Authenticate this COACH

[Hyacinth]

Oh, and at least one bag - 7048 - in this 2004 (?) Patchwork line has Sig lining. In fact, one of the few Rules I haven't found any exceptions for yet is the Daria/Hyacinth Rule that "Coach has never made bags in Korea."

 

[DemRam]

The creed is black on black and difficult to photo. It says
'This is a Couch product. It was handcrafted in Mexico from a custom-developed material. Trimmed with our classic gloved-tanned leather. This high-quality, durable fabric has been treated to withstand water and dirt."

There is also a circle within a circle slightly below and to the right of the Coach name on the creed.

Thanks.

I would say, based the photos of the bag AND on the creed wording, that the bag is authentic.

Compartment Tote made in 1999 from the "Neo" line. The "bullseye" mark just means it was sold at an outlet.

If you are selling you can get a clear photo of the creed IF you use the Macro (tulip or flower) lens on your camera. It just takes several attempts to get it right.

 

[CelticLuv]

item: NWT COACH JULIA PATENT CHARCOAL ZIP WALLET 43984 BAG
item #: 400206781576
seller: venee2
link: http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-COACH-JULIA-PATENT-CHARCOAL-ZIP-WALLET-43984-BAG-/400206781576?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2e2edc88#ht_938wt_905
comment: ends in 3 hours!

item: NWT Coach Julia Grey Patent Zip Around Wallet 43984
item #: 300543135208
seller: purselover888
link: http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Coach-Julia-Grey-Patent-Zip-Around-Wallet-43984-/300543135208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f9c44de8#ht_1851wt_905
comment: ends in 8 hours!

item: Coach Blue Gramercy Patent Embossed Zip Around 42960
item #: 300542974855
seller: nanotron9999
link: http://cgi.ebay.com/N-Coach-Blue-Gramercy-Patent-Embossed-Zip-Around-42960-/300542974855?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f9c1db87#ht_1105wt_1139

item: Madison Leather Accordion Zip Wallet 44370
item #: 260761779071
seller: tina6569
link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-Madison-Leather-Accordion-Zip-Wallet-44370-/260761779071?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb69cfb7f#ht_686wt_1139

thank you!

 

[BeenBurned]

I am sorry for the hijack, but I just wanted to take a moment...and tell our lovely Coach authenticators that they are awesome. I have ventured into a few different Authenticate This categories on the Forum, and BY FAR are you all the absolute best.
Thank you for all the time and effort and compassion you put into this day after day. You really do care about us, and you all do everything you possibly can to help us get authentic bags. You offer your opinions, and give us more than just one liners when we have questions. You don't turn anyone away unless you don't feel comfortable authenticating something. I really, really enjoy just reading this thread, learning, and witnessing some very awesome ladies helping their fellow members out. I would recommend you all to anyone looking for a Coach.

Thank you so much. You have made my bag life, personally, a LOT better.

(Now back to the show, LOL!)

Thank you! It's comments like your's that make the time and work worthwhile.

 

[BeenBurned]

Anybody know anymore "exceptions" regarding the signature rule? Thanks.

Several of the "Wave" Bags and accessories also break the rules:

In addition to those posted by Hyacinth, here are a few more.

Style 9798:





Style 1434 - suede wave tote - This one isn't really "signature," but the multi-fabric patterned exterior does have signature lining:

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi ladies! I've been meaning to introduce myself as I'm usually over in the Louboutin forum. I just got a new Coach bag & wallet in the mail today that I purchased off eBay. Something about it struck me as odd so I thought I would show it to you ladies and see what you think. I have owned Coach bags in the past and am a huge Coach shoe fan and I just feel that the quality is questionable. I am not all that familliar with the PVC bags so maybe it's just me, can you help?

I haven't looked closely at those styles but I'm wondering what details don't feel right to you, and why? And could you post a close-up of the creed patch that allows us to read the creed statement and the serial number?

Thanks!

 

[inapril]

item: coach
seller:lineman607 ( 13)
link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:eRTM:US:1123#ht_500wt_1156

he got the same style of black color on sale too.

more photos here
http://s1183.photobucket.com/albums/x475/inapril2005/

 

[juicyjeans]

I haven't looked closely at those styles but I'm wondering what details don't feel right to you, and why? And could you post a close-up of the creed patch that allows us to read the creed statement and the serial number?

Thanks!

Here is the creed from inside the bag. The wallet overall felt a little "cheap" to me, again I don't know if it is just due to the materials of this bag as I am not familliar with this style as well. Thanks for your help!

 

[Hyacinth]

Here is the creed from inside the bag. The wallet overall felt a little "cheap" to me, again I don't know if it is just due to the materials of this bag as I am not familliar with this style as well. Thanks for your help!

It's probably just the materials. Those styles were made for the Outlets and designed more as a summer bag / baby bag / beach tote than a handbag and meant to be easy to clean and water-resistant rather than fashionable which is why PVC is used for the body of the bag instead of leather. I have a checkbook-style multicase wallet from the same line and it does feel less expensive than the fabric and leather ones. But yours both look genuine and I haven't seen any evidence yet of that line being counterfeited.

 

[yau_yao]

1. Looks okay.

2 and 3. We don't recommend buying from bigben52582 because the seller has a long history of using pictures stolen from other sellers and/or other websites. In fact, in the listings you've asked about, the gallery picture is a stolen Coach stock pic and the other pictures in the listing were stolen from a Japanese website.

When you buy from sellers who don't use their own photos, you have no idea what you'll be receiving since you aren't seeing the actual items.

4 and 5. Regarding the websites, they sell fakes. With the exception of Coach's own site, any other site with "Coach" in the same sells fakes.

In the future, please post in the format requested in post #1 of the thread as it's helpful in future searches for seller IDs and items. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-577470.html#post14912099[/QUOT

Thank you for the help. Sorry for the format, I didn't go through the 1st page of the thread. thanks again.

 

[Hyacinth]

item: coach
seller:lineman607 ( 13)
link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:eRTM:US:1123#ht_500wt_1156

he got the same style of black color on sale too.

more photos here
http://s1183.photobucket.com/albums/x475/inapril2005/

It seems ok but it's really impossible to say without a clear photo of the creed stamp, but those can be very hard to get unless you're experienced with taking Macro photos in small dark places. I'm not seeing any red flags though.

 

[YokelMel]

I am sorry for the hijack, but I just wanted to take a moment...and tell our lovely Coach authenticators that they are awesome. I have ventured into a few different Authenticate This categories on the Forum, and BY FAR are you all the absolute best.
Thank you for all the time and effort and compassion you put into this day after day. You really do care about us, and you all do everything you possibly can to help us get authentic bags. You offer your opinions, and give us more than just one liners when we have questions. You don't turn anyone away unless you don't feel comfortable authenticating something. I really, really enjoy just reading this thread, learning, and witnessing some very awesome ladies helping their fellow members out. I would recommend you all to anyone looking for a Coach.

Thank you so much. You have made my bag life, personally, a LOT better.

(Now back to the show, LOL!)

This post needs a *like* button, ditto on all of it

 

[DinahCat]

Item: Old COACH Black Leather UNISEX BAG Messenger Top Handle
Listing number:260762104432
Seller: foreign_bargains ( Feedback Score Of 286)
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-COACH-Black...432?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3cb6a1f270
Comments:Thanks in advance for your help

 

[BeenBurned]

Here is the creed from inside the bag. The wallet overall felt a little "cheap" to me, again I don't know if it is just due to the materials of this bag as I am not familliar with this style as well. Thanks for your help!

It's probably just the materials. Those styles were made for the Outlets and designed more as a summer bag / baby bag / beach tote than a handbag and meant to be easy to clean and water-resistant rather than fashionable which is why PVC is used for the body of the bag instead of leather. I have a checkbook-style multicase wallet from the same line and it does feel less expensive than the fabric and leather ones. But yours both look genuine and I haven't seen any evidence yet of that line being counterfeited.

It looks okay to me too.

 

[BeenBurned]

1. Looks okay.

2 and 3. We don't recommend buying from bigben52582 because the seller has a long history of using pictures stolen from other sellers and/or other websites. In fact, in the listings you've asked about, the gallery picture is a stolen Coach stock pic and the other pictures in the listing were stolen from a Japanese website.

When you buy from sellers who don't use their own photos, you have no idea what you'll be receiving since you aren't seeing the actual items.

4 and 5. Regarding the websites, they sell fakes. With the exception of Coach's own site, any other site with "Coach" in the same sells fakes.

In the future, please post in the format requested in post #1 of the thread as it's helpful in future searches for seller IDs and items. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-577470.html#post14912099

Thank you for the help. Sorry for the format, I didn't go through the 1st page of the thread. thanks again.

You're welcome.