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#7,711
BeenBurned said:
Re same seller, antiques_sandy -

She doesn't show a picture of the creed so it's possible that she might have copied the serial number wrong or the made in location, but would the E plant code (based on title) be on a bag that was made in USA (in description)?
Authentic? http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Auth-...367?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item460d27cec7

Any opinion on this one? The prefix looks a bit "squished"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Older-Black...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

And there's a J8Y bag in the completeds. Authentic?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Older-Black...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Interesting mix of typos, authentic and fake.
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1- No, the E plant was Italy only AFAIK. In Feb 1996 the Italian plant was still working full time making Madisons and Sonomas. Here's a Completed listing also with a B6E- prefix in an obviously genuine Sonoma Small Backpack that says Made in Italy, and a pic of the creed below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-COACH...249?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item257ab55991

Without seeing the creed we don't know if the seller just made a mistake or if the Lunch Box Zip is actually fake.

2- The second listing doesn't look right. And the seller has made ANOTHER mistake by listing what if correct would be a known fake format serial number, although the creed shows a genuine format but the number font is wrong.

EDITED TO ADD - posting a pic below of a genuine bag with the same M1D- prefix - I'd say the one from seller antiques_sandy is probably fake. Posting a pic of the questionable creed (black bag) for comparison

3- probably fake, the straps look too long for a Bleecker Bucket, and at least one other detail doesn't look right either.

Honestly, the seller needs to not just authenticate her Coach items but needs to double and triple check her listings before she posts them. I wouldn't be comfortable recommending ANY of her listings.
 

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#7,716
I have found a bag for sale online that I am totally intrigued by and WANT, but need to double check it. It appears to be some kind of Berkeley reverse suede Field bag. The creed, thanks to the pebbley leather is really HARD to read. The seller says it is made in the USA, and just has a guess as to what the creed style # etc. so I am hoping you can make sense of it. They say it says F66-5284 or
F68-5284. I am guessing that last figure might be a "B" tho'? dimensions given are 14 x 9 x 4. with a strap drop of 15 to 20"

Here are the photos : THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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#7,717
Kalliefornia said:
Hello! New user, seller recommended I come here to seek wisdom. Seller is also going to scan/photo receipt for me later tonight. Seller says it was purchased from Dillards.
Seller #2 hasn't responded yet to receipt request, but i just sent it not very long ago.
Thank you in advance! Please let me know if you are referencing #1 or #2. I appreciate anyone who takes a moment to take a look!

-Kallie
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#1
ITEM:Coach Madison Leather Isabelle Convertible Hobo Shoulder Bag Magenta 21224 NWT
Listing Number: 130849938670
Seller: ioananv
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130849938670&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
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#2
ITEM: Coach Madison Pink Leather Isabelle Hobo Crossbody Bag Magenta 21224 NWT
Listing Number: 140903598458
Seller: smokey999red
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140903598458&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123
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Welcome to tpf.

#1 looks good.
#2 doesn't have enough pictures.

Receipts aren't used for authentication purposes for a couple of reasons. Receipts can be faked, i.e., using a computer/print/template maker to manufacture receipts. Also, genuine receipts are sometimes used to "prove" authenticity of a fake. Seller buys an authentic item and shows that receipt in a listing for a fake.

It's the details of the bag, its construction, stitching, logos, fonts, lining, creed, hardware, etc. that are analyzed for authentication purposes.

Hyacinth said:
1- No, the E plant was Italy only AFAIK. In Feb 1996 the Italian plant was still working full time making Madisons and Sonomas. Here's a Completed listing also with a B6E- prefix in an obviously genuine Sonoma Small Backpack that says Made in Italy, and a pic of the creed below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-COACH...249?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item257ab55991

Without seeing the creed we don't know if the seller just made a mistake or if the Lunch Box Zip is actually fake.

2- The second listing doesn't look right. And the seller has made ANOTHER mistake by listing what if correct would be a known fake format serial number, although the creed shows a genuine format but the number font is wrong.

EDITED TO ADD - posting a pic below of a genuine bag with the same M1D- prefix - I'd say the one from seller antiques_sandy is probably fake. Posting a pic of the questionable creed (black bag) for comparison

3- probably fake, the straps look too long for a Bleecker Bucket, and at least one other detail doesn't look right either.

Honestly, the seller needs to not just authenticate her Coach items but needs to double and triple check her listings before she posts them. I wouldn't be comfortable recommending ANY of her listings.
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#7,721
Jessi319 said:
I have found a bag for sale online that I am totally intrigued by and WANT, but need to double check it. It appears to be some kind of Berkeley reverse suede Field bag. The creed, thanks to the pebbley leather is really HARD to read. The seller says it is made in the USA, and just has a guess as to what the creed style # etc. so I am hoping you can make sense of it. They say it says F66-5284 or
F68-5284. I am guessing that last figure might be a "B" tho'? dimensions given are 14 x 9 x 4. with a strap drop of 15 to 20"

Here are the photos : THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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t2ec16zhjhee9ny2sypzbrp.jpg

t2ec16hue9s3wegeybrpptu.jpg

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It's F6B-5284 and looks like a genuine Berkeley Field Bag.
 
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Hi, De-lurkin cause I'm-a-shoppin again. :p

Please help me with the following Mahogany Madison Isabelles

Item: Madison Coach Madison Leather Isabelle Mahogany Brown hobo Spring tote crossbody 358 New
Listing Number: 300872716767
Seller: chasingskye
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Madis...767?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item460d6951df
Comments: This is new without tags

Item: Coach Madison Isabelle Bag Dark Brown Mahogany EUC
Listing Number: 111026821099
Seller: mgosia1510
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Madis...099?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19d9b6d7eb
Comment: Pre-owned, Coach tag has a diagonal line through it but can't tell if its just a scratch

Item: NWT Coach 21124 Madison Leather Isabelle Brown Mahogany Tote $358
Listing Number: 150998370606
Seller: best_vender
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-2...606?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item232834492e
Comment: Seller has 1 neutral feedback where buyer said item was inauthentic, 2nd pic of back of bag shows a small white dot near bottom right pleat, also visible in bottom of bag - I have msg'd seller today but haven't received reply yet.


Tried Toolhaus on these guys but its blocked again. Thank you!
 
#7,723
petite_chic said:
Hi, De-lurkin cause I'm-a-shoppin again. :p

Please help me with the following Mahogany Madison Isabelles

Item: Madison Coach Madison Leather Isabelle Mahogany Brown hobo Spring tote crossbody 358 New
Listing Number: 300872716767
Seller: chasingskye
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Madis...767?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item460d6951df
Comments: This is new without tags

Item: Coach Madison Isabelle Bag Dark Brown Mahogany EUC
Listing Number: 111026821099
Seller: mgosia1510
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Madis...099?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19d9b6d7eb
Comment: Pre-owned, Coach tag has a diagonal line through it but can't tell if its just a scratch

Item: NWT Coach 21124 Madison Leather Isabelle Brown Mahogany Tote $358
Listing Number: 150998370606
Seller: best_vender
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-2...606?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item232834492e
Comment: Seller has 1 neutral feedback where buyer said item was inauthentic, 2nd pic of back of bag shows a small white dot near bottom right pleat, also visible in bottom of bag - I have msg'd seller today but haven't received reply yet.


Tried Toolhaus on these guys but its blocked again. Thank you!
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They all look good. It bugs me that the first seller uses stock pictures for the gallery photos in most of the listings, but other pictures are her own and look fine.

As for seller #3 with the neutral feedback, I'd take that buyer's opinions with a grain of salt. Out of 4 feedbacks left, 2 were other than positive.
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=jaaxxxx&ftab=FeedbackLeftForOthers
 
#7,724
BeenBurned said:
They all look good. It bugs me that the first seller uses stock pictures for the gallery photos in most of the listings, but other pictures are her own and look fine.

As for seller #3 with the neutral feedback, I'd take that buyer's opinions with a grain of salt. Out of 4 feedbacks left, 2 were other than positive.
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=jaaxxxx&ftab=FeedbackLeftForOthers
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Hi BeenBurned -

Thank you so much for going through them so quickly. I went with seller #3 and got the bag! :D
 
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