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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
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  • Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
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#11,012
Thanks! Is the Compartment bag vintage? I'm given to understand that the all-number scheme with four-dash-three numbers predates some others. And I guess the Watson was made in 1995? It's hard to get the hang of Coach creeds. For the untrained eye, it's like deciphering hieroglyphics.
whateve said:
All look fine. The first is a compartment bag 9850. The Patricia was made in 1996; you are correct.
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#11,014
Bucketbagger said:
Thanks! Is the Compartment bag vintage? I'm given to understand that the all-number scheme with four-dash-three numbers predates some others. And I guess the Watson was made in 1995? It's hard to get the hang of Coach creeds. For the untrained eye, it's like deciphering hieroglyphics.
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The Salearea Guides on Creeds and on Serial Numbers explain Coach's system:
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg

As if 2015, any genuine bag with an all-number serial number is more than 20 years old and considered vintage.

The Watson is from 1995.
 
#11,015
Bucketbagger said:
Thanks! Is the Compartment bag vintage? I'm given to understand that the all-number scheme with four-dash-three numbers predates some others. And I guess the Watson was made in 1995? It's hard to get the hang of Coach creeds. For the untrained eye, it's like deciphering hieroglyphics.
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You're welcome. Yes, the compartment bag is vintage. Any bag that has an all-numeric creed number is vintage. The xxxx-xxx format was used in the early 90s. You'll only see it on bags with United States creeds. NYC creeds were earlier and had the xxx-xxxx format. The Watson is vintage too since it is 20 years old.
 
#11,016
Well, aren't I the lucky thrifter. Hyacinth and Whateve, you are national treasures. When they start a "Coach University" we will nominate you for rector and dean.
whateve said:
You're welcome. Yes, the compartment bag is vintage. Any bag that has an all-numeric creed number is vintage. The xxxx-xxx format was used in the early 90s. You'll only see it on bags with United States creeds. NYC creeds were earlier and had the xxx-xxxx format. The Watson is vintage too since it is 20 years old.
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#11,017
Hello Ladies,,

Please authenicate the following items:

Item: Vintage COACH Black Leather/Brass Drawstring Sling Bucket Duffle Bag USA XL
Listing Number: 272049834482
Seller: surplussez
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/272049834482?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Serial number is suspect - MN4-4154

Item: COACH Small Brown Leather Buckle Flap Tote Shoulder Handbag/Purse, made in USA!
Listing Number: 281864587484
Seller: vmas712013
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281864587484?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item: VINTAGE (RARE) - COACH - pebble LEATHER - # 4921 (D6E)saddle color
Listing Number: 161894112023
Seller: llarson2483u
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161894112023?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Should there be a brass pull on the interior zipper? Are is it only on the exterior zipper?

Item: Coach Sonoma 4917 Pebbled Flat Pack Sling Bag
Listing Number: 131658886976
Seller: 3309kevin
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131658886976?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item: Rare Coach Italy Pebbled Leather Shoulder Handbag 15E-4404
Listing Number: 111830122963
Seller: hunleyc
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111830122963?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Any ideal what the real color is?

Thanks in advance and a belated thanks to whateve for the reply to post 10958! :woohoo:
 
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#11,019
#11,020
LadyEdwards said:
Hello Ladies,,

Please authenicate the following items:

Item: Vintage COACH Black Leather/Brass Drawstring Sling Bucket Duffle Bag USA XL
Listing Number: 272049834482
Seller: surplussez
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/272049834482?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Serial number is suspect - MN4-4154

Item: COACH Small Brown Leather Buckle Flap Tote Shoulder Handbag/Purse, made in USA!
Listing Number: 281864587484
Seller: vmas712013
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281864587484?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item: VINTAGE (RARE) - COACH - pebble LEATHER - # 4921 (D6E)saddle color
Listing Number: 161894112023
Seller: llarson2483u
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161894112023?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Should there be a brass pull on the interior zipper? Are is it only on the exterior zipper?

Item: Coach Sonoma 4917 Pebbled Flat Pack Sling Bag
Listing Number: 131658886976
Seller: 3309kevin
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131658886976?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item: Rare Coach Italy Pebbled Leather Shoulder Handbag 15E-4404
Listing Number: 111830122963
Seller: hunleyc
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111830122963?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Any ideal what the real color is?

Thanks in advance and a belated thanks to whateve for the reply to post 10958! :woohoo:
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1- after examining a lot more evidence since the original Fakes List was written, that serial number is now considered "always fake". We've also never found what can be confirmed as a genuine Coach with a 4154 style number. There's also a problem with the inside pocket.

2- genuine Saddle Pouch Standard style 9590 probably from the early or middle 1980s

3- genuine Sonoma Satchel, Natural Grain. BOTH zippers have the correct zipper pulls

4- genuine Sonoma Flat Pack Natural Grain

5- genuine Madison Chapin Bag. It's hard to tell the color, it could be Granite or Beechnut or something else. Some Madison color samples are posted here:

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...and-reference-info-158400-3.html#post21068575
 
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#11,023
My apologies first of all, I was not sure where to post this question.

Is there any Coach guide for clothing? Any details of what to watch out for?
I imagine that same as bags and accessories, there will be fake coats, etc...

Any input will be really appreciated. Thanks and HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :smile1:
 
#11,024
WishingonaCoach said:
My apologies first of all, I was not sure where to post this question.

Is there any Coach guide for clothing? Any details of what to watch out for?
I imagine that same as bags and accessories, there will be fake coats, etc...

Any input will be really appreciated. Thanks and HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :smile1:
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Nothing that I've ever seen. We'd have to look at things like labels and tags to see if they match what few things we have photos of. It's hard to even find many clothing pages on the Wayback Machine. A few other members have Coach clothing items so they might be able to help.
 
#11,025
Hyacinth said:
Nothing that I've ever seen. We'd have to look at things like labels and tags to see if they match what few things we have photos of. It's hard to even find many clothing pages on the Wayback Machine. A few other members have Coach clothing items so they might be able to help.
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Thank you for your prompt reply, right on time before I run out the door. I will post pictures next week when I am back.
 
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