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Originally Posted by Hyacinth 
I'm a bit worried about the first one, for two reasons. The plant code looks like the letter "T" and I don't remember ever seeing that before and I can't be 100 percent sure the bag is authentic. A better photo of the creed stamp would help but it's hard getting a camera inside those smaller bags. The second problem is the seller himself, his extended record of Negatives and Neutrals at Toolhaus.org shows a long history of items that are in worse condition than described - in fact I had the same kind of experience with that seller STATION_85 a few years ago and will never buy from them again and will NEVER recommend anyone else do so either. Please read his customers' comments:
http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?Use...ed+by&ref=home
The second bag is a Pocket Purse, not a City Bag - anyone expecting a City-Bag-sized purse is going to be very disappointed since this one is only about 9x5. With light-colored bags like this you always want to get more photos especially of high-wear areas like the base. And again, a clear photo of the creed stamp is really needed to be sure the bag's authentic.
You're welcome!
Always check http://Toolhaus.org before buying. Ebay Feedback numbers don't tell the whole story - Ebay only shows Neutrals and Negatives going back one year but Toolhaus will show the entire history.
Most Ebayers would think 99.5 positive Feedback is pretty good - obviously, that's NOT the case. The numbers themselves don't tell the whole story. That seller's Feedback should be even lower than it is by the comments some people have left about the nasty dirty items they received. And in retail business it's been an accepted assumption that for every one person who complains, there are 9 or 10 unhappy customers who don't say anything, they just won't buy from that seller again.
I'm a bit worried about the first one, for two reasons. The plant code looks like the letter "T" and I don't remember ever seeing that before and I can't be 100 percent sure the bag is authentic. A better photo of the creed stamp would help but it's hard getting a camera inside those smaller bags. The second problem is the seller himself, his extended record of Negatives and Neutrals at Toolhaus.org shows a long history of items that are in worse condition than described - in fact I had the same kind of experience with that seller STATION_85 a few years ago and will never buy from them again and will NEVER recommend anyone else do so either. Please read his customers' comments:http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?Use...ed+by&ref=home
The second bag is a Pocket Purse, not a City Bag - anyone expecting a City-Bag-sized purse is going to be very disappointed since this one is only about 9x5. With light-colored bags like this you always want to get more photos especially of high-wear areas like the base. And again, a clear photo of the creed stamp is really needed to be sure the bag's authentic.
You're welcome!
Always check http://Toolhaus.org before buying. Ebay Feedback numbers don't tell the whole story - Ebay only shows Neutrals and Negatives going back one year but Toolhaus will show the entire history.
Most Ebayers would think 99.5 positive Feedback is pretty good - obviously, that's NOT the case. The numbers themselves don't tell the whole story. That seller's Feedback should be even lower than it is by the comments some people have left about the nasty dirty items they received. And in retail business it's been an accepted assumption that for every one person who complains, there are 9 or 10 unhappy customers who don't say anything, they just won't buy from that seller again.
Item Name : KRISTIN LEATHER SATCHEL
Item ID : 110665958267
Seller ID : joannek1717
Link : http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-COACH-KRIST...267?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19c434837b
Is this authentic? Also, any way you can tell me if it's a good price. I know that a bag is worth what someone is willing to pay for but is this over-inflated?
Item ID : 110665958267
Seller ID : joannek1717
Link : http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-COACH-KRIST...267?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19c434837b
Is this authentic? Also, any way you can tell me if it's a good price. I know that a bag is worth what someone is willing to pay for but is this over-inflated?
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Joannek1717 sells only authentic Coach.
Forum rules discourage comments about prices. If you search Ebay for others in the same style and color you can compare prices that way. If a bag is sold out or hard to find it will be reflected in the price.
Also keep in mind that sellers have costs that have to be reflected in the item's price - Ebay and Paypal fees can run 10 percent or more of the selling price, plus a seller pays sales tax, the cost of gas and maybe tollway fees just to get to the stores and then to the post office or shipper, and the value of their own personal time just to do the shopping. There are a lot more costs involved in running a business than just the cost of the merchandise.
Thank you very much!! My apologies, I'm new to this forum and was not aware of that rule. I will familiarize myself with the rules so as not make any further mistakes. My apologies once again. And thank you for pointing out sellers' costs on eBay. I will keep that in mind in the future
Thank you very much!! My apologies, I'm new to this forum and was not aware of that rule. I will familiarize myself with the rules so as not make any further mistakes. My apologies once again. And thank you for pointing out sellers' costs on eBay. I will keep that in mind in the future
You're welcome.
These forums can be very confusing to navigate at first. Most of the information you'll need will be at:
the FAQs link on the bottom of each page
http://forum.purseblog.com/faq.php
the "tPF Rules and Guidelines" link at the top of each subforum
http://forum.purseblog.com/announcement.php?f=3&a=8
and
as the first post in many of the very long threads like this one where you'll find the specific instructions for posting in that particular thread. For instance the first post in this thread back on Page 1 gives instructions on what can and can't be discussed here and on how to ask for authentication of a specific item.
If you're not sure if you're in the correct forum or thread or need advice on that specific subject, just post a question and someone will answer.
my SIL has this bag and wallet. she got it for free. I know the bag is a mff heritage stripe tote the wallet idk. we need to know if they are real. the bag look real to me and the wallets are hard for me. please help.
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/...cate please/?action=view¤t=101_5075.jpg
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/...cate please/?action=view¤t=101_5075.jpg
Both pieces look good to me.
Here's a hint for getting good clear closeups of little details.
Set your camera to the macro setting (indicated by a tulip or flower). Stand within a foot of the item, press the button 1/2 way so it will focus, then snap the picture.
Although sometimes tricky, it's not difficult to get good closeups. Sometimes you might have to play around with distance and focusing to get it right.
Coach has made bags in Turkey as well as Italy, Costa Rica, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Hungary, China, India, Vietnam, possibly Thailand, and the US. I don't see any problems.
thanks she is so excited now. Her brother gave it too her he said he found it empty at the local spings so he asked around and asked the local police, and posted it in the paper waited 2 weeks and turned up nothing so he figured it was fake and she might want to find out. she said she doesnt like this but would be super excited to clean it up (inside is disgusting) and sell it for something blue so i am taking her to the closest outlet 4hrs away to find something blue. I cant wait
I was havin problems with my camera as u can tell. I usually take good pics but I am at my DH's work and it has terrible lighting and my camera hates me. Guess its time for an upgrade
I will def try what you suggested it may help for now lol. Also does anyone know that the wallet is called?
I picked up three bags during my trip. Please help authenticate
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Item Name: Coach Hampton Tote 7706 (I am guessing) I found listings calling it pink but it doesn't look it...except when I take pictures. The Serial number is MOK-7706. I am guessing circa 2000?
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Item Name: Coach Hampton Tote 7706 (I am guessing) I found listings calling it pink but it doesn't look it...except when I take pictures. The Serial number is MOK-7706. I am guessing circa 2000?
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