Authenticate This COACH - **see first post for format**

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

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For further information, please refer to the first post on page 1 of this thread.

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• FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
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• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item:
  Where purchased or how obtained
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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!

 

[SincerelyMelissa]

• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item: Cant find anything on this bag as well. Serial no is 260-7839 {im leaning more towards it being a fake since the stamp is crooked but just want to make sure!}
  Where purchased or how obtained: thrift purchase
  Comments:

 

[Joanna E]

Hoping you can take a look at this bag for me!

Item: Coach Willis L8P-9927
Where purchased or how obtained: Thrift Store
Comments: Let me know if you need any additional pics

 

[Joanna E]

And could you please take a look at this one too?

Item: Canteen Bag L5M-9982
Listing number:356788378159
Seller and site where listed: eBay/Goodwill Central Coast
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/356788378159
Comment: The "M" has me concerned but I did see a previous authentication where it was noted "M" had been used in 1995 for some US made bags. Hoping this is one of those cases.

 

[whateve]

Good evening authenticators, could you authenticate this one for me please?

I bought a "Vintage Legacy Hobo no. 9058" off Etsy and am suspicious of its date of production because of the creed after using the Wayback Machine and searching for this style. This bag also comes sans-hangtag which I didn't mind initially assuming it was authentic because I usually pull the tags off for safe-keeping elsewhere and I mostly care about the functionality of the bag (assuming it's real). Also when I look up the color "Vicuna" which was the closest color to the Etsy bag that I could find on the Wayback, the Etsy bag looks slightly too light to me.

From my understanding, the creed reads:
B= USA
6= 1996
D= April

Meaning, that this bag was made in April of 1996 in the US. However, I used the Wayback Machine to search Coach's website and found the style no. 9058 listed as "new" in 2000. So either I'm misunderstanding the creed, or it means that there's no way this bag could have been produced before 2000, let alone in 1996. I've added a screenshot from the Wayback for reference.

Sadly this seller is "non-refundable" and cancellations are not accepted, and now I'm kicking myself 😢 (If it is counterfeit, does anyone have any advice on what to do? Should I message the seller and ask for a cancellation anyways before they ship it?)

Thank you in advance for your time, assistance, and expertise!!

Item: COACH Legacy Hobo in Vicuna / (?)Camel Tan
Listing Creed Number: B6D-9058
Seller and site where listed: Purchased from Foxriverfinds on Etsy, but I found a duplicate listing from the same seller @emilyannw on Poshmark and @foxriverfinds on Instagram
Link: Link to Etsy listing I purchased from, Link to additional listing on Poshmark, Link to additional listing on Instagram
Comments: Additional photos and video in listing

Seller Description:

• Vintage

Color: Camel Tan
Material: Full-Grain Glove-Tanned Leather
Style: Legacy Hobo / Slim Duffle Sac
Made in USA - Handcrafted
This vintage Coach shoulder bag is crafted from
high-quality glove-tanned leather in a warm camel tan shade. Featuring a minimalist hobo silhouette, this bag is both stylish and functional.

Features
• Adjustable leather shoulder strap with silver-tone hardware
• Secure top zip closure
• Spacious, unlined interior
• Front slip pocket for quick-access items
• Embossed Coach creed and serial number (B6D-9058)

This bag is perfect for everyday wear. It is durable, elegant, and a must-have for Coach collectors.

Condition: Great vintage condition with normal signs of wear. Leather is soft and supple with a beautiful patina. It does not come with a hang tag. See pictures. Sold as is. Please see photos.

Shipping fee includes a $3 handling fee for packaging. Item is not refundable.

It's fake. You have a few things wrong. If it had been authentic, the first letter is the month code and the last digit before the dash is the plant code, so the plant code is D, the month code is B which would be February. It is too early for the style but the main thing that makes it fake is the font of the creed number. Even when a seller doesn't allow returns, on etsy and most other reputable sites sellers have to take returns for not as described items. Since it is illegal to sell fakes, even if the seller doesn't specifically state it is authentic, you should get a full refund, including that handling fee. If you don't get satisfaction from the seller or the site, you can try a credit card chargeback.

 

[whateve]

I purchased this Coach Swing Bag from my local City Mission thrift store for $8.99. It was originally priced at $21.99; I pointed out a few key details to the store manager that had me worried about its authenticity - the signature pattern both inside and outside, the plastic-y feel of the lining, the weird spacing of the word “the” on the Creed patch, the lack of style or production code on the creed patch, the not perfect stitching on creed, the brass O rings having a break - that I think the manager assumed I shared with her in an attempt to get the bag for free. She *****ily stated that $8.99 was the lowest she’d go (so obviously, removing it from the floor wasn’t an option she’s considering), and tbh the hardware does have ‘Coach’ engraved, the leather strap is REALLY nice, and there’s 1941/USA on the creed, so I reasoned to myself that it was my civic duty to buy the bag and sort it out later.
Well I cannot find this exact bag online, anywhere; lots of variations, nothing that looks exactly like it. Lacking any numbers of any kind (I’ve looked extensively in the pockets, at the seams, turned lining inside out, etc) to distinguish well anything further complicated things. I’m asking for help both to ID the specific model of Swing bag (which hopefully will also provide age context) as well as to authenticate it. Thank you in advance!

It's fake. It is illegal to sell fakes so the thrift store should give you your money back.

 

[whateve]

• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item: Not sure what style this is or if it's even authentic? I have never seen a serial number like this, but the hardware made me think that is just may be real?
  Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store purchase
  Comments:

Sorry, it's fake. I hope you get your money back.

 

[pepperina]

It's fake. You have a few things wrong. If it had been authentic, the first letter is the month code and the last digit before the dash is the plant code, so the plant code is D, the month code is B which would be February. It is too early for the style but the main thing that makes it fake is the font of the creed number. Even when a seller doesn't allow returns, on etsy and most other reputable sites sellers have to take returns for not as described items. Since it is illegal to sell fakes, even if the seller doesn't specifically state it is authentic, you should get a full refund, including that handling fee. If you don't get satisfaction from the seller or the site, you can try a credit card chargeback.

Thank you very much for your help–I really appreciate the explanation! The item hasn't shipped since I purchased it last evening, so I requested a refund stating my concerns using Etsy's help button.

 

[whateve]

• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item: Cant find anything on this bag as well. Serial no is 260-7839 {im leaning more towards it being a fake since the stamp is crooked but just want to make sure!}
  Where purchased or how obtained: thrift purchase
  Comments:

It's authentic. I believe it is 5190 envelope portfolio, made in the late 80s.

 

[whateve]

Hoping you can take a look at this bag for me!

Item: Coach Willis L8P-9927
Where purchased or how obtained: Thrift Store
Comments: Let me know if you need any additional pics

Authentic

 

[whateve]

And could you please take a look at this one too?

Item: Canteen Bag L5M-9982
Listing number:356788378159
Seller and site where listed: eBay/Goodwill Central Coast
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/356788378159
Comment: The "M" has me concerned but I did see a previous authentication where it was noted "M" had been used in 1995 for some US made bags. Hoping this is one of those cases.

It's authentic.

 

[Joanna E]

It's authentic.

Thanks for reviewing these bags! You're awesome!

 

[BeenBurned]

Good evening authenticators, could you authenticate this one for me please?

I bought a "Vintage Legacy Hobo no. 9058" off Etsy and am suspicious of its date of production because of the creed after using the Wayback Machine and searching for this style. This bag also comes sans-hangtag which I didn't mind initially assuming it was authentic because I usually pull the tags off for safe-keeping elsewhere and I mostly care about the functionality of the bag (assuming it's real). Also when I look up the color "Vicuna" which was the closest color to the Etsy bag that I could find on the Wayback, the Etsy bag looks slightly too light to me.

From my understanding, the creed reads:
B= USA
6= 1996
D= April

Meaning, that this bag was made in April of 1996 in the US. However, I used the Wayback Machine to search Coach's website and found the style no. 9058 listed as "new" in 2000. So either I'm misunderstanding the creed, or it means that there's no way this bag could have been produced before 2000, let alone in 1996. I've added a screenshot from the Wayback for reference.

Sadly this seller is "non-refundable" and cancellations are not accepted, and now I'm kicking myself 😢 (If it is counterfeit, does anyone have any advice on what to do? Should I message the seller and ask for a cancellation anyways before they ship it?)

Thank you in advance for your time, assistance, and expertise!!

Item: COACH Legacy Hobo in Vicuna / (?)Camel Tan
Listing Creed Number: B6D-9058
Seller and site where listed: Purchased from Foxriverfinds on Etsy, but I found a duplicate listing from the same seller @emilyannw on Poshmark and @foxriverfinds on Instagram
Link: Link to Etsy listing I purchased from, Link to additional listing on Poshmark, Link to additional listing on Instagram
Comments: Additional photos and video in listing

Seller Description:

• Vintage

Color: Camel Tan
Material: Full-Grain Glove-Tanned Leather
Style: Legacy Hobo / Slim Duffle Sac
Made in USA - Handcrafted
This vintage Coach shoulder bag is crafted from
high-quality glove-tanned leather in a warm camel tan shade. Featuring a minimalist hobo silhouette, this bag is both stylish and functional.

Features
• Adjustable leather shoulder strap with silver-tone hardware
• Secure top zip closure
• Spacious, unlined interior
• Front slip pocket for quick-access items
• Embossed Coach creed and serial number (B6D-9058)

This bag is perfect for everyday wear. It is durable, elegant, and a must-have for Coach collectors.

Condition: Great vintage condition with normal signs of wear. Leather is soft and supple with a beautiful patina. It does not come with a hang tag. See pictures. Sold as is. Please see photos.

Shipping fee includes a $3 handling fee for packaging. Item is not refundable.

Etsy Seller
Emily White,
Owner of Foxriverfinds

Poshmark seller

emilyannw​

The bag is fake and you should return it for a FULL refund. When a seller sends a fake, you as the buyer should be made whole. If the seller balks at a full refund, go to your c.c. company.

 

[BeenBurned]

I purchased this Coach Swing Bag from my local City Mission thrift store for $8.99. It was originally priced at $21.99; I pointed out a few key details to the store manager that had me worried about its authenticity - the signature pattern both inside and outside, the plastic-y feel of the lining, the weird spacing of the word “the” on the Creed patch, the lack of style or production code on the creed patch, the not perfect stitching on creed, the brass O rings having a break - that I think the manager assumed I shared with her in an attempt to get the bag for free. She *****ily stated that $8.99 was the lowest she’d go (so obviously, removing it from the floor wasn’t an option she’s considering), and tbh the hardware does have ‘Coach’ engraved, the leather strap is REALLY nice, and there’s 1941/USA on the creed, so I reasoned to myself that it was my civic duty to buy the bag and sort it out later.
Well I cannot find this exact bag online, anywhere; lots of variations, nothing that looks exactly like it. Lacking any numbers of any kind (I’ve looked extensively in the pockets, at the seams, turned lining inside out, etc) to distinguish well anything further complicated things. I’m asking for help both to ID the specific model of Swing bag (which hopefully will also provide age context) as well as to authenticate it. Thank you in advance!

The bag is fake. Sorry.

 

[BeenBurned]

• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item: Not sure what style this is or if it's even authentic? I have never seen a serial number like this, but the hardware made me think that is just may be real?
  Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store purchase
  Comments:

Sorry but the bag is fake.

 

[BeenBurned]

I apologize for chiming in on bags which were already authenticated by @whateve. I was catching up and hadn't read ahead.