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.

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• 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:
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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!

 

[honkers]

So far we've never found a Y plant code in a genuine Coach that was made in the US. And there are several critical areas that aren't in the seller's photos. The odds are overwhelming that the "Tribeca" is a fake.

thanks for the speedy response. .. is there enough info for me to report it as fake (and how do I do that?)

 

[Hyacinth]

Please authenticate. Thanks! Not all serial number is in the creed, but looks like B8M.

Vintage Coach Navy Blue Crossbody Purse N;B8-9087 Made In USA
Item 291539341403
Seller krinorebel

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...OHjBpm%2BhqV8VjJooGvI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

It's a genuine Metropolitan Zip

 

[Hyacinth]

thanks for the speedy response. .. is there enough info for me to report it as fake (and how do I do that?)

You can. Just report it as "invalid plant code in the serial number"

 

[honkers]

You can. Just report it as "invalid plant code in the serial number"

done - thanks again

 

[Hyacinth]

We consider all J8Y prefixes to be fake. I think the logo on the front of the bag looks off too.

The logo is stamped much too close to the edge of the flap. The strap mounting rings aren't shaped correctly, and neither is the strap buckle. The stitching on the inside above the inside pocket isn't right either.

Tribeca styles like the Tribeca Flap are highly and accurately faked. The hardware has to be examined very carefully, including the "male" part of the magnetic snap and ALL the stamping on it, and the underside of the strap buckle. Many Tribeca fakes have "E" plant codes with Made in the United States creeds

 

[honkers]

The logo is stamped much too close to the edge of the flap. The strap mounting rings aren't shaped correctly, and neither is the strap buckle. The stitching on the inside above the inside pocket isn't right either.

Tribeca styles like the Tribeca Flap are highly and accurately faked. The hardware has to be examined very carefully, including the "male" part of the magnetic snap and ALL the stamping on it, and the underside of the strap buckle. Many Tribeca fakes have "E" plant codes with Made in the United States creeds

All good to know. . . I saw someone with one in the grocery store the other day and I liked it's simplicity and lines. But then read that they are highly faked so I will be careful before buying one!

 

[maramd]

It's a genuine Metropolitan Zip

Thank you Hyacinth!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi,

I posted earlier requesting authentication of the Coach Edie Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag and was asked t post the serial number from the inside pocket which is now included in the attached images.
Please let me know what you think.

Thank you-

Hi- I just posted the inside tag for you to view.

Thank you for your help!

It looks fine.

 

[JEN_]

Item: Vintage Coach Mailbag style purse with removable Cross Body Strap
Listing number:181841964769
Seller: sixx726
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...-Body-Strap-/181841964769?hash=item2a56a02ee1
Comments: This looks like a fake Station bag to me. Should I report?

 

[whateve]

Item: Vintage Coach Mailbag style purse with removable Cross Body Strap
Listing number:181841964769
Seller: sixx726
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...-Body-Strap-/181841964769?hash=item2a56a02ee1
Comments: This looks like a fake Station bag to me. Should I report?

yes, report. It wasn't made by Coach. It looks like someone put a Coach hangtag on it. The seller says it doesn't say Coach anywhere on it but must be authentic because their sister-in-law owned it! That inside thing looks like Dooney.

 

[JEN_]

yes, report. It wasn't made by Coach. It looks like someone put a Coach hangtag on it. The seller says it doesn't say Coach anywhere on it but must be authentic because their sister-in-law owned it! That inside thing looks like Dooney.

That's what I thought. Thanks for confirming, Whateve! Reported.

 

[Catbird9]

yes, report. It wasn't made by Coach. It looks like someone put a Coach hangtag on it. The seller says it doesn't say Coach anywhere on it but must be authentic because their sister-in-law owned it! That inside thing looks like Dooney.

Yes, and that blank oval patch on the flap also looks like Dooney...an unhatched duck? Definitely an odd duck!

 

[SheriDahlin]

It looks like a style 4301 Sheridan Checkbook Wallet. Coach had discontinued the Sheridan line by the beginning of 1995 so it could only have been made between 1992 and 1994.

Thank you so much Hyacinth !! I was searching for mid- late 1990s & couldn't find it. It is a loverly wallet ! Even better to discover it is "kinda rare " if it was only manufacured between 1992-94! HOOO~RAY!! :snowballs:Thanks again for your help:urock:

 

[noshoepolish]

yes, report. It wasn't made by Coach. It looks like someone put a Coach hangtag on it. The seller says it doesn't say Coach anywhere on it but must be authentic because their sister-in-law owned it! That inside thing looks like Dooney.

What does it say on the turnlock

 

[whateve]

What does it say on the turnlock

Am I imagining it? It looks like DOT.