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Probably a Stewardess. They have feet.


I was thinking that too. I've never really looked closely at a stewardess bag, but I did notice the feet. I wish I could get more pictures. Between crawling through the rack to get it, the stupid security chain and the hairy eye ball X 4 sales ladies I was going for quick and done.
 
You might want to save your energy. It's fake.


Thanks, BeenBurned. One of the things that impaired my judgment was the fact that I've seen quite a few of those on eBay - in different colors, too. One was selling for a whopping $100! Now that I'd like to report them all, I can't find a single one though... Yesterday my husband saw me sitting with the clutch, unable to lift the knife to cut it up and took pity on me - he used it as a shooting practice target. On the bright side, although it's in general made well with straight stitches and good quality turnlock, I couldn't wrap my mind around the fact how is that possible that a Coach bag's kisslock is covered in such poor quality leather that it's literally crumbles under my fingers. So my faith in Coach is restored, and DH got a nice, almost new target practice, and overall it was a moderately expensive lesson. Thanks again!
 
Thanks, BeenBurned. One of the things that impaired my judgment was the fact that I've seen quite a few of those on eBay - in different colors, too.

*snip*


and overall it was a moderately expensive lesson. Thanks again!
1. Most of the fakes I've seen are in tattersall and don't have the kisslock pocket on them but the turnlock is the most obvious red flag.
2. My suggestion would have been to take it back to wherever you got it from and demand a refund but now that it's been shot up, that's probably not an option!

These are the more common fakes. (ETA: I found another with a different color "leather" around the turnlock and with a slightly different font.)

Anytime you see this type of turnlock closure, have item looked at.
 

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1. Most of the fakes I've seen are in tattersall and don't have the kisslock pocket on them but the turnlock is the most obvious red flag.
2. My suggestion would have been to take it back to wherever you got it from and demand a refund but now that it's been shot up, that's probably not an option!

These are the more common fakes. (ETA: I found another with a different color "leather" around the turnlock and with a slightly different font.)

Anytime you see this type of turnlock closure, have item looked at.


It was an estate sale. No guarantee... Thanks again!
 
I knew your foldover (fake) style was previously discussed but it took me a bit of coffee to find it.

Unfortunately, there aren't any pictures that were posted at the time and it was about 5 years ago when those fakes first started surfacing so I didn't think to save the pictures.

Both Hyacinth and I posted.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-577470-801.html
and
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-577470-801.html#post18092683
and
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-577470-801.html#post18092828

12926 (Amanda foldover) is what it's trying to copy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-COACH-S...821504?hash=item3cee95a200:g:hRUAAOSw-vlVk56G
 
Remember, the Sonomas have been faked, and of course there's the infamous NT-4903s and 4908s. Don't be put off too much by creeds that look like they were sewn and stamped by 6-year-olds either, just have everything authenticated here before you buy.

And of course, read the Salearea Guide on Italian-made Coaches if you haven't already. :D

Speak of the devil - this is the first NT-4903 I've ever seen!
Would appreciate expert input before I report. TIA!

Vintage Coach Navy Leather Shoulder Bag Purse 4903 BONUS Coach Conditioner MINT
311565282409
hikingthroughlife
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...3-BONUS-Coach-Conditioner-MINT-/311565282409?
 
Speak of the devil - this is the first NT-4903 I've ever seen!
Would appreciate expert input before I report. TIA!

Vintage Coach Navy Leather Shoulder Bag Purse 4903 BONUS Coach Conditioner MINT
311565282409
hikingthroughlife
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...3-BONUS-Coach-Conditioner-MINT-/311565282409?
Yup, fake and reportable.

ETA: hikingthroughlife also has this very close fake:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Purse...498103?hash=item2364882037:g:ttoAAOSwu4BVkXfu

Note her creed:
s-l1600.jpg


And the creed from an authentic bag of the same style.
s-l1600.jpg
 
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