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!

 

[clairebc]

Thank you for taking a look! Bag (2) of (3) I just got.

Item: "…Brown Leather Dinky Crossbody Purse Brass Turnlock Bag”
Listing number: 364626200943
Site: Ebay
Seller: tmust2012
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/364626200943

 

[clairebc]

Thank you for taking a look! Bag (3) of (3) I just got.

Item: "COACH Abbie Brown Leather Crossbody Shoulder Bag 9017”
Listing number: 126229753963
Site: Ebay
Seller: kim_3791
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126229753963
Comments: I attached a pic of the creed here because it’s a bit blurry in the listing.

 

[BeenBurned]

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.

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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/

Sadly the ebay seller "megdil_0" never shipped this bag! I was not paying enough attention and it turns out she has 0 seller feedback. So be aware if you come across a listing by her.

I'm assuming you paid for the bag so if it's past the estimated delivery date shown on your order, you can open a case for INR (item not received).

The seller will have to respond with tracking within 3 days and if she doesn't do so, you should go back to the dispute and request that ebay step in. You'll get the refund and megdil_0's account will get dinged.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you for taking a look! Bag (3) of (3) I just got.

Item: "COACH Abbie Brown Leather Crossbody Shoulder Bag 9017”
Listing number: 126229753963
Site: Ebay
Seller: kim_3791
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126229753963
Comments: I attached a pic of the creed here because it’s a bit blurry in the listing.

It's fine.

 

[clairebc]

It's fine.

Thank you!

 

[Jacynthe]

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

Item: Basic bag
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 7" height, 11" width, 2" depth

 

[BeenBurned]

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

Item: Basic bag
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 7" height, 11" width, 2" depth

It's fine.

 

[crazycatlady76]

Please authenticate I would appreciate it, the no dash between the serial numbers is different.
Binocular Bag #9853 - Introduced Fall 1990 - Measurements 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 4
Bought on Poshmark as a rehab bag (done) and test subject for new replacement German made springlock. (works with no modifications to bag).

Yes, can you share where you got the replacement Springlock?

 

[Hyacinth]

Many thanks!

I try to do as much digging as possible before I post on the various threads in this forum and was able to pull the style details off Wayback. Attached links for each style for your files, should you need them. It's nice to return the favour! 😊

Bleecker Shoulder Flap details & features

Collection List - October 20, 2006

Large Duffle details & features

Thanks very much for the additional information!

 

[Jacynthe]

It's fine.

Thank you @BeenBurned ! As always, I appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge with me!!!

 

[Hyacinth]

Please authenticate I would appreciate it, the no dash between the serial numbers is different.
Binocular Bag #9853 - Introduced Fall 1990 - Measurements 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 4
Bought on Poshmark as a rehab bag (done) and test subject for new replacement German made springlock. (works with no modifications to bag).

I don't understand what is meant by "the no dash between the serial numbers is different" but the bag is genuine.

If you mean that there is no dash between the two halves of the serial number, sometimes the people stamping the numbers make mistakes.

 

[vw65vert]

I don't understand what is meant by "the no dash between the serial numbers is different" but the bag is genuine.

If you mean that there is no dash between the two halves of the serial number, sometimes the people stamping the numbers make mistakes.

Thank you, that is exactly what I meant.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello, I hope someone can tell me if this listing is authentic. I have suspicions it’s not but I’m very new to this arena. I searched and was not able to find any prior authentications of this serial number or any bag of this type.

Item: envelope portfolio bag (I think)
Listing number: n/a
Seller and site where listed: yourgreatfinds.net
Link: https://yourgreatfinds.net/products/vintage-coach-envelope-portfolio-tote-bag?variant=44768271532282
Comments: I’m concerned about the crooked serial number, the depth the creed is stamped at, and the straightness of some of the stitching in available photos. There are more photos on the site linked but I am attaching what I think are the most relevant ones here for convenience. Thanks in advance!

I hope it’s ok to bump this - I think it got missed because I’m new and my post needed mod approval.

None of the things you mentioned are problems when it's an older bag. Read the Salearea Guides thread for some good information about vintage Coaches:

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

Yourbag is genuine and was made some time between the late 1970s and 1988.

 

[vw65vert]

Yes, can you share where you got the replacement Springlock?

Certainly, it is a Loxx fastener Smooth Large Head Button in Antique Brass. In Canada try JT's Outdoor Fabric in Barrie, Ontario they sell the upper & lowers separate for about 12.00 Canadian for the set.

 

[crazycatlady76]

Certainly, it is a Loxx fastener Smooth Large Head Button in Antique Brass. In Canada try JT's Outdoor Fabric in Barrie, Ontario they sell the upper & lowers separate for about 12.00 Canadian for the set.

Thank you so much!