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
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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!

 

[Hyacinth]

Polite bump!

Genuine.

 

[Hyacinth]

Can anyone help me authenticate this bag? I got it from a very reliable source that I've gotten countless authentic bags from. I know it's a Coach swingback messenger bag and some of these don't have serial numbers in them. It doesn't have any paper tags inside either. Just the creed with no serial number. I've read it could also be a sample bag or used for promotional photo shoots. Let me know if you think it's authentic or not. Thank you!!

Looks good to me. It was probably just called a Sig Optic or Optic Signature Swingpack, my guess would be that itwas made roughly between 2003 and 2007

 

[BeenBurned]

Sorry about that. I did not know that sold items don't show up. I bought it earlier, but I am still able to cancel if fake. As I have learned my lesson and will not buy any bag unless verified.

Here are the photo's from the ads. It is a golden bag and a navy blue one. Thanks as always for your expertise.

Those 2 bags you've shown pictures of are authentic.

 

[BeenBurned]

I have notified the seller I do not accept the purchased bag and want to discontinue the transaction. The seller of the fake G4D-9927 has agreed, so I will receive a refund from Vinted (buyer protection arrangement). She says she did not know it was fake. And she does not want the bag returned to her.

What to do with the fake bags: views welcome: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-hall-of-shame-post-coach-fakes-here.824098/post-35895638

Thanks authenticators for your expertise.

I made suggestions on the HOS thread.

 

[Marjannie]

Those 2 bags you've shown pictures of are authentic.

Very happy about that, thank you so much for your time!

 

[Marjannie]

I made suggestions on the HOS thread.

Yes, thank you so much. I have read them carefully and I am taking them into account as much as I can. Very useful and much appreciated!

 

[BeenBurned]

Can anyone help me authenticate this bag? I got it from a very reliable source that I've gotten countless authentic bags from. I know it's a Coach swingback messenger bag and some of these don't have serial numbers in them. It doesn't have any paper tags inside either. Just the creed with no serial number. I've read it could also be a sample bag or used for promotional photo shoots. Let me know if you think it's authentic or not. Thank you!!

Here's a better view of the creed

Looks good to me. It was probably just called a Sig Optic or Optic Signature Swingpack, my guess would be that itwas made roughly between 2003 and 2007

FYI, it's definitely not a sample or promotional bag. Many smaller (accessories) items including swingpacks, wristlets, wallets, etc. may or may not have creeds and those with creeds may or may not have serial numbers.

Your swingpack is one that has a creed but no serial number.

 

[greenandred]

Hello again! Could I ask you to look over two more for me today? Thank you—I appreciate it.

Abbie (9017) in mustard - A8C-9017
Purchased on eBay last month from sharocoo9.
Measurements: 6.75" x 5.75" x 2"
My supplemental photos:

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Stewardess (9525) in black - G9P-9525
This is another from the ShopGoodwill auction site a while back with no remaining listing, unfortunately.
Measurements: 11" x 9.5" x 4.25"
Photos:

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Bump
(Thanks!)

 

[Hyacinth]

Thanks for the info, I just thought it was cool and may have been a collab. Sorry, my boss is in the textile business not coach so that's sort of a strange question to ask.

One big problem with that bag being a collaboration between RL and Coach is that Lichtenstein had been dead for 5 or 6 years when that bag was made and released.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello again! Could I ask you to look over two more for me today? Thank you—I appreciate it.

Abbie (9017) in mustard - A8C-9017
Purchased on eBay last month from sharocoo9.
Measurements: 6.75" x 5.75" x 2"
My supplemental photos:

View attachment 5925565View attachment 5925566View attachment 5925567View attachment 5925568

Stewardess (9525) in black - G9P-9525
This is another from the ShopGoodwill auction site a while back with no remaining listing, unfortunately.
Measurements: 11" x 9.5" x 4.25"
Photos:

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Bump
(Thanks!)

Oops. Sorry you were missed.

Both are fine.

 

[klc2021]

I purchased this bag from a Facebook contact: Debra Cole. It was authenticated for sale on FB, but I hope it’s ok I’m checking here? I trust you guys!

I can’t find the original listing. I saw it a few months ago and reached out via Messenger, then reached out again recently and the seller sent me photos, which are included below.

If this is real, this is a Shoulder Purse #9385, right? And, I know it’s older, but any idea when this might have been made?

Thank you!

 

[Hyacinth]

I purchased this bag from a Facebook contact: Debra Cole. It was authenticated for sale on FB, but I hope it’s ok I’m checking here? I trust you guys!

I can’t find the original listing. I saw it a few months ago and reached out via Messenger, then reached out again recently and the seller sent me photos, which are included below.

If this is real, this is a Shoulder Purse #9385, right? And, I know it’s older, but any idea when this might have been made?

Thank you!

Genuine. The Shoulder Purse seems to have disappeared from the catalog inventory by late 1987.

 

[greenandred]

Oops. Sorry you were missed.

Both are fine.

Thanks so much! I appreciate it.

 

[klc2021]

Genuine. The Shoulder Purse seems to have disappeared from the catalog inventory by late 1987.

Thank you so much, Hyacinth! This is a bucket list bag for me — I love the size and the interior kisslock — and I rarely see them at a not-insane price so I’m thrilled!

So 1987 or before means this bag might be as old as me, lol. The history of these vintagr bags… I wish I knew where it had been!

Thank you again!

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Genuine.

Thank you!!