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.
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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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#11,191
cameron1 said:
I bought this purse from a thrift store today. Is it real or fake ?
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whateve said:
It's fake. You should take it back and demand a refund.
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cameron1 said:
Thanks for your feed back. How do I explain to them that it is fake?
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There's nothing right about the bag.

1. The serial number is invalid. It only has what would be the suffix (second half) of the serial number which would be the style number.
2. The "style number" on the bag is 10619 but the style of your fake isn't what 10619 should look like.
3. The hardware isn't the type Coach uses.
4. The lining is only on fakes.
 
#11,192
whateve said:
#1 authentic. The kisslock pocket is surprisingly roomy. It might fit all her keys but it might look lumpy, and possibly stretch out. I keep my coin purse in mine.
#2 authentic. Yes, there is a back pocket. It's not a crescent bag; it's a saddle bag.
#3 is fake.
#4 and #5 are both authentic.
#4 is a Madison french purse #4473.
#5 is a Madison continental clutch #4474.
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Thank you, Whateve! I really appreciate the authentications and the style info you provided. :smile1: Too bad about #3, but I think my mom might prefer the kisslock style anyway...

Great news on the Madisons. Could you tell me how the sizes of the two styles compare? Or is the interior design the only difference?

Thanks again!
 
#11,194
whateve said:
You probably know this already but these have a tendency for stains along the seams, which might be some kind of glue. I wouldn't use hot water.
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Thanks for the heads-up, but you know what a rehab animal I am...extra-warm water, scrub with Soilove and the outside came pretty clean. The paint (?) spots on the lining came out completely, but the smudge near the zipper remains. Good enough for me :)
 
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#11,199
Hello all

Appreciate your help, thank you in advance!

Item: COACH 32291 BOROUGH Earth Napa Leather MD Tote Shoulder Bag Msrp
Listing number: 391333301311
Seller: rfrcorp
Link: http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/391333301311

Item: Coach Purse Retro Colorblock Leather 32502 BOROUGH CARRYALL Shoulder Satchel Bag
Listing number: 272059890856
Seller: simplypurseinc
Link: http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/272059890856

Item: NEW COACH THE BOROUGH BAG IN RETRO GLOVE LEATHER 30348 Classic Vermillion
Listing number: 221955178837
Seller: shopdotelle
Link: http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/221955178837
 
#11,201
Hi again!

Now my mom is leaning away from the kisslock tote and towards the saddle bag style.. Either way, I'm looking forward to a rehab project!

Item: COACH~Dark Brown-Mahogany Leather Hippie Saddle Crescent Bag Purse
Listing number: 259072340
Seller: 51Yale
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/259072340/coachdark-brown-mahogany-leather-hippie
Comments: A bit worried about the creed...

Thanks again for your assistance!
 

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#11,202
dearvicki said:
Hello all

Appreciate your help, thank you in advance!

Item: COACH 32291 BOROUGH Earth Napa Leather MD Tote Shoulder Bag Msrp
Listing number: 391333301311
Seller: rfrcorp
Link: http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/391333301311

Item: Coach Purse Retro Colorblock Leather 32502 BOROUGH CARRYALL Shoulder Satchel Bag
Listing number: 272059890856
Seller: simplypurseinc
Link: http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/272059890856

Item: NEW COACH THE BOROUGH BAG IN RETRO GLOVE LEATHER 30348 Classic Vermillion
Listing number: 221955178837
Seller: shopdotelle
Link: http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/221955178837
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#2 and #3 are good.

#1 doesn't show a picture of the creed and that's absolutely necessary for authentications.
 
#11,203
moreau_md said:
Hi again!

Now my mom is leaning away from the kisslock tote and towards the saddle bag style.. Either way, I'm looking forward to a rehab project!

Item: COACH~Dark Brown-Mahogany Leather Hippie Saddle Crescent Bag Purse
Listing number: 259072340
Seller: 51Yale
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/259072340/coachdark-brown-mahogany-leather-hippie
Comments: A bit worried about the creed...

Thanks again for your assistance!
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Fake. Yes, the creed is wrong and there are problems with the turnlock hardware too.

ETA: 51yale seems a lot like some other sellers we've seen. She avoids showing pictures of the creeds and/or other details that identify her items as "questionable."

This listing needs a second set of eyes too. I can't read the creed but I see something else! *wink*
https://www.etsy.com/listing/241006459/free-shippingcoachblack-leather?ref=related-1

and this:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/241121...ref=shop_home_active_15&ga_search_query=coach

A seller who lists as many Coach items as 51yale had darned well learn her product!
 
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#11,205
Sonoma said:
Good Afternoon Everyone!

Kindly authenticate - appreciate your help :

Item: Vintage Coach Hobo Purse Bag Pebbled Tan/Camel No. 4316 EUC
Listing number: 131394793203

Seller: fortunate303
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...683724?hash=item1ea81fee0c:g:QsYAAOSw7FRWZIlp

Thank you as always!
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It's a genuine Sonoma Large Hobo.

BUT - the strap drop posted in the listing is wrong. The DROP is not 30 inches, the strap LENGTH at its longest position is 30 inches. BIG difference if strap length is important to the buyer! The strap drop is usually about half the actual strap length.

Here's Coach's catalog page from 1997
 

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