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

[Vlad]

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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!

 

[Catbird9]

There are lots of things wrong with it. Besides the very bad creed, a casino bag, which this is trying to be, doesn't have a pocket on a flap like that, the pocket goes all the way across with the ends attached to the side seams.

Thanks whateve. Always something new to learn here!

 

[Bucketbagger]

Please authenticate. Thank you in advance. Not sure what the name of this bag is or how old it is; would appreciate any guidance. The magnetic lock has a US Patent #.

The bag is 12 inches high, about 12 and a half inches wide and 3 inches deep. the strap is something like 22 inches; it's hard to measure an attached strap.

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/bronxbeauty50/IMG_0204_zpsmq96saax.jpg

 

[Bucketbagger]

Here's my other thrifted find of today. Think it is a Willis. Would appreciate any help dating it. The female part of the turnlock has no indentations on the back. The dimensions are 10 and a quarter inch wide, 9 and a half tall, close to 3 and a half wide. The leather on the strap is 34 inches on one side and 12 on the other. Not sure where you start counting the length of a Willis strap -- at the leather or at the base of the brass? Thank you in advance, as ever, for your keen eyes and expertise.

 

[LouisieAnna]

Item: Coach haircalf mini Tanner
Listing number: 262096932508
Seller: roche_eri
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/262096932508
Comments: Thank you for taking a look, experts!

 

[whateve]

Please authenticate. Thank you in advance. Not sure what the name of this bag is or how old it is; would appreciate any guidance. The magnetic lock has a US Patent #.

The bag is 12 inches high, about 12 and a half inches wide and 3 inches deep. the strap is something like 22 inches; it's hard to measure an attached strap.

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/bronxbeauty50/IMG_0204_zpsmq96saax.jpg

Here's my other thrifted find of today. Think it is a Willis. Would appreciate any help dating it. The female part of the turnlock has no indentations on the back. The dimensions are 10 and a quarter inch wide, 9 and a half tall, close to 3 and a half wide. The leather on the strap is 34 inches on one side and 12 on the other. Not sure where you start counting the length of a Willis strap -- at the leather or at the base of the brass? Thank you in advance, as ever, for your keen eyes and expertise.

Both are fine. #1 is an Ergo flap from 1997. The second is a Willis from 1998.
If you read the Salearea guides: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Coach-Serial-Numbers-the-Basic-Facts-/10000000034886433/g.html
you will learn how to determine the dates of manufacture. For bags with style numbers in the creeds, we don't usually need the measurements.

 

[Bucketbagger]

Thanks much! I will. So much to learn.

Both are fine. #1 is an Ergo flap from 1997. The second is a Willis from 1998.
If you read the Salearea guides: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Coach-Serial-Numbers-the-Basic-Facts-/10000000034886433/g.html
you will learn how to determine the dates of manufacture. For bags with style numbers in the creeds, we don't usually need the measurements.

 

[Hoalatha]

Item: Coach brown Lexington leather crossbody laptop messenger map bag
Seller: athleticrecreationalproducts
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-brown-Lexington-leather-crossbody-laptop-messenger-map-bag-/221934710658?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=Y2YLZEUmpMfC8skCBtXjug%252Fb53o%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Comments: Not sure about the name. Usually I get these authenticated before I buy them, but I was just recently informed that this is my birthday gift!

Thank you!

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: Coach brown Lexington leather crossbody laptop messenger map bag
Seller: athleticrecreationalproducts
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-brown-Lexington-leather-crossbody-laptop-messenger-map-bag-/221934710658?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=Y2YLZEUmpMfC8skCBtXjug%252Fb53o%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Comments: Not sure about the name. Usually I get these authenticated before I buy them, but I was just recently informed that this is my birthday gift!

Thank you!

Your link brings up another listing.

This is the one you're asking about.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-brown...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Also please include the item number: 221934710658

It looks good.

 

[maramd]

1- It's almost impossible to read, but the bottom of the creed looks like it says Made in the United States. The description says it's made in Costa Rica but that phrase doesn't look as if it fits correctly on that bottom line. The seller also lists the number 0936 in the title, but it's been my experience that sellers usually list the LAST set of serial number digits, and a Logan Bag which is what this looks like and which was introduced around mid-1992 probably would have a serial number in the newer 4+3 format so it's unlikely that the last set of digits would be 4 numbers. The small details of the creed stamp itself also look like it's from a US plant, not a Costa Rica one.

It may be ok but I'm not comfortable authenticating it without a full creed and number photo. I know because of the tiny top opening it's almost impossible to get a decent creed photo and that may be the best the seller can do, but I'd like to at least know the FULL number and have them double-check the country of manufacture.

2- the Anderson Zip looks ok.

Thanks so much Hyacinth for all the info about that Logan bag. I have been "off the grid" the past few days Camping. I didn't notice the Costa Rica part in the description. I stopped at "Logan!!!"
Yay on the Anderson.

 

[maramd]

Two bags from Goodwill to authenticate please. I think I found a green roll bag!

Coach Red Shoulder Purse*(25291965)
Item 25291965
Seller goodwill
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=25291965

Coach Handbag / Purse*(25323953)
Item 25323953
Seller goodwill
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=25323953

 

[Hyacinth]

Two bags from Goodwill to authenticate please. I think I found a green roll bag!

Coach Red Shoulder Purse*(25291965)
Item 25291965
Seller goodwill
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=25291965

Coach Handbag / Purse*(25323953)
Item 25323953
Seller goodwill
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=25323953

1- seems genuine, could be a Swagger but there are no clear photos of the top zipper ends so I can't be sure

2- genuine, possibly a Roll Bag 9887 from around 1991

 

[maramd]

1- seems genuine, could be a Swagger but there are no clear photos of the top zipper ends so I can't be sure

2- genuine, possibly a Roll Bag 9887 from around 1991

Thanks so much Hyacinth. Appreciate it.

 

[noshoepolish]

The bag BB linked to is a Full Flap Messenger Brief. Rather heavy but has nice leather. You want to make sure the interior divider is intact.

Item: Coach brown Lexington leather crossbody laptop messenger map bag
Seller: athleticrecreationalproducts
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-brown-Lexington-leather-crossbody-laptop-messenger-map-bag-/221934710658?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=Y2YLZEUmpMfC8skCBtXjug%252Fb53o%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Comments: Not sure about the name. Usually I get these authenticated before I buy them, but I was just recently informed that this is my birthday gift!

Thank you!

 

[yellowjello]

Please authenticate. Thank you in advance.

Coach Stylish Black Leather Ladies Handbag
25359131
Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana
link

 

[yellowjello]

That seller is either very confused or a bit incompetent.

The bag is NOT a style 9061 - not even close.

Seller says it's made in China but that's not what the creed says.

And yes, I know sellers often reuse all or parts of previous listing templates. But it's stupid to do that without checking if the facts about the new bag match the desciption in the original template. "Short cuts make long delays".

There aren't enough pictures to be sure what style it is. But if you get the same exact bag that's in the photos, it looks genuine. It could be a Pocket Purse from the early 1990s.

Thank you Hyacinth. I'll keep you updated with what arrives