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#991
x UHOH X said:
The Compartment Zip looks like it has higher sides (i.e. the zipper is lower between the two sides.) It also only has a single compartment with a small zipper pocket. The pic you have of the Counter Top is exactly it! Is that really an odd name? (I personally think it is, but what do I know!?) So....yes, it's authentic? Just crazy? It's very clean; doesn't even look like it was used. :cool:
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Hyacinth said:
It looks authentic to me. I think maybe someone putting the website page together either just made a mistake, or someone at Coach misunderstood someone else's abbreviations or handwriting. :shrugs:
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I think you're right. The name sounds like somebody was giving directions...like "that's the one on the top of the counter".

This is copied and pasted from the old website:

LEGACY TOP OF COUNTER COMPARTMENT
An everyday essential. With room enough to hold just what you need. Center zip and two open compartments. Inside zip pocket. 50 ½” adjustable strap. 8 ½ x 5 x 2 5/8.

LEGACY EAST/WEST COMPARTMENT
Sturdy and steadfast. A trim new take on tradition. Center zip and two open compartments. Inside zip pocket. 53” adjustable strap. 10 ¾ x 6 1/8 x 3 3/8.

:cool:
 
#992
DemRam said:
I think you're right. The name sounds like somebody was giving directions...like "that's the one on the top of the counter".

This is copied and pasted from the old website:

LEGACY TOP OF COUNTER COMPARTMENT
An everyday essential. With room enough to hold just what you need. Center zip and two open compartments. Inside zip pocket. 50 ½” adjustable strap. 8 ½ x 5 x 2 5/8.

LEGACY EAST/WEST COMPARTMENT
Sturdy and steadfast. A trim new take on tradition. Center zip and two open compartments. Inside zip pocket. 53” adjustable strap. 10 ¾ x 6 1/8 x 3 3/8.

:cool:
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Now THAT'S funny. Sometimes you just have to wonder what Coach was thinking. And I've never heard a purse called "steadfast" before - some new intern fresh out of uni must have come up with that name and description. :giggles:
 
#993
Hyacinth said:
Please don't assume that because you "can't find any information" - I'm assuming from Google - that something might be fake! Google should NEVER be used in authenticating Coach items, and neither should any kind of online "authenticity guides". Google is a search engine, not the Encyclopedia Brittanica, and older Coaches especially Made-For-Factory-Stores (MFF) items often don't show up in internet searches.

Try searching Ebay, NOT Google. There's an almost identical bag listed by an Ebay seller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-Tote-Bag-/160636834574?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2566b3930e
We'd still need to see the creed on yours but I don't see any problems that would make me thing it might be fake.
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Thank you for pointing that out. It's funny because I actually did try searching Ebay and I didn't come up with the listing that you were able to find... I still can't come up with it when I search the style number! I must be doing something wrong! :huh:
 
#994
lmn2222 said:
Thank you for pointing that out. It's funny because I actually did try searching Ebay and I didn't come up with the listing that you were able to find... I still can't come up with it when I search the style number! I must be doing something wrong! :huh:
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Go to advanced search and search title and description.
 
#995
lmn2222 said:
Thank you for pointing that out. It's funny because I actually did try searching Ebay and I didn't come up with the listing that you were able to find... I still can't come up with it when I search the style number! I must be doing something wrong! :huh:
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Are you using the Advanced Search link? And checking the box that says "Search including... Title and Description"? If you do both you'll often find a lot more results than you would just by using the regular Search link. The Advanced link is near the top of your main Ebay Buying or Selling page.

ETA - I suppose I should check for BB's posts before I hit the Post button. :laugh:
 
#996
Hyacinth said:
Are you using the Advanced Search link? And checking the box that says "Search including... Title and Description"? If you do both you'll often find a lot more results than you would just by using the regular Search link. The Advanced link is near the top of your main Ebay Buying or Selling page.

ETA - I suppose I should check for BB's posts before I hit the Post button. :laugh:
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Oh, thank you - I didn't know how to do that!
 
#997
lmn2222 said:
Oh, thank you - I didn't know how to do that!
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Once you figure out the Advanced Search you can cover a lot more territory. And if you have a lot of Saved searches you can combine several different styles in one Search and save time and space. Read Ebay's instructions on using Advanced Search (if you can find them, their own search feature for looking up information in the Help section is one of the worst I've ever used).

For instance, say you're looking for either a Willis 9927 or a Station Bag 5130 but you don't want a black one:

coach (willis,station,9927,5130) -black -blk

Advanced Search link, enter keywords (multiple requests in parentheses separated by commas - no spaces between), exclude words from search, In This Category -Clothing Shoes & Accessories, Search Including - Title and description, plus however else you want to narrow it down from the choices farther down the page
http://desc.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_a...ct=&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=1&_dmd=1&_ipg=100

Once you figure it out, Searching for something specific gets a lot easier.
 
#998
Hyacinth said:
Once you figure out the Advanced Search you can cover a lot more territory. And if you have a lot of Saved searches you can combine several different styles in one Search and save time and space. Read Ebay's instructions on using Advanced Search (if you can find them, their own search feature for looking up information in the Help section is one of the worst I've ever used).

For instance, say you're looking for either a Willis 9927 or a Station Bag 5130 but you don't want a black one:

coach (willis,station,9927,5130) -black -blk

Advanced Search link, enter keywords (multiple requests in parentheses separated by commas - no spaces between), exclude words from search, In This Category -Clothing Shoes & Accessories, Search Including - Title and description, plus however else you want to narrow it down from the choices farther down the page
http://desc.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_a...ct=&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=1&_dmd=1&_ipg=100

Once you figure it out, Searching for something specific gets a lot easier.
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Wow! I didn't know all those comma/parentheses tricks to do multiple searches in one search!

Thank you Hyacinth!
 
#999
Hey Everyone,

I have three needing authentication. Two are ebay and one is a goodwill find.
#1
Item:vintage COACH
Listing number: 220824642594
Seller: newtoyouasecondhandshop
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/220824642594?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Comments: Please help authenticate. Creed D4F-9085. It has the right measurements compared to the authentic one I own. The creed is fuzzy but it is a 1994 Duffle Sac. The zipper was gold toned once and are is now faded to nickel/silver color. Also the rivets that attach the buckles to the bag are nickel/silver color. I have had this problem with another bag in the past with another bag that couldn't be authenticated. TIA
 

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Item: Abby or Abbie Bag 1997
comments: Please authenticate. I found this cute little bag last week at Goodwill.Creed: L7C-9017 - there are two pictures of the creed at different angles. My camera couldn't get it all. Measurements approx: 6"H, 7"W, 1-2" depth.
 

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#1,002
Item: COACH Black Leather Satchel Shoulder Bag # 7786
Listing number:260835197756
Seller: andrewb5409
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260835197756?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2648
Comments: The feet at the bottom appear to be missing or broken.

Item: COACH HAMPTONS 7555 Black Leather Carryall Tote Satchel
Listing number:280723379235
Seller: dczv
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/280723379235?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649
Comments: seems to have an authentic dust bag...

Item: Coach black leather hobo purse/handbag with dust bag
Listing number:290600000861
Seller: garybrothers
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290600000861?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649
Comments: center back stitching looks off center?

Any information or help is greatly appreciated!
 
#1,003
julesg80 said:
Item: COACH Black Leather Satchel Shoulder Bag # 7786
Listing number:260835197756
Seller: andrewb5409
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260835197756?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2648
Comments: The feet at the bottom appear to be missing or broken.

Item: COACH HAMPTONS 7555 Black Leather Carryall Tote Satchel
Listing number:280723379235
Seller: dczv
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/280723379235?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649
Comments: seems to have an authentic dust bag...

Item: Coach black leather hobo purse/handbag with dust bag
Listing number:290600000861
Seller: garybrothers
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290600000861?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649
Comments: center back stitching looks off center?

Any information or help is greatly appreciated!
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#1 and #3 are fine.

#2 needs a picture of the creed. If picture 3 is supposed to be a creed, not only can I not read the creed but I don't even know what the picture is!
 
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