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!

 

[whateve]

Item: Coach Willis in black with brass hardware
Listing number: not sure where to find this
Seller: Millieways
Site: Mercari
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m52451948777/
I’ve been looking for a Coach Willis with brass hardware that comes with the original strap. I’m a noob when it comes to vintage Coach so I would really appreciate it if someone could take a look at this one! I believe the listing contains all the necessary photos but I can request definitely more/better photos from the seller if needed. Thanks in advance!

It's authentic but it isn't vintage. It was made in China in 2005. The leather might not be as nice as on a vintage piece.

 

[craynea]

It's authentic.

Thank you SO much!!

 

[genblue]

It's authentic but it isn't vintage. It was made in China in 2005. The leather might not be as nice as on a vintage piece.

Oh, gotcha. That is very helpful. Thank you so much for the quick reply!

 

[Jacynthe]

Good afternoon dear authenticators! A request to authenticate please. Thank you!!!

Item: Equestrian flap shopper 9808
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 8" height, 11" width, 3" width (measured in middle). I believe I purchased this before
joining tpf. I did a search here to make sure this is not a duplicate request. Apologies in advance if it is.

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[whateve]

Good afternoon dear authenticators! A request to authenticate please. Thank you!!!

Item: Equestrian flap shopper 9808
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 8" height, 11" width, 3" width (measured in middle). I believe I purchased this before
joining tpf. I did a search here to make sure this is not a duplicate request. Apologies in advance if it is.

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It's fine. I've always liked this style.

 

[Jacynthe]

It's fine. I've always liked this style.

Thank you so much @whateve for sharing your time and knowledge with me this afternoon. Super speedy reply!!!

 

[Jacynthe]

Good afternoon dear authenticators! Another request for an authentication please. Thank you!!!

Item: Small pouch
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 4 1/2" height, 7 1/2" width, 2" width

 

[clairebc]

Hi! I was looking for a project to practice leather restoration/cleanup, and settled on an older coach bag. Thanks!

Item: "Classic Vintage coach saddle bag"
Listing number: 155930887428
Site: Ebay
Seller: megdil_0
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/155930887428
Comments: I've actually already bought this (this afternoon - so I don't have it yet!). I am very much new to this - thanks in advance.

Photos from the listing:

 

[whateve]

Hi! I was looking for a project to practice leather restoration/cleanup, and settled on an older coach bag. Thanks!

Item: "Classic Vintage coach saddle bag"
Listing number: 155930887428
Site: Ebay
Seller: megdil_0
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/155930887428
Comments: I've actually already bought this (this afternoon - so I don't have it yet!). I am very much new to this - thanks in advance.

You picked a great style, one of my favorites. It's an authentic shoulder sac #9730 made in the 1980s. If you didn't know about it already, visit our rehab club for pointers. https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/

 

[whateve]

Good afternoon dear authenticators! Another request for an authentication please. Thank you!!!

Item: Small pouch
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 4 1/2" height, 7 1/2" width, 2" width

It looks fine.

 

[DL Harper]

If it hasn't been shipped yet, maybe the seller will be willing to send a picture of the full creed and serial number.

It's lightly stamped. Are you able to read the numbers (maybe M9?) and read the patch? Hope you can determine authenticity based on the 4 patch photos the seller sent plus the listing link.
Dimensions are 12" length x 7" width x 7" height per the seller. TY

 

[clairebc]

You picked a great style, one of my favorites. It's an authentic shoulder sac #9730 made in the 1980s. If you didn't know about it already, visit our rehab club for pointers. https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/

Thank you so much! Reading through that thread now, so excited for this first project.

 

[whateve]

It's lightly stamped. Are you able to read the numbers (maybe M9?) and read the patch? Hope you can determine authenticity based on the 4 patch photos the seller sent plus the listing link.
Dimensions are 12" length x 7" width x 7" height per the seller. TY

I can't read much. From the picture in the listing, I can see it says made in Mexico, which makes me think it is probably authentic. It's unusual for smaller items like this to even have a creed number.

 

[Jacynthe]

It looks fine.

Thank you as always @whateve !!! Your help and sharing knowledge are greatly appreciated by me.

 

[Lake Effect]

Hi! I was looking for a project to practice leather restoration/cleanup, and settled on an older coach bag. Thanks!

Item: "Classic Vintage coach saddle bag"
Listing number: 155930887428
Site: Ebay
Seller: megdil_0
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/155930887428
Comments: I've actually already bought this (this afternoon - so I don't have it yet!). I am very much new to this - thanks in advance.

Photos from the listing:
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Omg I saw this bag and was going to post in the Vintage or Rehab thread that I think it is the soulmate to my distressed to perfection City and Buckle bags! Enjoy!