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socmoe said:
Hi everyone! Whenever anyone has a moment, could you authenticate a bag I bought today at Boomerangs Thrift store for 12.00. Also, I would like to apologize to BeenBurned for wasting her time. Earlier, I ased for an authentication of a boag I bought last week that was already authenticated. I can only blame my dopiness on a nasty head cold! :wacko: I believe this is called a Mercer Messenger bag? The serial# is K1J-7435-the pics of the creed weren't the best..


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As always, a big thank you to all of you for your expertise - it is much appreciated!!
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It's a genuine Mercer Field Bag from 2001. I own the same bag.
 
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socmoe said:
:ty: BeenBurned!
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You're welcome.

socmoe said:
Hi everyone! Whenever anyone has a moment, could you authenticate a bag I bought today at Boomerangs Thrift store for 12.00. Also, I would like to apologize to BeenBurned for wasting her time. Earlier, I ased for an authentication of a boag I bought last week that was already authenticated. I can only blame my dopiness on a nasty head cold! :wacko: I believe this is called a Mercer Messenger bag? The serial# is K1J-7435-the pics of the creed weren't the best..


IMG_6502 ed by Maureen122563, on Flickr


IMG_6509 ed by Maureen122563, on Flickr

IMG_6514 ed by Maureen122563, on Flickr


IMG_6507 ed by Maureen122563, on Flickr


IMG_6505 ed by Maureen122563, on Flickr

As always, a big thank you to all of you for your expertise - it is much appreciated!!
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Apology unnecessary but accepted. The bag looks fine.
dailywalker said:
Thanks so much BeenBurned for responding!

_Happy Dance_ here! I own my first Coach Bag! Woot!
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You're welcome. Congrats!
 
#7,804
LVaznGRL said:
Hi There,

I've been away from PurseForum too long that I had forgotten about the Authentication thread before making a purchase.

I have already won this auction, but it would give me peace of mind if you lovely people could tell me if this is real/fake.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Leath...h1cclquzOHktIbBr%2Fdg%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Also, I am interested in this particular item as well. If you could authenticate it for me!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360615019125?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Much appreciated = )
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whateve said:
Both bags are authentic. The second item was made in China so the leather might not be as thick as the leather on the first bag.

ETA: Wait for another opinion about the Willis. I'm not sure when they added the last line to the creed. I have a bag from 2001 that doesn't state it, but it wasn't made in China. Maybe they started using it in China earlier than at other plants.
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The creed in the second one is ok for a China-made bag from 2001. I'm including photos of a China-made Patricia's Legacy and a Willis also from 2001 from a highly trusted seller.
 

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alicesun99 said:
Thanks advance for offering such help.

Item: Vintage Black Leather Coach Court Bag Style 9870

Listing number: [FONT=&quot]251244232823[/FONT]

Seller: 5191krzysztof

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COA...405?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1c30e64c0d


Comments: Please comment if it is authentic, and the especially condition, such as the wear/tear on the edge, strap.

Just read 1st page saying comments on condition is not allowed. Welcome any personal opinion, appreciated.


Thanks! again!
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Unfortunately the seller's photos don't include clear pics of the creed patch and serial number. We almost always need those photos to authenticate since a lot of fakes have mistakes in the stamping but can look ok everywhere else.

If the seller can either post pics to the listing or send you readable photos of the creed and serial number we can take another look.
 
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Hi everyone I bought a bag last week that came in the mail today. Hyacinth couldn't authenticate because of there weren't enough photos, so I just took some. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-303.html#post24175640


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There is a piece of leather/fabric over the back of the turnlock - is that unusual? As always, thanks so much everyone!
 
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Hyacinth said:
Unfortunately the seller's photos don't include clear pics of the creed patch and serial number. We almost always need those photos to authenticate since a lot of fakes have mistakes in the stamping but can look ok everywhere else.

If the seller can either post pics to the listing or send you readable photos of the creed and serial number we can take another look.
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Thanks for the quick reply.

I am not sure if you are referring to the last picture, if you click to the far right, the last photo

has series number "L9N-9870".

I wish I know how to upload the pic here
 
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alicesun99 said:
Thanks for the quick reply.

I am not sure if you are referring to the last picture, if you click to the far right, the last photo

has series number "L9N-9870".

I wish I know how to upload the pic here
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I don't know how you can see that in the picture. It is just a big blur to me. You are talking about the 4th picture? We don't just need to see the number. We need to see the entire creed. Some fakes have valid numbers but have other errors in the creed.
 
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whateve said:
I don't know how you can see that in the picture. It is just a big blur to me. You are talking about the 4th picture? We don't just need to see the number. We need to see the entire creed. Some fakes have valid numbers but have other errors in the creed.
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It is the 12th picture
ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Black-Leather-Coach-Court-Bag-Style-9870-/251244232823?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a7f52c077

it has the whole thing about where it is made, etc
 
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whateve said:
I don't know how you can see that in the picture. It is just a big blur to me. You are talking about the 4th picture? We don't just need to see the number. We need to see the entire creed. Some fakes have valid numbers but have other errors in the creed.
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You do see the picture saying "Handcrafted in Mexico"? If so, that is the one I am referring to.

I compared to the tag in the following picture (which shall be a real bag)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53737603@N04/8483531831/lightbox/

The engraving of the bag from Ebay is not very deep . Sounds skeptical?
 
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alicesun99 said:
You do see the picture saying "Handcrafted in Mexico"? If so, that is the one I am referring to.

I compared to the tag in the following picture (which shall be a real bag)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53737603@N04/8483531831/lightbox/

The engraving of the bag from Ebay is not very deep . Sounds skeptical?
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Okay, now I see what the problem is. You gave us the link to a different listing that only had 4 pictures. That is the one we were looking at. This one looks fine. It is authentic.
 
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