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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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  • 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.
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  • FOR ITEMS NOT 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.
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#89,611
Hello Everyone,
I saw this bag which is currently for auction on ebay, the link to all information is

www.ebay.com

Rare Vintage Coach Barrel Bag -Bonnie Cashin Era | eBay

<p>This bag was obtained a few years ago on auction. The seller had obtained from estate sale. The leather is very soft no visible tears or discoloration. Also the bag does not have a tag. I added two pictures one of the navy blue and one of red bag for your review. I am only selling the bag...
www.ebay.com

It’s lovely, but it has no Coach marking of any kind. I’m wondering if it’s authentic, and would appreciate any feedback you could give. Thanks very much
 
#89,612
Tilis said:
Dear Authenitcators, would muchly appreciate you taking a look at this one...thanks in advance :smile:
Item: Coach VTG 3731 90s Brown Leather AUTH Spectator Shoulder Crossbody Bag
Seller and site where listed: FoundItFirst on ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/145920833572
Comments: Who is she and what color do you think lurks under that dirt ? :smile:
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It's authentic. It could be tabac. It's hard to tell. It could look completely different once it is rehabbed.
 
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CoachLoverDi said:
Hello Everyone,
I saw this bag which is currently for auction on ebay, the link to all information is

www.ebay.com

Rare Vintage Coach Barrel Bag -Bonnie Cashin Era | eBay

<p>This bag was obtained a few years ago on auction. The seller had obtained from estate sale. The leather is very soft no visible tears or discoloration. Also the bag does not have a tag. I added two pictures one of the navy blue and one of red bag for your review. I am only selling the bag...
www.ebay.com

It’s lovely, but it has no Coach marking of any kind. I’m wondering if it’s authentic, and would appreciate any feedback you could give. Thanks very much
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No way to prove it is Bonnie Cashin or Coach.
 
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#89,615
butterbear said:
Dear authenticators, would appreciate if you could take a look at this:

Item: Authentic vintage Coach US
Listing number: n/a
Seller and site where listed: @jackpotjunks.store (Carousell)
Link: https://www.carousell.com.my/p/1317693715/
Comments: Would love to know if this is authentic and if yes, is this a court bag?
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authentic Court bag.
 
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Tilis said:
Dear Authenitcators, would muchly appreciate you taking a look at this one...thanks in advance :smile:
Item: Coach VTG 3731 90s Brown Leather AUTH Spectator Shoulder Crossbody Bag
Seller and site where listed: FoundItFirst on ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/145920833572
Comments: Who is she and what color do you think lurks under that dirt ? :smile:
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:loveeyes: My once BT, distressed to perfection, made in NYC City Bag would love to meet up with yours for a coffee date!
 
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#89,620
Good afternoon authenticators! I’ve come across potentially another Swinger (4040)!

Item: Swinger (4040) in ??
Where: Thrift
Comments: What exactly is going on with the creed, it looks almost unfinished/poorly finished?


Thanks for your time!
 

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#89,625
BeenBurned said:
The back of the leather as you describe it worries me.

How does the texture, weight and striped pattern of the lining compare to your others?

If you file for a return, you can always add a comment that you're willing to keep the bag but since the case is (fake or questionable), you don't expect to pay for that.

Some sellers are willing to issue partial refunds rather than pay return shipping and give a full refund when they can't resell the item.

ETA: Would you please post a link to the listing you purchased from shopsastores? I went through the sold listings and although I found other sold fakes, I didn't find the listing for the bag and skinny pouch you bought.

NEVER MIND: Found it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/395495565789

DO NOT buy items from sellers when the listing doesn't show creeds and/or other details that are necessary for authenticating the item.
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Apologies for the delayed response—just saw this!

The weight was heavier, the ticking had the same coloring and pattern/pattern size, but the weave differed a good bit, the cartouche size and placement noticeably differed (though I don’t know whether that makes a difference), and the peeled corner’s look ultimately just made me too uneasy as well, so back it goes.

I did actually ask about doing a partial return, which they were open to. I’m waiting to hear if what I suggested for my partial refund is acceptable. They’re slower to respond, likely because I think one person is running the account and they’re not there all the time (this is Salvation Army).

They do have a mixed selling record, but since their return policy is so easy—I just get to return within 30 days if I select Item Is Not as Described, no questions asked, automatic return label—and since even though they always reply they are slow with messaging, I don’t always ask for the additional photos, especially if there isn’t much time left in the auction. I’ve bought a number of things from them that have been authentic, and the few that haven’t I’ve sent back without issue or complaint from them, and they haven’t tried to relist them, for whatever that’s worth l.

It’s far from a perfect situation, though, obviously! :/

Thank you again for your help! I always appreciate it.
 
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