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!

 

[LadyEdwards]

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

Thank you for the response and the link to the color samples! Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day and the holiday weekend!

 

[BeenBurned]

Can you help me with these? Thank you very much!

Item: LIKE NEW Coach Pebbled Leather Khaki Tan Wristlet Wallet Clutch
Listing Number: 272022378719
Seller: 925oyster
Link: http://www.ebay.ph/itm/LIKE-NEW-Coa...378719?hash=item3f55cc18df:g:kPoAAOSwU9xUQOnC

Item: Authentic Coach Wristlet Wallet
Listing Number: 262154679099
Seller: goodpurse101
Link: http://www.ebay.ph/itm/Authentic-Co...679099?hash=item3d09a2f33b:g:okQAAOSw5ZBWPaS3

They both look authentic

Thanks Hyacinth! I am thinking of giving one to my dear sister

I agree with Hyacinth on the authenticity of the listings you've posted. I've also looked at both sellers' other items and they look good to.

But I just want to comment what we've found from sellers based in the Philippines. There have been a lot of very close fakes listed on ebay.ph and although I understand the desire to buy from sellers in your own country, please use extreme caution and have any items looked at by experts before buying.

 

[BeenBurned]

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

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.

Note that surplussuz has another fake so clearly, this is a seller who doesn't verify authenticity before listing!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Vinta...559079?hash=item3f57d5a5e7:g:gcgAAOSwgyxWVNmB

And for the record, there's an "ended early" fake Dooney in her completed listings.

I don't recommend surplussuz.

 

[Diamster]

Item: COACH OFF WHITE LEATHER BUCKET SHOULDER BAG
Listing: 172006236347
Seller: sexinthesales
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COACH-OFF...236347?hash=item280c5ee0bb:g:qX8AAOSwvt1WR1uA

Comments: Bag has some marks on it which I think I can get out and looks a bargain, I've wanted this style of Coach bag for ages and the colour is perfect, but I'm just not sure if its real.

Can you help me out and cast your expert eye over the pictures? There is one of the creed there. Thank you ladies, money's been a little tight this year and I'd love an affordable rehab project.

Oh and hello from Bonny Scotland!!!

 

[Hyacinth]

Item: COACH OFF WHITE LEATHER BUCKET SHOULDER BAG
Listing: 172006236347
Seller: sexinthesales
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COACH-OFF...236347?hash=item280c5ee0bb:g:qX8AAOSwvt1WR1uA

Comments: Bag has some marks on it which I think I can get out and looks a bargain, I've wanted this style of Coach bag for ages and the colour is perfect, but I'm just not sure if its real.

Can you help me out and cast your expert eye over the pictures? There is one of the creed there. Thank you ladies, money's been a little tight this year and I'd love an affordable rehab project.

Oh and hello from Bonny Scotland!!!

Bonny, but a wet and windy Friday ahead too, apparently! Not a good day for shopping - and how did the Scots and other Brits EVER get pulled into that insane US "Black Friday" shopping madness? Especially since you don't have a holiday or in some cases a four-day weekend like some of us Yanks? Just one more thing for the US to feel guilty about.

The bag looks genuine, but more opinions are always welcome. It's called a Bleecker Leather Duffle. Just be warned that light-colored Coach leathers are very hard to get clean once they get smudged up. And ink is the worst, ink marks are usually permanent. Check the Rehab and Rescue threads over at the Coach Clubhouse for all sorts of cleaning hints and methods:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-clubhouse/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-833400.html

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: COACH OFF WHITE LEATHER BUCKET SHOULDER BAG
Listing: 172006236347
Seller: sexinthesales
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COACH-OFF...236347?hash=item280c5ee0bb:g:qX8AAOSwvt1WR1uA

Comments: Bag has some marks on it which I think I can get out and looks a bargain, I've wanted this style of Coach bag for ages and the colour is perfect, but I'm just not sure if its real.

Can you help me out and cast your expert eye over the pictures? There is one of the creed there. Thank you ladies, money's been a little tight this year and I'd love an affordable rehab project.

Oh and hello from Bonny Scotland!!!

Bonny, but a wet and windy Friday ahead too, apparently! Not a good day for shopping - and how did the Scots and other Brits EVER get pulled into that insane US "Black Friday" shopping madness? Especially since you don't have a holiday or in some cases a four-day weekend like some of us Yanks? Just one more thing for the US to feel guilty about.

The bag looks genuine, but more opinions are always welcome. It's called a Bleecker Leather Duffle. Just be warned that light-colored Coach leathers are very hard to get clean once they get smudged up. And ink is the worst, ink marks are usually permanent. Check the Rehab and Rescue threads over at the Coach Clubhouse for all sorts of cleaning hints and methods:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-clubhouse/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-833400.html

Looks fine to me too.

 

[avalavender]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Even though the family's here, I can't help but to sneak on the web every once in a while to check for bags. :shame: I'm determined to find this bag before Christmas dammit!

I have another duffle sac that I'd like some help to authenticate, an etsy listing--

Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/257400...a_search_query=coach saddle&ref=sr_gallery_22

seller: goodbyeheartwoman

comment: The listing identifies this bag as Coach style 9953, but the measurement listed/the size made me think it is the 9085 that I've been looking for. I actually really like the size of this as shown in the pictures. What do you experts think? Is this authentic? I really hope this one is good!

 

[Diamster]

Thank you Hyacinth and Beenburned!

I will check out those threads about sorting marks out. I feared white would be tricky.

Not sure how the Black Friday thing became so huge over here in the UK, we do have bargain envy over here though. The choice on your side of the pond is so much bigger and the tax on our shopping is crippling for those of us who covet shiny things and I often browse the US sites to torture myself over the gorgeous things we can't get over here. Retailers will do anything to make us part with our pennies.

Thanks again, we all appreciate the work you do for us.

 

[Hyacinth]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Even though the family's here, I can't help but to sneak on the web every once in a while to check for bags. :shame: I'm determined to find this bag before Christmas dammit!

I have another duffle sac that I'd like some help to authenticate, an etsy listing--

Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/257400...a_search_query=coach saddle&ref=sr_gallery_22

seller: goodbyeheartwoman

comment: The listing identifies this bag as Coach style 9953, but the measurement listed/the size made me think it is the 9085 that I've been looking for. I actually really like the size of this as shown in the pictures. What do you experts think? Is this authentic? I really hope this one is good!

Since it was introduced in late 1994 the Helen's Legacy 9953 will always have a serial number that includes that style number - IF it's genuine. The one in the etsy listing looks genuine and could only be the 9085 Duffle Sac, and it looks OK.

 

[avalavender]

Since it was introduced in late 1994 the Helen's Legacy 9953 will always have a serial number that includes that style number - IF it's genuine. The one in the etsy listing looks genuine and could only be the 9085 Duffle Sac, and it looks OK.

Thank you Hyacinth, you made my day! This bag is pricey, but I'm getting it.

I guess this is another case that proves you definitely can't expect the seller to know that much about the bags they have. I've been looking for this bag while searching for "Duffle Sac" and "9085" and so on-- and nothing, kept coming across fakes. I actually saw this listing by chance while while searching for "Coach saddle bags."

 

[Catbird9]

May I please get this authenticated? Thank you.

Length 11"
Height 9.5"
Depth 3.5"
Strap length 36"

 

[xiaojzhang]

Hello Ladies, I've recently started collecting the Italian Madison bags and I have yet to see some of the styles in that collection. I am wondering if you ladies have any pictures for 4407, which I believe is called the Pierpont. Your help is much appreciated!

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello Ladies, I've recently started collecting the Italian Madison bags and I have yet to see some of the styles in that collection. I am wondering if you ladies have any pictures for 4407, which I believe is called the Pierpont. Your help is much appreciated!

Here's Coach's Fall 1993 catalog page.

 

[Hyacinth]

May I please get this authenticated? Thank you.

Length 11"
Height 9.5"
Depth 3.5"
Strap length 36"

Genuine Stewardess, #9525 from the early to mid-1980s

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you Hyacinth, you made my day! This bag is pricey, but I'm getting it.

I guess this is another case that proves you definitely can't expect the seller to know that much about the bags they have. I've been looking for this bag while searching for "Duffle Sac" and "9085" and so on-- and nothing, kept coming across fakes. I actually saw this listing by chance while while searching for "Coach saddle bags."

Yep, if I didn't already have a tPF siggie, I'd start using this:
"DON'T EVER EXPECT A COACH SELLER TO POST OR EVEN TO KNOW THE CORRECT NAME, STYLE NUMBER, OR DESCRIPTION (or to post or even KNOW when it was made, or who did or DIDN'T design it, or what "vintage" or "Bonnie Cashin Era" actually means)"