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

[Vlad]

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

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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!

 

[LHuz]

Sorry for the bump. This auction is about to end and I really need help. I'm not sure if I was supposed to include pictures besides just the link, so here are a few.

Sorry, I couldn't figure out how to put more than one picture in

 

[maramd]

Genuine Promenade Bag from the Manhattan Collection, made in late 1993. The style number was 4135.

Thank you so much Hyacinth!

 

[Hyacinth]

Sorry for the bump. This auction is about to end and I really need help. I'm not sure if I was supposed to include pictures besides just the link, so here are a few.

Sorry if I'm too late. it looks ok.

 

[whateve]

COACH Mail Carrier Style Bag Flap Top Off-White Leather Bag New York City USA
Item number 252099059804
seller sonechkousa
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Mail-...rk-City-USA-/252099059804?hash=item3ab246605c

Is this authentic? Was this bag repaired or would Coach have allowed that stitching on the straps to get by its inspectors?

Pucker on the side?

TIA.

There's nothing there that would make me think it wasn't genuine except for the strap, and I don't have any real experience with pre-serial number bags to know what Coach would let slide or what would be culled out by QC. Whateve gets much deeper into vintage than I do.

Thanks. I was also concerned about the pucker on the side but never considered that the strap might have been switched out.

I'll wait for Whateve to see what she says.

I don't see anything that would prove it isn't authentic. In my experience, the pre-serial number bags aren't as good quality as some of the bags that came later. I personally have never seen a mistake like the pucker but I can't say that it didn't happen. One of the rivets for the buckles has been replaced.

 

[LHuz]

Thank you!

 

[BeenBurned]

I don't see anything that would prove it isn't authentic. In my experience, the pre-serial number bags aren't as good quality as some of the bags that came later. I personally have never seen a mistake like the pucker but I can't say that it didn't happen. One of the rivets for the buckles has been replaced.

Thank you.

 

[moreau_md]

Both are genuine. Neither was ever called a Speedy and neither one has ANY connection to Bonnie Cashin - the Baxter wasn't even introduced until 18 years AFTER Cashin stopped designing for Coach.

Wait for Whateve to comment on rehabbing.

Thank you, Hyacinth! As always, your knowledge is much appreciated!

 

[moreau_md]

If you do business with this seller, you might want to give her a heads up. A seller who has this many Coach items should know or be made aware that in order to prove authenticity, her listings need to include pictures of the creeds of the bags she sells.

Thank you, BeenBurned! Yes, it looks as though this seller doesn't normally include creed photos, so if I buy either bag, I'll be sure to suggest that to her. Thanks again!

 

[moreau_md]

I see what looks like a line of ink on the first one in the second picture near the middle. There are a few faint vertical lines on the second one visible in the first picture that might be ink. The black dots on that bag might be mold. The bag looks unnaturally shiny. The edges of the piping are rough. I don't know what causes this as I had a bag in nearly perfect condition that looked like that. I can't remember what I did to fix it, probably treated the edge with edgekote, paint or leather cement. I wonder why the pictures weren't taken on the same background.

I don't think the stains on either bag will come out with a bath and conditioning.

Whateve, thanks so much! I totally missed the possible pen mark on the first bag, so I really appreciate you pointing that out. And thanks as well for your comments on the second bag - much appreciated!

Hmmm, I'll have to think either of these over quite carefully... Again, thanks for sharing your expertise!

 

[Aliborch]

Hi, I'm interested in this station bag. Would y'all please authenticate it? Thank you!

The listing says sizes are
Bag Depth: 2-3"
Bag Length: 9"
Strap Drop: 21"
Bag Height: 10"

 

[moreau_md]

Hi again! Many, many thanks for all of your help (and patience) as I search for my next vintage Coach bag. I so appreciate it! Hopefully, this will be my last request for a while:

Item: COACH Vintage USA *NEAR MINT* British Tan Baxter Satchel Speedy Bag w Long Strap
Listing number: 262087436266
Seller: kitten0709
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/262087436266
Comments: N/a

Thanks again!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi, I'm interested in this station bag. Would y'all please authenticate it? Thank you!

The listing says sizes are
Bag Depth: 2-3"
Bag Length: 9"
Strap Drop: 21"
Bag Height: 10"

It's genuine.

 

[Aliborch]

It's genuine.

Thank you very much!!!

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi again! Many, many thanks for all of your help (and patience) as I search for my next vintage Coach bag. I so appreciate it! Hopefully, this will be my last request for a while:

Item: COACH Vintage USA *NEAR MINT* British Tan Baxter Satchel Speedy Bag w Long Strap
Listing number: 262087436266
Seller: kitten0709
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/262087436266
Comments: N/a

Thanks again!

It looks ok.

 

[noshoepolish]

Hi again! Many, many thanks for all of your help (and patience) as I search for my next vintage Coach bag. I so appreciate it! Hopefully, this will be my last request for a while:

Item: COACH Vintage USA *NEAR MINT* British Tan Baxter Satchel Speedy Bag w Long Strap
Listing number: 262087436266
Seller: kitten0709
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/262087436266
Comments: N/a

Thanks again!

This is the type of listing you should be looking at. No ink, great photos. Ask about odors (I didn't read the listing so maybe it is in there).