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youngandfun said:
Hi Everyone,

I just recieved a Coach bag in the mail that I bought on ebay..... and now I feel like an idiot. :) I had a good experience buying a Coach bag on ebay in the past, and I suppose that I am too trusting... but I think I bought a fake. I was using google to try to find pictures on the internet, and ran across this forum (and know in the future that it will be better to check here before I buy!). This is the link to what I bought....

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170212970058&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=007

Are there any experts that can take a look and let me know what you think? I was skeptical when there wasn't the leather patch with the Coach creed, the lining seems to be cheap, and there is a "made in china" sticker on the inside... which all seem to be pretty tell tale signs... but I would certainly welcome other opinions. I really appreciate the help!!
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It looks ok so far, but more pictures would be helpful. Certain smaller items like swingpacks and wristlets may or may not have a creed (it really depends on the particular style.) So just because your swingpack doesn't have one doesn't mean it's not authentic. Can you post more pictures and also a picture of the price tag? Thanks!
 
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starrymaz said:
I'm not sure what you mean by "top stitching on the frame." Do you have a picture of a wallet that does have the top stitching? Items may vary slightly from the drilldown pics, that does not mean they are not authentic. The drilldown should only be used as a reference, not as a determination of authenticity. Wallets may vary from season to season, so one made in one season may have slightly different stitching and details from one made in the next season.
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Yes...Thank you....Here is one that has the top stitching on the edge of the frame. I have one like this. The others do not have this stitching and the stitching around the latch is different. Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-WALLET-LEGACY-LEATHER-SLIM-ENVELPOE-40706-WHISKY_W0QQitemZ360045692603QQihZ023QQcategoryZ105548QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 
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pzold said:
YIKES...I think I have been taken....I bought 2 wallets from this seller before I knew about this forum. I JUST noticed the black one does NOT have stitching around the frame like the camel one and my Whiskey one that I personally bought at at Coach Store...Here is the link! Could someone please take a look. I'm sick!:crybaby:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130214805546

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130216685598

Phyl
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Please don't worry! Since you have the wallets, how do they feel to you? If they feel fine compared to the one you bought from Coach, I wouldn't worry about it. As I said before, stitching details can vary from season to season.
 
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#6,278
pzold said:
Yes...Thank you....Here is one that has the top stitching on the edge of the frame. I have one like this. The others do not have this stitching and the stitching around the latch is different. Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-WALLET-LEGACY-LEATHER-SLIM-ENVELPOE-40706-WHISKY_W0QQitemZ360045692603QQihZ023QQcategoryZ105548QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Thanks...Here are the stitching detail differences I was talking about. See attached photos. This is just a difference in the year they were made? The leather on the black one I have feels coarse, different texture and fine lines running throught the leather....like it is dried out...but just on the flap.
 

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youngandfun said:
Hi Everyone,

I just recieved a Coach bag in the mail that I bought on ebay..... and now I feel like an idiot. :) I had a good experience buying a Coach bag on ebay in the past, and I suppose that I am too trusting... but I think I bought a fake. I was using google to try to find pictures on the internet, and ran across this forum (and know in the future that it will be better to check here before I buy!). This is the link to what I bought....

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170212970058&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=007

Are there any experts that can take a look and let me know what you think? I was skeptical when there wasn't the leather patch with the Coach creed, the lining seems to be cheap, and there is a "made in china" sticker on the inside... which all seem to be pretty tell tale signs... but I would certainly welcome other opinions. I really appreciate the help!!
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can you take any better pictures?
Also just because it doesn't have a creed (if it's a small item) doesn't mean it's fake. And "made in china" doesn't mean it's fake either...although my items have it printed in the leather or metal or on a fabric tag in the inside. This bag has a sticker?
 
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kattyish said:
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Sorry there are so many!

Also, has anyone ever purchased anything from the ebay member webauctionpros? If so, do you know if they sell authentic coaches? Thanks so much in advance! I REALLY appreciate it!
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turtle looks okay but i would like to see better pictures to be sure.
I'm a little worried about the tag/box in the background. Isnt the white with the brown boarder the faked one? :confused1:
 
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Hello ladies,
I have been trying desperately to get a red Coach carryall - and have been unsuccessful thus far. I saw the Geranium Madeline in the store and loved it. So of course, after seeing the $428 sticker price, I checked eBay. Seller has 2500+ feedback, 100% positive. But they are also selling a number of other Madelines.

Could someone pls look at these pictures for me and tell me what you think? I requested a pic of the creed and got one. Couple of things I noticed - the tag is on the opposite side (right side instead of left) compared to the Coach stock photo (http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=10530&category_id=1362)
and the other side of the bow has polka dots (is this normal?).

Thanks in advance!
 

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#6,283
pzold said:
Thanks...Here are the stitching detail differences I was talking about. See attached photos. This is just a difference in the year they were made? The leather on the black one I have feels coarse, different texture and fine lines running throught the leather....like it is dried out...but just on the flap.
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Hmm, I think I see what you mean, but I'd like to see a closeup picture of the black wallet of the area you're talking about.
 
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Glamorous_girl said:
turtle looks okay but i would like to see better pictures to be sure.
I'm a little worried about the tag/box in the background. Isnt the white with the brown boarder the faked one? :confused1:
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I checked out this seller's auctions and didn't see any red flags, but others are welcome to take a look.

http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-KEYCHAIN-new-turtle-great-gift-CUTE-cute_W0QQitemZ220230276984QQihZ012QQcategoryZ45237QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The card in the background is actually not a box but what appears to be a card/insert that comes with Coach shoes. Funny that the seller would put that in the background of all her auctions, but maybe she just wanted something that said "Coach" on it? :shrugs:
 
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