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Thank you, Whateve, for letting me know about the quality differences between years/factories. I didn't expect the plastic zipper. Out of curiousity, I weighed the bags and the China/brass bag weighed just over an ounce less than the nickel. Maybe that's just the difference in hardware, though.

How does this bag look? I asked for a more clear photo of the creed and the seller added the last pictures.

Seller: Duzysuzy
Item: 251236442665
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251236442665?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Thanks again!
 
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dhampson said:
Item: Coach Willis Handbag 9927
Listing number: 151000518463
Seller: Farriermv
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151000518463?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Thank you much!!
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We always need a clear readable photo of the creed patch and serial number, and we also don't recommend that anyone buy a Coach bag without one (except for small bags like Swingpacks or Pouches that may not have one). If the seller can send you a photo you can post here or add a large clear photo of the creed stamp to the listing we'll take another look. Thanks!
 
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Ok, thanks again. I will take a look at that. I am really enjoying getting educated about Coach. Before buying the Willis purses, I only had one fabric purse and 4 current clutch/wristlet styles. The quality on those can't touch that of the Willis; I am just beginning to realize that there's more out there!
 
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craf said:
Need help please authenticating this Coach Monterey Flap bag Style 6147. eBay pulled my listing stating it "might" be counterfeit. They suggested I get opinion(s) from the Purse Forum to authenticate it for me. I REALLY appreciate any assistance you can provide. Thanks in advance.

Here's what I do know: YKK is on the zipper pull; "Coach" is engraved on each side of the silver buckles of the strap; leather logo tag has Coach in raised/embossed letters and is attached with a beaded chain; stitching and hang tag are the same color as the bag.
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It's genuine. Unfortunately a lot of inexperienced Ebayers think that wide font on the serial number always means fake - it DOESN'T. That K3H- serial stamping is exactly right for that plant, month and year and I've seen quite a few other genuine bags with the same creed prefix. Up until the last few years each Coach plant stamp used their own creed and serial number design and you can't judge the authenticity of one plant's stamp by another completely different plant. They all have to be analyzed based on what that specific plant used.

The other details on your bag are also correct including the ones that the fakes makers always get wrong.

Please refer Ebay to this post. It looks like someone at the Ebay Forums has also said it's genuine so I hope you don't have any more problems. Here's the URL for the post number:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-482.html#post24141974
 
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More of an FYI than anything else. I just received this bag...left positive feedback based on initial impression, then realized that this bag has been painted!!!!! There is paint on all of the hardware and the middle of the panels don't match the edges of the panels where the paint stops OMG!!!!!There are even brush strokes...this entire bag was painted. I've contacted her to see what she says. I would definitely beware of this buyer depending on how she handles this. Any advice would be appreciated!

Item: Coach Manor red (maybe)
Seller: pattyesmil2012
Link: http://r.ebay.com/CsQ52g

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Tetondeb said:
More of an FYI than anything else. I just received this bag...left positive feedback based on initial impression, then realized that this bag has been painted!!!!! There is paint on all of the hardware and the middle of the panels don't match the edges of the panels where the paint stops OMG!!!!!There are even brush strokes...this entire bag was painted. I've contacted her to see what she says. I would definitely beware of this buyer depending on how she handles this. Any advice would be appreciated!

Item: Coach Manor red (maybe)
Seller: pattyesmil2012
Link: http://r.ebay.com/CsQ52g

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Update for those who care :) She's agreed to refund my money plus return shipping. I am so sad though... I LOVED this bag and fell instantly in love with it...until the light hit it.
 
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