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!

 

[BeenBurned]

I think I bought a fake at an "upscale" consignment shop in Wisconsin--the kind of place where bags are treated like gold, and you're only given a few moments to inspect before you purchase. I fear it is the dreaded "Equestrian Drawstring" with the H7B prefix. I want to return, and just need verification that the bag is indeed a fake.

Approx 10" wide, 10.5" high, 3" deep. Interior has one hanging pocket with creed on it. Poor stitching on drawstring ends. Bag feels a bit stiff, but doesn't look like it's been conditioned.

Thanks VERY MUCH in advance for your help with this.

You are correct.

The bag is fake. I hope they'll give you a refund.

 

[BeenBurned]

Good evening. Could you authenticate these two bags?

1.
Item: 9951
Seller: renewredoreuse@Ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/167481252537

2.
Item: 9870
Seller: Thrifty Fee@Ebay
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/116590174393

Thank you!

#1 from renewredoreuse can't be authenticated without a picture of the creed.

#2 is authentic.

 

[blueriver]

#1 from renewredoreuse can't be authenticated without a picture of the creed.

#2 is authentic.

Thank you BeenBurned. Here's the creed of the first bag from the seller.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you BeenBurned. Here's the creed of the first bag from the seller.
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Thank you.

The bag is authentic.

 

[trnsltr]

Hello, can any tell whether this is authentic or not? 🧐

“Coach black signature jacquard fabric and leather trim trifold wallet“

https://www.depop.com/products/ellidala-coach-black-signature-jacquard-fabric/

Being sold on DEPOP. There are a few more images in the link if needed too. No creed for in this wallet to post.

Thank you!

Both are fine.

Thank you, very much appreciated

 

[barneybeagle]

You are correct.

The bag is fake. I hope they'll give you a refund.

Thank you so much! I'll take it back. We'll see!

 

[blueriver]

Thank you.

The bag is authentic.

Thank you! Have a great night!

 

[trnsltr]

and one more, my apologies!

Pink Leather Key and Card Holder

https://www.depop.com/products/alisonxiiii-coach-pink-leather-key-and/

Sold on DEPOP

Thank you!

 

[Joanna E]

Hi, could you please check a couple of new acquisitions?

Item #1: "Legacy Hobo" H1P-9148
Listing number: 236067321725
Seller and site where listed: ebay/shopasstores-Flint
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/236067321725
Comments: Couldn't find much info on this bag, though there was some discussion between the authenticators in Jan 2020 under ID this Coach (page 960)

Item #2 Coach Sonoma A5B-4903
Where: Thrift Store
Comments: Let me know if you need additional pics.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello, can any tell whether this is authentic or not? 🧐

“Coach black signature jacquard fabric and leather trim trifold wallet“

https://www.depop.com/products/ellidala-coach-black-signature-jacquard-fabric/

Being sold on DEPOP. There are a few more images in the link if needed too. No creed for in this wallet to post.

Thank you!






Thank you, very much appreciated

You quoted a post of mine that wasn't authenticating this wallet. To be clear, in that post, I wasn't verifying the wallet you've asked about (yet).

Although some signature wallets from the early half of the 2000-2005 decade are closely faked, your wallet from Depop seller ellidala looks fine.

 

[BeenBurned]

and one more, my apologies!

Pink Leather Key and Card Holder

https://www.depop.com/products/alisonxiiii-coach-pink-leather-key-and/

Sold on DEPOP

Thank you!

Looks fine also.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi, could you please check a couple of new acquisitions?

Item #1: "Legacy Hobo" H1P-9148
Listing number: 236067321725
Seller and site where listed: ebay/shopasstores-Flint
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/236067321725
Comments: Couldn't find much info on this bag, though there was some discussion between the authenticators in Jan 2020 under ID this Coach (page 960)

Item #2 Coach Sonoma A5B-4903
Where: Thrift Store
Comments: Let me know if you need additional pics.

Both are authentic.

Be careful and verify potential purchases from shopsastores_flint as they've had quite a few fakes among their listings. A couple of recent Hall of Shame posts were made: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...oach-fakes-here.824098/page-609#post-36322008

 

[BeenBurned]

Coach told me this was fake. Is it true?

Item: Backpack
Listing number: 236087567606
Seller and site where listed: eBay; McGigsChicago (me)

Comments: Coach said this was fake; description in listing. Zippers do not say YKK. See additional pic for male magnet part. Thank you!

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2360875676...bblNu4rTkm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Sorry for the delayed response.

1. No, Coach was wrong and they aren't dependable when it comes to authenticating.
2. YKK zippers don't prove authenticity and lack of YKK on zippers doesn't disprove authenticity
3. Not sure why they told you bags had to be made in Vietnam to be authentic, that's incorrect. (In fact, in 1996 when your backpack was made, Coach didn't have a Vietnam plant.) China is the correct country of origin for your bag.
4. Coach makes or has made bags in US, Mexico, Hungary, Italy, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Turkey and there may be other countries I missed.
5. Everything about your bag is absolutely correct for when and where made, the style of the bag and all other details that determine authenticity.

That listing shows an authentic Coach backpack made in 1996.

For further confirmation:
@whateve
@houseof999

EDIT: Please don't depend on Coach employees, many of whom weren't even born at the time some Coaches were made (!!!), to help with authenticating bags. They aren't trained for that and in truth, aren't even allowed to authenticate per company policy!

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Another poshmark listing. I don't love Poshmark (sellers keep canceling for no reason), but when the price is RIGHT, and it's beautiful Costa Rican leather, I'll take a chance. This looks to be a classic compartment tote, 9872. Please and thank you for taking a look.
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Distressed-Leather-Bag-6813c12ea56f00cbd35dfb48
Platform: Poshmark
Seller: q2youstuffs
Item: Vintage Coach Distressed Leather Bag

 

[whateve]

Another poshmark listing. I don't love Poshmark (sellers keep canceling for no reason), but when the price is RIGHT, and it's beautiful Costa Rican leather, I'll take a chance. This looks to be a classic compartment tote, 9872. Please and thank you for taking a look.
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Distressed-Leather-Bag-6813c12ea56f00cbd35dfb48
Platform: Poshmark
Seller: q2youstuffs
Item: Vintage Coach Distressed Leather Bag

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It's fine.