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:
  Item:
  Listing number:
  Seller and site where listed
  Link:
  Comments:
  
  
• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item:
  Where purchased or how obtained
  Comments:

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!

 

[mangosalsax]

Item: Coach Tabby 26 - Black
Seller and site where listed: CoachCloset on Mercari
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m27180294611/?sv=0

The seller sells a lot of NWT Coach purses and has really good reviews but not sure how she's able to sell so many for that low of a price (her other ones have sold for pretty cheap compared to other sellers) -- would LOVE to buy this if it's real though. Thanks everyone!

 

[pjfirst]

It's authentic and the color is as shown. It's more of a mustard yellow, as opposed to sunshine yellow.

Perfect, love hearing that. Thanks so much for the quick review!

 

[lar008]

Ítem: Pocket Purse
Where purchased: Goodwill
Comments: Thank you for your time

 

[whateve]

Ítem: Pocket Purse
Where purchased: Goodwill
Comments: Thank you for your time

authentic

 

[whateve]

Item: Coach Beekman Briefcase
Seller and site where listed: ClosetClassJr
Link: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/187114296808

I'm looking for a Beekman and noticed that some don't have the usual oval turn lock closure shape like this one. Is it the original turn lock or a replacement not from Coach? Thanks in advance!

It's authentic. The earlier versions had the oval turnlock. Then they switched to this one, probably because this one is sturdier. I'm seeing the oval turnlocks through sometime in 1995, then the new turnlocks by Spring 1996.

 

[drtylersdriver]

Please help me!

 

[alwaysvintage]

Item: Pierre Crossbody
Seller and site where listed: carissafinds, eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/205166763810

I think there's something wrong with the serial number? Thanks in advance!

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: Pierre Crossbody
Seller and site where listed: carissafinds, eBay
Link: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/205166763810

I think there's something wrong with the serial number? Thanks in advance!

N isn't normally supposed to be used as a month code but there are Italian-made genuine Coach bags with that legitimate mistake.

The bag is authentic.

 

[Michelle1x]

Item: Crescent Bag with an ENTROPY COA
Listing number: 235963037519
Seller and site where listed: Authentic Designer Collections
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235963037519

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: Crescent Bag with an ENTROPY COA
Listing number: 235963037519
Seller and site where listed: Authentic Designer Collections
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235963037519

Fake.

That bag has been discussed in the past as well as another fake of the same style with a COA from another company that errs. Apparently, Authentic Designer Collections appeals the removals and ebay lets her relist since there are "COAs."


Whether this seller knows her items are fake or not, I don't know but clearly, she hasn't taken the time to verify the accuracy of the companies she uses for authentications. And that is very scary to me! And why is there a "COA" only for fakes?

The following are some previous posts:

Post in thread 'COACH Hall of Shame - Post Coach fakes here!'

Feb 17, 2025

These are 2 fakes of the same style with the same creeds from two different sellers.

1. Seller Authentic Designer Collections
This one has a "COA" but the company is wrong about the bag being authentic!

Coach 9988 AUTHENTIC MEDIUM Vintage 1990's Black Crescent Saddle Leather Bag COA | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Coach 9988 AUTHENTIC MEDIUM Vintage 1990's Black Crescent Saddle Leather Bag COA at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

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The above bag with a "COA" is still listed by Authentic Designer Collections.

Apparently, a COA, right or wrong is "proof" of authenticity.

FWIW, I don't think the seller is knowingly selling fakes but I think she's putting way too much trust in authentication...

• BeenBurned

• 

The fake posted below was removed.

Post in thread 'COACH Hall of Shame - Post Coach fakes here!'

Apr 2, 2025

The above bag with a "COA" is still listed by Authentic Designer Collections.

Apparently, a COA, right or wrong is "proof" of authenticity.

FWIW, I don't think the seller is knowingly selling fakes but I think she's putting way too much trust in authentication companies that are not good at recognizing fake Coaches.

Fake #1: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235848058632

Fake #2: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235963037519
She has a newly listed different fake, this one with an Entrupy COA. Both the seller and Entrupy misread the serial number on the creed...

• BeenBurned

 

[pjfirst]

Hello again Authenticators. I’ve recently discovered the poppy chan collection and they’re adorable (considering this purchase).

Could you please take a look at this listing? Thanks in advance!

Item: COACH Poppy Pepper Tote
Seller and site where listed: armcandybagz / Poshmark

Link: https://posh.mk/HWrl8KfFASb

(Apologies, edited link)

 

[Michelle1x]

Fake.

That bag has been discussed in the past as well as another fake of the same style with a COA from another company that errs. Apparently, Authentic Designer Collections appeals the removals and ebay lets her relist since there are "COAs."


Whether this seller knows her items are fake or not, I don't know but clearly, she hasn't taken the time to verify the accuracy of the companies she uses for authentications. And that is very scary to me! And why is there a "COA" only for fakes?

The following are some previous posts:

Post in thread 'COACH Hall of Shame - Post Coach fakes here!'

Feb 17, 2025

These are 2 fakes of the same style with the same creeds from two different sellers.

1. Seller Authentic Designer Collections
This one has a "COA" but the company is wrong about the bag being authentic!

Coach 9988 AUTHENTIC MEDIUM Vintage 1990's Black Crescent Saddle Leather Bag COA | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Coach 9988 AUTHENTIC MEDIUM Vintage 1990's Black Crescent Saddle Leather Bag COA at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

View attachment 6110223 View attachment 6110222 View attachment 6110221

The above bag with a "COA" is still listed by Authentic Designer Collections.

Apparently, a COA, right or wrong is "proof" of authenticity.

FWIW, I don't think the seller is knowingly selling fakes but I think she's putting way too much trust in authentication...

• BeenBurned

• 

The fake posted below was removed.

Post in thread 'COACH Hall of Shame - Post Coach fakes here!'

Apr 2, 2025

The above bag with a "COA" is still listed by Authentic Designer Collections.

Apparently, a COA, right or wrong is "proof" of authenticity.

FWIW, I don't think the seller is knowingly selling fakes but I think she's putting way too much trust in authentication companies that are not good at recognizing fake Coaches.

Fake #1: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235848058632

Fake #2: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235963037519
She has a newly listed different fake, this one with an Entrupy COA. Both the seller and Entrupy misread the serial number on the creed...

• BeenBurned

Thank You. Huh. She is selling those for close to $700.
That was the first I've seen obviously bad COAs. Makes you wonder if she knows or works for one of those authenticators, because otherwise she'd be throwing out money to try to stumble on an erroneous authentication.

 

[whateve]

Hello again Authenticators. I’ve recently discovered the poppy chan collection and they’re adorable (considering this purchase).

Could you please take a look at this listing? Thanks in advance!

Item: COACH Poppy Pepper Tote
Seller and site where listed: armcandybagz / Poshmark

Link: https://posh.mk/HWrl8KfFASb

(Apologies, edited link)

It looks good to me. More opinions are welcome!

 

[AuntieA]

Hi Authenticators,
Could you please check out my latest find from GW? This looks like an easy rehab plus I always wanted a Wendy bag so crossing my fingers. Thanks for any help.

• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item: Serial No.J7D-9031
  Where purchased: Local GW
  Comments: 9" x 6" x 2" (the hangtag split apart) Ty again!

 

[pjfirst]

It looks good to me. More opinions are welcome!

Thank you! 🙌