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!

 

[LouisieAnna]

This is the second bag. Is the correct name Daisy Metallic Leather Champagne Tote? Thanks again, experts!

These are the final two I'm hoping are authentic. I would greatly appreciate names, but I mainly got them because they have detachable wristlet straps. The white patent measures approximately 10.5" long and 5.5" high. The tan kisslock measures approximately 7.75" long and 4.25" high. It has white on it because I already started experimenting on it,

 

[BeenBurned]

And one more! This is for a friend (really!)

Item: Vintage Coach British TanLeather Helen's Legacy #9953 Bucket Bag
Listing number: 281994762718
Seller: meenjee
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281994762718
Comments: I read some earlier discussion on this seller, so not sure what to think. If the bag is genuine, are the measurements correct?

Thanks for all of your help!

It's fake.

I can't recall whether that bag was previously reported and removed but I reported several of meenjee's listings in February, 2016 and 2 others in November, 2015.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-216.html#post30060975

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-202.html#post29844050

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-185.html#post29415783

She also sold this fake with SCRTCHES:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Stati...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

And while we're discussing her listings, what's the consensus on this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...762447?hash=item41a83298cf:g:5VsAAOSwAvJW-iK~

And was Q a valid US code?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[BeenBurned]

This is the second bag. Is the correct name Daisy Metallic Leather Champagne Tote? Thanks again, experts!

These are the final two I'm hoping are authentic. I would greatly appreciate names, but I mainly got them because they have detachable wristlet straps. The white patent measures approximately 10.5" long and 5.5" high. The tan kisslock measures approximately 7.75" long and 4.25" high. It has white on it because I already started experimenting on it,

All are authentic.

The third one is a Soho leather framed wristlet, style 40573.

 

[Hyacinth]

I can't recall whether that bag was previously reported and removed but I reported several of meenjee's listings in February, 2016 and 2 others in November, 2015.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-216.html#post30060975

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-202.html#post29844050

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-185.html#post29415783

She also sold this fake with SCRTCHES:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Stati...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

And while we're discussing her listings, what's the consensus on this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...762447?hash=item41a83298cf:g:5VsAAOSwAvJW-iK~

And was Q a valid US code?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

The last 2 are both fake. The earliest Q code I've found is from China some time around 2003. The strap grommets in the 9953 are silver.

And that font in the fake 9019 has never been used in any genuine Coach, and the ends of the binding around the base are joined in the wrong place. The "5" plant code was never used for any US plant and wasn't even intro'd until 2001 according to my records, and ONLY for a Chinese plant.

That seller should be on permanent selling restriction for any Coach products!

 

[Hyacinth]

I went thrifting today and found four pieces that I hope are authentic. This is the first. If it's authentic, what is it called? It has snaps on both ends of the zippers, pockets on both sides, and one zipper pocket inside. It measures approximately 8" high, 10.75" long, and 3.5" wide. Thank you for taking a look, experts!

It looks like a Carson Zip, style 9939 from 1993

 

[BeenBurned]

The last 2 are both fake. The earliest Q code I've found is from China some time around 2003. The strap grommets in the 9953 are silver.

And that font in the fake 9019 has never been used in any genuine Coach, and the ends of the binding around the base are joined in the wrong place. The "5" plant code was never used for any US plant and wasn't even intro'd until 2001 according to my records, and ONLY for a Chinese plant.

That seller should be on permanent selling restriction for any Coach products!

I agree that with this seller's history of fakes, she shouldn't be selling them.

Thanks for looking. (I do report completed and sold listings too1 )

 

[LouisieAnna]

All are authentic.

The third one is a Soho leather framed wristlet, style 40573.

Thank you!

It looks like a Carson Zip, style 9939 from 1993

That looks like it. I forgot to take the curvature around the zipper into account when I measured the height. Thank you!

 

[catthecurious]

Good morning, I wanted more opinions before posting this Station bag to the HoS. There's no clear picture of the creed, but the seller states the number is 618-25-0003. Also, the pull on the zipper doesn't look right, but the thing that caught my attention in the first place was the turnlock. Is it fake? Thank you!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bla...634040?hash=item41a83fe578:g:ZEEAAOSwh-1W2D91


Seller: rhea421989

 

[Hyacinth]

Good morning, I wanted more opinions before posting this Station bag to the HoS. There's no clear picture of the creed, but the seller states the number is 618-25-0003. Also, the pull on the zipper doesn't look right, but the thing that caught my attention in the first place was the turnlock. Is it fake? Thank you!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bla...634040?hash=item41a83fe578:g:ZEEAAOSwh-1W2D91


Seller: rhea421989

Fake. The turnlock is completely wrong and a style never used by Coach, the shape of the leather part of the turnlock mounting is wrong, the rings holding the top handle are too big, the inside pocket zipper pull is completely wrong, and although the actual numbers in the serial number aren't readable, the number quoted by the seller is a complete fake and the dashes between sections of the serial number are in the wrong place and there's one too many, and the "No" prefix that is always in front of the actual number is missing.

 

[marilyn62pink]

Hi. I am submitting my own listing. Another ebay member thinks it may not be a real coach and sent me a link to this forum. Can someone confirm for me?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231905327972&alt=web

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi. I am submitting my own listing. Another ebay member thinks it may not be a real coach and sent me a link to this forum. Can someone confirm for me?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231905327972&alt=web

Seller marilyn62pink

Welcome to TPF. The rules state that sellers aren't allowed to post their own listings because it can be perceived as advertising.

Additionally, since the sale of counterfeit items is against the law, ebay policy (and the law) require that sellers know items are authentic prior to listing them.

And in fact, this bag is fake so for future listings, it's recommended that you verify authenticity before listing anything!

The serial number is a known invalid number and commonly seen on fakes.

My recommendation to sellers who aren't expert in a brand and haven't personally purchased their items from authorized partner retailers (department stores, Coach itself, etc.) is to have their items authenticated.

ETA: For future requests, see post #1 for the required posting format.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...oach-read-1st-page-before-posting-889527.html
http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=27792584&postcount=1

 

[WishingonaCoach]

It's genuine. The style was called a Signature Stripe Lozenge Top Handle Pouch, style 41423.

Lozenge top handle pouch style 41423.

ETA: Sorry. I was playing catchup and responded before reading all the responses. Hyacinth beat me to the punch and included the correct style name.

Thanks a mil to both of you, always so helpful and informative.

 

[BeenBurned]

I can't recall whether that bag was previously reported and removed but I reported several of meenjee's listings in February, 2016 and 2 others in November, 2015.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-216.html#post30060975

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-202.html#post29844050

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...coach-fakes-here-824098-185.html#post29415783

She also sold this fake with SCRTCHES:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Stati...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

And while we're discussing her listings, what's the consensus on this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...762447?hash=item41a83298cf:g:5VsAAOSwAvJW-iK~

And was Q a valid US code?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

The last 2 are both fake. The earliest Q code I've found is from China some time around 2003. The strap grommets in the 9953 are silver.

And that font in the fake 9019 has never been used in any genuine Coach, and the ends of the binding around the base are joined in the wrong place. The "5" plant code was never used for any US plant and wasn't even intro'd until 2001 according to my records, and ONLY for a Chinese plant.

That seller should be on permanent selling restriction for any Coach products!

It appears that meenjee might not be selling more Coaches.

All the fakes were removed and she has no listings ATM.

 

[marilyn62pink]

Seller marilyn62pink

Welcome to TPF. The rules state that sellers aren't allowed to post their own listings because it can be perceived as advertising.

Additionally, since the sale of counterfeit items is against the law, ebay policy (and the law) require that sellers know items are authentic prior to listing them.

And in fact, this bag is fake so for future listings, it's recommended that you verify authenticity before listing anything!

The serial number is a known invalid number and commonly seen on fakes.

My recommendation to sellers who aren't expert in a brand and haven't personally purchased their items from authorized partner retailers (department stores, Coach itself, etc.) is to have their items authenticated.

ETA: For future requests, see post #1 for the required posting format.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...oach-read-1st-page-before-posting-889527.html
http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=27792584&postcount=1

Thanks for such a quick answer. I am very new to the business, and was not aware of this resource before I listed the bag. However, now that I know, I have removed the listing, and I will always use this before listing anything else.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thanks for such a quick answer. I am very new to the business, and was not aware of this resource before I listed the bag. However, now that I know, I have removed the listing, and I will always use this before listing anything else.

We'll be happy to look at any Coach items, but they can't be active Ebay links or any other selling site. Links to photo hosting sites like Photobucket or Imgur are ok.

There's a very good list in 2 parts of frequently-used fake and often-fake serial numbers posted in Ebay's Guides section, it's always a good idea to check it before buying or listing any Coach bag:

http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/daria48

And seller Salearea has posted a set of Guides that I researched that can help with serial numbers and the too-common false myths floating around the internet about Coach products:

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