I don't mean to butt in either but I loved the color and called Coach - the rep explained that the bag came out in 2002 (style 9988) and that would make the year code on this one inaccurate. Additionally, she explained that this bag never came in pink. I am not an authenticator so whatev, please take what the authenticators say and not me - but I am interested to know as well.
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I expected as much. Every bubble gum pink vintage bag I have ever seen has turned out to be fake.
Thanks. I didn't think the Coach reps have the years of production on their computers.
Ok, thanks
The other authenticators know a lot more than me so someone should be able to help you. Did you win it?
Item: "Big COACH Pearlized Leather Satchel Handbag"
Listing #: 110986045297
Seller: randiesstuff
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-COACH-P...297?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19d748a771
Seller has several "sample" bags listed. Do samples normally have a number on the creed?
Listing #: 110986045297
Seller: randiesstuff
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-COACH-P...297?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19d748a771
Seller has several "sample" bags listed. Do samples normally have a number on the creed?
Almost all the "samples" I've seen have a number of some kind. If it really is a sample, there's NO way to authenticate it because there's nothing to compare it to and no number.
Anyone buying what's advertised as a Sample is completely on their own, there's nothing we can do. And if it turns out to be fake you'll have a very hard time proving it.
Originally Posted by LMD7
Anyone? I believe it's a station bag, 1995?
Thanks!
It seems ok, L is a valid plant code for that year.
Anyone? I believe it's a station bag, 1995?
Thanks!
It seems ok, L is a valid plant code for that year.
NO classic bags were ever made in that shade of Pink, or any other shade. Coach didn't start using bubble-gum pinks or fuschias until after production had moved to China. The closest they came to a classic bag in a shade of pink was in the mid-90's Sonoma line where they had a pale muted pastel shade that I think was only available in Nubuc. The leather is also cheap and thin-looking. The creed is stamped much too low on the pocket.
And I'll say it again - NEVER DEPEND ON INFORMATION GIVEN BY COACH "REPS" OVER THE PHONE. Style number 9988 actually came out in Spring 1997 so the rep gave you the wrong info. It's much more likely that the style was discontinued in 2002 but it was NOT released in that year.
Any bags from seller " ucc.vintageclothing-2009 " need to be carefully authenticated. That's two they've listed that are bogus.
Good Afternoon Authenticators,
Item: Authentic Coach Pearl Leather Handbag
Listing number:190763894271
Seller: tennisman67
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-C...lIpw5gqc9FaNPVBVIaMDyIQ=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Item: Coach Purse - Black in Very Good Condition
Listing number: 200854166366
Seller: galzi321
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Purse...lIpw5gqc9FaNPVBVIaMDyIQ=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Item: Coach Brown Suede Leather Legacy Handbag Hobo DO769-11135 Retail $598. Free Ship
Listing number: 190764467463
Seller: lenmcharstarr
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Limit...463?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2c6a72c507
Item: Coach Limited Edition Legacy Embossed Brown Suede Small Clutch
Listing number: 190764472468
Seller: lenmcharstarr
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Limit...468?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2c6a72d894
Comments: Please authenticate these bags. I purchased #1 & #2, but I believe they are real based on the other posts in the forum related to this bag. Can you provide the name for #2? Thanks for your time and assistance. I appreciate it.
1- see Whateve's earlier post
2- genuine Bridle Bag, don't know the full style name
3- I'd still like to see a creed but it's a genuine Legacy Embossed Suede Shoulder Bag
4- genuine, but ask if the bag originally had a strap, see the photo for the Legacy Embossed Suede Wristlet #40714. I can see something on the left side that could be the ring mounting for the strap. If the owner removed it and especially if she cut the strap ring off that should be disclosed.
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1- seems to be a genuine Equestrian Compartment Bucket
2- ok
3- Genuine, and I have its identical twin. The color is Aubergine. (There's still some question on whether the line name was Hamilton or Hampton).
4- Chelsea Bag, not Saddle Pouch. Style 9894, early 1990s.
5- genuine, mid to late 70s
Good Morning. A few more to be authenticated when you have a moment. LOVE the "updated" avatar !!
1) 2009 Audrey Zip, Black
http://s1249.beta.photobucket.com/u...009 Audrey Zip/DSC_0226-1.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
2) 2001 Girly Hobo, Houndstooth
Link: http://s1249.beta.photobucket.com/u.../2001 Girly Hobo/DSC_0232.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
3) 1995 Stewardess, Black
Link: http://s1249.beta.photobucket.com/u...Stewardess Black/DSC_0240.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
4) 2002 Legacy Zip, Black with Nickle
Link: http://s1249.beta.photobucket.com/u...Zip Black Nickle/DSC_0243.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
5) 1998 Equestrian Zip, Olive
Link: http://s1249.beta.photobucket.com/u...strian Zip Olive/DSC_0250.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
Thanks again
1- from 1999, not 2009
2- 4 - ok
5- Equestrian Compartment Bucket
I have no idea whether the bag is authentic either but wanted to comment on the creed. It seems to be stamped uncentered. The horse and carriage seem too far from the stitching above and the space where the serial number would be seems too shallow.
The same seller has other bags she lists as samples, and again, there's no way to determine or prove authenticity.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...5573.m570.l1313&_nkw=coach&_sacat=0&_from=R40
This one has a 99999 style number but the text on the creed seems to have run-on words. (Could be the angle but.....)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-S...723?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1c2e38d4d3
And I don't believe this bag is authentic. It clearly shows a creed with style number 18653, but the bag shown is NOT what 18653 should look like.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-M...834?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1c2e36e912
Personally, I'd avoid this seller.
THIS is 18653:
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Regarding seller randiesstuff, here's another "problem" listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-M...164?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1c2e388484
The creed of that listing ^^^^^ shows style number as 16538.
That bag is NOT what 16538 should look like. This is what 16538 is supposed to be:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=coach+16538&_sacat=0
randiesstuff's bags remind me of some of the fakes coming out of the Philippines. Stitching and quality of details, creed, fonts, etc. are decent, but serial numbers don't match the bags and the bags are clearly fakes.
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