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

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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.

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  • 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:
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    Listing number:
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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.
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#10,546
thebaglady2015 said:
I do see a difference in lining colors.... You would not believe how good this bag looks. I haven't had a question that I couldn't answer or guess correctly and come here to be confirmed, in years....The only ones that really get me are the oldies with lots of experience. The new ones are easy. Thank you for your help,

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That one you're asking about is authentic.

Your bag wasn't even made in 1998, the year it would have supposedly been made according to the serial number on the creed.

Refer to post #1 of the thread for the required posting format for future authentication requests.

You really need to have items authenticated before buying/listing them.
 
#10,547
BeenBurned said:
All are authentic.
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Thanks, BeenBurned!

Hyacinth said:
The Swingpack and wallet both look ok. The wallet looks like one of the many Polished Calfskin Compact Clutch versions they've made over the years, something similar to the full-price style 8612 below since yours doesn't have the patent leather edges. But that's the only version for which I have any photos.
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Thanks, Hyacinth...and for the photo, even though it's a cousin :)
 
#10,548
BeenBurned said:
That one you're asking about is authentic.

Your bag wasn't even made in 1998, the year it would have supposedly been made according to the serial number on the creed.

Refer to post #1 of the thread for the required posting format for future authentication requests.

You really need to have items authenticated before buying/listing them.
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I see that, finding a "real" one. I did find another with the black lining, so there must be quite a few around. I agree that it is not real, and that is why I come here if I have the slightest feeling of fake. I've been authenticating bags for 18 years. Hence me coming here. I don't appreciate your tone, but I may be just extra sensitive this morning.
 
#10,549
thebaglady2015 said:
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Why would you edit and remove your post? It's educational to others who can learn from your mistake!

Your bag demonstrates precisely one of the reasons why we're so adamantly opposed to "experts" who advise to "google the style number" and if the bag is the same style as the pictures that come up, then it's authentic.

And this is the perfect example of a "good" fake. The style (seemingly) matches what it's supposed to look like, the style number on the creed is "correct" and many of the details seem right to an UNTRAINED eye.

I hope you can return the bag to whoever sold it to you.

Here's another difference that might easily be missed without close scrutiny. Notice how rough and uneven the stitching and seams are? And see the puckering on yours?

Your bottom of the bag:
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Bottom of an authentic bag:
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#10,550
Black station bag

I've had this in my possession for over a year now, I purchased it off of Poshmark, so I know it could very well be a fake.

The creed and the back of the turnlock are what is leading me to believe it might not be authentic.

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#10,551
Hello to all! I feel like I'm definitely going down a rabbit hole with vintage Coach. Not sure if that's :yahoo: or :sad:

Item: VINTAGE COACH Black Leather Clutch / Purse - Missing Shoulder Strap
Listing number: 131635347700
Seller: majorkoby
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131635347700
Comments: Basic bag missing the strap?

Item: COACH Vintage Black Leather Messenger Bag Purse Handbag New York City USA 1419
Listing number: 311472390855
Seller: marksara2003
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311472390855
Comments: Basic bag?

Item: VINTAGE COACH SHOULDER BAG NAVY MADE IN NEW YORK CITY USA
Listing number: 252142895813
Seller: kuntumi
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-SHOULDER-BAG-NAVY-MADE-IN-NEW-YORK-CITY-USA-/252142895813
Comments: Basic bag? Checking with the seller on whether the color is navy or black, although I know that's nearly impossible to tell from photos.

Item: COACH BROWN DOCTOR SHOULDER BAG SATCHEL PURSE *VINTAGE*
Listing number: 371477636701
Seller: sje777
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-BROWN-DOCTOR-SHOULDER-BAG-SATCHEL-PURSE-VINTAGE-/371477636701
Comments: I came across this listing when I was looking for a Baxter last month. It seemed...unusual...to me, but wanted to submit it to the experts for review.


Thanks!
 
#10,552
jminersmith said:
Black station bag

I've had this in my possession for over a year now, I purchased it off of Poshmark, so I know it could very well be a fake.

The creed and the back of the turnlock are what is leading me to believe it might not be authentic.

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When we speak of problems with the back of the turnlock, it is usually with the female part. I don't see any problems with the bag in your pictures. I already told you the creed is fine.
 
#10,553
moreau_md said:
Hello to all! I feel like I'm definitely going down a rabbit hole with vintage Coach. Not sure if that's :yahoo: or :sad:

Item: VINTAGE COACH Black Leather Clutch / Purse - Missing Shoulder Strap
Listing number: 131635347700
Seller: majorkoby
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131635347700
Comments: Basic bag missing the strap?

Item: COACH Vintage Black Leather Messenger Bag Purse Handbag New York City USA 1419
Listing number: 311472390855
Seller: marksara2003
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311472390855
Comments: Basic bag?

Item: VINTAGE COACH SHOULDER BAG NAVY MADE IN NEW YORK CITY USA
Listing number: 252142895813
Seller: kuntumi
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-SHOULDER-BAG-NAVY-MADE-IN-NEW-YORK-CITY-USA-/252142895813
Comments: Basic bag? Checking with the seller on whether the color is navy or black, although I know that's nearly impossible to tell from photos.

Item: COACH BROWN DOCTOR SHOULDER BAG SATCHEL PURSE *VINTAGE*
Listing number: 371477636701
Seller: sje777
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-BROWN-DOCTOR-SHOULDER-BAG-SATCHEL-PURSE-VINTAGE-/371477636701
Comments: I came across this listing when I was looking for a Baxter last month. It seemed...unusual...to me, but wanted to submit it to the experts for review.


Thanks!
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The 3 basic bags are fine. For color, ask the seller to look at the back of pocket where it isn't faded, and to put something black next to it.

The last bag is fake.
 
#10,554
moreau_md said:
Hello to all! I feel like I'm definitely going down a rabbit hole with vintage Coach. Not sure if that's :yahoo: or :sad:

Item: VINTAGE COACH Black Leather Clutch / Purse - Missing Shoulder Strap
Listing number: 131635347700
Seller: majorkoby
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131635347700
Comments: Basic bag missing the strap?

Item: COACH Vintage Black Leather Messenger Bag Purse Handbag New York City USA 1419
Listing number: 311472390855
Seller: marksara2003
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311472390855
Comments: Basic bag?

Item: VINTAGE COACH SHOULDER BAG NAVY MADE IN NEW YORK CITY USA
Listing number: 252142895813
Seller: kuntumi
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COACH-SHOULDER-BAG-NAVY-MADE-IN-NEW-YORK-CITY-USA-/252142895813
Comments: Basic bag? Checking with the seller on whether the color is navy or black, although I know that's nearly impossible to tell from photos.

Item: COACH BROWN DOCTOR SHOULDER BAG SATCHEL PURSE *VINTAGE*
Listing number: 371477636701
Seller: sje777
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-BROWN-DOCTOR-SHOULDER-BAG-SATCHEL-PURSE-VINTAGE-/371477636701
Comments: I came across this listing when I was looking for a Baxter last month. It seemed...unusual...to me, but wanted to submit it to the experts for review.


Thanks!
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1- ok. Black shoulder straps are easy to find although they're not cheap

2- ok, notice the "smells slightly vintage" comment

3- ok, all Basic Bags

4- FAKE FAKE FAKE, every single piece of hardware is completely wrong, So is the leather texture and the strap and there's no creed or serial number. There's NOTHING right about that POS.

seller " sje777 " should NOT be depended on to recognise a fake, even one as bleedin' obvious as this one.
 
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#10,555
I am trying to see if this bag is real, bought from a friend and I am not sure because of the "C" lining inside, I have heard that if it has that it is fake.
 

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#10,556
KIMMI777 said:
I am trying to see if this bag is real, bought from a friend and I am not sure because of the "C" lining inside, I have heard that if it has that it is fake.
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The bag is fake and your "friend" owes you a refund. (Real friends don't rip of friends.)

Some bags do have signature lining but this isn't one of them and this lining isn't in any authentic item.
 
#10,558
whateve said:
The 3 basic bags are fine. For color, ask the seller to look at the back of pocket where it isn't faded, and to put something black next to it.

The last bag is fake.
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Thanks, whateve! My fingers are crossed for black, but we'll see..

Hyacinth said:
1- ok. Black shoulder straps are easy to find although they're not cheap

2- ok, notice the "smells slightly vintage" comment

3- ok, all Basic Bags

4- FAKE FAKE FAKE, every single piece of hardware is completely wrong, So is the leather texture and the strap and there's no creed or serial number. There's NOTHING right about that POS.

seller " sje777 " should NOT be depended on to recognise a fake, even one as bleedin' obvious as this one.
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Thank you, Hyacinth! Hmm, "slightly vintage" smell... Good to know about the strap, too. I'll keep my eye out.

And thank you BOTH for catching number 4! it raised flags for me, but I'm still a total newbie when it comes to Coach. Thanks for verifying! Went to report the bag, but it looks as though it's already gone.
 
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