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[Hyacinth]

Thank you, that's very useful to know. I will post a picture of the stamp once I receive it.

I was actually referring to this other purse when I was thinking of duplicate serial numbers, but now that I enlarged the picture I can see that it's actually J0D instead of 000. So maybe there's a possibility of it being an original. Good thing this was an inexpensive purchase, if it does turn out to be fake.

If you don't mind me asking another question, do you know if 000-9812 would be an authentic serial number format for this style of purse if it is indeed as old as the seller says it is? It's hard for me to find good information on the ridgefield style for whatever reason.

000-9812 would NEVER have been a valid number for a Ridgefield, for a number of reasons. Most important is that serial numbers that are ALL numbers will never include the style code or number.

Please read the first two Salearea guides about Coach creeds and serial numbers and save the links for reference, they're posted here:
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg

 

[Lisa007]

I am just wondering if I posted in an incorrect format. I did read the instructions, on the first post, but I do not know what the bag is called, and there are no links, other than my pictures, since it's a bag that I have in my possession. I will correct anything that I need to to make it easier for you, but I thought I included everything that needed to be included. Thanks again in advance for your time and knowledge

 

[BeenBurned]

hi, I came across this bag at a goodwill, wondering if it is real. If it's not, can you please tell me how you can tell? I'd like to be more familiar with how to tell on my own. Thanks in advance

The bag looks fine.

I am just wondering if I posted in an incorrect format. I did read the instructions, on the first post, but I do not know what the bag is called, and there are no links, other than my pictures, since it's a bag that I have in my possession. I will correct anything that I need to to make it easier for you, but I thought I included everything that needed to be included. Thanks again in advance for your time and knowledge

Welcome to tPF. There aren't a lot of authenticators here and those who do post aren't always familiar with all the styles. Plus, we have families and outside obligations and post of the forum as time allows.

Generally, we request that you give 24 hours before reposting to allow us time to get to the requests though usually, we reply within a few hours.

Sometimes, if you don't get a response, it's because we aren't familiar with the particular style and don't want you to be ill-advised.

Again, in this case, the bag looks fine although it seems to need a good cleaning.

 

[Lisa007]

Thank you, I wasn't trying to rush anyone, but I noticed after rereading the first post that the authenticaters can choose to ignore if it's not in the right format, and I just wanted to make sure I was doing everything correctly. I appreciate it! I am thinking of listing the bag on eBay.

The bag looks fine.

Welcome to tPF. There aren't a lot of authenticators here and those who do post aren't always familiar with all the styles. Plus, we have families and outside obligations and post of the forum as time allows.

Generally, we request that you give 24 hours before reposting to allow us time to get to the requests though usually, we reply within a few hours.

Sometimes, if you don't get a response, it's because we aren't familiar with the particular style and don't want you to be ill-advised.

Again, in this case, the bag looks fine although it seems to need a good cleaning.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you, I wasn't trying to rush anyone, but I noticed after rereading the first post that the authenticaters can choose to ignore if it's not in the right format, and I just wanted to make sure I was doing everything correctly. I appreciate it! I am thinking of listing the bag on eBay.

No problem. You're welcome.

 

[alden88]

Item: 100% Authentic Coach Handbag and Wallet
Listing number: 260966205649
Seller: jasian_blazin
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Authent...&ps=63&clkid=6607003455471324427#ht_500wt_922
Comments: Thanks!

 

[Lisa007]

I do have one more question, do you know what that bag is called? It's pretty small, about 8-1/2" tall X 7-1/2" wide

No problem. You're welcome.

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: 100% Authentic Coach Handbag and Wallet
Listing number: 260966205649
Seller: jasian_blazin
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Authent...&ps=63&clkid=6607003455471324427#ht_500wt_922
Comments: Thanks!

I responded 2 days ago in post #7627 (bottom of my response): http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-694619-509.html#post21157896

 

[BeenBurned]

I do have one more question, do you know what that bag is called? It's pretty small, about 8-1/2" tall X 7-1/2" wide

Signature stripe swingpack.

 

[alden88]

Are you the winner? The probable reason you didn't get a response when you first posted this one is because the pictures aren't adequate for authenticating the pieces. We need to see clear closeups of the imprints, plaques, creed and interior of the items.

If you've already paid, please post the pictures when you receive the items.

I already have the bag and accesories. Can you please take a look at these pictures. Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it.

 

[bebe57]

Hello there,
I have a question about the coach bag. I just bought a Coach Madison Leather Maggie Shoulder bag (style 16503), and I saw there is a round circle inside the entire creed patch. So, my question is: why is has a circle there? and what's the meaning of it? because usually I buy a coach bag and it doesn't have it inside the patch. Thanks and a have a good day!

 

[salearea]

Hi ladies. I'm a bit in a quandary over this Thailand made clutch. Any thoughts are appreciated (this is not an auction item nor is it currently for sale):

 

[tehkatt]

Item: Navy Blue Willis
Item Number: 250993349642
Seller: snobchic2617
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/25099334964...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1413
Comments: I purchased this but there were issues with the item (creed wasn't pictured well, serial was off) so I contacted the seller and she never got back to me. Well she sent me the bag and if it's fake, I'm going to contact Paypal and start a dispute.

Initially I was a little weirded out because I thought the creed seems crooked and really low down the pocket in the auction pictures. In person, the creed is straight but it's still lower down the back pocket than normal (but not as low as I initially thought), is this a sign it's fake? The wooden dowel has leather coverings on the edges.

Thanks again! This is the last bag from me for serious. My DBF is throwing a tantrum IS THAT ANOTHER NEW BAG???! No... it's not new .. it's vintage?

 

[tehkatt]

A couple more pictures. If the items seem crooked, it's just my poor photography, everything seems straight. The bag is definitely dirty and needs a good bath... that is if it's real.

 

[Hyacinth]

Item: Navy Blue Willis
Item Number: 250993349642
Seller: snobchic2617
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/25099334964...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1413
Comments: I purchased this but there were issues with the item (creed wasn't pictured well, serial was off) so I contacted the seller and she never got back to me. Well she sent me the bag and if it's fake, I'm going to contact Paypal and start a dispute.

Initially I was a little weirded out because I thought the creed seems crooked and really low down the pocket in the auction pictures. In person, the creed is straight but it's still lower down the back pocket than normal (but not as low as I initially thought), is this a sign it's fake? The wooden dowel has leather coverings on the edges.

Thanks again! This is the last bag from me for serious. My DBF is throwing a tantrum IS THAT ANOTHER NEW BAG???! No... it's not new .. it's vintage?

There are two things that worry me but neither one is strong enough evidence that it's fake.

One is the angle of the brass D-rings for the handle and the long strap. You can see what I mean in the second and thrird photos. Maybe it looks less "off" when it's being carried by one of the straps. Often they'll be on a bit of an angle one way or another but in the photos it looks like a pretty big angle. But at the time, asuming the month & year code are correct, the Willis style was barely a year old so maybe it's just a production mistake.

The other problem is the plant code. The only plant code I've seen "N" used for is Mexico and AFAIK that plant didn't come on line until a few years later. It's possible that there was a short-lived plant that may have used it but so far I haven't seen that code in a confirmed US-made bag. Or again, since this was the first year of the new style serial number that included style and plant codes, maybe someone just made a mistake.

These aren't solid proofs, just things that raise questions, certainly not enough to send it back to the seller as a fake but enough to make me think it might be. I wish it was possible to be more positive either way but I have to say it's "questionable". There are so many new plants opening in the early and mid-1990s and so many new creed stamps being made for each plant that it's impossible to try and document them all.

Smaller problems include the low positioning of the creed and that the little "pillow" bit of extra padding on the leather tab that fits over the turnlock doesn't have as much shape definition at the bottom as it should are causes for concern too. The font and general look of the Coach logo at the top of the creed seems a bit old for a 1994 bag but again it was a time of major changes and it's hard to find well-documented genuine bags for comparison.

If you're going to keep it, please don't sell it. If the seller will accept returns, I'd suggest sending it back unless it would just cost too much to do that.