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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 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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#89,791
origamimaster said:
Hello folks, I have found a German offer for a lovely bag. Your opinions are appreciated!

item: Coach Damen Tasche Bordeaux NEU Leder Handtasche Ledertasche, Shopper Groß
seller and site where listed: Preloved BAZAAR on eBay
link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1350323755...E3eQn2oTbq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Comments: do you think it’s genuine and worth the price?

Thank you again for taking the time.
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whateve said:
I'm not seeing the pictures we need for authenticating. Read the post in yellow at the top of this page.
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origamimaster said:
I apologize! I requested the additional pictures and this is what the seller sent me:
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According to an online guide I found, the serial code is longer, may it be because it was made in February 2022?

Thank you in advance!
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I'd like to see the made in tag for this bag.

I was only able to find one other bag of this style with a "202" plant code that claims to be made in the Philippines, something I've not seen before. Other Filippino-made bags have other plant code(s).

Although I don't see any obvious problems, I just can't assure you that it's genuine.

Other opinions are welcome.
 
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#89,793
DL Harper said:
Good afternoon! Can someone take a look at this coin purse for authenticity? It looks a bit similar to the International Coin Purse, but I'm not sure if it's actually identical. Any info to share on this one if authentic? If authentic, would it be vintage yet? Many thanks!

Item: Coach Leather Coin Purse
Seller: icrystalise
Item number: 315627198668
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/315627198668
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It looks good.

I don't think it's an international coin case (4849) unless Coach made more than one style and called it the same name.

This listing shows what 4849 looks like:
www.ebay.com

New, 90s Vintage Coach international leather coin case, British Tan | eBay

Authentic Coach, International Coin Case, 4849. Superficial scratches from decades of storage/handling, as depicted in photos. Color: British Tan. Tiny imperfections give character to these rare beauties.
www.ebay.com
 
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BeenBurned said:
It looks good.

I don't think it's an international coin case (4849) unless Coach made more than one style and called it the same name.

This listing shows what 4849 looks like:
www.ebay.com

New, 90s Vintage Coach international leather coin case, British Tan | eBay

Authentic Coach, International Coin Case, 4849. Superficial scratches from decades of storage/handling, as depicted in photos. Color: British Tan. Tiny imperfections give character to these rare beauties.
www.ebay.com
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Thank you. The one I asked about looks a bit chunkier than the #4849 International Coin case.
Also, thanks for the reference listing.
 
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whateve said:
It looks good. I'm surprised no one else bid.
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Thank you! Ahh I was getting worried that maybe people weren’t bidding because they thought it wasn’t authentic, but now I’m guessing it was just because the pictures aren’t that great.

I love my Navy Blue Copely for work but I have noticed that sometimes I baby it. The Biltmore at this price and in a classic color will be a bag that I can actually use and enjoy on a daily basis without worrying too much, so I’m really excited!
 
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sarahk95 said:
Thank you! Ahh I was getting worried that maybe people weren’t bidding because they thought it wasn’t authentic, but now I’m guessing it was just because the pictures aren’t that great.

I love my Navy Blue Copely for work but I have noticed that sometimes I baby it. The Biltmore at this price and in a classic color will be a bag that I can actually use and enjoy on a daily basis without worrying too much, so I’m really excited!
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Fortunately for the seller, she started the opening bid at a reasonable price she's willing to sell for.

Most auctions just don't get the bidding frenzy of years gone by. Buyers are so used to buying items and receiving them quickly (thank you, Amazon) and they just don't want to wait a week (or 10 days) to find out if they've won then have to wait several more days for shipping and delivery.

Congrats on your win!
 
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BeenBurned said:
I'd like to see the made in tag for this bag.

I was only able to find one other bag of this style with a "202" plant code that claims to be made in the Philippines, something I've not seen before. Other Filippino-made bags have other plant code(s).

Although I don't see any obvious problems, I just can't assure you that it's genuine.

Other opinions are welcome.
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Thank you for your honesty! I agree, it is a bit tricky. I requested an additional pic of the made in tag and am awaiting seller’s response.
 
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#89,801
origamimaster said:
Thank you for your honesty! I agree, it is a bit tricky. I requested an additional pic of the made in tag and am awaiting seller’s response.
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Posting an update and a warning for everyone who would be interested in buying a Market Tote. After hours of digging, I do believe Market Totes get replicated heavily. The code “H22202” can only be found on Japanese websites, and I also found multiple other Malaysian, Thai and Taiwanese shops selling the style. Either it’s grey market or topgrade fake. I also believe that the authentic Market Totes have the creed in gold font. The leather is also less shiny. IMG_8123.jpeg
 

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origamimaster said:
Posting an update and a warning for everyone who would be interested in buying a Market Tote. After hours of digging, I do believe Market Totes get replicated heavily. The code “H22202” can only be found on Japanese websites, and I also found multiple other Malaysian, Thai and Taiwanese shops selling the style. Either it’s grey market or topgrade fake. I also believe that the authentic Market Totes have the creed in gold font. The leather is also less shiny. View attachment 6047075
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I'm glad you did research that I've been doing for several years and your conclusion is the same as mine.

I started a thread over 5 years ago about the ungodly number of close fakes coming from Japanese sellers:

Japanese Coach ring - warning

Japan has strong laws against the sale of counterfeit items and generally, Japanese sellers have had a reputation for being honest. However there have been cases where Korean fake (Coach) bags were listed and relisted by more than one Japanese sellers. But a couple of weeks ago, I came across...
forum.purseblog.com forum.purseblog.com

Since that time, the rabbit hole has gone so deep with so many twists and turns that I've stopped adding sellers to it because it's like whack-a-mole -- report and get 1 listing removed and 2 other sellers list the same POS.

The fakes are extremely close and quite time-consuming to authenticate through pictures. Many also include fake packaging, fake tags, fake receipts.

I strongly recommend against buying ANY NWT or NWOT items from Japanese sellers OR from domestic sellers who may have purchased their items from Japan.

And it's not just market totes. Any items that are listed as "collaborations" need caution -- Nasa, Disney, Peanuts, Jean-Michel Basquiat, etc. This includes bags, wallets, keychains and other accessories and clothing items.

Oh, and we can't depend on the Japanese sellers selling genuine vintage Coach either. The have been hundreds (or thousands?) of Korean-made "vintage" fakes being peddled and if not reported and removed in time, they get sold.

BEWARE -- CAVEAT EMPTOR!
 
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Hello, can someone please authenticate this bag please? Purchased from an estate sale.thanks
 

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