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#6,889
BeenBurned said:
It's true that many of the pouches (which this is) and other small styles may or may not have creeds but more pictures are needed. Please request a pic of the back and inside.
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Welovechristina said:
Item: I don't know the name
Listing number: 110819043987
Seller: softballchic32390
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110819043987?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Comments: I asked for the Coach creed and serial number and the seller said the smaller bags don't have it (is that true?). She said it was purchased about 3 years ago and is willing to send more pictures.
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I received more photos. Here is the link:
http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc394/welovechristina/coach pouch/
 
#6,890
Originally Posted by Hyacinth Originally Posted by giagnm http://static.purseblog.com/tpf2.0/buttons/viewpost.gif Item: Coach Pink Studded Hobo Handbag
Listing number: 220945796409
Seller: krisk504
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/220945796409...=p5197.c0.m619
Comments: Please authenticate. TIA!



Originally Posted by Hyacinth http://static.purseblog.com/tpf2.0/buttons/viewpost.gif Hard to believe, but it's actually genuine. That's one style that always looks fake even when it isn't, and it looks better when it's stuffed.
Here's Coach's photo:



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Originally Posted by BeenBurned

Hyacinth, did you see the two leather teardrop swatches in the gallery pic? What's with them?

Damn, now you've got me wondering too. I noticed those right off the bat and actually had a "Fake!" reply written up, but then decided to take another look. Now after a THIRD look, I'm seeing a few more things that are close but not quite all there, like the size of the ring that the lower end of the clip attaches to (might just be a trick of the lighting though, the other O-rings seem to be the right size), and the shape of the top of the hangtag. If it's fake, it's the closest copy of that style that I've seen. The C pattern looks a bit "off" too but maybe that's just the lack of stuffing.

It's really hard to understand why any crook would bother faking something that already looks fake. Maybe there wasn't that much adjusting to do? Did those even sell well enough to bother faking them?

I'm just going to say Questionable, the creed doesn't show any red flags at all that I can see.

BeenBurned said:
For my comps, I've compared to this listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-1470-...339?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item41616f875b

Another slight difference I noticed (and it may be just the angle of the picture) is the suede square on the back of the strap appears to be more of an elongated rectangle than square:
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And the creeds, although from the same month and plant, don't look quite alike to me.
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I'm also a bit bothered by the slight misalignment of the pattern across the top of the pink bag, both front and back, as compared to the blue one.

ETA: Here's another picture that shows that the bottom ring (that the clip attaches to) seems to look much thinner on the pink bag than on the blue one.
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OK, I'm convinced. Those are the first photos I've seen of an apparently real one for comparison.
 
#6,891
tinewman said:
Could you please tell me if these Coach keychains are authentic? Thank you!
http://www.luxurywithinreach.net/apps/webstore/products/show/2931194
http://www.luxurywithinreach.net/apps/webstore/products/show/2931198
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I don't recommend luxurywithinreach website. (And in fact, the seller also sells on Bonz using the same pictures, some of which are pictures stolen from other sellers. Seller is tinewman on Bonz.)

The two keychains you've asked about are pictures of authentic items but they don't belong to the seller/site.

For example, the valet snowflake keychain picture was stolen from this seller's listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-PAVE-...385?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46009b96b9

And the shamrock pictures were stolen from this seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-G...057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e69fb1f19

Although you didn't ask, other listings also use pictures that are not their own.

This listing: http://www.luxurywithinreach.net/apps/webstore/products/show/2891127

Was stolen from this seller: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-F1721...903?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1c203441bf

And this: http://www.luxurywithinreach.net/apps/webstore/products/show/2891113
Came from this seller: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-S...674?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1808262a

Not only is picture theft and infringement illegal but it's misleading to buyers because they have no way of knowing exactly what they'll receive. And with items as highly faked as Coach (esp. keychains), pictures of the actual items are important.
 
#6,892
tinewman said:
Could you please tell me if these Coach keychains are authentic? Thank you!
http://www.luxurywithinreach.net/apps/webstore/products/show/2931194
http://www.luxurywithinreach.net/apps/webstore/products/show/2931198
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Both sets of photos look like genuine keychains.

(Of course, the second one really ISN'T a Shamrock, but I always get people upset when I bring up that subject - count the leaves:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamrock

EDITED TO ADD - good to have BeenBurned look at the photos, she's the BEST at spotting stolen photographs. I just get carried away by fake Shamrocks.
 
#6,893
Originally Posted by BeenBurned It's true that many of the pouches (which this is) and other small styles may or may not have creeds but more pictures are needed. Please request a pic of the back and inside.



Originally Posted by Welovechristina Item: I don't know the name
Listing number: 110819043987
Seller: softballchic32390
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110819043987...84.m1423.l2649
Comments: I asked for the Coach creed and serial number and the seller said the smaller bags don't have it (is that true?). She said it was purchased about 3 years ago and is willing to send more pictures.

Welovechristina said:
I received more photos. Here is the link:
http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc394/welovechristina/coach pouch/
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Authentic.
 
#6,894
Hyacinth said:
Originally Posted by Hyacinth Originally Posted by giagnm http://static.purseblog.com/tpf2.0/buttons/viewpost.gif Item: Coach Pink Studded Hobo Handbag
Listing number: 220945796409
Seller: krisk504
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/220945796409...=p5197.c0.m619
Comments: Please authenticate. TIA!



Originally Posted by Hyacinth http://static.purseblog.com/tpf2.0/buttons/viewpost.gif Hard to believe, but it's actually genuine. That's one style that always looks fake even when it isn't, and it looks better when it's stuffed.
Here's Coach's photo:



Quote:
Originally Posted by BeenBurned

Hyacinth, did you see the two leather teardrop swatches in the gallery pic? What's with them?

Damn, now you've got me wondering too. I noticed those right off the bat and actually had a "Fake!" reply written up, but then decided to take another look. Now after a THIRD look, I'm seeing a few more things that are close but not quite all there, like the size of the ring that the lower end of the clip attaches to (might just be a trick of the lighting though, the other O-rings seem to be the right size), and the shape of the top of the hangtag. If it's fake, it's the closest copy of that style that I've seen. The C pattern looks a bit "off" too but maybe that's just the lack of stuffing.

It's really hard to understand why any crook would bother faking something that already looks fake. Maybe there wasn't that much adjusting to do? Did those even sell well enough to bother faking them?

I'm just going to say Questionable, the creed doesn't show any red flags at all that I can see.



OK, I'm convinced. Those are the first photos I've seen of an apparently real one for comparison.
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Feel free to save my pictures.

That's one darned "good" scary fake.
 
#6,895
Originally Posted by BeenBurned Originally Posted by Hyacinth http://static.purseblog.com/tpf2.0/buttons/viewpost.gif Hard to believe, but it's actually genuine. That's one style that always looks fake even when it isn't, and it looks better when it's stuffed.
Here's Coach's photo:



Did you notice that it's been downgraded to "questionable?"

giagnm said:
Yes I did. I've noticed this bag before but ignored it because the creed and some of the details looked ok. But I finally had to ask to be sure. The comparisons you show in your post definitely have me wondering. If it's fake, it's a good (but ugly) one:laugh:!
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Yep, when you've got photos of one that's clearly genuine to compare to, it's a lot easier to make a decision. We've seen that you can never depend on Coach's own website or old Drilldown photos because Coach sometimes changed details between photographing and full production, and the full set of pics of the one with Turquoise trim are obviously the real deal.

I agree, it seems like an awful lot of work just to fake what I personally think is one BUTT-UGLY style.

Thanks again, BB !!! :D
 
#6,897
Item: COACH MADISON BLACK LEATHER CROC EMBOSSED LARGE WRISTLET / NICKEL HARDWARE
Listing number: 280819777960
Seller: blackapronjava1
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-MADIS...ultDomain_0&hash=item416229c1a8#ht_500wt_1003
Comments: Several months ago I was at an outlet and saw a large black croc embossed Madison wristlet/clutch. You could attach the wrist strap to the other side of the wristlet, making it a small shoulder bag even...it was beautiful, but I couldn't see myself having a use for it at the time. For some reason I'm thinking about it again...and was wondering if, first of all, this is that clutch..and second of all, if it is indeed real (the corners look more rounded than I remember). Thanks so much!
 
#6,898
cettesaphir said:
Item: COACH MADISON BLACK LEATHER CROC EMBOSSED LARGE WRISTLET / NICKEL HARDWARE
Listing number: 280819777960
Seller: blackapronjava1
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-MADIS...ultDomain_0&hash=item416229c1a8#ht_500wt_1003
Comments: Several months ago I was at an outlet and saw a large black croc embossed Madison wristlet/clutch. You could attach the wrist strap to the other side of the wristlet, making it a small shoulder bag even...it was beautiful, but I couldn't see myself having a use for it at the time. For some reason I'm thinking about it again...and was wondering if, first of all, this is that clutch..and second of all, if it is indeed real (the corners look more rounded than I remember). Thanks so much!
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It looks good (authenticity-wise) and it does appear to have a d-ring on the opposite side so you can carry it as a small handbag. (I'm not sure whether the drop is enough to wear on your shoulder, though.)
 
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