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
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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!

 

[Hyacinth]

Please authenticate, thanks.

COACH LEATHER HUNTER GREEN DRAWSTRING
Item 272095242679
Seller faast2014
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272095242679?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I don't think it's genuine. The serial font isn't quite right.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thanks! I guess I do have a lot to learn! I seem to be mixing up a lot. Just a quick question on the hang tag being yellow. On one of the how to' sit said that it is a sign of a fake is that not true in all cases? That is what made me think it was a fake. Thanks again!

You should NEVER use something that can be changed or replaced as easily as a hangtag to authenticate a bag.

I'm not sure if the hangtag is original but the bag is genuine. Please don't ever report a Coach because the hangtag doesn't seem right.

Actually, the yellow hang tag is correct for that item in that color combination:

 

[Stephanoe1975]

Actually, the yellow hang tag is correct for that item in that color combination:

Oh great! Thanks

 

[Stephanoe1975]

You have to be wary of the many "authenticity guides" and "how to spot a fake" guides on the internet. Few are written by real experts, many are copy-and-pastes of others' guides, most are either obsolete, incomplete or just plain wrong.

With most Coach, there's no such thing as "always indicates fake" or "Coach never does X" because nearly every "rule" has exceptions.

With regard to hangtags, although there are many different styles, materials and construction, another problem with hangtags is that they can be removed, lost and/or replaced. Sometimes they're "replaced" by a hang tag the seller finds in the thrift or elsewhere and could be fake. Other hang tags are replaced by Coach with whatever type of hang tag they happen to have to send as a replacement.

About the only things (so far) that are always true about Coach is that no Coach bag has ever been made in Korea and no Coach solid signature bag will have signature lining. (This "rule" doesn't hold true for patchwork or mixed materials exteriors.)


It looks fine.

Are the patches usually indented stamped into the leather or can there be just an ink stamp?

 

[Hyacinth]

I bought this awhile back and can't remember if I got it authenticated or identified. I have it in my files as #92549 but I think that is wrong. I also have #92745 as a possible ID. I'm worried because the stitching isn't very good and the rings seem a little thin. Other than that, it looks beautiful.

COACH Leather Flower with Jeweled crystals Keychain Charm Fob RARE
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Leath...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
seller: cutiemaya0827
#221854096371

It looks ok, the style number is 92549 and it was a Japan and I think Dillard's release. 92745 had a different clip.

 

[Hyacinth]

Are the patches usually indented stamped into the leather or can there be just an ink stamp?

It depends on the style. Both methods were used and both methods were faked. They should always be authenticated here, and not bought OR reported until we've looked at them.

There are almost NO general one-size-fits-all Rules for Coaches, except for the 2 that BeenBurned mentioned. Every item has to be looked at as a unique style with it's own specific details. DON'T ever believe any nonsense posted in some of those "guides" that all Coaches "have to have" this or that detail. It just isn't true.

Please read the six Salearea Guides posted at Ebay for a basic primer on what to believe and what not to believe. The only thing that's changed since they were posted is that Coach bags made after Summer and Fall 2014 will no longer have serial numbers on their creed patches. And ignore what other anonymous guides say.

SALEAREA GUIDES
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg

 

[Stephanoe1975]

It depends on the style. Both methods were used and both methods were faked. They should always be authenticated here, and not bought OR reported until we've looked at them.

There are almost NO general one-size-fits-all Rules for Coaches, except for the 2 that BeenBurned mentioned. Every item has to be looked at as a unique style with it's own specific details. DON'T ever believe any nonsense posted in some of those "guides" that all Coaches "have to have" this or that detail. It just isn't true.

Please read the six Salearea Guides posted at Ebay for a basic primer on what to believe and what not to believe. The only thing that's changed since they were posted is that Coach bags made after Summer and Fall 2014 will no longer have serial numbers on their creed patches. And ignore what other anonymous guides say.

SALEAREA GUIDES
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg

So confusing! Well at least there are two for sures and I will most definitely check here first after being suckered a couple of times!

 

[whateve]

I think it's okay.

It looks ok, the style number is 92549 and it was a Japan and I think Dillard's release. 92745 had a different clip.

Wonderful! Thanks so much!

 

[Stephanoe1975]

Here's one more for today. I kinda am having a spree as I am determined to have a matching pair of a wallet and bag!

Item: vintage brown leather crossbody
Item number: 252158611927
Seller:/jessitantillo
Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/252158611927?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[maramd]

I don't think it's genuine. The serial font isn't quite right.

Rats. I thought the serial font looked strange too. Oh well. Thanks so much. Should I report it?

 

[maramd]

Is this creed valid? I am in a polite discussion with a seller. I liked a bag and asked for a photo of the creed. Seller said they removed the listing because of errors. Then seller sent me an email today saying the bag did not have a serial number (still no photo)with a link to the Daria guide about Coach Bean Bags, and was I still interested in the bag. I replied with the part of the guide that stated there were a lot of fakes and said I needed a creed photo. Seller sent me photo and said listing was pulled by eBay and they are appealing. Pretty sure it is a fake and would like confirmation. Seller's ID is tdavido1.

 

[whateve]

Is this creed valid? I am in a polite discussion with a seller. I liked a bag and asked for a photo of the creed. Seller said they removed the listing because of errors. Then seller sent me an email today saing the bag did not have a serial number (still no photo)with a link to the Daria guide about Coach Bean Bags, and was I still interested in the bag. I replied with the part of the guide that stated there were a lot of fakes and said I needed a creed photo. Seller sent me photo and said listing was pulled by eBay and they are appealing. Pretty sure it is a fake and would like confirmation. Seller's ID is tdavido1.

That bag was asked about here: http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=29672667&postcount=11813
I can confirm it is fake. The strap attachments had metal brads, rather than being sewn. The creed is a bean bag creed and doesn't have a serial number. A bag made in the 90s would have a number. The creed itself has problems in the size of the cartouche and the spacing.

 

[whateve]

Please authenticate, thanks.

COACH LEATHER HUNTER GREEN DRAWSTRING
Item 272095242679
Seller faast2014
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272095242679?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I don't think it's genuine. The serial font isn't quite right.

Rats. I thought the serial font looked strange too. Oh well. Thanks so much. Should I report it?

I agree it is fake. I think you can report it.

 

[maramd]

I agree it is fake. I think you can report it.

O.k. will do.

 

[maramd]

That bag was asked about here: http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=29672667&postcount=11813
I can confirm it is fake. The strap attachments had metal brads, rather than being sewn. The creed is a bean bag creed and doesn't have a serial number. A bag made in the 90s would have a number. The creed itself has problems in the size of the cartouche and the spacing.

Thanks. I will let the seller know the reasons why.