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queenstumbleine said:
This medium signature wallet was purchased for me from a Coach Outlet in FL in 2006 (or 2005). I just realized the line up of the C's seems really strange; they're not aligned well at all (especially the button pocket on the front), and now I'm curious. Any opinions? I really appreciate it.

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It's fine. It's not always possible for the patterns to match when a pocket is sewn onto the item. On this particular style, the pattern on the wallet is properly centered as is the pattern on the patch pocket and it's exactly as it should be.

ETA: Sniped by Hyacinth. (We both posted at the exact same time -- 9:50! What are the chances?)
 
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Hyacinth said:
If you bought it from an outlet you don't have anything to worry about. And PLEASE disregard whatever nonsense you've read that Coach fabrics are always perfectly aligned - they're NOT. If someone expects perfection and the higher costs associated with it, they need to look at brands like LV and Chanel - and be willing to pay the price. Coach is a mid-priced brand and doesn't measure fabric alignment with a micrometer or throw away perfectly good fabric because the C's aren't exactly right.
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Okay, thanks so much. I know it's from the outlet because my mom bought it along with a bunch of other stuff (it was a Christmas gift). I've been very happy with it, but I guess I have been brainwashed to think everything must line up perfectly--I will certainly work to erase that from my mind! Someone recently mentioned the alignment to me, and it began to bother me a bit.
 
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BeenBurned said:
It's fine. It's not always possible for the patterns to match when a pocket is sewn onto the item. On this particular style, the pattern on the wallet is properly centered as is the pattern on the patch pocket and it's exactly as it should be.

ETA: Sniped by Hyacinth. (We both posted at the exact same time -- 9:50! What are the chances?)
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:D Thanks, BB. I appreciate the information regarding this style. It's kind of sentimental because it's one of my first Coach items, so I definitely will be keeping it around.
 
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Originally Posted by queenstumbleine This medium signature wallet was purchased for me from a Coach Outlet in FL in 2006 (or 2005). I just realized the line up of the C's seems really strange; they're not aligned well at all (especially the button pocket on the front), and now I'm curious. Any opinions? I really appreciate it.

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BeenBurned said:
It's fine. It's not always possible for the patterns to match when a pocket is sewn onto the item. On this particular style, the pattern on the wallet is properly centered as is the pattern on the patch pocket and it's exactly as it should be.

ETA: Sniped by Hyacinth. (We both posted at the exact same time -- 9:50! What are the chances?)
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Undisputable proof that we're not REALLY the same person! :D

And Queenstumbleine said "Okay, thanks so much. I know it's from the outlet because my mom bought it along with a bunch of other stuff (it was a Christmas gift). I've been very happy with it, but I guess I have been brainwashed to think everything must line up perfectly--I will certainly work to erase that from my mind! Someone recently mentioned the alignment to me, and it began to bother me a bit."

Yep, just another piece of baseless nonsense that shows up in dozens of those so-called "authenticity guides."
 
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I have just a few more if time allows. Thanks, again. :cool:

1. Holiday Tote
Item No. 380373646925
Seller ID: edropdepot
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380373646925?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

2. Orange Slice Keyring
Item No. 130579753791
Seller ID: denih12
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130579753791?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

3. Coach Medium Hobo (Black)
Item No. 230679875049
Seller ID: snakebitepink
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230679875049?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

3b. (same seller)
Pink Signature Soho Hobo (Small)
Item No: 230679868079
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230679868079?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

4. Black Signature Medium Wallet
Item No. 330621721873
Seller ID: joseph5672
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/330621721873?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
 
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queenstumbleine said:
I have just a few more if time allows. Thanks, again. :cool:

1. Holiday Tote
Item No. 380373646925
Seller ID: edropdepot
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380373646925?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

2. Orange Slice Keyring
Item No. 130579753791
Seller ID: denih12
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130579753791?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

3. Coach Medium Hobo (Black)
Item No. 230679875049
Seller ID: snakebitepink
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230679875049?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

3b. (same seller)
Pink Signature Soho Hobo (Small)
Item No: 230679868079
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230679868079?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

4. Black Signature Medium Wallet
Item No. 330621721873
Seller ID: joseph5672
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/330621721873?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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1- looks ok
2- ok, and from a well-trusted seller
3a and b - both seem ok but there aren't any similarities between the photos of the two bags and that's a potential problem With a new seller it's a really good idea to pay with the safest way possible - Paypal funded by a credit card.
More opinions would help.
4- probably ok
 
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Hyacinth said:
1- looks ok
2- ok, and from a well-trusted seller
3a and b - both seem ok but there aren't any similarities between the photos of the two bags and that's a potential problem With a new seller it's a really good idea to pay with the safest way possible - Paypal funded by a credit card.
More opinions would help.
4- probably ok
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Hyacinth, thank you! I will definitely pay with cc#, as per your advice, if I do bid on #3.

I checked out the authencity guide and have noted that you mentioned wallets can be easily faked. Is it best to stick with Coach stores and outlets for those? Thanks, again.
 
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