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I believe I saw one like this recently IDd as a faux Patricia's Legacy, the number spelling out "Lie" seems to ring a bell... Fake?
"Patricia's Legacy"(I think not) Black Shoulder Bag, Zip top, Brass Hdw.
Strap has nickel looking grommets.
Approx 11" l x 8" h x 4" deep , #L1E-9951, "Handcrafted in the United States"
http://photobucket.com/bag0121121
Thanks in advance - Christina G
"Patricia's Legacy"(I think not) Black Shoulder Bag, Zip top, Brass Hdw.
Strap has nickel looking grommets.
Approx 11" l x 8" h x 4" deep , #L1E-9951, "Handcrafted in the United States"
http://photobucket.com/bag0121121
Thanks in advance - Christina G
It's impossible to authenticate any bag based solely on a serial number. We need to see pictures of the bag. The craigslist ad would be helpful.
That said, style 10132 isn't supposed to be a large tote.
To upload pictures, I recommend using Photobucket. Upload your pictures to PB and post the IMG links.
3 more strays in my possession, I think OK ? - help with authentication much appreciated...
Willis Black, Brass Hdw., + Fob? (see pix)
(fob was attached to bag at time of purchase as shown, any ID / auth info appreciated)
Handbag Approx 10.5" l x 10" h x 4" deep , #H6C-9927, "Handcrafted in the United States"
http://photobucket.com/bag0121122
Large-ish Knapsack, Black, Brass HDW
Approx. 11"h x 9" x 6" deep, #J0D-9791
http://photobucket.com/bag0121123
Rectangle Zip Top, Light Brown, Brass HDW
Approx. 10"l x 6" x 3" deep, #H5C-9974
http://photobucket.com/bag0121124
Many thanks in advance -- Christina G
Willis Black, Brass Hdw., + Fob? (see pix)
(fob was attached to bag at time of purchase as shown, any ID / auth info appreciated)
Handbag Approx 10.5" l x 10" h x 4" deep , #H6C-9927, "Handcrafted in the United States"
http://photobucket.com/bag0121122
Large-ish Knapsack, Black, Brass HDW
Approx. 11"h x 9" x 6" deep, #J0D-9791
http://photobucket.com/bag0121123
Rectangle Zip Top, Light Brown, Brass HDW
Approx. 10"l x 6" x 3" deep, #H5C-9974
http://photobucket.com/bag0121124
Many thanks in advance -- Christina G
Here are a few photos:
If the serial number she gave you or that you typed is correct, then the bag is fake. The pictures don't match the style.
This is what 10132 should look like:
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She gave it to me again, I was wrong-17132 is the model number, how do I look it up to see what it belongs to?? Thanks
Originally Posted by BeenBurned 
If the serial number she gave you or that you typed is correct, then the bag is fake. The pictures don't match the style.
This is what 10132 should look like:
WARNING: Just because you see that that bag in question looks like it's supposed to look, that doesn't necessarily mean that the bag is authentic. We must see actual pictures (large enough to see details) of the bag and the creed.
Counterfeiters can and do often put the correct style/serial number on fakes. In fact, here's an example of a fake with the "correct" style number. This isn't the same style as the bag you're looking at but it illustrates the importance of seeing the actual details:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Demi-...094?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4ab3244b1e
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Red-S...638?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item20c169db86
If the serial number she gave you or that you typed is correct, then the bag is fake. The pictures don't match the style. This is what 10132 should look like:
Unfortunately, there's no way to "look it up," but you can certainly search ebay for the style number.She gave it to me again, I was wrong-17132 is the model number, how do I look it up to see what it belongs to?? Thanks
WARNING: Just because you see that that bag in question looks like it's supposed to look, that doesn't necessarily mean that the bag is authentic. We must see actual pictures (large enough to see details) of the bag and the creed.
Counterfeiters can and do often put the correct style/serial number on fakes. In fact, here's an example of a fake with the "correct" style number. This isn't the same style as the bag you're looking at but it illustrates the importance of seeing the actual details:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Demi-...094?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4ab3244b1e
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Red-S...638?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item20c169db86
Please help. I want to make sure that this is an authentic coach and worth the $50 I'm going to spend on it.
Item number: 220934446489
Seller: Edward Collins
Item: Stewardess bag
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220934446489&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160
Thank you!
Item number: 220934446489
Seller: Edward Collins
Item: Stewardess bag
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220934446489&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160
Thank you!
I'd have to say Fake. The plant code just doesn't check out.
More and more fakes are showing up with -9951 style numbers and not just in fake Patricia's Legacy bags. Here's another one - the creed and serial # are completely wrong. Style # 9951 belongs to a Patricia's Legacy bag but this bag is a counterfeit of a style 9063 Legacy Satchel. BUT the Legacy Satchel was never made in Red, and the year code in the serial number is for 1994 and the Legacy Satchel this fake is a copy of didn't even come out until 1999.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Red-L...968?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3cc1381198
Reporting probably won't get the second one removed, but just be warned .
It's genuine, but it's from 1999, not the late 80s. Also check the entire description, the seller mentions a few problems.
Item: Taft Bag 9980, made in the US in 1992
Seller: Savers $15
Dimensions: 9.5” tall, 12” wide, 4” deep
Comments: I was excited to find a Taft Bag but also concerned because I know that they have often been faked. Also, it is supposed to be made in the USA but the plant code is J and I’m not sure that is correct? Another issue is that the brass plating has worn off the zipper and pull.
The bag is in terrible shape, it’s dirty and worn and has verdigris and it is missing the hangtag, but I bought it anyway because it was the first Taft I’ve ever seen IRL (and because Savers will let you do an exchange within 7 days.)
I will post more photos with the next message, please authenticate and once again thanks for your help!
Seller: Savers $15
Dimensions: 9.5” tall, 12” wide, 4” deep
Comments: I was excited to find a Taft Bag but also concerned because I know that they have often been faked. Also, it is supposed to be made in the USA but the plant code is J and I’m not sure that is correct? Another issue is that the brass plating has worn off the zipper and pull.
The bag is in terrible shape, it’s dirty and worn and has verdigris and it is missing the hangtag, but I bought it anyway because it was the first Taft I’ve ever seen IRL (and because Savers will let you do an exchange within 7 days.)
I will post more photos with the next message, please authenticate and once again thanks for your help!
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