for a few dollars, I'd return it for either refund (if they'll do it) or exchange. If you used a c.c., you can file for a chargeback since the sale of fakes is illegal.

 

[Risii]

The white along the seams isn't the problem because they do shave the nap from the back of the leather to make it less bulky when assembling it.

But the bag is fake as the serial prefix is invalid. Even for a few dollars, I'd return it for either refund (if they'll do it) or exchange. If you used a c.c., you can file for a chargeback since the sale of fakes is illegal.

You’re awesome, thank you! I’ll do that this weekend. Have a good Thanksgiving!

 

[keishachu]

Hi everyone. I'm new here so I hope I'm posting to the right place. I have a Coach handbag that was bought for £3 about 15 years ago in a retro shop in Manchester UK. It originally had a "real leather" keyring on it but this has since been lost.
I actually had no idea that it might have been anything special until recently. Please could you lovely lot advise me on

Edit: I'm trying to add photos but it's not quite working just yet!

 

[keishachu]

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[kcar]

Hi all! I’m new here. I bought this bag yesterday at Goodwill and thought it was my first vintage Coach find, but the serial number is throwing me off. Any help is appreciated. It measures: 7 x 7.75

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

From 1995, a #9937 ritchie crossbody. Does it look good? Thanks for authenticating.
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/186152297722
Ebay, seller: treasuresfromledge31
Item: Vintage Coach Brown Distressed Leather Crossbody Bag Flap Purse E5D 9937
Seller's measurements: Length: 5" Width: 9.5" Depth: 6.5"
Comments: The leather on this baby is like butter.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi all! I’m new here. I bought this bag yesterday at Goodwill and thought it was my first vintage Coach find, but the serial number is throwing me off. Any help is appreciated. It measures: 7 x 7.75

Sorry, it's fake. There are several serious mistakes in the serial number includingthe font and an invalid month code "T", there's a problem with the turnlock, and the style number 4151 isn't correct. Take it back and insist on a full refund.

THIS is style 4151:

 

[Hyacinth]

From 1995, a #9937 ritchie crossbody. Does it look good? Thanks for authenticating.
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/186152297722
Ebay, seller: treasuresfromledge31
Item: Vintage Coach Brown Distressed Leather Crossbody Bag Flap Purse E5D 9937
Seller's measurements: Length: 5" Width: 9.5" Depth: 6.5"
Comments: The leather on this baby is like butter.

It's a genuine Ritchie Bag from 1995

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

It's a genuine Ritchie Bag from 1995

Thank you!

 

[kcar]

Sorry, it's fake. There are several serious mistakes in the serial number includingthe font and an invalid month code "T", there's a problem with the turnlock, and the style number 4151 isn't correct. Take it back and insist on a full refund.

THIS is style 4151:

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Thanks so much. That’s what I was afraid of. I’m not sure Goodwill accepts returns. Might just cut my loss of $20. Thanks so much for your help

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi all! I’m new here. I bought this bag yesterday at Goodwill and thought it was my first vintage Coach find, but the serial number is throwing me off. Any help is appreciated. It measures: 7 x 7.75

You're correct to be thrown off.

The bag is fake.

Sorry.

ETA: Oops, I hadn't refreshed to see that the bag was already (un) authenticated.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi everyone. I'm new here so I hope I'm posting to the right place. I have a Coach handbag that was bought for £3 about 15 years ago in a retro shop in Manchester UK. It originally had a "real leather" keyring on it but this has since been lost.
I actually had no idea that it might have been anything special until recently. Please could you lovely lot advise me on

Edit: I'm trying to add photos but it's not quite working just yet!

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