http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-577470-82.html#post15307422
I just read the whole discussion about the bag that kimhisc bought. I respect the opinions that experts have already made regarding this bag, however, I feel that I have to comment on this.
When I first saw the initial thread about this bag on the ebay board, there were some details of the bag that I was not comfortable with, but I didn't step in and comment because I was waiting to see pictures of the bottom of the bag. I was concerned about the missing rivets on the sides of the bag, especially after comparing to a bag made in the exact month and year. There was also a quality to the fabric that wasn't right. While texture of suede and leather may not be readily apparent in pictures, the fabric texture looked off. (Without going into specifics, this is a common detail I've seen before.)
After looking at the pictures of the bag in kimhisc's Photobucket, especially of the bottom of the bag, the creed, and the underside of the magnet, I am VERY concerned about this bag. I know that details can vary with different production cycles, factories, etc. and this has already been discussed, however, there are things that are not right with this bag. In particular, the picture of the magnet and the bottom of the bag. That is not a magnet that Coach uses. The feet on the bottom of the bag are not right.
Kimhisc does have the bag in her possession so she is able to see (and feel) more closely the other details that may not be apparent in pictures. With a bag like this, I believe that having it in one's possession and handling it is really necessary. There are things you can feel that you can't tell in pictures.
I just read the whole discussion about the bag that kimhisc bought. I respect the opinions that experts have already made regarding this bag, however, I feel that I have to comment on this.
When I first saw the initial thread about this bag on the ebay board, there were some details of the bag that I was not comfortable with, but I didn't step in and comment because I was waiting to see pictures of the bottom of the bag. I was concerned about the missing rivets on the sides of the bag, especially after comparing to a bag made in the exact month and year. There was also a quality to the fabric that wasn't right. While texture of suede and leather may not be readily apparent in pictures, the fabric texture looked off. (Without going into specifics, this is a common detail I've seen before.)
After looking at the pictures of the bag in kimhisc's Photobucket, especially of the bottom of the bag, the creed, and the underside of the magnet, I am VERY concerned about this bag. I know that details can vary with different production cycles, factories, etc. and this has already been discussed, however, there are things that are not right with this bag. In particular, the picture of the magnet and the bottom of the bag. That is not a magnet that Coach uses. The feet on the bottom of the bag are not right.
Kimhisc does have the bag in her possession so she is able to see (and feel) more closely the other details that may not be apparent in pictures. With a bag like this, I believe that having it in one's possession and handling it is really necessary. There are things you can feel that you can't tell in pictures.
