Glad it worked out. Like I always say, there's just something about a red Coach...
Sorry just one more question. I can never remember how to tell the dates of manufacture. Can you tell me when the bag was made?
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Sorry just one more question. I can never remember how to tell the dates of manufacture. Can you tell me when the bag was made?
This post tells about serial numbers and dating them: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/answers-to-authenticity-questions-94198-3.html#post1944848
This tote would solve my zipper / strap length dilemma. Could someone please authenticate?
Item: Brown Tote - 9077
Seller: silver-coach
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-BROWN-CLA...576?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4aab98cc28
Comments: With a serial number of K8C 9077, it is from 1998, I presume? Thank you once again.
Item: Brown Tote - 9077
Seller: silver-coach
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-BROWN-CLA...576?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4aab98cc28
Comments: With a serial number of K8C 9077, it is from 1998, I presume? Thank you once again.
Yes, it is 16362...which IS the number for the real gathered carryall. That is what makes it so scary, IMO. LOL!
Make sure you check out the measurements...7 wide x 10 tall x 3.5 deep is quite, quite small. Unless you are looking for a smaller bag.
Also get out your tape measure for the "strap drop". An 11 inch strap drop is an "arm pit" bag for me.
The bag is authentic though.
Thank you, ladies!
@DemRam - I think that this type of bag will be alright for me since I'm only a 5'3" girl. There is another tote that I really like but the strap hang drop is only 6", which would surely be uncomfortable. On the other hand, I think that the 11" will be ok. Thanks again!
@DemRam - I think that this type of bag will be alright for me since I'm only a 5'3" girl. There is another tote that I really like but the strap hang drop is only 6", which would surely be uncomfortable. On the other hand, I think that the 11" will be ok. Thanks again!
Item: Auth Coach Navy Drawstring Bucket Hangbag Purse EUC
Listing number: 270778312693
Seller: maplesplace16
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270778312693&category=63852&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
Item: Coach Red willis messenger bag! 9927!
Listing number: 220808101875
Seller: bricubbie_914
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220808101875&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Comments: I have been on this vintage kick lately but know nothing about these bags so all of your help is so much appreciated. Is this at a good price for this type of bag (the Willis)? Thanks again for everyone's help!
Listing number: 270778312693
Seller: maplesplace16
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270778312693&category=63852&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
Item: Coach Red willis messenger bag! 9927!
Listing number: 220808101875
Seller: bricubbie_914
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220808101875&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Comments: I have been on this vintage kick lately but know nothing about these bags so all of your help is so much appreciated. Is this at a good price for this type of bag (the Willis)? Thanks again for everyone's help!
The first one bothers me for 2 reasons, one is that what should be a K in "markings" looks like an X. It might just be the lighting, it often makes letters look wrong. But I'm also just a bit paranoid about the "Made in USA" stamp since that's hardly ever seen in bags and the last one I saw was a fake. Other than that the creed may be ok but I'm not comfortable enough with that one to say either way.
The Willis seems to be ok but I would have liked to have seen photos of the sides of the bag. As for prices, we're not supposed to comment - read the first post in this thread by the Mod. The best way to decide if a price is competitive is to compare it to similar ones on Ebay - SELLING prices, not asking prices.
Originally Posted by Hyacinth 
Thanks, PCL - and I'm trying to read the style # on the Carryall so I can save the photos in my files but can't quite make it out. Is it 16362?
Thanks!
Thanks!
I agree, and limited production or not, it's REALLY strange that there are no others for sale on Ebay. The leather pleats don't look right to me either - not as precise and even as on the genuine bags. And there's something else too but I'm sure we don't need to mention it - we probably give the crooks too many ideas about how to corect their mistakes as it is.
Thanks, PCL - and I'm trying to read the style # on the Carryall so I can save the photos in my files but can't quite make it out. Is it 16362?Thanks!
Thanks!
I agree, and limited production or not, it's REALLY strange that there are no others for sale on Ebay. The leather pleats don't look right to me either - not as precise and even as on the genuine bags. And there's something else too but I'm sure we don't need to mention it - we probably give the crooks too many ideas about how to corect their mistakes as it is.
Oooh!
Item: Vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin Carry Leather Purse Handbag
Listing: 110709484725
Seller: rummagelady101
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Coach-B...725?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19c6ccacb5
could it be real?
Item: Vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin Carry Leather Purse Handbag
Listing: 110709484725
Seller: rummagelady101
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Coach-B...725?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19c6ccacb5
could it be real?
Item: Coach Vtg Burgundy Leather Portfolio Messenger Big Bag
Listing number: 180689646224
Seller: ucc.vintageclothing-2009
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-Vtg-Burgu...4?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Backpacks&hash=item2a11f13290
Comments: I thought this was a willis bag at first but the creed looks different. This may be over by the time anyone looks at it.
Listing number: 180689646224
Seller: ucc.vintageclothing-2009
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-Vtg-Burgu...4?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Backpacks&hash=item2a11f13290
Comments: I thought this was a willis bag at first but the creed looks different. This may be over by the time anyone looks at it.
It's authentic, but it needs some work, in my opinion.
It's a "version" or "adaptation" of the SKINNY TOTE which was designed by Cashin. The ORIGINAL Skinny Tote was slightly different, though the basic size remained the same.
The original had different straps and was "put together" differently.
If the leather is still good, you may be able to "rehab" that one.
It might be based on a Cashin design but I doubt if it was made while Cashin was with Coach. The seller seems to have a problem with age designations, her other "vintage" Coach items are not vintage if you use the criterion that vintage means 20 years old or more. DemRam is better with Cashin designs than I am, maybe she can take a look.
ETA - Whoops, sniped!
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