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This is the first bag I bought not knowing about counterfeits and this group.
I’m ashamed of asking about this one because I know it’s not authentic, right?
It was sold to me as an equestrian E5F-9034, but could be 9084 not sure
Blue
Sold by a private seller in go trendier mx.

The other one is one that I just found but for any reason the person just send me this two pictures.
Listed as H5H-4067
Private seller in mx

Thank you for your help!
I think the brown tote is authentic. The other bag is fake.
 
Hi, me again. One of my grail bags came up for sale and I'm waiting on a creed pic from the seller. In the meantime, though, it's a small bag and I still need something that I can fit my iPad and sketchbook in. I'm looking at a Whitney and two Patricias.

Item: Coach Vintage Black Leather Whitney Bag Style H6H-4115 Light weight shoulder bag
Listing number: 256601915216
Seller and site where listed: M's Designer Bags, Shoes, & More (1mymichele) on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/256601915216
Comments: The creed is VERY faded on this girl.

Item: VTG Coach 9951 Patricia Legacy Flap Black Leather Cross Body Bag
Listing number: 176486881631
Seller and site where listed: Shop Jinju (shopjinju) on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/176486881631

Item: Vintage Coach PATRICIA Black Leather Crossbody Bag Purse 9951 USA
Listing number: 116230070685
Seller and site where listed: thriftshop_queen on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/116230070685

Not sure if y'all can comment on this here, but if the Patricias are both good, is there much of a difference in leather quality between those years at the Costa Rican factory?

Thank you all as always, you are lifesavers!
 
Hi, me again. One of my grail bags came up for sale and I'm waiting on a creed pic from the seller. In the meantime, though, it's a small bag and I still need something that I can fit my iPad and sketchbook in. I'm looking at a Whitney and two Patricias.

Item: Coach Vintage Black Leather Whitney Bag Style H6H-4115 Light weight shoulder bag
Listing number: 256601915216
Seller and site where listed: M's Designer Bags, Shoes, & More (1mymichele) on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/256601915216
Comments: The creed is VERY faded on this girl.

Item: VTG Coach 9951 Patricia Legacy Flap Black Leather Cross Body Bag
Listing number: 176486881631
Seller and site where listed: Shop Jinju (shopjinju) on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/176486881631

Item: Vintage Coach PATRICIA Black Leather Crossbody Bag Purse 9951 USA
Listing number: 116230070685
Seller and site where listed: thriftshop_queen on eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/116230070685

Not sure if y'all can comment on this here, but if the Patricias are both good, is there much of a difference in leather quality between those years at the Costa Rican factory?

Thank you all as always, you are lifesavers!
The two Patricias are authentic. I really can't see very much of the creed on the Whitney. I don't know if there is a difference in leather quality between 1998 and 2002 in Costa Rican leather. In my experience, the quality of the leather didn't really go downhill until around 2005. But I think that the color on my 2004 Costa Rican bag wasn't as good as on earlier bags. I had issues with getting it to come back during rehabbing. You could ask on the rehab club thread.
 
The two Patricias are authentic. I really can't see very much of the creed on the Whitney. I don't know if there is a difference in leather quality between 1998 and 2002 in Costa Rican leather. In my experience, the quality of the leather didn't really go downhill until around 2005. But I think that the color on my 2004 Costa Rican bag wasn't as good as on earlier bags. I had issues with getting it to come back during rehabbing. You could ask on the rehab club thread.
Thank you, whateve! I snagged the second one just because it seemed to be in a little better shape. I will definitely be stopping by the rehab thread, I've been meaning to ask for some help with my poor 2015 Swagger that needs a little TLC anyway.
 
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One more! Thank you for your time and expertise.
I've never seen a station bag where you could see the creed sticking out like that when the bag is open. It's usually more hidden inside the pocket. All the other details to me look right, but I'd love to have the experts chime in. Thanks!
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/315835619265
Item: Vintage Coach 8814 Black Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag
Platform: Ebay. Seller: vanchah_0

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ETA: I found another bag with a similarly placed creed. So, maybe it was a "thing" or known error. That bag: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1551001617/like-new-vintage-coach-station-bag-5130

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Hi! I think this is a 4124 Dixon Mini Bag. Authentico? Please and thank you for taking a look. Creed is very worn. No dimensions given.
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/167001893034
Item name: Vintage Coach Leather Black Crossbody Purse
Platform: Ebay. Seller: Akuun

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One more! Thank you for your time and expertise.
I've never seen a station bag where you could see the creed sticking out like that when the bag is open. It's usually more hidden inside the pocket. All the other details to me look right, but I'd love to have the experts chime in. Thanks!
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/315835619265
Item: Vintage Coach 8814 Black Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag
Platform: Ebay. Seller: vanchah_0

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ETA: I found another bag with a similarly placed creed. So, maybe it was a "thing" or known error. That bag: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1551001617/like-new-vintage-coach-station-bag-5130

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Both are fine.

Regarding the station bag, it's a mistake we see occasionally. I think the 2 pieces of leather, the one that goes on the inside back wall and the one that goes on the front are the same size and they attached them in the wrong places.
 
Good Afternoon Authenticators!

Looking to get some bags authenticated!

(1/3)
Item: City in British Tan
Where: Live auction
Comments: -

Thanks in advance :))
 

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Second bag here!

(2/3)

Item: Lindsay in Black
Where: Thrift
Comments: Pretty sure she has polish :(
 

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Last bag here!

Item: Neoprene Mini (???)
Where: Thrift
Comments: Not sure what the bag is officially called or if the hangtag is matching!


Thanks for your time!
 

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Good Afternoon Authenticators!

Looking to get some bags authenticated!

(1/3)
Item: City in British Tan
Where: Live auction
Comments: -

Thanks in advance :smile:)

Second bag here!

(2/3)

Item: Lindsay in Black
Where: Thrift
Comments: Pretty sure she has polish :sad:

Last bag here!

Item: Neoprene Mini (???)
Where: Thrift
Comments: Not sure what the bag is officially called or if the hangtag is matching!


Thanks for your time!

All three are fine. I don't have the neoprene in my files.
 
Would you please authenticate this Willis I purchased from a friend? 10" x ,9.5"x 3"
Thank you
 

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