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:
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  Listing number:
  Seller and site where listed
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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!

 

[maramd]

An N month code is okay for an Italian bag. It's authentic.

Thank you!
Yay! Maybe I will win an authentic bargain!

 

[LouisieAnna]

It's authentic.

BTW, it's D0J not DOJ - 0 = made in 2000

Although small, here's a stock picture of the bag:

Thank you! Is there a difference in the stamp font between 0 and O? Or do they avoid the letter O?

 

[whateve]

Thank you! Is there a difference in the stamp font between 0 and O? Or do they avoid the letter O?

The second character in a creed is always a number, so if you see a letter there, the creed isn't authentic. The zero in this case, stands for the year 2000. It's explained in the Salearea guides.

 

[LouisieAnna]

A lot of older styles don't come up in searches. Not only is this one almost 15 years old, but most of the calf hair and hair-calf bags were considered Limited Editions and not many copies were made. It's a genuine West End Hair Calf Medium Hobo.

Thank you! It is so cool to learn the names. I don't think I'd be brave enough to try older pieces without the resource y'all provide.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you! Is there a difference in the stamp font between 0 and O? Or do they avoid the letter O?

There's supposed to be a difference, but sometimes mistakes were made, especially by plants in countries that didn't use the English alphabet.

 

[whateve]

Thanks to both of you.

I tend to be suspicious when I find a seller with a fake (and a good one at that) who has other designer items.

You're welcome! Even a fakes seller can stumble upon an authentic bag once in awhile!

Thank you!
Yay! Maybe I will win an authentic bargain!

You're welcome! Good luck!

 

[LouisieAnna]

The second character in a creed is always a number, so if you see a letter there, the creed isn't authentic. The zero in this case, stands for the year 2000. It's explained in the Salearea guides.

Ack! Forgot that one. :shame:

 

[frenchieRU]

The plaza was made in the early 90s. Almost twins on the gray saddle pouch. Mine is the larger version. I got a great deal on mine too!

Good to know Thanks, Whateve!

 

[thecollector629]

The second character in a creed is always a number, so if you see a letter there, the creed isn't authentic. The zero in this case, stands for the year 2000. It's explained in the Salearea guides.

There is an exception to that no?
I thought I remembered seeing some bags that were authenticated where it was determined that the
plant code and year code were reversed by accident?

 

[BeenBurned]

There is an exception to that no?
I thought I remembered seeing some bags that were authenticated where it was determined that the
plant code and year code were reversed by accident?

Yes, sometimes the first and second (month and year) characters can be transposed if they made a stamping mistake.

 

[thecollector629]

Yes, sometimes the first and second (month and year) characters can be transposed if they made a stamping mistake.

Okay thanks, I knew it was something like that..lol

 

[whateve]

There is an exception to that no?
I thought I remembered seeing some bags that were authenticated where it was determined that the
plant code and year code were reversed by accident?

Yep, I forgot about that exception. I forgot you can't say "always" on anything regarding Coach.

 

[Aunt Clara]

Hi again everyone! This is my most recent find & hope it is better than the last one

It is just under 8 inches tall by 11.5 wide x just over 4 inches deep. USA.

Hope your day is wonderful and many thanks in advance!

 

[whateve]

Hi again everyone! This is my most recent find & hope it is better than the last one

It is just under 8 inches tall by 11.5 wide x just over 4 inches deep. USA.

Hope your day is wonderful and many thanks in advance!

I have concerns again! The details of the bag look fine, although it looks like one of the rivets is silver (it might have been replaced.) Any creed that starts with a J always needs special attention. The J4D prefix has been seen on a lot of fakes. In my files, the D plant was still using the old format creed with "made in the United States" across the bottom in 1994. Your creed has the too long underline on "No.", the enlarged "o" in "No.", the font we've seen on other fakes, and the letters in the words "United States" are squished.

ETA: I think your pocket might be too long.

 

[Aunt Clara]

I have concerns again! The details of the bag look fine, although it looks like one of the rivets is silver (it might have been replaced.) Any creed that starts with a J always needs special attention. The J4D prefix has been seen on a lot of fakes. In my files, the D plant was still using the old format creed with "made in the United States" across the bottom in 1994. Your creed has the too long underline on "No.", the enlarged "o" in "No.", the font we've seen on other fakes, and the letters in the words "United States" are squished.

ETA: I think your pocket might be too long.

Thank you for giving it so much of your attention, whateve. Always very much appreciated!! I'm starting to believe that it is my mission to help rid my local world of the fakes!!