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!

 

[crazycatlady76]

It's authentic. I don't have any information about if there was an artist involved. I don't recall of hearing of any advertised collaborations with artists back in 2003. That seems to be a more recent thing.

Thank you the search goes on!

 

[eyes_of_the_eagle]

Hello authenticators! Do you think the following listing is authentic? I've asked the seller for more photos, but some information (e.g. serial number) is still hard to see, so would love to hear if you think this bag is authentic.

• Item: Coach Tabby Chain Bag (not sure; the seller does not know)
• Listing Number: L2222-CJ772 (hard to see from the image)
• Site where listed: Vinted
• Link: https://www.vinted.lt/items/3526983051-juoda-coach-rankine

Have a lovely day!

Hey, Authenticators, do you think this listing from Vinted is authentic? Thank you so much for the help!

 

[nyeredzi]

Hello Authenticators! Would someone mind taking a look at this Ebay listing for me? Thank you.

Item: Coach Leather & Suede Swagger Satchel Carryall 27 with Floral Motif
Listing number: 386060850869
Seller and site where listed : Seller is: scfo_55 , on Ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/386060850869
Comments:

One comment on this, since it seems I've passed the window to edit this message. I found this old listing from Macy's for one of the same color:

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/coach-swagger-27-small-satchel-with-patchwork-tea-rose?ID=5495814

And this old one from Coach Outlet of what looks to be the same bag, but in a different color:

COACH® Outlet | Coach Swagger 27 With Patchwork Tea Rose And Snakeskin Detail

Shop Coach Swagger 27 With Patchwork Tea Rose And Snakeskin Detail On The COACH Outlet Official Site. Become A COACH Insider To Receive Exclusive Access To New Styles, Special Offers And More.

www.coachoutlet.com

Both descriptions include "side open compartments", which is the kind of Swagger 27 I have in black, and it has a side open compartment both front and back. I messaged the seller of the above listed bag to ask if their bag had open side compartments in the front and back, as I could not tell from the picture. They messaged me back to say that there is an open compartment on the back of the bag, but not the front. Their description of the front of the bag 'The front of the bag has a leather band with a goldtone turn-key decoration instead of a pocket.' Could there be both a version with an open slip compartment in the front and back, and a version with only that in the back?

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi and Good Morning. I was wondering if anyone knows if this bag is real and if the artist involved was James Nares or Roy Lichtenstein? I know its a Poshmark listing and I abhor Poshmark too, just interested in this bags authenticity and history. Thanks!

https://poshmark.com/listing/Rare-Vintage-Coach-LE-Brushstroke-Suede-Hobo-9497-matching-wristlet-656298b4027427da5d4fe10d

It's authentic. I don't have any information about if there was an artist involved. I don't recall of hearing of any advertised collaborations with artists back in 2003. That seems to be a more recent thing.

It's just listed as a Soho Brushstroke Hobo and was one of several mostly suede Limited Edition bags made in Italy.

 

[bluemotion]

• Hamptons Swing Pack - F41787
• Thrift store purchase, spring 2023
• 7.5" x 8.75"

Please authenticate. I believe I have the right name and style number for this item and ask that you confirm.

Many thanks!

 

[bluemotion]

• Hamptons Python XL Hobo - D1082-15411
• Thrift store purchase, spring 2023
• 17.5' x 14.5"

Kindly authenticate. Thank you in advance for your time and expertise!

 

[BeenBurned]

• Hamptons Swing Pack - F41787
• Thrift store purchase, spring 2023
• 7.5" x 8.75"

Please authenticate. I believe I have the right name and style number for this item and ask that you confirm.

Many thanks!

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The bag looks fine.

Coach made similar styles so I don't know whether it's the correct style number. (I did find a single listing that called the bag that style number but the bags are not the same and would be different numbers.)

 

[BeenBurned]

• Hamptons Python XL Hobo - D1082-15411
• Thrift store purchase, spring 2023
• 17.5' x 14.5"

Kindly authenticate. Thank you in advance for your time and expertise!

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The bag looks fine but I don't think it's real python. The creed describes the bag as leather so I believe it's made to simulate python.

AFAIK, if an item is python, the creed would disclose it as in the following example:

 

[bluemotion]

Last one, please and thank you

• Colorblock Swagger Chain Crossbody - L1780-25833
• Thrift store purchase, spring 2023
• 10.25 x 7.25 x 2.5

 

[bluemotion]

The bag looks fine but I don't think it's real python. The creed describes the bag as leather so I believe it's made to simulate python.

AFAIK, if an item is python, the creed would disclose it as in the following example:
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Thank you for the confirmation and sample creed! I'm quite certain it's embossed too and pulled the bag's name off Coach's website via Wayback. I just realized that the style name I provided is actually for a slightly different bag; this one is Hamptons Metallic Python XL Hobo.

 

[nicolette13]

Hello authenticators! I was hoping if someone could help me authenticate this Coach Camel Rambler. I do apologize, I am new to vintage Coach and trying to learn how to steer away from fakes online. This bag stumped me, as I realized that the interior zipper was different from other Ramblers I've seen once I received it. Then the font of the serial number further made me speculate even more. I have attached additional photos. Thank you so much for your help.

Purchased on Poshmark, seller: bnbllc
Original Listing: Vintage Coach Rambler 9061 Crossbody Bag Carmel Leather
Model: K3H-9061
Dimensions: 9.5" x 7.5" x 3"
Color: Looks like Camel with nickel hardware

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello authenticators! I was hoping if someone could help me authenticate this Coach Camel Rambler. I do apologize, I am new to vintage Coach and trying to learn how to steer away from fakes online. This bag stumped me, as I realized that the interior zipper was different from other Ramblers I've seen once I received it. Then the font of the serial number further made me speculate even more. I have attached additional photos. Thank you so much for your help.

Purchased on Poshmark, seller: bnbllc
Original Listing: Vintage Coach Rambler 9061 Crossbody Bag Carmel Leather
Model: K3H-9061
Dimensions: 9.5" x 7.5" x 3"
Color: Looks like Camel with nickel hardware

The bag you received from bnbllc is fake. I hope you haven't accepted it yet. If you can't return it, open a dispute with your credit card company or with the paymnt processor you used to pay for it.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello authenticators! I was hoping if someone could help me authenticate this Coach Camel Rambler. I do apologize, I am new to vintage Coach and trying to learn how to steer away from fakes online. This bag stumped me, as I realized that the interior zipper was different from other Ramblers I've seen once I received it. Then the font of the serial number further made me speculate even more. I have attached additional photos. Thank you so much for your help.

Purchased on Poshmark, seller: bnbllc
Original Listing: Vintage Coach Rambler 9061 Crossbody Bag Carmel Leather
Model: K3H-9061
Dimensions: 9.5" x 7.5" x 3"
Color: Looks like Camel with nickel hardware

Get your money back!

There are several SERIOUS problems with it.

The back of the turnlock has indentations for the prongs that are NOT on the original equipment turnlocks from that time period.

The K3H- serial prefix is invalid and ALWAYS Fake and has been mentioned dozens of times in multiple places in the Coach forums here - search the forums for "coach k3h" or even just "K3H". Here are 16 PAGES of links referring to that serial prefix:

https://forum.purseblog.com/search/2570815/?q=k3h&o=date

Even Searching our forums for the entire serial number "k3h-9061" would have found red flags:

https://forum.purseblog.com/search/2570824/?q=k3h-9061&o=date

The K3H serial prefix is also listed as "always Fake" in the Daria48 Fake Coach Numbers list that's included in the Salearea Guides thread:

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

and
DARIA48 Fake Numbers Lists at tPF:

PART 1 - posts 37, 38 and 39

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

and

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

and

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

and
PART 2 - post 40

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

The too-big serial font often but not always is a red flag

The inside pocket zipper pull is wrong

Bags made in the US after the early 1990s should NOT have buckles stamped "SOLID BRASS"

Never never NEVER buy brand-name or designer items from any Poshmark sellers unless you authenticate them here FIRST. Poshmark is a cesspool of fakes and fakes sellers and Poshmark doesn't care.

 

[nicolette13]

Get your money back!

There are several SERIOUS problems with it.

The back of the turnlock has indentations for the prongs that are NOT on the original equipment turnlocks from that time period.

The K3H- serial prefix is invalid and ALWAYS Fake and has been mentioned dozens of times in multiple places in the Coach forums here - search the forums for "coach k3h" or even just "K3H". Here are 16 PAGES of links referring to that serial prefix:

https://forum.purseblog.com/search/2570815/?q=k3h&o=date

Even Searching our forums for the entire serial number "k3h-9061" would have found red flags:

https://forum.purseblog.com/search/2570824/?q=k3h-9061&o=date

The K3H serial prefix is also listed as "always Fake" in the Daria48 Fake Coach Numbers list that's included in the Salearea Guides thread:

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

and
DARIA48 Fake Numbers Lists at tPF:

PART 1 - posts 37, 38 and 39

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

and

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

and

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

and
PART 2 - post 40

SaleArea guides

@Hyacinth I was just reading your excellent Italian coach guide above and I have a question. I am currently rehabbing a Gramercy Top Handle 7002 bag from 1999 (that you graciously authenticated for me) see below for one of the auction pictures. I am trying to figure out the color name for this...

forum.purseblog.com

The too-big serial font often but not always is a red flag

The inside pocket zipper pull is wrong

Bags made in the US after the early 1990s should NOT have buckles stamped "SOLID BRASS"

Never never NEVER buy brand-name or designer items from any Poshmark sellers unless you authenticate them here FIRST. Poshmark is a cesspool of fakes and fakes sellers and Poshmark doesn't care.

Thank you for the information. I will be more careful in the future and will search the serial numbers in this thread beforehand.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you for the information. I will be more careful in the future and will search the serial numbers in this thread beforehand.

Are you not able to get a refund?