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whateve said:
Please help with this item:
Item name: Gray Double Zipper Coach Wallet
Listing number: 270729832662
Seller name: jen528030
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gray-Double-Zip...662?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3f08c168d6
Comments: I don't think I have ever seen a double zip Coach wallet. With wallets, there is no creed to authenticate. She says she got it as a gift. Has anyone seen a Coach wallet that looks like this? thanks
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I've never seen a double zipper. Coach doesn't add new design elements like that, they stick to 4 or five basic dsesigns for their full-size wallets. All my instincts say fake but please wait for more opinions before you report.

That Carriage stamp looks crooked too. I'd really like to see close-ups of the inside.
 
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BeenBurned said:
Title: Coach Signature Stripe Demi Plum Purple 15111 NWOT
Item number: 30698691
Seller: crowfan21f
Bonz link: http://www.bonanza.com/booths/crowfan21f/items/Coach_Signature_Stripe_Demi_Plum_Purple_15111_NWOT

Comments: I've never seen this bag with such an uncentered pattern. Other details appear to be okay.

Compare to ebay current: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?rt=nc&_..._Handbags&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m283&_rdc=1
Compare to ebay completed: http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.ht..._Handbags&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m283&_rdc=1

The seller's other items all look good.
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That doesn't look good to me either especially when all the others are aligned correctly. There's just no way to tell if it's fake or if Coach just doesn't give a feck anymore.
 
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broncogrl said:
item: Vintage coach black leather handbag purse
listing number: 250796340351
seller: Vickie058
link: http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-coach-b...351?pt=us_csa_wh_handbags&hash=item3a64a0747f

i have been reading all the great links about refurbishing the leather bags and i really like the look of this one. It is closing soon, but if anybody has an opinion i would love to hear! Thx!
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Don't bid !!!

The creed stamping is fake, all the fonts are wrong, the serial # belongs to a completely different bag, and the leather was overstretched in processing which is always the sign of a fake.

AND LOOK AT THE CREED STAMPING! There are so many gaps in the letters that you can't even read the words. A REAL Coach would never have such a poor-quality stamp! And some edges of one letter are actually "stuck" to the letter next to it.

Always look at the creed stamping, not just the bag.

ETA - that exact serial number is also on the Fakes List. Please refer to the list before bidding on ANY Coach bags:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...enticity-questions-94198-37.html#post18503288
 
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BroncoGrl said:
THANK YOU!! You are awesome! I thought the creed looked odd, but I am such a newbie I didn't know for sure.
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Any time something looks even slightly "off", always ask first. Don't cave in to auction pressure because a listing will be ending soon - there are so many Coaches for sale on Ebay that something similar is already for sale, or will be listed within days or weeks. There are really almost no "one-of-a-kind" bags so if you miss one because you hadn't gotten confirmation that it was genuine, just be patient and wait for the next one.

And seriously - Bookmark the Fakes List and print out a copy of the 3 connected posts if you plan on going Thrifting or checking yard or estate sales for vintage bags. There are thousands of FAKE vintage and classic "Coaches" in circulation and it's so easy to get ripped off when you don't know what to look for.
 
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cmg said:
Item: New Coach Colette Leather Signature Overlay Tote
Item #: 160566396049
Seller ID: dianaca13
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-COACH-COLET...049?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item256280c491

Hi! I was wondering if I could get your opinion on this bag? Thanks so much for your time!
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I think it is totally authentic. The seller has a history of selling authentic bags. Plus this listing has lots of pictures that look like the real thing. I think this style is too new to be counterfeited.
 
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Hyacinth said:
Any time something looks even slightly "off", always ask first. Don't cave in to auction pressure because a listing will be ending soon - there are so many Coaches for sale on Ebay that something similar is already for sale, or will be listed within days or weeks. There are really almost no "one-of-a-kind" bags so if you miss one because you hadn't gotten confirmation that it was genuine, just be patient and wait for the next one.

And seriously - Bookmark the Fakes List and print out a copy of the 3 connected posts if you plan on going Thrifting or checking yard or estate sales for vintage bags. There are thousands of FAKE vintage and classic "Coaches" in circulation and it's so easy to get ripped off when you don't know what to look for.
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Thanks again. I almost DID cave since the auction was closing soon. I recently started reading through the older threads and there is amazing information on this site. I appreciate all the knowledge you all share! I will definitely check out the fakes list and do some more research before I start buying anything online!
 
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Hyacinth said:
I've never seen a double zipper. Coach doesn't add new design elements like that, they stick to 4 or five basic dsesigns for their full-size wallets. All my instincts say fake but please wait for more opinions before you report.

That Carriage stamp looks crooked too. I'd really like to see close-ups of the inside.
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Thanks so much. I asked for photos of the inside, but she didn't provide. I think I will stay away from this one. You are an angel!
 
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