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#6,481
iron_serenity said:
Would someone take a look at this bag/seller. They have three of the same bags listed right now with what appears to all be the same pictures. What are your thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Authentic-Coach-Signature-Soho-Flap-Bag-Purse-6818_W0QQitemZ370048986870QQihZ024QQcategoryZ63852QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Looks authentic, it's most likely from the outlet. The outlet has been having some really good sales lately so they probably picked up a few.
 
#6,482
pzold said:
Hi,

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

I also bid on a camel one they had and did not get it. BUT ...right after the auction I got a second chance offer... So the seller had at least more than one of the camels. The winner of the first or original camel listing never posted feedback and that made me nervous too. The leather on the camel feels okay but the black does not. Here is the camel one.

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

Thanks
Phyl
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Phyl, I think you're going to have to ask a manager or experienced Sales Associate to look at them. There's really no way to say that a wallet's genuine just from photos, I hope everyone here understands that. All we can do is say that it does or doesn't look good, or that it's fake.

That's why we keep reminding everyone that you need to do your homework. If the wallet is still for sale on Coach.com - which this is - then it hasn't been discontinued and hasn't gone to the outlets.
http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=9888&category_id=73

There is no way someone can buy wallets that cost 258 dollars and sell them for 35 or 40 percent of the retail price - unless they're fake.

Almost every style of Coach bag, wallet and keychain HAS been faked, even the newest styles. With wallets and keychains, at least NINETY PERCENT of what's listed on Ebay is fake. And it's incredibly easy to make a wallet that looks good in a photograph but when you hold it feels like the vinyl and cardboard it's really made from

DON'T buy from new sellers, they could be fakes sellers who've been kicked out and just re-registered with a new ID

DON'T buy from anyone with an endless supply of wallets

DON'T buy from anyone with Feedback that seems to be all from inexperienced Ebayers - a lot of fakes sellers "bid" on each other's auctions - they don't actually pay for the junk though - and then leave glowing FB for each other. And a lot of Ebayers wouldn't know a fake Coach if it flew up their bottoms - or don't care, as long as they can buy it cheap enough.

DON'T buy from anyone with bargain prices - BTW, some fakes sellers actually have figured this out and raise their prices to a range that someone could actually sell a genuine wallet for.

And DON'T bid without asking here first! And please, make sure the person who's giving you an answer is experienced enough to actually know what she's talking about.

Please everyone, keep in mind what Vlad posted in the Authentcate This sticky:
Disclaimer
All Authenticate This threads are here to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by our members are nothing but opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such.

All we can do here is give opinions, for whatever they're worth.

REMEMBER THE "RULES TO BID BY"

Sellers can LIE.
Photos can be STOLEN.
Feedback can be FAKED.

If something looks too good to be true - IT IS.
 
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#6,484
Hyacinth said:
Phyl, I think you're going to have to ask a manager or experienced Sales Associate to look at them. There's really no way to say that a wallet's genuine just from photos, I hope everyone here understands that. All we can do is say that it does or doesn't look good, or that it's fake.

That's why we keep reminding everyone that you need to do your homework. If the wallet is still for sale on Coach.com - which this is - then it hasn't been discontinued and hasn't gone to the outlets.
http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=9888&category_id=73

There is no way someone can buy wallets that cost 258 dollars and sell them for 35 or 40 percent of the retail price - unless they're fake.

Almost every style of Coach bag, wallet and keychain HAS been faked, even the newest styles. With wallets and keychains, at least NINETY PERCENT of what's listed on Ebay is fake. And it's incredibly easy to make a wallet that looks good in a photograph but when you hold it feels like the vinyl and cardboard it's really made from

DON'T buy from new sellers, they could be fakes sellers who've been kicked out and just re-registered with a new ID

DON'T buy from anyone with an endless supply of wallets

DON'T buy from anyone with Feedback that seems to be all from inexperienced Ebayers - a lot of fakes sellers "bid" on each other's auctions - they don't actually pay for the junk though - and then leave glowing FB for each other. And a lot of Ebayers wouldn't know a fake Coach if it flew up their bottoms - or don't care, as long as they can buy it cheap enough.

DON'T buy from anyone with bargain prices - BTW, some fakes sellers actually have figured this out and raise their prices to a range that someone could actually sell a genuine wallet for.

And DON'T bid without asking here first! And please, make sure the person who's giving you an answer is experienced enough to actually know what she's talking about.

Please everyone, keep in mind what Vlad posted in the Authentcate This sticky:
Disclaimer
All Authenticate This threads are here to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by our members are nothing but opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such.

All we can do here is give opinions, for whatever they're worth.

REMEMBER THE "RULES TO BID BY"

Sellers can LIE.
Photos can be STOLEN.
Feedback can be FAKED.

If something looks too good to be true - IT IS.
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Great advice, Hyacinth! I agree that pzold needs to take this to a store and have an SA take a look at it.

If the wallet is still for sale on Coach.com - which this is - then it hasn't been discontinued and hasn't gone to the outlets.
http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=9888&category_id=73
^^While this is true, in the case of the wallet style shown in this auction, this style (which is not a current season style, but a previous season style) was on sale at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago.

Pzold, while I can't speak definitively as to the authenticity of the particular wallet in the auction, I did want you to have the information that these wallets were available at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago. You really do need to take it to a store and have an SA look at it. Good luck!
 
#6,485
KawaiiMira said:
Sorry to duplicate, but just didn't want these to get lost in the threads.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130219315895

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260237245950

Are these authentic? TIA :)
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I'm really not sure. The first seller may have sold a fake bag and sells other brands that are very widely faked:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130207651244

I'm a little more comfortable with the second seller
 
#6,486
starrymaz said:
Great advice, Hyacinth! I agree that pzold needs to take this to a store and have an SA take a look at it.

If the wallet is still for sale on Coach.com - which this is - then it hasn't been discontinued and hasn't gone to the outlets.
http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=9888&category_id=73
^^While this is true, in the case of the wallet style shown in this auction, this style (which is not a current season style, but a previous season style) was on sale at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago.

Pzold, while I can't speak definitively as to the authenticity of the particular wallet in the auction, I did want you to have the information that these wallets were available at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago. You really do need to take it to a store and have an SA look at it. Good luck!
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Thanks for the correction, Starrymaz. :smile1:

BLAST - I REALLY need to look for a better TJMaxx - the two I go to almost never have anything besides Liz Claiborne, and those wallets really have a nasty odor.
 
#6,487
Hyacinth said:
Phyl, I think you're going to have to ask a manager or experienced Sales Associate to look at them. There's really no way to say that a wallet's genuine just from photos, I hope everyone here understands that. All we can do is say that it does or doesn't look good, or that it's fake.

That's why we keep reminding everyone that you need to do your homework. If the wallet is still for sale on Coach.com - which this is - then it hasn't been discontinued and hasn't gone to the outlets.
http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=9888&category_id=73

There is no way someone can buy wallets that cost 258 dollars and sell them for 35 or 40 percent of the retail price - unless they're fake.

Almost every style of Coach bag, wallet and keychain HAS been faked, even the newest styles. With wallets and keychains, at least NINETY PERCENT of what's listed on Ebay is fake. And it's incredibly easy to make a wallet that looks good in a photograph but when you hold it feels like the vinyl and cardboard it's really made from

DON'T buy from new sellers, they could be fakes sellers who've been kicked out and just re-registered with a new ID

DON'T buy from anyone with an endless supply of wallets

DON'T buy from anyone with Feedback that seems to be all from inexperienced Ebayers - a lot of fakes sellers "bid" on each other's auctions - they don't actually pay for the junk though - and then leave glowing FB for each other. And a lot of Ebayers wouldn't know a fake Coach if it flew up their bottoms - or don't care, as long as they can buy it cheap enough.

DON'T buy from anyone with bargain prices - BTW, some fakes sellers actually have figured this out and raise their prices to a range that someone could actually sell a genuine wallet for.

And DON'T bid without asking here first! And please, make sure the person who's giving you an answer is experienced enough to actually know what she's talking about.

Please everyone, keep in mind what Vlad posted in the Authentcate This sticky:
Disclaimer
All Authenticate This threads are here to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by our members are nothing but opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such.

All we can do here is give opinions, for whatever they're worth.

REMEMBER THE "RULES TO BID BY"

Sellers can LIE.
Photos can be STOLEN.
Feedback can be FAKED.

If something looks too good to be true - IT IS.
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THANK YOU ...This is a keeper! I'm printing it out....:woohoo:

What also has been throwing me Hyacinth, is the difference in stitching between the black one I bought on e-bay and the one I bought myself. See attached pics....BUT....I JUST NOW noticed something when I took out the wallets to re-examine them......There are 2 different style numbers for this legacy frame envelope wallet ....#40706 which has the stitching on the top of the frame and #40262 which does not and has a slightly different stitching on the front of the wallet. (shown in my pic by the arrows). Some of the 40260 are being listed as 40706. This stitching is what really gave me pause for concern. I had no idea there were 2 style numbers. I'm assuming the 40262 is much older. So now that I know that, I'm more comfortable.

The leather does not feel like plastic, just dried out on the flap. I will take your advise and take it to a sales associate.

Thank you again for your "gems of wisdom" ... You will certainly help a lot of us from making terrible mistakes. Is there a thread I can go to, to read what to look for in spotting fakes?

Phyl
 

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#6,489
jackielyn07 said:
These are ending really soon, and really want to get a signature stripe bag.. can someone help me out?? Thanks :)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160236401271&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290227314722&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170216096376&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=007

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160237016967&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180239425517&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180239710407&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008


Others:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190219539454&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120257266716&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

Can you tell this one without the coach creed?
b155_1.JPG
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The first one is fake, like all that seller's listings
 
#6,491
jackielyn07 said:
These are ending really soon, and really want to get a signature stripe bag.. can someone help me out?? Thanks :)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160236401271&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290227314722&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170216096376&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=007

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160237016967&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180239425517&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180239710407&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008
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It's so depressing seeing all the fake signature stripe totes on eBay. The Signature Stripe tote style is very commonly faked, so I would recommend buying from a Coach store or outlet to be absolutely safe. The sig stripe line is in the outlets right now, so you may be able to get one at a good price.

As for these auctions, I'll list the most obviously fake ones:

#1, 3, 4, 5, 6 - FAKE :tdown:
While #2 doesn't scream fake, I would still be wary of bidding on any of these on eBay unless it's from a known, reputable seller.
 
#6,494
jackielyn07 said:
These are ending really soon, and really want to get a signature stripe bag.. can someone help me out?? Thanks :)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160236401271&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290227314722&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170216096376&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=007

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160237016967&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180239425517&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180239710407&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008


Others:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190219539454&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120257266716&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

Can you tell this one without the coach creed?
b155_1.JPG
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Third one is fake...

More later
 
#6,495
iheartdooney said:
Authentic?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120256512440&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us

Thanks! :smile1:
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While the charm in the picture looks good, this seller appears to have "borrowed" the picture from another seller:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-COACH-MULTI-SIGNATURE-FLOWER-KEYCHAIN-CHARM-94051_W0QQitemZ250244301727QQihZ015QQcategoryZ63852QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I would ask the seller for a picture of the actual charm they are selling.
 
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