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:
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• 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!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello, I wonder if an expert might help with authenticating this newer bag? Thanks so much.

It's authentic.

 

[fin2012]

thank you for the update, hyacinth! I am not purchasing this bag, certainly not at the price the seller is asking for. This bag just piqued my interest because it has the right features, but at the same breath, it is also a very strange bag.

Thank you always for your expertise!

+1

 

[fin2012]

I've seen it before. It looks fine. Here is a picture from the Coach archives. I don't have a style name or number.

+1
I totally agree with WHATEVE.

 

[fin2012]

Please authenticate:
Coach Lavender Leather Shoulder Purse
Goodwill of North Florida
24481677
link

Thank you!

Simply had to stop by and say that your Coach Sheridan Lauren Bag 4234 is just glorious! Congratulations and enjoy your wonderful find.

 

[cpuwizshot]

Is this Pink Coach purse genuine? Bought at a yard sale in an affluent area. Hope it's the real deal. Thanks!

 

[Hyacinth]

Is this Pink Coach purse genuine? Bought at a yard sale in an affluent area. Hope it's the real deal. Thanks!

It's a genuine Soho Suede Flap Satchel made in 2005.

 

[lettuce_2010]

It's authentic.

Thanks SO much for the fast reply!

 

[cpuwizshot]

It's a genuine Soho Suede Flap Satchel made in 2005.

Thank you very much for all your help, you've been great!

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi all!
I need to list a few of my used Coach bags to make a little money. Before I list them, I really want to make sure they are all authentic because I can't remember what was brought from where (some new, some thrift, some gifts, etc.)
Any help would be appreciated! I don't know the names of any of these but I tried to get good pictures and some accurate measurements (though I wasn't sure from which point to which point to measure so I approximated.) I tried repeatedly to upload photos directly into the thread with no success so I created a photobucket album specifically for these (sooooo much effort! But, worth it because I really don't want to sell anything fake!)
Thanks so much, in advance for all of the assistance!!!
Here's the entire album:

http://s1308.photobucket.com/user/homeonoakleaf/library/Sale items

Here are the individual bags with their serial numbers listed before each photo:
Approx. 12"LX 7"H Serial J04U-9363 Grey with Black Signature C and leather handles and trimming. Leather tassle- which got wet so it's a little wild now, and YKK stamped on the zippers.
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums...tems/20160113_151218_zpsplopme8l.jpg~original

Approx. 11.5L X 9.5H Serial B1281-F16550 Pink Signature C cross body with Pink patent trimming and buckles at both bottom sides. Front and back pockets.
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums...tems/20160113_151437_zpsekkfmomr.jpg~original

Approx. 12"L X 9"L Serial C1480-F28505 Tan-ish brown with brown Signature C and brown/mahogany trimming. Small front pocket. Once had a longer strap but it's M.I.A at the moment.
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums...tems/20160113_151938_zpsjch320n6.jpg~original

Approx. 12"L X 7.5H Serial A0779-F08A09 Black leather with two front snap pockets and expandable snaps on each side. I forgot to remove the scarf that I added in a few of the pictures but went back and subsequently took some without it. Doesn't have any signature C anywhere but does have small "Coach" written on the buckles of the hardware and had YKK zippers stamped inside and out.
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums...tems/20160113_153439_zpskiip2fez.jpg~original

Approx. 13L X 8H Serial C06U-10074 Black hobo bag with outside Signature C, leather handle and YKK zipper.
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums...tems/20160113_152712_zpsq0ioajje.jpg~original

Approx. 13L X 8H Serial E06U-10074 Brown hobo bag with outside Signature C, leather handle and YKK zipper.
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums...tems/20160113_152525_zpscdpkojf2.jpg~original

Approx. 12"L X 7"H Serial D0769-10993 Black with Op Signature C design. Leather braided handle, turn lock and YKK zipper inside.
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums...tems/20160113_152220_zpsbqdjcowz.jpg~original

Again, thanks so much for the help in advance!

9363 - genuine 9363_Signature Soft Duffle

16550 - genuine Kyra Signature File Bag

28505 - genuine Signature Stripe Nancy Satchel

08a09 - genuine Soho Leather Pocket Tote

10074 - genuine Soho Signature Hobo

10993 - genuine Chelsea Signature Optic Flap

You did well for someone who's just started to use Photobucket. That site can drive a user crazy. A suggestion for future authentication photos though, they should be posted in sequence with pics of the same bag together. It looks like you had to add the creed and serial number photos afterwards and weren't always able to keep them together with the other pics of the bag they belonged to. That can cause problem since the creed photos are the second-most important ones and especially when you have several bags with similar colors and patterns it helps when they're grouped with the right bag. Having the serial number as the photo title is a great idea but not everyone does it, I'm glad you did.

And please read the six Salearea Coach Guides posted at Ebay when you have time. One of the many things they point out is that the brand name (like YKK) stamped on the zipper can NEVER prove a Coach is authentic, and why.

They'll also tell you how to figure out what year all your bags were made, and why other so-called "proofs of authenticity" aren't proofs at all, and why not. It's a good idea to delete any "authenticity guides" that claim otherwise or that claim that "YKK zippers mean it's genuine" from your files because they're useless, dangerous and just plain wrong. Keep the Salearea Guides link though.
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg

 

[missbaltimore]

They both look ok.

Wonderful news-- thanks!!

 

[ekhfashions]

Hello everyone! I found this vintage Coach bag today and would like to get an opinion and any other available info please. The last number in the creed is cut off a bit in the pic, so just in case,.the last digit is a zero. As always, thanks for your help.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello everyone! I found this vintage Coach bag today and would like to get an opinion and any other available info please. The last number in the creed is cut off a bit in the pic, so just in case,.the last digit is a zero. As always, thanks for your help.

Genuine Soho Fletcher Bag from 1999

 

[ekhfashions]

Genuine Soho Fletcher Bag from 1999

Thanks Hyacinth! I have a Coach Station Bag too but after reviewing the tPF guide I think it is likely a fake. I will post shortly to get a second opinion.

 

[ekhfashions]

After reviewing the guide, I believe this Coach bag is likely a fake since the creed begins with an "S" and the turnlock looks the same as previously identified on another counterfeit. The creed is difficult to read but I believe it claims to have been made in the Dominican Republic. An opinion is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[ekhfashions]

Hello again, This is the last of the Coach bags I found today. It looks good to me but since the creed starts with a "J", I would appreciate receiving an opinion. Thanks!