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
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• 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!

 

[JOODLZ]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
From a local thrift...seriously orange!!!
Approx. 9.75"w x 4.5"h x 2.25"d. Strap 8" to buckles.
2005 Signature Soft Demi #6371. yes?
Thanks in advance, as always!

 

[moreau_md]

Item: Vintage Beautiful COACH Hippie Crescent Crossbody Hobo Bag in Black Licorice
Listing number: 255863226
Seller: RebootVintage
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/255863226/vintage-beautiful-coach-hippie-crescent
Comments: Creed pic attached. Are the measurements listed correct?

I only have a few vintage coach pieces, and nothing from the legacy line (and I think this was part of the legacy line?). How does the quality of these pieces compare to older bags?

As always, thanks very much for your help!

 

[jessicajones]

1- genuine Bonnie's Legacy Small Zip Satchel from 2000

2- Bonnie's Legacy Zip Satchel from 2000

3- NOT "Bonnie Cashin Era". None of these bags are, they were made as a tribute to BC after her death in 2000. Cashin hadn't designed for Coach since 1974. I wish sellers would do five bleedin' minutes of research before they start misleading their buyers, "Bonnie Cashin Era" implies that it was made during Cashin's partnership with Coach, and it wasn't. That's why it's called a Bonnie's Legacy Linen Canvas Small Zip Satchel.

4- genuine Madison Satin Clutch from 2005

Thank you! It's contradicting when they use 'era' and 'legacy' when describing it, it's one or the other. They probably use both as kind of 'buzz words' to get more views on the item.

 

[holiday123]

"He"? Figures that it would be a guy who's clueless about how important that extra strap is. He probably could have sold it for at LEAST 50 or even a hundred dollars more just by showing the strap. Not to mention by using the right name or style number. But at least some buyer got a good deal, sorry it wasn't you.

Keep looking, I hope you find one.

Thank you! I know I would have bid more if I knew it had the strap. Will keep searching. Thanks for all you do!

 

[whateve]

Item: Vintage Beautiful COACH Hippie Crescent Crossbody Hobo Bag in Black Licorice
Listing number: 255863226
Seller: RebootVintage
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/255863226/vintage-beautiful-coach-hippie-crescent
Comments: Creed pic attached. Are the measurements listed correct?

I only have a few vintage coach pieces, and nothing from the legacy line (and I think this was part of the legacy line?). How does the quality of these pieces compare to older bags?

As always, thanks very much for your help!

This one is fake. The E plant code was never used for the US.

If you find one that is authentic, the quality can be wonderful, particularly for items made in the US, Costa Rica or Italy. Some bags that were made from the mid 90s up through the early 2000s are sometimes better quality that some of the older bags.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you! It's contradicting when they use 'era' and 'legacy' when describing it, it's one or the other. They probably use both as kind of 'buzz words' to get more views on the item.

Actually, "era" is a term often misused by sellers, but in this case "Legacy" is part of Coach's official name. Usually, but not always, when Coach uses the term "Legacy" in a bag's name it means it's based on an older design although not necessarily a close copy.

Referring to a non-Cashin design or period bag as Cashin or Cashin era is more than just using a buzzword, it's misleading and in my opinion, deceptive, since an actual Cashin or Cashin era bag almost always has a higher potential selling price or auction value than a standard Coach. If I had bought a bag described as a Cashin and found out that it wasn't I'd probably file a SNAD complaint if I had paid Cashin prices for it.

 

[BeenBurned]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
From a local thrift...seriously orange!!!
Approx. 9.75"w x 4.5"h x 2.25"d. Strap 8" to buckles.
2005 Signature Soft Demi #6371. yes?
Thanks in advance, as always!

Yes, you're correct.

 

[Hyacinth]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
From a local thrift...seriously orange!!!
Approx. 9.75"w x 4.5"h x 2.25"d. Strap 8" to buckles.
2005 Signature Soft Demi #6371. yes?
Thanks in advance, as always!

Yes, and it's genuine.

 

[moreau_md]

This one is fake. The E plant code was never used for the US.

If you find one that is authentic, the quality can be wonderful, particularly for items made in the US, Costa Rica or Italy. Some bags that were made from the mid 90s up through the early 2000s are sometimes better quality that some of the older bags.

Thank you, Whateve! And wow - I am striking out with this style of bag! I will keep looking...

Thanks again!

 

[missbaltimore]

Yesterday was half price day at my local GW store! I have several for authentication. Thank you!!!

Embassy Briefcase 5282
16 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 3" with removable strap and sliding shoulder pad.
(same on both sides with no external pockets)

 

[missbaltimore]

The second one...

Stewardess 9525
11" x 10" x 4 1/2"

 

[missbaltimore]

And this one...

Patricia's Legacy 9951
11 1/2" x 8" x 4 1/4"

 

[missbaltimore]

This is one I have not seen before;

Wool Tweed tote 6127 (I've seen several descriptions online but no real name)
10 1/4" x 10" x 4 1/2"

I thought I had taken more photos but the back is the same without the pocket and the bottom is solid black leather.

 

[Raven3766]

Could you please help me authenticate this bag? TIA It measures 9" x 13".
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http://[URL=http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/raven3766/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/20151213_161519-1_zpsnyrjt0pi.jpg.html][/URL]
http://[URL=http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/raven3766/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/20151213_161553-1_zpswbehpmha.jpg.html][/URL]

 

[BeenBurned]

The second one...

Stewardess 9525
11" x 10" x 4 1/2"

This is one I have not seen before;

Wool Tweed tote 6127 (I've seen several descriptions online but no real name)
10 1/4" x 10" x 4 1/2"

I thought I had taken more photos but the back is the same without the pocket and the bottom is solid black leather.

I think all are fine but I'm sure of these two.