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MudpieVivi said:
Item: Coach CITY Bag HTF RED Smooth Leather Handbag Purse 9790
Listing number: 300598297915
Seller: tinybubbbles
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Coach-CITY-B...915?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item45fd0e053b
Comments: Dear experts, could you help me check if this bag is authentic? It's my first "vintage" purchase, a bit scared haha! Thanks alot ;)
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It looks ok although strictly speaking it's not vintage since vintage implies 20 or more years old and this one was made in 2001.
 
#2,358
DorothyParker said:
Thanks for the sage advice Hyacinth and BB!
I did tell her that I would need to see the entire creed so that I could authenticate before I bid....have yet to hear back. Will direct her to the forum if I do :-)

I have a few more but it turns out they're from the same seller and it looks like the same bags but in different colors. Actually on closer inspection they may have slight variations but I'm sure you could see it much more clearly than I. Does having so many from the same seller raise any red flags?

Vintage Burgandy Madison speedy
170669237805
energyambit
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170669237805...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_12641wt_907

Vintage Navy Blue Satchel
170699327922
energyambit
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170699327922...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_11430wt_907

Vintage Coach Black Madison Satchel
180726738734
energyambit
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180726738734...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_10957wt_907

Vintage Coach Brown Satchel with horse shoe hardware
180700178094
energyambit
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180700178094...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_11671wt_907

Thanks so much for the help!
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Unfortunately that seller has sold a fake before. Although several posters here have been happy with their bags, it's hard to recommend someone in that situation.

That said, all the bags are genuine. The second and fourth aren't considered vintage since it they were made in 1998.

I have no idea where the seller finds so many old satchels. I'm sure some of them have been heavily "reconditioned" and I would worry about re-dyed bags. Older bags that have been used will always show evidence of wear along the bottom piping.

The seller's claim that the included dustbag is a $32 value is nonsense since those are included free with all boutique purchases and aren't even available to purchase separately. And for someone who sells so many, it seems like pure laziness why he doesn't even try to learn the correct names - Coach has NEVER used the term "Speedy" for any of its bags, and a "Doctor" bag implies that it has a hinged top that opens completely.
 
#2,359
nonyakhoo said:
Hi, I received this as a gift last week and would like your help to validate if this bag is the real thing. I've attached 5 photos of the bag taken at different angles including one of the creed. Bag is made in China.

Thanks for your help
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It looks ok to me but please wait for more opinions. I think it's called an OP Art Colette Scarf Print.
 
#2,361
Joenesci said:
Pls authenticate...http://cgi.ebay.ph/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...WAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_951 thanks!
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I don't recognise it but that Coach stamp on the strap buckle is NOT how Coach stamps them, and the rest of it looks badly made and not Coach quality. I'd like to see photos of the inside but to me it looks VERY fake. It's not even a copy of a Coach style, just some cheap fabric patches stitched or glued together.

Wait for more opinions and please DON'T bid on any items by seller marquo27
If you already bid, cancel your bid now.
 
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Here is another one Hyacinth. It's a wallet I bought in ebay.ph. The seller still claims it's authentic. Is it? If i have it authenticated, she's open for a refund though. Here are the links : http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/01347c69.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/23e61c74.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/0417d86e.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/76da4aa1.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/52f5c0dc.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/7f00212a.jpg


Actually, I bought two from the seller. If this is fake, surely the other one is, too.
Thanks a lot!
 
#2,364
Hyacinth said:
The black Willis looks genuine, but it's not "vintage". It was made in 2002 and would need to be at least 11 years older to be considered as a vintage bag.
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BeenBurned said:
I don't believe it's authentic. The pictures are too blurry to see much but I have doubts about the creed. There's something about the creed that we see in fakes.

Unless the seller is able to send more very clear pictures, I would recommend retracting your bid.

If you request pictures, please ask for pictures of the hardware on the front, from the handle down to the d-ring on the bag, a clear picture of the horse and carriage plaque, pictures of all the hangtags, clear creed picture, a photo of the strap and a picture of the clip on the side of the bag.
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Thank you both so much. I don't know where we'd all be without your advice!
 
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Joenesci said:
Here is another one Hyacinth. It's a wallet I bought in ebay.ph. The seller still claims it's authentic. Is it? If i have it authenticated, she's open for a refund though. Here are the links : http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/01347c69.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/23e61c74.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/0417d86e.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/76da4aa1.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/52f5c0dc.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/7f00212a.jpg


Actually, I bought two from the seller. If this is fake, surely the other one is, too.
Thanks a lot!
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It looks like a style from a few years ago. I don't see any problems, but please wait for more opinions.
 
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Joenesci said:
Thank you so much. I'm new here & i'm very grateful! That's why I can't find a similar item by googling it over the internet. Here is a link to the pic of the inside I requested from the seller http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/joenesci/699945e2.jpg

Thanks!
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Definitely fake! The paper card in the ID pocket is wrong, and that stamp on the inside was never used by Coach. If you can report it as fake to Ebay.ph please do. They don't seem to pay attention to reports from U.S. members.

And please don't depend on Google for authenticity! Fakes show up on Google too. You'll get a much more accurate answer by coming here.
 
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Hyacinth said:
Definitely fake! The paper card in the ID pocket is wrong, and that stamp on the inside was never used by Coach. If you can report it as fake to Ebay.ph please do. They don't seem to pay attention to reports from U.S. members.

And please don't depend on Google for authenticity! Fakes show up on Google too. You'll get a much more accurate answer by coming here.
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I can't thank you enough for your opinions! You're a saver! Thank you sooooooo very much! God bless! :)
 
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