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:
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  Listing number:
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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!

 

[RadhaDB]

Here is the second bag. A nubuc Tribeca tote?

Thanks for looking at them!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi all! I found two bags thrifting today, which I haven't seen in at least a year! I would appreciate your expert opinions.
The first is a black Taft with a Costa Rican creed. I've heard this is a commonly faked style but sure hope this one is real. She does have the soft feel of CR leather.

The Taft is fine from 2002.

 

[BeenBurned]

Here is the second bag. A nubuc Tribeca tote?

Thanks for looking at them!

It's fine too.

 

[whateve]

I have two more bags I'd like to check on, if someone would be so kind:

First one is a Murphy I found at a garage sale.

Second one is a slim duffle from Goodwill. This one has a wonky zipper pull that's got me a little concerned. One side of it looks uneven, and I can't tell if it's fake or just damaged.

Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the info! Bummer on the black one! Is it the creed or something else that gave it away? I'm trying to learn as much as I can about vintage bags, so I'd love to know what I missed.

Mostly the creed number, the font and specifically the plant code - J. The US J plant was never used for bags.

 

[RadhaDB]

The Taft is fine from 2002.

Thank you! Appreciate your time.

 

[rivercity]

Hello!
Would you please let me know your thoughts on this Taft bag I purchased on EBay?
Item: Vintage Coach Bag Taft 9980 Mahogany Brown Crossbody
Item number: 256571654508
Seller: santawob
Listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/256571654508
Thank you so much!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello!
Would you please let me know your thoughts on this Taft bag I purchased on EBay?
Item: Vintage Coach Bag Taft 9980 Mahogany Brown Crossbody
Item number: 256571654508
Seller: santawob
Listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/256571654508
Thank you so much!

Sorry but it's fake.

If you paid for it, ask the seller to cancel and tell her that it's counterfeit and cannot be relisted.

If you haven't paid, don't pay. Again, I suggest letting the seller know that she shouldn't relist.

 

[rivercity]

Thank you so much, BeenBurned. I appreciate your time and will notify the seller.

 

[DL Harper]

Looks fine and looks like 6991. I think it was made around 2001.

Thank you! I appreciate your time and help.

 

[DL Harper]

Looks fine and looks like 6991. I think it was made around 2001.

Thank you! I appreciate your time and help.

Curious, was this style "Flat Cosmetic" available as a large also? If it was available as a Large Flat Cosmetic, any idea of the style number and an available photo? Many thanks!

 

[DL Harper]

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[whateve]

Curious, was this style "Flat Cosmetic" available as a large also? If it was available as a Large Flat Cosmetic, any idea of the style number and an available photo? Many thanks!

I don't think so, at least not released at the same time. The small was 6990, the medium was 6991, so if there was a large you would think it would be 6992, but 6992 is a coin purse. I don't have a 6993 in my files. The medium is fairly large. Anything much larger doesn't seem like it would be a cosmetic case, it would be more along the lines of a portfolio.

 

[DL Harper]

I don't think so, at least not released at the same time. The small was 6990, the medium was 6991, so if there was a large you would think it would be 6992, but 6992 is a coin purse. I don't have a 6993 in my files. The medium is fairly large. Anything much larger doesn't seem like it would be a cosmetic case, it would be more along the lines of a portfolio.

True, it would be large and along the lines of a portfolio size. Even the medium #6991 could be considered a clutch size. Hoping I'll find another #6991 that's in great condition and doesn't break the bank. 🤞
Thanks for the added information.

 

[ssmithwarner]

Is this authentic? I woild also appreciate knowing the color name so I can find a wristlet or small wallet. It seems to be some sort of pink metallic. I purchased it on Ebay. Thank you!

 

[blessingsandpurses]

I found this in my grandma's things. I have previously authenticated her purses and she loved the 9755s and similar cross body bags. This looks like all the rest of her 9755s, but it has a different set of numbers. Then I remembered I read somewhere that in earlier decades the model numbers did not match up to the present ones. This tracks as Grandma started collecting in the 60s, and this could be an earlier pocket purse before the model numbers were assigned. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this purse for authentication purposes.