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Hyacinth said:
A note about photos -

The most important pictures for authenticating bags depend on the style and age of the bag, but in general are:

the entire creed stamp or patch and the serial number - always use the Macro setting on your camera.

the allover pics of the bag - front, back, sides and inside including the lining to show any stamped or woven patterns

the hardware, especially anything like clips, zippers, buckles, O- or D-rings with the Coach name stamped on them, the strap ends and buckles, and the inside pocket zipper and zipper pull

we expect most bags to have zippers stamped YKK even if the bags are fake, but a few fake YKK zippers can be spotted in a good clear close-up. Usually a pic of the zipper and the metal or leather zipper pull is better than an extreme close-up of the YKK or other zipper manufacturer stamp. And yes, there ARE other zipper manufacturers

all paperwork like price tags (both sides), receipts, other paper, metal or leather tags, "authenticity" or Care cards, and the dustbag if there was one

the top and underside of the turnlock, especially on older bags

any unusually wrinkled or otherwise "off" areas on the bag especially on older leather bags

the metal "feet" on a bag if it has them

any areas on the bag with uneven, loose or doubled stitching or anyplace where the stitching doesn't look right. Also, if a bag has stitching in some areas that's elaborate and unusual compared to the average Coach, please take pics of those areas

and yes, the hangtag and the ball chain, although a hangtag by itself should never be used as proof of authenticity. A hangtag can be changed or replaced in 5 seconds and often hangtags on older bags have been lost or damaged.

Certain style bags may need pics of other specific areas. To really be sure that a bag is genuine can take about a dozen photos.


Other posters may be able to add more suggestions, and I'll post a full list at the "Answers..." thread.
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Thank you for mentioning the "turnlock". I'll start including those in the pics.
 
#5,031
BeenBurned said:
I don't see any obvious problems but I recommend you wait for other opinions on the authenticity.

I just want to comment on my pet peeve. I don't get people who are too lazy to write their own descriptions. Her description is a "copy and paste" of Coach's copyrighted material. (In this case, the seller didn't steal Coach's picture.)
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Thank you! I agree, I double checked too that they're seller's photos and not taken from some other seller too, and they are.

I just wanted to be sure, I checked other photos of 12943 sabrina's and the seam is usually right near the bottom of the second C and this one is a bit higher up. But I'm not used to Coach so I wasn't sure if that means an indication of anything.

Does anyone else have a second opinion?
 
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it is a black patent leather coach zoe purse. thanks
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#5,033
purplepajamas said:
Hi there, new here! Would someone mind takign a look at this for me? I'v researched on google but can only find Japanese listing and am quite confused:

Item:NWT COACH ERGO RASP VELVET OPTIC PLEATED SATCHEL 14177Seller:
Listing #:190384220342
Seller: multblssgs
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl..._trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=1#ht_1216wt_1167
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Looks okay although a clearer creed picture would be nice.

I'm not sure what you mean by "researched on google" but be careful of authenticity guides and websites you find on the internet. Many guides are worthless and full of misinformation and most websites you'll find selling Coach are selling fakes.
 
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bossygurl73 said:
hey...I am new to buying coach on ebay and was wondering if this is real...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-brown-lea...emQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item2c53b5be98
thanks!
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I would have asked for more pictures including a picture of the creed. I'd like to see a closer picture of the top and inside of the bag - the second picture of the inside of the bag looks odd with what looks like a strip of the Legacy Stripe lining going across the top. I'm not sure what that is.

EDIT: As BB noted, it's probably a mirror or something reflective holding the bag open.

It would have been nice if the seller had included more pictures, but the bag looks ok in the pictures provided.
 
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Originally Posted by bossygurl73 hey...I am new to buying coach on ebay and was wondering if this is real...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-brown-leat...item2c53b5be98
thanks!
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starrymaz said:
I would have asked for more pictures including a picture of the creed. I'd like to see a closer picture of the top and inside of the bag - the second picture of the inside of the bag looks odd with what looks like a strip of the Legacy Stripe lining going across the top. I'm not sure what that is.
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I think what Starry is seeing is a purse mirror or something reflective that is being used to prop the bag open.
 
#5,040
Hello,

I have a few bags I picked up yesterday I'd like your opinions on. Here is the first, it's a little suede wristlet, I think you call it. :confused1: These are just the tag and the creed. if you want more I can get those, as well. Thanks so much!
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