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#6,198
christinag said:
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
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1- The bag looks ok but I can't help with the keyfob, sorry. Coach has been making similar styles for more than 20 years but none that I remember with a trigger-type clip, or any with such a LARGE clip. It's possible the keyfob may have been put together from several different items.

2- Looks like a genuine Large Daypack

3- genuine Multi Zip from 1995
 
#6,199
mguzman said:
Thank you for your help. Do you think its worth the money even with the scratches and tears described?
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I like I rehab challenge but I would be concerned about the condition of that bag. It's missing a foot and the bag has pits/dents in the leather and it's generally pretty beat up. I don't mean to be negative (and I am sure that you can make it look a whole lot nicer) but if it were me - I would pass and wait for something better, even if it costs a little more. Sorry, just my opinion.
 
#6,200
Originally Posted by Hyacinth It's genuine, but it's from 1999, not the late 80s. Also check the entire description, the seller mentions a few problems.

mguzman said:
Thank you for your help. Do you think its worth the money even with the scratches and tears described?
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It depends on what you're going to do with it. I don't think it's worth buying to re-sell. If you're buying for personal use, can you live with worn-thru piping and a missing "foot" on the bottom? It's your decision - Stewardess Bags aren't especially rare and if you're reasonably patient, finding one in better shape may be pretty easy, but you may have to pay more.
 
#6,201
Hyacinth said:
Originally Posted by Hyacinth It's genuine, but it's from 1999, not the late 80s. Also check the entire description, the seller mentions a few problems.



It depends on what you're going to do with it. I don't think it's worth buying to re-sell. If you're buying for personal use, can you live with worn-thru piping and a missing "foot" on the bottom? It's your decision - Stewardess Bags aren't especially rare and if you're reasonably patient, finding one in better shape may be pretty easy, but you may have to pay more.
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Thank you so much for your help! I appreciate it.
 
#6,202
Hyacinth said:
Originally Posted by Hyacinth It's genuine, but it's from 1999, not the late 80s. Also check the entire description, the seller mentions a few problems.



It depends on what you're going to do with it. I don't think it's worth buying to re-sell. If you're buying for personal use, can you live with worn-thru piping and a missing "foot" on the bottom? It's your decision - Stewardess Bags aren't especially rare and if you're reasonably patient, finding one in better shape may be pretty easy, but you may have to pay more.
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Thank you! I appreciate your help.
 
#6,203
katev said:
More pics of the Taft, you can’t even see the bottom on the inside of the bag due to the layers of filth!
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I'm glad you can still get a refund - take it back ASAP.

The J codes in all the Made in US bags I've seen are all in confirmed or probable fakes. J was a China plant code at least as early as December 2001 - I have 2 Mercer bags with J codes from that month - and the code in yours is for April 2002 when "J" had already been assigned to the Chinese for at least 4 months.

Also, the color shouldn't wear off a solid brass zipper, especially after barely 10 years.
 
#6,204
Hyacinth said:
I'm glad you can still get a refund - take it back.

The J codes in all the Made in US bags I've seen are all in confirmed or probable fakes. J was a China plant code at least as early as December 2001 - I have 2 Mercer bags with J codes from that month - and the code in yours is for April 2002 when "J" had already been assigned to the Chinese for at least 4 months.
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Thank you very much! I will take it back pronto!
 
#6,205
Hi! I was just wondering if these vintage Willis bags were authentic:

1) Item : VINTAGE COACH BRITISH TAN LEATHER WILLIS BAG PURSE #9927-BRASS HARDWARE
Listing No : 110801415885
Seller : dobeedog
Link : http://www.ebay.com/itm/110801415885?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_808wt_1096
Comment :

2) Item : COACH WILLIS TAUPE LEATHER SHOULDERBAG/HANDBAG
Listing No : 190629911664
Seller : wesale_resale11
Link : http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-WILLIS-TAUPE-LEATHER-SHOULDERBAG-HANDBAG-/190629911664?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2c626d9c70#ht_540wt_1096
Comment : Should I message the seller for the serial code since it's so fuzzy?

3) Item : Authentic Vintage Coach Brown Tan Leather Willis Shoulder Bag Messenger Satchel
Listing No : 150740795329
Seller : gregsbooksandstuff
Link : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Vintage-Coach-Brown-Tan-Leather-Willis-Shoulder-Bag-Messenger-Satchel-/150740795329?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2318d9ffc1#ht_500wt_878
Comment :

4) Item : Vintage COACH Leather WILLIS Messenger Bag Cross Body Shoulder Brown Purse 9927
Listing No : 110812797319
Seller : calde527
Link : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COACH-Leather-WILLIS-Messenger-Bag-Cross-Body-Shoulder-Brown-Purse-9927-/110812797319?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19ccf51987#ht_726wt_863
Comment :

Sorry there are so many - but thank you in advance (:
 
#6,206
Hi! Please do help to authenticate the following 2 coach classic leather shoulder purse bags when you have time. I've purchased the first item on an impulse.

Item: Authentic Classic Vintage Coach - Dark Brown Leather Casino Cross body Coach Bag/Purse/ Handbag
Listing number: Etsy
Seller: C6677
Link: Here
Comments: I'm not very familiar with this style of bag and I'm wondering if
Coach has ever made them with handle. This is made in USA.


Item: Authentic Brown Leather Coach Purse, c. 1980s Bag/Purse/ Handbag
Listing number: Etsy
Seller: BlackbirdMidwest
Link: Here
Comments: This has no handle, made in China.

Thank you and your comments are much appreciated!
 
#6,210
Hyacinth said:
1- The bag looks ok but I can't help with the keyfob, sorry. Coach has been making similar styles for more than 20 years but none that I remember with a trigger-type clip, or any with such a LARGE clip. It's possible the keyfob may have been put together from several different items.

2- Looks like a genuine Large Daypack

3- genuine Multi Zip from 1995
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Thanks Hyacinth - FWIW the keyfob looks much, much older than the bag it was with. I saw one similar in a listing on fleeBay - but its clip does look proportionately smaller (and it has a ring) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Vinta...965?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item20c15bcb3d.

Will tuck the keyfob in my desk drawer for now :)
 
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