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_Lulu_ said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-COACH-MADIS...WH_Handbags&hash=item45f899e499#ht_5930wt_932

Also would you say this is a good deal.. or can you pick them up cheaper?
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The wallet appears to be fine but other opinions are welcome.

No one can tell you whether something is a good deal. What an item is worth depends on how badly you want it, how hard it is to find, how common or rare the color is and whether you're willing to pay the price. In fact, it's not uncommon for HTF items to sells for 3-times their original price.

Search ebay for the same style and color and see what the completed listings sold for. That will give you an idea of what you can expect to spend.
 
#11,687
pinkie1205 said:
Item: Coach Hamptons vintage leather hobo Petrol blue 12459
Seller: evamaykiwi22
Number: 250769717856
Linky: http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-Hamptons-...856?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a630a3a60

I'm just worried about the stamping on the hardware. Is that normal in some cases?
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Although the bag and hardware appear to be okay, please wait for others to chime in on their opinions about authenticity.

I'm not feeling comfortable about the hangtag after comparing to another listing for the bag.

Compare http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-Hamptons-...856?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a630a3a60

to this listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HAMPTON-VIN...679?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item5d2d557c7f
 
#11,689
pinkie1205 said:
Item: Coach Hamptons vintage leather hobo Petrol blue 12459
Seller: evamaykiwi22
Number: 250769717856
Linky: http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-Hamptons-...856?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a630a3a60

I'm just worried about the stamping on the hardware. Is that normal in some cases?
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Some bags DO have stamped hardware. But it's not something you find on most Coaches. Usually the more stamps on the hardware, the more likely it is that the bag is fake.

That's why most "Rules" are useless. Every style has individual features and needs to be authenticated by someone familiar with that specific style. That's also why some of us concentrate on the newer styles and others specialize in older classic and vintage bags. There's just too much out there to try and learn about every single Coach ever made.
 
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pinkie1205 said:
Item: Coach Hamptons vintage leather hobo Petrol blue 12459
Seller: evamaykiwi22
Number: 250769717856
Linky: http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-Hamptons-...856?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a630a3a60

I'm just worried about the stamping on the hardware. Is that normal in some cases?
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BeenBurned said:
Although the bag and hardware appear to be okay, please wait for others to chime in on their opinions about authenticity.

I'm not feeling comfortable about the hangtag after comparing to another listing for the bag.

Compare http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-Hamptons-...856?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a630a3a60

to this listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HAMPTON-VIN...679?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item5d2d557c7f
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Hyacinth said:
Some bags DO have stamped hardware. But it's not something you find on most Coaches. Usually the more stamps on the hardware, the more likely it is that the bag is fake.

That's why most "Rules" are useless. Every style has individual features and needs to be authenticated by someone familiar with that specific style. That's also why some of us concentrate on the newer styles and others specialize in older classic and vintage bags. There's just too much out there to try and learn about every single Coach ever made.
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Just to clarify my response to this bag, the bag appears to be fine.

My concern with the hangtag could be that it looks off because of the angle of the photo. It could appear distorted because of the angle.

Perhaps if you request a straight on picture of it from the seller, that would be helpful.

Otherwise, nothing else appears off.

It should also be made clear that a hangtag, authentic or fake, doesn't prove anything about the bag it's on. Hangtags get lost and replaced and may not even be the correct one for the bag.

Again, the bag and hardware, lining, stitching and creed appear good.
 
#11,692
BeenBurned said:
Just to clarify my response to this bag, the bag appears to be fine.

My concern with the hangtag could be that it looks off because of the angle of the photo. It could appear distorted because of the angle.

Perhaps if you request a straight on picture of it from the seller, that would be helpful.

Otherwise, nothing else appears off.

It should also be made clear that a hangtag, authentic or fake, doesn't prove anything about the bag it's on. Hangtags get lost and replaced and may not even be the correct one for the bag.

Again, the bag and hardware, lining, stitching and creed appear good.
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The seller has added a couple more pictures showing the hangtag and it looks good to me, as does the bag.
 
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#11,700
giagnm said:
Item: Coach/patch black good condition
Listing number: 250770843323
Seller: rgar2486
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250770843323&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Comments: Please authenticate. TIA!

Item: Genuine Light Pink Coach Shoulderbag
Listing number: 170601126884
Seller: slowell48
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170601126884&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Comments: Please authenticate. TIA!
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The first one needs more photos.

So does the second, but the bag just screams fake. The Carriage stamp is pathetic and the leather smells like plastic even through my computer.
 
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