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
• 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!

 

[Sarahb112]

I apologize for the delay in my response but I wanted to do my research to verify what I was going to say.

So far, I see no red flags. I would appreciate if you'd post a couple more pictures. There should be 2 tags sewn into the lining. One or both might be in the inside open part of the bag or might be sewn deep inside the zipper pocket. One tag states where made and the other has a serial number. You might have to really dig inside the pocket if the tag is in there. It's hard to find.

I don't have specific dates because few listings have the appropriate pictures of the labels from inside the bag. But it appears that in April, 2014, Coach used the creed with serial number as shown in your top photo.

Sometime between April and July, 2014, they stopped putting serial numbers on creeds and instead used those labels sewn inside the lining. They also changed look of the creed on the bag using the horse and carriage logo instead of the cartouche.


As for the hangtags, you can't judge authenticity of a bag based on something that's removable and/or replaceable. You say the hang tag isn't authentic. From the picture, I can't tell whether it's authentic or not but I don't believe it came with the bag unless it might have been switched in the store or added by an employee who noticed a missing hangtag and added one that was available.

Again, I don't see any problems with the bag but I'd like to see those two pictures of the inner labels.

The following listing shows the serial number tag for the bag made in July, 2014 - 3 months after your first bag:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-LG-purple-plum-Park-Leather-Hobo-duffle-Shoulder-Bag-Purse-31323-crossbody-/252221283418?hash=item3ab98f5c5a%3Ag%3AyGUAAOSwo3pWeE2d&nma=true&si=e5%252FmhnY8mHuRcBA4Dvka7MQix4s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Thank you so much! I found the inner tag that looks just like that! Attached is a photo of the hangtags that came with it. I don't know if they are fake or just not the ones that originally came with the bag.

 

[whateve]

Thank you, thank you!

I had my doubts, because when all the hardware is stamped Coach "normally" happens on fake bags, and this one has a lot of it.

I had never been even close to a Coach bag of this price, so I had no clue and the loss of color scared me. The tag didn't show the full price, only red numbers as marked down showing $749.99, I paid $60.00.

Wow! That's the deal of the century!

 

[WishingonaCoach]

Wow! That's the deal of the century!

Just like winning the lottery! My search for unusual purses paid off this time.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you, thank you!

I had my doubts, because when all the hardware is stamped Coach "normally" happens on fake bags, and this one has a lot of it.

I had never been even close to a Coach bag of this price, so I had no clue and the loss of color scared me. The tag didn't show the full price, only red numbers as marked down showing $749.99, I paid $60.00.

Yes, it is a great deal!

 

[quinna]

Thank you, thank you!

I had my doubts, because when all the hardware is stamped Coach "normally" happens on fake bags, and this one has a lot of it.

I had never been even close to a Coach bag of this price, so I had no clue and the loss of color scared me. The tag didn't show the full price, only red numbers as marked down showing $749.99, I paid $60.00.

Awesome score! I have a lizard Andie and I love the design and size.

 

[maramd]

Please authenticate, if you can tell with the not so great creed photo. The strap grommets seem to be brass in some photos and then silver in others. Unless the lighting is playing tricks? Thanks!

VTG COACH BLACK LEATHER BRASS HARDWARE MESSENGER CROSSBODY BOHO FLAP BAG PURSE
Item: 262256230444
Seller: chocolateshopvintage
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262256230444?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[BeenBurned]

Please authenticate, if you can tell with the not so great creed photo. The strap grommets seem to be brass in some photos and then silver in others. Unless the lighting is playing tricks? Thanks!

VTG COACH BLACK LEATHER BRASS HARDWARE MESSENGER CROSSBODY BOHO FLAP BAG PURSE
Item: 262256230444
Seller: chocolateshopvintage
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262256230444?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I'm seeing silver grommets and silver feet.

I can't read the serial number (though thought it might be 308-9875, a known fake).

The creed seems to be stamped way down from the zipper.

 

[whateve]

Please authenticate, if you can tell with the not so great creed photo. The strap grommets seem to be brass in some photos and then silver in others. Unless the lighting is playing tricks? Thanks!

VTG COACH BLACK LEATHER BRASS HARDWARE MESSENGER CROSSBODY BOHO FLAP BAG PURSE
Item: 262256230444
Seller: chocolateshopvintage
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262256230444?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I see silver too. I'm pretty sure it is fake but I wouldn't feel comfortable reporting it without a clearer picture of the creed. The cartouche doesn't look right.

 

[missbaltimore]

Just like winning the lottery! My search for unusual purses paid off this time.

Gorgeous!!!

 

[maramd]

I see silver too. I'm pretty sure it is fake but I wouldn't feel comfortable reporting it without a clearer picture of the creed. The cartouche doesn't look right.

Thanks BeenBurned and Whateve. As Michelangelo said: "I am still learning" and I am glad the PF is here! Thanks for all your help.

 

[missbaltimore]

Hi all! I have several bags for authentication today. Thanks so much!

Maybe a Coach Mercer Field Bag? Style 7435
11" x 8" x 4"

 

[missbaltimore]

And this one, style 9457. I can't find a name anywhere. Photos may be a bit darker than IRL-- definitely a medium gray color.

10" x 11" x 2"

 

[whateve]

And this one, style 9457. I can't find a name anywhere. Photos may be a bit darker than IRL-- definitely a medium gray color.

10" x 11" x 2"

It's authentic. It's a Chelsea Hippie Zip.

 

[whateve]

Hi all! I have several bags for authentication today. Thanks so much!

Maybe a Coach Mercer Field Bag? Style 7435
11" x 8" x 4"

This one looks good too.

 

[missbaltimore]

This looks like it might be a Studio Leather Backpack 9368?
8" x 9" x 5"