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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.
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  • FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
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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.
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#14,671
cirrus74 said:
The tag that says "INDE" under the "MADE IN INDIA" is my main reason.

Also, I've never seen Coach lining like that :amazed: (being able to be turned inside out and not properly stitched in)

I've been comparing my own Coach that I bought from the store against it and it seemed rather fishy to me. Also, it has a weird, plasticky smell and feels sticky to the touch (like pleather).

Would love to understand more from all the experts here. Thanks!
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Nearly every lined Coach item I have (and I have a lot!) has lining that can be pulled out completely like that. I love that because it makes it easy to clean. It is a pain when it is attached inside.
 
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#14,673
Stacylee said:
I've been looking to add to my collection, i found some i like on Ebay, I'm not sure about these 2 items items, the purse is PVC according to the seller, when I wrote her she said all her listings were authentic but I didn't know Coach made any PVC bags

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-signa...630917?hash=item2816f1b445:g:ZTgAAOSwYmZXFYEn

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-colou...929769?hash=item2a66990129:g:mAAAAOSwYmZXIVno
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Coach has made a LOT of PVC bags, along with wallets and other accessories. And ANY bag or item that looks like patent leather but that's described as "Liquid Gloss" is also fabric with a vinyl coating, NOT leather.

More opinions are welcome but I don't see any problem with either one
 
#14,676
Stacylee said:
I've been looking to add to my collection, i found some i like on Ebay, I'm not sure about these 2 items items, the purse is PVC according to the seller, when I wrote her she said all her listings were authentic but I didn't know Coach made any PVC bags

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-signa...630917?hash=item2816f1b445:g:ZTgAAOSwYmZXFYEn

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-colou...929769?hash=item2a66990129:g:mAAAAOSwYmZXIVno
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The first bag is PVC, also known as coated canvas. It was called a camera bag. I remember these from the outlets around 2012. I don't think there is any way to fix those white corners.

Hyacinth said:
Coach has made a LOT of PVC bags, along with wallets and other accessories. And ANY bag or item that looks like patent leather but that's described as "Liquid Gloss" is also fabric with a vinyl coating, NOT leather.

More opinions are welcome but I don't see any problem with either one
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I agree, both are fine.
Hyacinth said:
WHATEVE, check your PMs. :smile1:
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Thanks. Done.
 
#14,677
Hello all,
I was going to post these on the HOS thread however I just wanted to be 100% sure before I report them.

Seller: rockhead_010
Item # 322081786275
Title: Coach Purse
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Purse-/322081786275?hash=item4afd9209a3:g:EhYAAOSw6wRXAAzQ
(The creed picture is blurry but the seller states in the description that the number is U0J-13088.)

Seller: jmresale2015
Item # 172172609228
Title: Coach Shoulder Bag
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Shoulder-Bag-/172172609228?hash=item28164986cc:g:-IEAAOSw3mpXFWl5
(The creed reads- the variations in the "chair" are characteristic of natural full "craw" leather.)

Thank you so much for your time!
 
#14,678
Dreamytabby said:
Hello all,
I was going to post these on the HOS thread however I just wanted to be 100% sure before I report them.

Seller: rockhead_010
Item # 322081786275
Title: Coach Purse
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Purse-/322081786275?hash=item4afd9209a3:g:EhYAAOSw6wRXAAzQ
(The creed picture is blurry but the seller states in the description that the number is U0J-13088.)

Seller: jmresale2015
Item # 172172609228
Title: Coach Shoulder Bag
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Shoulder-Bag-/172172609228?hash=item28164986cc:g:-IEAAOSw3mpXFWl5
(The creed reads- the variations in the "chair" are characteristic of natural full "craw" leather.)

Thank you so much for your time!
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You're correct. Both are fake.
 
#14,679
Have my eye out for an oxblood borough, but not confident in this ebay listing.

Item: Coach Large Borough Bag in Oxblood Soft Saffiano Leather New
Listing #: 231926600915
Seller: 14mosswood055
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-LARGE...600915?hash=item35ffe714d3:g:QDsAAOSw2GlXIq2p

In the questions/answers at bottom Serial # given is D1498-82912. No strap.

The Oxblood borough looks to be pebbled leather and I believe that version is 28160?

Hope I did this right.

Thank you.
 
#14,680
handbagbaby said:
Have my eye out for an oxblood borough, but not confident in this ebay listing.

Item: Coach Large Borough Bag in Oxblood Soft Saffiano Leather New
Listing #: 231926600915
Seller: 14mosswood055
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-LARGE...600915?hash=item35ffe714d3:g:QDsAAOSw2GlXIq2p

In the questions/answers at bottom Serial # given is D1498-82912. No strap.

The Oxblood borough looks to be pebbled leather and I believe that version is 28160?

Hope I did this right.

Thank you.
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The seller doesn't have enough pictures in the listing to authenticate the bag. (See post #1 for the pics needed.)

Also, in the question at the bottom of the listing, the seller posted the serial number (without showing a picture of the creed).

This shows why a picture of the creed or any tags/labels with serial numbers are necessary because the serial number she stated wouldn't be correct.
 
#14,681
Hello, all! Could I trouble someone to take a look at the two bags below? They are for a friend, I swear! After seeing some of my bags, she's gotten interested in Coach bags - especially those that can be dunked!

Item: VTG COACH Sling Bag PURPLE LEATHER XL Duffle Drawstring US Registration
Listing number: 201565710396
Seller: peachpi
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-COACH-S...ffle-Drawstring-US-Registration-/201565710396
Comments: Interesting color. This bag has been dyed - if it is authentic, I'm guessing it would not be a good candidate for a bath?

Item: CLASSIC! Vtg COACH Black LEATHER Duffle DRAWSTRING Shoulder DESIGNER BAG Purse
Listing number: 162052172154
Seller: rafariki
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLASSIC-Vtg...ING-Shoulder-DESIGNER-BAG-Purse-/162052172154
Comments: The creed seems blurry - not sure if that is the picture or the creed itself. Happy to request another photo, if that would help.

Thank you in advance for your help! Happy Friday! :D
 
#14,682
BeenBurned said:
The seller doesn't have enough pictures in the listing to authenticate the bag. (See post #1 for the pics needed.)

Also, in the question at the bottom of the listing, the seller posted the serial number (without showing a picture of the creed).

This shows why a picture of the creed or any tags/labels with serial numbers are necessary because the serial number she stated wouldn't be correct.
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I noticed that re-dyed purple Sling a few days ago. How well the dye takes depends on the person doing the dyeing and the products they use. I hope WHATEVE will take a look at the listing and description and post her thoughts since she has so much more experience in major rehabs than I do (which is zero). The seller/rehabber does say "moisturize ONLY" so I'm guessing that dunking isn't recommended, and she does give a lot of detail about the re-dye.

The bag, assuming it was originally purple, is probably from 1993 although the purple pictured in the catalogs for that year has more red tones in it. Coach's early purples had a tendency to get blotchy so I can understand the re-dye.


The second seller's feedback is a bit shaky, although the first Negative was undeserved and from a clueless buyer who didn't like the leather texture of a bag she bought - so how is that the SELLER'S fault? But the rest of the Negatives are for allegations of fake bags and item conditions that weren't described accurately. (The seller also doesn't know the difference between a Station Bag and a Willis and couldn't be bothered to look up the style number, but the other problems in her history are more serious assuming the buyers are being honest). The bag itself is genuine but not vintage since it's only from 2000. The lower parts of the bag also look a bit scuffed.
 
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#14,684
BeenBurned said:
The seller doesn't have enough pictures in the listing to authenticate the bag. (See post #1 for the pics needed.)

Also, in the question at the bottom of the listing, the seller posted the serial number (without showing a picture of the creed).

This shows why a picture of the creed or any tags/labels with serial numbers are necessary because the serial number she stated wouldn't be correct.
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Photo has been posted of the creed, can you please take a look?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231926600915?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

This bag looks so much like an oxblood 28160.
Thank you.
 
#14,685
moreau_md said:
Hello, all! Could I trouble someone to take a look at the two bags below? They are for a friend, I swear! After seeing some of my bags, she's gotten interested in Coach bags - especially those that can be dunked!

Item: VTG COACH Sling Bag PURPLE LEATHER XL Duffle Drawstring US Registration
Listing number: 201565710396
Seller: peachpi
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-COACH-S...ffle-Drawstring-US-Registration-/201565710396
Comments: Interesting color. This bag has been dyed - if it is authentic, I'm guessing it would not be a good candidate for a bath?

Item: CLASSIC! Vtg COACH Black LEATHER Duffle DRAWSTRING Shoulder DESIGNER BAG Purse
Listing number: 162052172154
Seller: rafariki
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLASSIC-Vtg...ING-Shoulder-DESIGNER-BAG-Purse-/162052172154
Comments: The creed seems blurry - not sure if that is the picture or the creed itself. Happy to request another photo, if that would help.

Thank you in advance for your help! Happy Friday! :D
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I would be afraid to dunk the purple bag. The dye could streak. Whoever buys this bag should be prepared to use it without trying to rehab it. The original dyes used for these bags were very prone to fading. I've used Fiebings before and it is extremely difficult to get it even. I have no doubt the seller worked a long time trying to even up the color.

For the second bag, I've had one of these drawstrings before. The leather was wonderfully smushy and rehabbed very nicely. I was really blown away at how nice the leather was.
Hyacinth said:
I noticed that re-dyed purple Sling a few days ago. How well the dye takes depends on the person doing the dyeing and the products they use. I hope WHATEVE will take a look at the listing and description and post her thoughts since she has so much more experience in major rehabs than I do (which is zero). The seller/rehabber does say "moisturize ONLY" so I'm guessing that dunking isn't recommended, and she does give a lot of detail about the re-dye.

The bag, assuming it was originally purple, is probably from 1993 although the purple pictured in the catalogs for that year has more red tones in it. Coach's early purples had a tendency to get blotchy so I can understand the re-dye.


The second seller's feedback is a bit shaky, although the first Negative was undeserved and from a clueless buyer who didn't like the leather texture of a bag she bought - so how is that the SELLER'S fault? But the rest of the Negatives are for allegations of fake bags and item conditions that weren't described accurately. (The seller also doesn't know the difference between a Station Bag and a Willis and couldn't be bothered to look up the style number, but the other problems in her history are more serious assuming the buyers are being honest). The bag itself is genuine but not vintage since it's only from 2000. The lower parts of the bag also look a bit scuffed.
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