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I am actually afraid of the answer to this auth request...
No idea what purse.. $10.

About 10" wide x 7.5" high x 1.75" deep. One compartment, pocket in lining, magnetic clasp.

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BeenBurned said:
Both look okay.
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Thanks again, BeenBurned! I do have one question regarding this particular Madison OP Art bag, though...is it just me, or does there appear to be a "space" between the stagecoach and the horse in the logo on the front of this bag? Here's another link that I found online that shows the difference - compare the two:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_auGNn6BdObA/TMMVifzm7tI/AAAAAAAAHWo/853NC6oSUVs/s320/cob-pu-43315_2.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290660715299

I was just wondering what the reason was for this, if any, in the individual manufacturing of each bag, or even if it's simply a bad picture that makes it appear that way.
 
#6,262
diemmyy said:
Thanks BeenBurned! Could you tell me what it was that made you decide to it was authentic? I want to know so I can look for those things if I ever come across another coach I have to have. Thank you again for authenticating my first coach ever! :)
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You're welcome.

It's hard to give specifics about identifying authentic bags because different styles have different details to look for. What might indicate authenticity in one style might prove another bag fake so there's no real rules for "Coach always/never" particulars.

Essentially, it's a matter of knowing how a style is made, it's hardware, lining, stitching, creed details, etc. that determine whether an item is genuine or not. And it just takes a lot of practice in buying, using, examining and researching various styles.

There are several posts in the Coach subforum that have a lot of helpful information. This is a really long thread but you can skim through or search for keywords:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...enticity-questions-94198-37.html#post18503288
 
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kimberlee434 said:
Thanks again, BeenBurned! I do have one question regarding this particular Madison OP Art bag, though...is it just me, or does there appear to be a "space" between the stagecoach and the horse in the logo on the front of this bag? Here's another link that I found online that shows the difference - compare the two:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_auGNn6BdObA/TMMVifzm7tI/AAAAAAAAHWo/853NC6oSUVs/s320/cob-pu-43315_2.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290660715299

I was just wondering what the reason was for this, if any, in the individual manufacturing of each bag, or even if it's simply a bad picture that makes it appear that way.
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It's hard to tell from the picture in the listing but I think the angle of the photo (coupled with a bad pic) makes the space look larger than it is.

And the other picture you compare to appears to have no space between the Coach name and the plaque.

In reality, there should be a space, though not as large as the picture in the listing makes it appear.

Though a different style, this listing shows the space between the plaque and Coach.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-M...899?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19cce67d9b

You might want to ask the seller to provide a clear straight on closeup of the plaque. Suggest that she use the macro function (tulip/flower icon) to take the picture.

Here's a closeup of the plaque in the listing I found.
 

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BeenBurned said:
You're welcome.

I think it's fine but I don't have a clue about the style name.
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Oh wow. I'm shocked, and thrilled! It was a lot to pay for something that I felt so dubious about, so you can imagine my relief now :smile1: Thank you, BeenBurned! I simply cannot express how much I appreciate the help you, Hyacinth, DemRam, katev and all the great ladies here provide.
 
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BeenBurned said:
It's hard to tell from the picture in the listing but I think the angle of the photo (coupled with a bad pic) makes the space look larger than it is.

And the other picture you compare to appears to have no space between the Coach name and the plaque.

In reality, there should be a space, though not as large as the picture in the listing makes it appear.

Though a different style, this listing shows the space between the plaque and Coach.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-M...899?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19cce67d9b

You might want to ask the seller to provide a clear straight on closeup of the plaque. Suggest that she use the macro function (tulip/flower icon) to take the picture.

Here's a closeup of the plaque in the listing I found.
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Thanks again for your quick response. I noticed the space between the plaque and the coach. However, I meant that it looks like there's a space between the horse and the stagecoach itself - meaning it looks like the horse has no reins and is separate from the stagecoach. I'm thinking that this is also a result of the bad photo, but I was just wondering.

I'll still ask the seller for a clearer photo.
 
#6,266
DemRam said:
The pictures look authentic. The label and the lining look right.

I'm just trying to figure out why Bonnie Cashin would design such an absurd looking bag, with such odd measurements. ( Maybe she was designing a bag to carry an AK 47)

;)
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LOL. I think I am being sucked in by the lining; I just love it. I agree that the bag itself is "unique"!
 
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iyaken said:
Oh wow. I'm shocked, and thrilled! It was a lot to pay for something that I felt so dubious about, so you can imagine my relief now :smile1: Thank you, BeenBurned! I simply cannot express how much I appreciate the help you, Hyacinth, DemRam, katev and all the great ladies here provide.
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You're welcome.

I think maybe one of the others might be able to name the bag for you.
kimberlee434 said:
Thanks again for your quick response. I noticed the space between the plaque and the coach. However, I meant that it looks like there's a space between the horse and the stagecoach itself - meaning it looks like the horse has no reins and is separate from the stagecoach. I'm thinking that this is also a result of the bad photo, but I was just wondering.

I'll still ask the seller for a clearer photo.
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You're welcome.

Please post the picture when you receive it.
 
#6,269
Hyacinth said:
It's a Girlie French Calf Bag from 2000. :smile1:
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iyaken said:
Oh wow. I'm shocked, and thrilled! It was a lot to pay for something that I felt so dubious about, so you can imagine my relief now :smile1: Thank you, BeenBurned! I simply cannot express how much I appreciate the help you, Hyacinth, DemRam, katev and all the great ladies here provide.
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My pleasure, but I had better stick to giving rehab advice only; I just picked up a fake Taft bag this week, darn! :sad:

We are bag siblings again because I also have a Girlie Hobo, mine is wool and nappa leather. I didn't notice a hangtag on your bag so I have posted the link to a pic of my bag below. It has a small metal hangtag that may be hard to replace, but since your bag is black leather I am sure that a plain leather or metal tag will look fine.

Great bag for a great price, congratulations!

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums...dstooth Lamb Nappa bag/GirlieHoboAfter001.jpg
 
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