AUTHENTICATE this COACH

[Hyacinth]

Originally Posted by Hyacinth
The more "samples" with no serial numbers I see her selling, the less I trust her.

Wonder if anyone's ever asked to see a receipt for all those sample bags? If she bought them at a sample sale she has to have receipts since she would have had to pay sales tax on all of them. Anyone want to ask for copies?

This seller (randiesstuff) has listed "samples" again. I have asked for some sort of proof of authenticity like a receipt, invoice, tags, statement, etc..., and they are unable to provide anything of that sort.

Thanks for taking the plunge and asking, wahmnow !!

That is a HUGE red flag. Everything she might buy from Coach at a valid Sample Sale HAS TO HAVE A RECEIPT. The State of New York is not just going to take a pass on collecting sales tax on any merchandise sold by any legitimate business.


There's no way I can ever feel comfortable authenticating ANY Coaches from " randiesstuff " without proof that where she claims she's getting her inventory is valid. There are too darn many "Samples" to be real, and too many that have similar mistakes to known fakes we've spotted before, and too many really close fakes coming through the system for us to just close our eyes to the strong possibility that her items aren't made by Coach.

 

[wahmnow]

Originally Posted by Hyacinth
The more "samples" with no serial numbers I see her selling, the less I trust her.

Wonder if anyone's ever asked to see a receipt for all those sample bags? If she bought them at a sample sale she has to have receipts since she would have had to pay sales tax on all of them. Anyone want to ask for copies?



Thanks for taking the plunge and asking, wahmnow !!

That is a HUGE red flag. Everything she might buy from Coach at a valid Sample Sale HAS TO HAVE A RECEIPT. The State of New York is not just going to take a pass on collecting sales tax on any merchandise sold by any legitimate business.


There's no way I can ever feel comfortable authenticating ANY Coaches from " randiesstuff " without proof that where she claims she's getting her inventory is valid. There are too darn many "Samples" to be real, and too many that have similar mistakes to known fakes we've spotted before, and too many really close fakes coming through the system for us to just close our eyes to the strong possibility that her items aren't made by Coach.

The seller claims to obtain their items from a reputable supplier. If their supplier were reputable I would think they'd be provided with some sort of documentation.

Their listings also state 100% Authentic, but when I asked about Coach warranty, etc...they informed me that they could not speak for Coach on its authenticity. Lots of contradicting information from randiesstuff.

 

[BeenBurned]

The seller claims to obtain their items from a reputable supplier. If their supplier were reputable I would think they'd be provided with some sort of documentation.

Their listings also state 100% Authentic, but when I asked about Coach warranty, etc...they informed me that they could not speak for Coach on its authenticity. Lots of contradicting information from randiesstuff.

It's not only the 99999 style numbers on the creeds that are questionable. She has other listings (as noted in my post above) where they have style numbers that are for completely different styles of bags and at least one listing that shows a date code that's several years before the style was made.

 

[Hyacinth]

The seller claims to obtain their items from a reputable supplier. If their supplier were reputable I would think they'd be provided with some sort of documentation.

Their listings also state 100% Authentic, but when I asked about Coach warranty, etc...they informed me that they could not speak for Coach on its authenticity. Lots of contradicting information from randiesstuff.

Thanks, that's what BB and I have suspected for quite a while. Her "Coaches" have the same problems as the Triple-A fakes being funneled into the US through the Philippines. "Reputable supplier", now, instead of from Sample Sales? Her story keeps changing too.

I'm urging any experienced poster or authenticator who finds any proveable inconsistencies in any listings of seller RANDIESSTUFF to report them to Ebay. If bags have invalid numbers and if there's room on the Report form please include the auction number or URL to a valid Ebay auction by a seller with a strong selling record who's listing a genuine bag with the correct serial or syle number.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thanks, that's what BB and I have suspected for quite a while. Her "Coaches" have the same problems as the Triple-A fakes being funneled into the US through the Philippines. "Reputable supplier", now, instead of from Sample Sales? Her story keeps changing too.

I'm urging any experienced poster or authenticator who finds any proveable inconsistencies in any listings of seller RANDIESSTUFF to report them to Ebay. If bags have invalid numbers and if there's room on the Report form please include the auction number or URL to a valid Ebay auction by a seller with a strong selling record who's listing a genuine bag with the correct serial or syle number.

If only T&S weren't on an extended vacation. :censor:

 

[dailywalker]

It really makes you think of where a bag comes from sometimes.

I saw someone steal a coach bag out of a glass counter at my local Dillard's the weekend before last. I was with my sister we were going to tell the SA she saw them take one. Then the person reached over and inside the glass counter and put a bag into a lady's shopping bag. The SA saw it that time and was on the phone.

It would be real nice if sellers come by them honestly. Ill stop now though.

I have a question for the wonderful members of this forum.

Is this a real coach bag? I looked through the vintage section here.
Hyacinth I just finished reading your code post excellent info. Its in my bookmarks for future reference.

The bag is 11 1/2 inches long 6 inches high. Black Leather

Thanks and any info a name would be so nice.

If you need a better photo of the creed I can do that. Sorry it was a tiny shopping binge this past weekend.

 

[wahmnow]

Thanks, that's what BB and I have suspected for quite a while. Her "Coaches" have the same problems as the Triple-A fakes being funneled into the US through the Philippines. "Reputable supplier", now, instead of from Sample Sales? Her story keeps changing too.

I'm urging any experienced poster or authenticator who finds any proveable inconsistencies in any listings of seller RANDIESSTUFF to report them to Ebay. If bags have invalid numbers and if there's room on the Report form please include the auction number or URL to a valid Ebay auction by a seller with a strong selling record who's listing a genuine bag with the correct serial or syle number.

Thank you BB & Hyacinth for following this. I was so tempted by one of the bags that didn't have a creed #, then decided to come check here first. I honestly didn't realize how good some fakes can be. I've gotten pretty good at recognizing many of them, but there are some really good fakes out there.

 

[BeenBurned]

Thank you BB & Hyacinth for following this. I was so tempted by one of the bags that didn't have a creed #, then decided to come check here first. I honestly didn't realize how good some fakes can be. I've gotten pretty good at recognizing many of them, but there are some really good fakes out there.

YOu're welcome. These are scary and we can't stress enough that you should stay away from RANDIESSTUFF.

 

[omar273]

Item: NWT COACH MADISON BLACK/BLACK LIZARD OP ART SATEEN TOTE/BAG 20481
Listing number: 190810906286
Seller: bella1255
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NWT-COAC...ags&hash=item2c6d375eae&_uhb=1#ht_1987wt_1037

Comments: Would really really appreciate you guys helping! The auction ends soon!

Thanks very much

 

[Hyacinth]

It really makes you think of where a bag comes from sometimes.

I saw someone steal a coach bag out of a glass counter at my local Dillard's the weekend before last. I was with my sister we were going to tell the SA she saw them take one. Then the person reached over and inside the glass counter and put a bag into a lady's shopping bag. The SA saw it that time and was on the phone.

It would be real nice if sellers come by them honestly. Ill stop now though.

I have a question for the wonderful members of this forum.

Is this a real coach bag? I looked through the vintage section here.
Hyacinth I just finished reading your code post excellent info. Its in my bookmarks for future reference.

The bag is 11 1/2 inches long 6 inches high. Black Leather

Thanks and any info a name would be so nice.

If you need a better photo of the creed I can do that. Sorry it was a tiny shopping binge this past weekend.

It looks like a genuine Audrey Zip from 1999.

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: NWT COACH MADISON BLACK/BLACK LIZARD OP ART SATEEN TOTE/BAG 20481
Listing number: 190810906286
Seller: bella1255
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NWT-COAC...ags&hash=item2c6d375eae&_uhb=1#ht_1987wt_1037

Comments: Would really really appreciate you guys helping! The auction ends soon!

Thanks very much

It seems to be okay but there really should be a picture of the creed.

 

[whateve]

Item: NWT COACH MADISON BLACK/BLACK LIZARD OP ART SATEEN TOTE/BAG 20481
Listing number: 190810906286
Seller: bella1255
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NWT-COAC...ags&hash=item2c6d375eae&_uhb=1#ht_1987wt_1037

Comments: Would really really appreciate you guys helping! The auction ends soon!

Thanks very much

It seems to be okay but there really should be a picture of the creed.

Wow, 8 pictures and only the front and back. How about the sides, bottom, inside? How can a seller with that much feedback not have a clue what to photograph?

 

[BeenBurned]

Wow, 8 pictures and only the front and back. How about the sides, bottom, inside? How can a seller with that much feedback not have a clue what to photograph?

True.

 

[katev]

Item: Pink Suede Buckle Wristlet
Seller: Savers $10
Comments: Please give an opinion about authenticity thank you. And if you have any information about the item I would greatly appreciate it.

I can tell that it is a boutique item because there isn't a white dot on the "Made in China" tag. At first I was thinking that it is part of the Soho line because of the buckle, but I checked out some pics and the Soho bags that I saw that most of them have a rounded buckle, not rectangular.

I found a similar wristlet in a burgandy color on ebay (link below). My wristlet also says "Coach" in 2 places on the magnetic snap on the underside of the buckle - but I didn't get a picture of that. Thanks in advance for your help.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AUTH-COACH-BUCKLE-BURGUNDY-EGGPLANT-PURPLE-CLUTCH-WRISTLET-WALLET-W-TASSEL-/290874630447?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item43b97aa12f

 

[BeenBurned]

Item: Pink Suede Buckle Wristlet
Seller: Savers $10
Comments: Please give an opinion about authenticity thank you. And if you have any information about the item I would greatly appreciate it.

I can tell that it is a boutique item because there isn't a white dot on the "Made in China" tag. At first I was thinking that it is part of the Soho line because of the buckle, but I checked out some pics and the Soho bags that I saw that most of them have a rounded buckle, not rectangular.

I found a similar wristlet in a burgandy color on ebay (link below). My wristlet also says "Coach" in 2 places on the magnetic snap on the underside of the buckle - but I didn't get a picture of that. Thanks in advance for your help.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AUTH-COACH-BUCKLE-BURGUNDY-EGGPLANT-PURPLE-CLUTCH-WRISTLET-WALLET-W-TASSEL-/290874630447?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item43b97aa12f

Authentic. It's a Hamptons large wristlet but I'm not sure of the "official" name.

Sorry. I can't find a style number for it.

ETA: Style number 5869: (SOrry, I goofed. I just realized your wristlet is suede.)